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Continuous learning Continuous learning refers to learning that spans across people’s whole lives and covers different areas of life. The reform of continuous learning seeks to respond to the skills needs arising from changes in the world of work,...https://tem.fi/en/continuous-learning
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20.5.2026 | The views on data centres and their electricity use presented in public tend to either depict the centres as a threat to the sufficiency of electricity or, alternatively, highlight the necessity and benefits of such investments. However, data centres are not a black-and-white issue. Data centres should be seen as a part of the overall economic change, data sovereignty and general electrification. Thro...https://tem.fi/en/-/column-data-centres-are-an-integral-part-of-a-developing-energy-system-and-economy
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Climate policy aims to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In the European Union, these emissions are reduced by emissions trading scheme, the obligations of effort sharing sectors and the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Other relevant tools are land-use change and sinks in forests, which have their own regulations. Is the EU’s tool kit consistent and optimal in economic terms?https://tem.fi/en/-/miten-optimoida-eu-n-energia-ja-ilmastotoimet-
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Protection of privacy at work and working with children Data protection in working life Employers can gather personal information on their employees for their own needs. However, the protection of privacy dictates that jobseekers and employees hav...https://tem.fi/en/protection-of-privacy-at-work-and-working-with-children
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Growth Entrepreneurship Programme (incl. Mittelstand) One of the objectives stated in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government is to double the amount of growth-oriented entrepreneur-led medium-sized companies by 2030. Medium-size...https://tem.fi/en/growth-entreprenurship-programme
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The negotiations on the EU’s Clean Energy Package are getting close to being completed in a number of respects. In the quite heated trilogues in early summer agreement was reached on the directives concerning both energy efficiency and renewable energy. However, the directives must also be efficiently implemented by Member States. What does this mean for Finland in practice? What are the key challenges?https://tem.fi/en/-/vahvaa-kunnianhimoa-ja-saantelyn-sudenkuoppia-energiatehokkuuden-ja-uusiutuvan-energian-uudet-eu-velvoitteet
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System integration - a new key theme for energy policy - Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
Climate neutrality requires that we stop using fossil fuels and increase the use of intermittent renewable energy. Different energy systems should be strongly interlinked to secure the functioning of energy systems and improve their efficiency, with due consideration for the large-scale needs of industrial production. However, we must also beware of the pitfalls on the long path towards sector integration.https://tem.fi/en/-/system-integration-a-new-key-theme-for-energy-policy -
The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) helps people who have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs because of sudden and major economic changes. Such changes can be caus...https://tem.fi/en/european-globalisation-adjustment-fund
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Finland’s tourism strategy for 2025–2028 ‘Achieving more together – sustainable growth and renewal in Finnish tourism’ is the name of Finland’s national tourism strategy for 2025–2028. The strategy defines targets for the development of tourism un...https://tem.fi/en/finland-tourism-strategy
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Working life The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will create conditions for sustainable growth. Sustainable growth is created by skilled miracles in high quality jobs and successful companies, productivity and growing labour responsibi...https://tem.fi/en/working-life
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As an interim target for reaching climate neutrality by 2050, the EU wants to tighten the emission reduction target from 40% to at least 55% by 2030. Although it seems that the EU will exceed the original target, this constitutes a major change. In particular, the way emission reductions are implemented has a major impact on how much the transition will cost and how these costs will be distributed between countries.https://tem.fi/en/-/fit-for-55-what-are-the-best-ways-to-cut-emissions-
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International expertise and labour According to a number of reports, the availability of talent is one of the biggest obstacles to growth and internationalisation in companies and other organisations. Finnish companies need skilled employees, part...https://tem.fi/en/international-expertise-and-labour
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The European Commission issued its expected Fit for 55 package in July. The handling of proposals in the EU will begin when the autumn term starts. Alongside individual regulatory proposals, it is necessary to assess how the package affects economies as a whole and the deployment of new technologies. However, making these assessments is not always straightforward or easy.https://tem.fi/en/-/plenty-to-chew-on-in-the-eu-climate-package
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Start-up grant – support for new entrepreneurs Start-up grant is a financial support paid to a new entrepreneur with the aim of promoting new business activities and employment. The grant ensures the entre-preneur’s livelihood during the period es...https://tem.fi/en/start-up-grants
