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Case law This section includes rulings from Finnish and European courts. Market Court The Finlex database includes the decisions and opinions issued by the Market Court. The decisions relate to the markets, competition restraints and public contra...https://tem.fi/en/case-law
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22.12.2025 | The acts regulating the powers of national authorities supervising the provisions of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act will enter into force on 1 January 2026. The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendments on the proposal of the Government on 22 December 2025.https://tem.fi/en/-/national-supervision-of-eu-artificial-intelligence-act-to-begin-laws-on-powers-of-authorities-to-take-effect-at-start-of-the-year
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23.9.2021 | On 23 September 2021, the Government submitted a U-communication to Parliament on legislative proposals to tighten the EU’s renewable energy targets. In July, the European Commission published its proposals to amend the Directive on the promotion of energy from renewable sources (RED II), the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and the Fuel Quality Directive. The proposals are part of the broader package of measures called Fit for 55.https://tem.fi/en/-/parliament-receives-u-communication-on-commission-proposal-to-amend-laws-on-renewable-energy
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5.11.2020 | The Government submitted a proposal to amend the Competition Act on 5 November 2020. The amendments are mainly based on a Directive that will enhance and harmonise the enforcement of the EU’s competition rules within the territory of the Union. The implementation of the Directive will extend the powers of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.https://tem.fi/en/-/enforcement-of-competition-law-to-become-more-effective
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8.4.2021 | The Government has proposed to enact a law on regional development and implementation of the European Union’s regional and structural policy (the implementation act) and a law on the funding of regional development and the European Union’s regional and structural policy projects (the funding act). The proposed laws help preparations for the new programming period of the EU’s regional and structural policy in 2021–2027.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-proposes-to-reform-regional-development-laws-to-correspond-with-national-and-eu-objectives
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Working at sea The conditions of seamen’s employment contracts differ from other employment relationships. They are laid down in the Seafarers' Employment Contracts Act. The Act applies to work that an employee carries out under a contract on a Fi...https://tem.fi/en/legislation-on-seafaring
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The Single Market Enforcement Taskforce SMET The European Commission set up a working group in 2020 between the Commission and the Member States to monitor the implementation of the European single market. The working group was named the Single Ma...https://tem.fi/en/smet1
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Accounting Board The Accounting Board operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Provisions on the Accounting Board are contained in Chapter 8, sections 2 and 3 of the Accounting Act (1336/1997) and the Decree ...https://tem.fi/en/accounting-board
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Labour immigration legislation The Aliens Act (301/2004) is the law related to immigration with the broadest scope. It applies to the entry, exit, residence and work of a foreigner in Finland. Further provisions on issuing a residence permit for a...https://tem.fi/en/labour-immigration-legislation
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EU regulation on digital platforms The aim of the EU internal market legislation is to promote the uniform operation and competitiveness of both traditional markets and the web-based business environment. However, the strong growth of the platform...https://tem.fi/en/eu-regulation-of-digital-platforms
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Single market of the EU and free movement The single market of the EU is based on the four freedoms laid down in the EU Treaties: free movement of goods, services, capital and persons. The aim is to ensure that moving from one country to another i...https://tem.fi/en/single-market-of-the-eu
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Handling Specific Instances of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises The OECD Guidelines comprise recommendations issued by states to multinational enterprises. They provide non-binding principles and standards for responsible business...https://tem.fi/en/handling-specific-instances-of-the-oecd-guidelines-for-multinational-enterprises
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14.5.2020 | The Finnish government's draft bill, which is mainly aimed at making those amendments to the national Competition Act that are required by the EU directive, will be circulating for public consultation 14.5–24.6.2020. Amendments to the Competition Act based on the Directive would extend the powers of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.https://tem.fi/en/-/eu-n-kilpailusaantojen-noudattamisen-valvontaa-tehostetaan-lausuntokierros-kilpailulain-muutoksista-alkaa
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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Due diligence obligation of companies The European Commission published its proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD Directive) on 23 February 2022. The Directiv...https://tem.fi/en/due-diligence-obligation-of-companies
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13.4.2022 | Under a new act, students arriving in Finland from abroad will obtain a residence permit for the entire duration of their studies*. The law will also make it easier to apply for work after graduation. However, students will still be responsible for their livelihood throughout their studies.https://tem.fi/en/-/amended-law-to-ease-entry-and-retention-of-international-students-in-finland-
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Information about the website Service content The web address for the MEAE website is tem.fi. The Ministry of Economic Affaris and Employment is responsible for the website, and it is maintained by the MEAE's Communications Unit in cooperation wit...https://tem.fi/en/information-about-the-website
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Streamlining of regulation The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment seeks, as part of its own activities and across central government administration, to streamline legislation and regulations affecting businesses. More streamlined legislat...https://tem.fi/en/streamlining-legislation-at-the-meae
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28.10.2021 | The EU already requires that footwear and textile products clearly indicate what material the item is made of. The Government now proposes to Parliament legislation based on the EU Market Surveillance Regulation, which would specify companies’ obligations related to labelling of materials. The proposed law also enables the imposition of penalty payments for incorrect or deficient labelling.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-proposes-a-new-law-on-clothing-and-shoe-labelling-to-satisfy-eu-rules
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13.5.2020 | Surveys suggest that SMEs need more information about laws and regulations that apply to working life. Advice on working life regulation and employment practices can support employment, prevent disputes in the workplace, improve the functioning of the labour market and increase cooperation between employers and employees.https://tem.fi/en/-/pk-yrityksille-puhelinneuvontaa-tyooikeudellista-kysymyksista
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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