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23.3.2026 | Timo Jaatinen, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, will visit the United States on 23–26 March 2026. The purpose of the trip is to promote the business of Finnish health technology companies and to strengthen Finland’s cooperation with the US space and energy administration.https://tem.fi/en/-/permanent-secretary-jaatinen-to-meet-leadership-of-nasa-and-us-energy-department
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Regional Development Guidelines 2040 Cover page of publication: Regional Development Guidelines 2040. Regional development affects the vitality of regions in the long term. Anticipation is needed to plan long-term work. The Regional Development Gu...https://tem.fi/en/regional-development-guidelines-2040
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Innovative cities and corporations as builders of ecosystems The aim is to create internationally attractive and growth-generating innovation environments in Finland by 2030. This includes concluding ecosystem agreements between the central govern...https://tem.fi/en/innovative-cities-and-corporations
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The aim of the rural policy is to ensure that the Finnish countryside remains vibrant and is able to make use of its own resources. Island policy is one of the oldest elements of regional policy in Finland. The Government appointed a long-term committee to address issues relating to islands as early as in 1949. The provisions on the Island Committee were laid down by decree in 1961 and the Island Development Act entered into force in 1981.https://tem.fi/en/rural-and-island-policy
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Management groups The Ministry's Senior Management Group The Ministers are supported by a Senior Management Group in the preparation of strategic matters and policies related to the Ministry and the branch of government, in the coordination of gen...https://tem.fi/en/management-groups
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Ministry of Finance Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen is responsible for governance policy, municipal affairs, wellbeing services co...https://tem.fi/en/minister-of-local-and-regional-government
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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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International cooperation on security of supply Finland has a well-functioning and unique security of supply system. The significance of international cooperation has increased alongside national preparedness measures, particularly as a result of ...https://tem.fi/en/international-cooperation-on-security-of-supply
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Ecodesign of products The aim of ecological design, or ecodesign, is to ensure that consumers have access to sustainable products that are highly energy efficient and easily recyclable but that have a low impact on the environment The requirements...https://tem.fi/en/ecodesign-of-products
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3.9.2026 | Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto will visit China, travelling to Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen from 5 to 11 September 2026. A Finnish business delegation will accompany him at the CIFIT investment and trade fair in Xiamen and in Shanghai. The visit aims to support the operating conditions of Finnish companies in trade and investment with China.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-puisto-to-visit-china
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EU research and innovation policy The purpose of the EU’s research and innovation policy (R&I) is to support the development of the competitiveness of the European Union and its industries and to promote high-quality research considered essential ...https://tem.fi/en/eu-research-and-innovation-policy
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21.5.2021 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will be one of the keynote speakers at Global Leadership Day, organised by AIESEC on 21 May 2021. In her speech, Haatainen will encourage young people to acquire different skills and seize the opportunities offered by the transformation of work. The Minister will also emphasise the importance of mobility for international students and workers.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-of-employment-haatainen-s-keynote-speech-at-global-leadership-day-to-focus-on-working-life-skills-of-the-future
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Bioeconomy In Finland, bioeconomy refers to an economy that relies on renewable, biological natural resources in a resource-wise manner to produce food, energy, products and services. The most important renewable, biological resources in Finland a...https://tem.fi/en/bioeconomy
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Strategy of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and its administrative branch The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and its administrative branch create preconditions for sustainable growth. Growth must be economically, socia...https://tem.fi/en/strategy
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26.7.2019 | The Ministerial Working Group on Promoting Employment had its very first meeting on 26 July 2019 chaired by Minister of Employment Timo Harakka. The Ministerial Working Group will direct the implementation of the Government Programme in the following areas: promotion of employment, labour market issues and better employment legislation.https://tem.fi/en/-/kolmikantaiset-tyoryhmat-kootaan-nyt-tyollisyyden-edistamisen-ministerityoryhma-aloitti-tyonsa
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21.5.2021 | Työministeri Tuula Haatainen on yksi pääpuhujista AIESEC-järjestön 21.5.2021 järjestämässä Global Leadership Day -verkkotapahtumassa. Työministeri kannustaa puheenvuorossaan nuoria kerryttämään osaamistaan ja tarttumaan työn murroksen tarjoamiin mahdollisuuksiin. Lisäksi ministeri korostaa kansainvälisten opiskelijoiden ja työntekijöiden liikkuvuuden tärkeyttä.https://tem.fi/-/tyoministeri-haatainen-paapuhujana-global-leadership-day-tapahtumassa-teemana-tulevaisuuden-tyoelama-ja-tyoelamataidot
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21.5.2021 | Arbetsminister Tuula Haatainen är en av huvudtalarna vid webbevenemanget Global Leadership Day, som arrangeras av organisationen AIESEC 21.5.2021. I sitt anförande uppmuntrar arbetsministern unga att samla kompetens och ta vara på de möjligheter som förändringarna i arbetslivet erbjuder. Ministern betonar också vikten av internationella studerandes och arbetstagares rörlighet.https://tem.fi/sv/-/arbetsminister-haatainen-ar-huvudtalare-vid-evenemanget-global-leadership-day-temat-ar-framtidens-arbetsliv-och-arbetslivsfardigheter
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16.4.2026 | Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen has been invited to join the Young Global Leaders network of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Young Global Leaders is a collaborative community of exceptional young leaders from politics, research, business and other sectors. Through its development programme, influential persons under the age of 40 receive tailored leadership training in cooperation with world-class universities.https://tem.fi/en/-/wef-invites-minister-of-employment-marttinen-to-young-global-leaders-network
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14.4.2026 | Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Principles for Responsible Critical Mineral Supply Chains The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) strives to promote responsible growth across the critical minerals sector via a shared commitment to high environ...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/153287519/MSP+ESG+Statement.pdf/28cece9b-696b-d50f-5a60-0c89d151792f?t=1776171154021
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4.12.2025 | On 4 December 2025, the Government submitted the national Energy and Climate Strategy to Parliament as a report. In line with the Government Programme, the strategy will accelerate the clean transition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen carbon sinks.https://tem.fi/en/-/energy-and-climate-strategy-to-boost-clean-transition-and-reduce-emissions