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26.6.2026 | The aim of the summit was to strengthen the cooperation among the parties to the Pax Silica initiative related to artificial intelligence, reliable technologies and strategic supply chains. The cooperation will be deepened by promoting collaboration between businesses and investments and innovation. The summit was held in Washington DC, the United States on 25–26 June 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/finland-participated-in-pax-silica-summit-on-ai-and-reliable-technology-supply-chains
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Thematic partnerships According to the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government, the Government will foster an urban policy that is based on a fair partnership between the central government and cities. The growth generated by a stron...https://tem.fi/en/urban-policy-thematic-partnerships
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11.12.2025 | On 11 December 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication concerning the European Commission’s proposed regulations on the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF). The proposals are part of the Commission’s proposal for a new multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-eu-regional-and-structural-policy-reform-for-2028-2034-as-part-of-partnership-fund
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The current Integration Act has been amended to meet the requirements of Parliament regarding the promotion of immigrant integration (Report of the Audit Committee). In addition, the new Integration Act takes into account changes in the operating environment, such as the new wellbeing services counties and the reform of TE services.https://tem.fi/en/reform-of-the-integration-act
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16.7.2026 | A high-level business delegation led by Minister of Commerce and Industry of India Piyush Goyal visits Finland on 16–17 July. 2026. The key themes for the visit are digital and new advanced technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and sustainable development, and the food and consumer industries.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-of-commerce-and-industry-of-india-goyal-visits-finland-on-16-17-july
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Everybody has the right to engage in commercial activities in Finland Under the Constitution of Finland, everybody has the right to earn his or her livelihood by the employment, occupation or commercial activity of his or her choice. More detailed...https://tem.fi/en/freedom-of-enterprise-in-finland
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Finland needs new growth and new prosperity. Cities are the growth engines of the national economy. At the same time, cities are also an integral part of regional development and they interact with the larger economic areas surrounding them.https://tem.fi/en/urban-development
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European Digital Innovation Hubs European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) are part of the EU’s Digital Europe Programme. They serve as service centres that accelerate digital investments and, in particular, the digitalisation of SMEs. Their aim is...https://tem.fi/en/digital-innovation-hubs
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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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Regions Finland is built on vibrant regions with their own strengths. Changes in the population, cause of work and entrepreneurial activity require regions and cities to be able to renew continuously. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employmen...https://tem.fi/en/regions
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Cross-border cooperation supports social and economic development along EU’s external borders, provides a response to joint challenges in such areas as the environment, health and crime and boosts the movement of people, goods and capital. By promoting the sharing of experiences and dissemination of best practices, cross-border cooperation helps to strengthen competitiveness in the border areas, the creation of international networks and economic growth.https://tem.fi/en/european-neighbourhood-instrument-cross-border-cooperation
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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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Skills generate growth and wellbeing Finland requires a skilled labour force for its wellbeing, competitiveness and success. Finland’s future is built on strong general education and skills acquired in vocational and higher education. Any competen...https://tem.fi/en/skilled-labour-force
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Minerals policy helps to secure national supply of raw materials In minerals policy, the aim of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is to secure Finland’s raw material supply and ensure sustainable use of national resources, internatio...https://tem.fi/en/minerals-policy
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Measures of the Orpo Government concerning work-based immigration Work-based immigration and international recruitment are essential means to accelerate growth and respond to the challenges caused by an ageing population. The development of work-b...https://tem.fi/en/measures-of-the-orpo-government-concerning-work-based-immigration
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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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16.4.2026 | Finland has joined the Pax Silica initiative that aims to secure supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The declaration was signed on behalf of Finland by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Washington on 16 April 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/finland-to-participate-in-pax-silica-initiative
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14.4.2026 | Minerals Security Partnership (MSP): June 2023 Basic Information Minerals are essential to the global economy and to the technologies powering the clean energy transition. Diverse, secure, and sustainable supply chains for critical energy minera...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/153287519/MSP+-+basic+information.pdf/d15199df-9b8c-38f0-112e-f67cd5ab3217?t=1776171154224
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Sustainable Growth Programme funding to companies from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and government agencies under its purview Recovery funding promotes the renewal of economic structure and the competitive advantage of Finnish c...https://tem.fi/en/funding-available-to-companies-under-the-sustainable-growth-programme
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10.10.2025 | Finland and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding on icebreaker cooperation. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and US President Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding at their meeting in Washington on 9 October. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo also attended the meeting. This memorandum of understanding lays the foundation for commercial agreements between the United States Coast Guard and Finnish companies.https://tem.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-and-usa-deepen-icebreaker-cooperation