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Business services Public business services include information providing, advisory, training, consultation, funding, networking and operating environment development services which are aimed at businesses. In addition, businesses can also access s...https://tem.fi/en/business-services
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EU Critical Raw Materials Act The European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRM Act) entered into force on 23 May 2024. The Act aims to ensure access to raw materials that are critical to the economy of the EU Member States as well as the clean...https://tem.fi/en/critical-raw-materials
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Employment Employment has a central role in economic growth, people’s well-being and the sustainability of the public economy. Well-functioning labour markets and Finland’s good position in the international division of work and competition will s...https://tem.fi/en/employment
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Environmental impact assessment programme for the Olkiluoto nuclear power plants Olkiluoto 1 and Olkiluoto 2 On 5.1.2024, Teollisuuden Voima Oyj submitted to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment an environmental impact assessment progra...https://tem.fi/en/olkiluoto-ol1-ja-ol2-eia-programme
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National Advisory Board on Promoting Employment Employment as a whole and the functioning of the employment service system are the responsibility of the central government. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is responsible for the gen...https://tem.fi/en/national-advisory-board-on-promoting-employment
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For the EU to become a leader in climate policy, strong coordination between the EU institutions and the member states is required. Despite its uninspiring name, the Governance of the Energy Union may turn out to be a key instrument in the EU energy and climate policy; perhaps more important than was initially expected. In addition to the specific obligations, the importance the member states and instituti...https://tem.fi/en/-/eu-n-energia-ja-ilmastopolitiikan-hallintomalli-hioo-kyntensa-tama-vuosi-nayttaa-vahvasti-suunt-2
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Processing of personal data by the Labour Council The Labour Council can issue opinions on the application and interpretation of legislation on working hours, annual holidays and occupational safety and health, and young employees. In addition, a ...https://tem.fi/en/data-protection-processing-of-personal-data-by-the-labour-council
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Report on the environmental impact assessment procedure for Olkiluoto nuclear power plant On 5.12.2024, Teollisuuden Voima Oyj submitted to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment an environmental impact assessment report (EIA report) in a...https://tem.fi/en/olkiluoto-1-and-2-eia-report
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How Finland’s EDIHs were created The European Commission selected European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) through an evaluation process and with the help of external experts. This EU call for application was open to pre-selected EDIH candidates at...https://tem.fi/en/how-finland-s-digital-innovation-hubs-were-created
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Icebreaker Collaborative Effort ICE Pact Overview On 13 November 2024, Finland, the United States and Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) initiative in Washington. With the initiative, the ...https://tem.fi/en/icebreaker-initiative-ice-pact
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Energy The objective of energy policy is to proceed consistently towards a sustainable climate-neutral society, making use of the potential for growth. The principal tasks of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment are to develop the energ...https://tem.fi/en/energy
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2.6.2026 | The National Working Life Development Strategy to 2035 has been completed. The strategy aims to accelerate Finland’s economic growth by modernising the world of work so that Finnish workplaces become more innovative, more productive and better places to work. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, and the Ministry of Education and Culture published the strategy and an accompanying implementation roadmap on 2 June 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/growth-from-people-s-ideas-courage-to-renew-and-cooperation-nearly-eur-4-million-funding-call-launched-to-develop-work-in-finland
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26.6.2026 | EU ministers will convene for a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 29 June. State Secretary Laura Rissanen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://tem.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-to-discuss-european-semester-and-poverty-reduction
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Questions and answers about the act on the screening of foreign corporate acquisitions Updated 27 November 2023. Must an application/notification under the Act on the Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions also be submitted for a corporate re...https://tem.fi/en/questions-and-answers-about-the-act-on-the-screening-of-foreign-corporate-acquisitions
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International cooperation is central to space policy The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is responsible for international cooperation in the space sector with organisations such as the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Union (E...https://tem.fi/en/international-space-cooperation
