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25.3.2026 | A study describing the alternatives and costs of nuclear energy promotion as well as its effects on the electricity market has been published. The report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and produced by AFRY Management Consulting Oy was submitted to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala on 25 March 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-report-highlights-means-costs-and-impacts-of-increased-promotion-and-use-of-nuclear-power
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9.3.2026 | Finnish consumers are increasingly ordering low-cost goods online, mostly from manufacturers based in China. Based on the proposals of a recent report, the Government will begin to prepare legislation to address problems caused by these cheap imports. There is also emphasis on consumer responsibility.https://tem.fi/en/-/report-lasting-solutions-to-problems-of-cheap-imports-require-eu-level-influence
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16.2.2026 | Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen is currently visiting Canada and the United States. The visit is part of Finland’s long-term goal to intensify strategic cooperation and collaboration on skills and expertise with North America. Another purpose is to find sustainable solutions for the development, availability and opportunities for skilled labour in the marine industry together with partner countries.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-of-employment-marttinen-visits-canada-and-us-to-strengthen-cooperation-within-marine-industry-and-skilled-labour
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The Advisory Board on the Creative Economy is an expert advisory body for business development in the creative economy. Its activities are coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Education and Culture.https://tem.fi/en/project?tunnus=TEM084:00/2024
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Norminpurku etenee aikataulussa: jo 243 normia purettu - Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
3.3.2026 | Pääministeri Petteri Orpon hallitus on purkanut tähän asti yhteensä 243 normia, jotka ovat haitanneet yrityksiä tai kansalaisia arjessa. Tavoite koko hallituskaudelle on 300 purettua normia. Työtä normien purkamiseksi ja yritysten hallinnollisen taakan keventämiseksi jatketaan sekä kansallisesti että vaikuttamalla EU-sääntelyyn.https://tem.fi/en/-/norminpurku-etenee-aikataulussa-jo-243-normia-purettu -
27.1.2023 | Future development areas for the event sector include identifying the impact of the sector, removing obstacles to growth, and improving the compilation of sectoral statistics and data. These are the conclusions of a report by the event industry organisation Tapahtumateollisuus ry. The report was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.https://tem.fi/en/-/report-event-sector-is-not-identified-as-a-source-of-livelihood-which-hinders-growth
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28.1.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests comments between 28 January and 12 March 2026 on proposed legislative amendments concerning board‑level employee representation and the timing of carried‑over holiday. The amendments follow the Government’s decisions at the mid‑term policy review session in spring 2025.https://tem.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-on-board-level-employee-representation-and-carried-over-holiday-sent-out-for-comments
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11.2.2026 | The demand for skilled labour in the maritime industry is growing. Competence requirements in the sector, especially for highly skilled tasks, are changing. This is the conclusion of a report on the skills needs of the maritime industry published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on 11 February 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-marttinen-need-for-skilled-labour-in-marine-industry-grows-employment-services-and-continuing-education-must-be-harnessed-to-meet-demand
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15.1.2026 | Under the proposal, a fixed-term employment contract could be concluded without a justified reason for a maximum of one year if certain conditions are met. The Government also proposes to shorten the notice period for lay-offs and to limit the employer’s obligation to re-employ dismissed employees. The proposal for the amendments was submitted to Parliament on 15 January 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-proposes-more-flexibility-for-fixed-term-employment-contracts
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10.12.2021 | Finland decided on the procurement of its next fighter aircraft on 10 December 2021. The industrial participation related to the procurement will create significant technological competence for the Finnish industry.https://tem.fi/en/-/procurement-of-fighter-jets-to-bring-work-and-livelihood-to-finland-
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19.11.2020 | The purpose of the reform of the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings is to improve the interaction between employers and personnel and to create a framework for developing the company and the work community. The reform would improve employees’ access to information and their opportunity to exercise influence. The report of the tripartite working group on the Government proposal will be circulated for comments between 19 November 2020 and 15 January 2021.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-means-to-improve-interaction-between-employers-and-employees-amendments-to-the-act-on-co-operation-within-undertakings-out-for-comments-now
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1.7.2025 | The amendments to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings (Co-operation Act) will enter into force on 1 July 2025. The aim is to reduce the administrative burden caused by the current legislation, especially in companies with fewer than 50 employees. Another objective is to speed up the ability of all companies to react to changes in the operating environment.https://tem.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-enter-into-force-higher-threshold-for-applying-the-co-operation-act-and-shorter-duration-of-change-negotiations
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2.6.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is organising a consultation round from 2 June to 28 July 2025 on legislative amendments to the grounds for fixed-term employment contracts, the duration of the notice period for layoffs and the re-employment obligation of employers. The proposed amendments have been prepared in a tripartite working group that was not unanimous in its work.https://tem.fi/en/-/consultation-round-begins-on-changes-to-fixed-term-employment-contracts-notice-period-of-layoffs-and-re-employment-obligation
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23.10.2025 | According to the government proposal, employers would be able terminate an employment contract where a proper reason exists. To determine whether proper reasons for dismissal exist, comprehensive consideration would still be used as a basis for assessment.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-proposal-submitted-to-parliament-on-lower-dismissal-threshold
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29.1.2025 | The purpose of the EU directive is to improve working conditions and the protection of personal data for those engaged in platform work. New legislation will be required to implement the directive in Finland.https://tem.fi/en/-/tripartite-working-group-to-prepare-implementation-of-platform-work-directive-in-finland
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12.6.2025 | The legislation aims to ensure the continuity of society’s critical functions during industrial action if the parties cannot by negotiation reach an agreement on the provision of essential work during the action. The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the legislative amendments on 13 June 2025. The amendments would come into force on 16 June 2025.https://tem.fi/en/-/legislation-on-ensuring-essential-work-during-industrial-action-to-enter-into-force-on-16-june-2025
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17.4.2020 | On 16 April 2020, the Government adopted a temporary amendment to the Government Decree on Public Business and Employment Service, according to which business owners receiving start-up grants are entitled to the payment even for days when they are not able to work in their business due to the coronavirus epidemic.https://tem.fi/en/-/starttiraha-turvaamaan-yrittajien-toimeentuloa-toiminnan-keskeytyessa-tai-tyomaaran-va-hentyessa
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12.4.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has received 49 comments on the legislative proposals to promote local collective bargaining. The feedback received will now be analysed as part of further preparation. The draft proposal will also be sent to the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis for evaluation.https://tem.fi/en/-/preparation-of-legislative-proposal-on-local-bargaining-continues
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22.12.2023 | On this page, you will find information on the changes that will affect the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.https://tem.fi/en/-/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-2
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22.5.2025 | The amendments to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings (Co-operation Act) will raise the application threshold of the Act and shorten the duration of change negotiations. The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the legislative amendments at the presidential session on 23 May 2025. The amendments would enter into force on 1 July 2025.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-to-reduce-administrative-burden-on-small-companies-changes-to-co-operation-act-to-take-effect-on-1-july-2025