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Merger control In small markets like Finland, ensuring a competitive environment requires effective merger control. Chapter 4 in the Competition Act contains provisions on merger control. On the proposal of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Aut...https://tem.fi/en/merger-control-and-competition-neutrality
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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...https://tem.fi/en/whistleblower-protection
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Amendments to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings The Government aims to reform working life legislation to remove barriers to employment and, in particular, to strengthen the operating conditions of small and medium-sized companies. The a...https://tem.fi/en/amendments-to-the-co-operation-act
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Foreign corporate acquisitions Processing of personal data The purpose of the processing of personal data is to process corporate acquisition applications and notifications referred to in the Act on the Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions ...https://tem.fi/en/data-protection-in-foreign-corporate-acquisitions
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New EU regulation on market surveillance and compliance of products The rules on market surveillance and mutual recognition of products have been reformed in the European Union. Background and starting points In autumn 2017, the European Commissio...https://tem.fi/en/new-eu-regulation-on-market-surveillance-and-compliance-of-products
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Industrial property rights protect intangible assets Industrial property rights and copyrights belong to intellectual property rights. Industrial property rights are exclusive rights that often registered allowing the operator to protect its inves...https://tem.fi/en/industrial-property-rights
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Summary of the measures proposed by the sub-groups on employment promotion, january 2020 Please note: The content of this page will no longer be updated. The tripartite sub-groups submitted their progress report to the Marin's Government in its ev...https://tem.fi/en/summary-of-the-measures-proposed-by-the-sub-groups-on-employment-promotion
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Concluding an employment contract Form and duration of employment contract An employment contract may be made orally, in writing or in electronic format but it is recommended that the contract be made in writing. An employment contract may be vali...https://tem.fi/en/concluding-an-employment-contract
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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment monitors foreign corporate acquisitions and serves as national contact point for the EU screening regulation The purpose of the Act on the Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions in Finland (172/2012...https://tem.fi/en/acquisitions
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22.6.2026 | Labour migration models used in different countries were examined in a report by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. A points-based system has been implemented and is being used in different ways in different countries. Introducing such a system in Finland would require the setting of a clear objective.https://tem.fi/en/-/report-points-based-labour-migration-system-can-be-used-for-different-purposes
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Digital Markets Act Regulation on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act) The objective of regulation is to create uniform regulation to prevent unfair trading practices that companies and consumers encounter when ...https://tem.fi/en/digital-markets-act
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Study leave Right to study leave An employee has the right to take study leave for at most two years during a period of five years, if his or her full-time employment relationship with the same employer has lasted for at least one year in one or m...https://tem.fi/en/study-leave
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Questions and answers on information systems and enterprise architecture Note! The project has ended and the content of this page will no longer be updated. Is the intention that the KEHA Centre will maintain and develop the systems based on a mod...https://tem.fi/en/questions-and-answers-on-information-systems-and-enterprise-architecture1
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Protection of privacy in working life The most important Finnish legislation related to the processing of employees’ personal data is the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004). All processing of employees’ personal data must ...https://tem.fi/en/protection-of-privacy-at-work
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27.5.2026 | The proposed changes now in public consultation would streamline the residence permit process for startup entrepreneurs. The aim is to allocate the resources of authorities to those applicants that genuinely plan to establish a growth company in Finland. Another goal is to prevent abuse of the system.https://tem.fi/en/-/proposal-to-change-residence-permit-for-startup-entrepreneurs-is-sent-out-for-comments
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National Working Life Development Strategy – Towards the working life of 2035 The working life Development Strategy responds to the need to increase productivity and wellbeing at work. The quality of working life is an important factor in employme...https://tem.fi/en/working-life-development-strategy
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Restricting global warming is crucial to humanity’s future. There will be no easy transition to a low-emission world, or eventually to a carbon neutral world, and we must make changes in all spheres of life. The European Union has an important role as one who takes the lead and offers solutions. To do this, it needs an ambitious and comprehensive climate and energy policy that is based on knowledge.https://tem.fi/en/-/milla-evain-rakennetaan-eu-n-pitkan-aikavalin-vahapaastoisyysstrategia-
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International and EU cooperation in the energy sector Photo: EU International cooperation in the energy sector has been undertaken via various forums for a long time and diverse global issues have only increased the need for such collaboration. Th...https://tem.fi/en/international-and-eu-cooperation-in-the-energy-sector
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11.5.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is requesting comments on a proposal to create a new task for the employment authorities. The draft proposal will be circulated for comments from 11 May to 12 June 2026. It partly implements the entry of the Programme of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government concerning rehabilitative work. The aim is to launch activities for persons who have been unemplo...https://tem.fi/en/-/consultation-round-begins-on-new-tool-to-improve-employment-conditions-of-long-term-unemployed-people
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18.3.2026 | Due to technological advances and the green transition, work is undergoing a major transformation, which underlines the importance of safeguarding workers’ rights. This will be among the topics addressed at the Council of Europe’s High-Level Conference on Social Rights in Chișinău, Moldova on 18–19 March 2026. State Secretary Mika Nykänen will attend the meeting on behalf of Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen.https://tem.fi/en/-/state-secretary-nykanen-to-visit-moldova-council-of-europe-conference-to-address-high-quality-working-life-innovations-and-workforce-wellbeing
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Questions and answers about municipalities’ responsibility to organise services Can individual duties encompassed by the municipalities’ responsibility, such as employer services, be assigned jointly to several municipalities? Under the Local Gove...https://tem.fi/en/questions-and-answers-about-municipalities-responsibility-to-organise-services
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Lower threshold for dismissal of employees The Government is reforming the legislation on working life to remove barriers to employment and, in particular, to strengthen the operating conditions of SMEs. Barriers to employment will be removed, inc...https://tem.fi/en/lower-threshold-for-terminating-employment
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Three/six-month unemployment rule The Government aims to promote work-based immigration so that Finland can receive the labour it needs. At the same time, Finland must ensure that immigrating is easy and responsible. As a result of the new legisla...https://tem.fi/en/three-month-unemployment-rule
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9.3.2026 | Close to half of wage-earners in workplaces that use artificial intelligence (AI) responded that AI has increased the efficiency of their work. Meanwhile, one third of them estimate that AI has improved the quality of their work.https://tem.fi/en/-/working-life-barometer-wage-earners-have-cautiously-positive-view-of-ai-use-at-work
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7.8.2025 | Finland is known as a country of responsible use of nuclear energy. Safety comes always first. Responsibility includes ensuring the funds required for nuclear waste management and for the decommissioning of facilities. An extensive legislative reform is, however, required to streamline regulation and licensing. The reform process is also driven by the need to take account of new technologies and the profitability challenges of the sector.https://tem.fi/en/-/column-reform-of-nuclear-energy-legislation-to-streamline-regulation-and-prepare-the-ground-for-future-projects
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment creates the conditions for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable growth.https://tem.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6579
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment creates the conditions for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable growth.https://tem.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6639
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment creates the conditions for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable growth.https://tem.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6533
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Working life recommendations in case of drone threats The social partners, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health together have prepared these recommendations for workplaces in case of a drone...https://tem.fi/en/working-life-recommendations-in-case-of-drone-threats
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment creates the conditions for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable growth.https://tem.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6625
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16.6.2026 | 1 (5) Statement 29.5.2026 VN/6045/2025 Click or tap here to en- ter text. Postiosoite Käyntiosoite Puhelin Faksi s-posti, internet Postadress Besöksadress Telefon Fax e-post, internet Postal address Office Telephone Fax e-mail, internet Ministry o...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/2132280/Final%20statement%20of%20the%20Finnish%20National%20Contact%20Point_KPMG%2027.5.2026%20(1).pdf/d8932a09-6e9f-34ad-3b9d-2f3583750f38?t=1781606333253