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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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Export controls of nuclear material prevent the spread of nuclear weapons In accordance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the aim of the nuclear safeguards is to limit the spread of nuclear weapons as well as to ensure that nuclear ...https://tem.fi/en/international-agreements-and-export-control
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General requirements for products in Finland General consumer goods General consumer goods must not pose a danger to the health or property of anyone. General safety requirements for consumer products and services are laid down in the Consumer Saf...https://tem.fi/en/general-requirements-for-products-in-finland
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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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Pilot projects of the data economy growth programme Two pilot projects were already selected during the preparation phase of the growth programme. At least one more pilot project will be selected by the end of June 2025. Automation of the Port of ...https://tem.fi/en/pilot-projects-of-the-data-economy-growth-programme
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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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Market surveillance The purpose of the market surveillance carried out by the authorities is to ensure compliance with regulations and that no dangerous or unsafe products are on sale in the single market of the European Union. Market surveillance...https://tem.fi/en/market-surveillance
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The rules on market surveillance and mutual recognition of products have been reformed in the European Union.https://tem.fi/en/technical-safety
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23.9.2024 | The Government submitted its budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament on Monday 23 September. The budget proposal includes proposals on the central government productivity programme in accordance with the Government Programme and the spring 2024 government session on spending limits.https://tem.fi/en/-/effects-of-the-central-government-productivity-programme-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment
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Public research, development and innovation (RDI) funding Public research, development and innovation (RDI) funding is intended to encourage businesses, research organizations and public service providers in RDI activity that promotes courageous r...https://tem.fi/en/research-development-and-innovation-funding
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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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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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Preparedness for serious disruptions and emergency conditions in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Finland’s security of supply relies on well-functioning markets and investments by private sector actors,...https://tem.fi/en/preparedness-for-serious-disruptions-and-emergency-conditions
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Energy efficiency The primary objective of increasing energy efficiency is the cost-effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to mitigating climate change, saving energy is also vital for other reasons, such as securing energy s...https://tem.fi/en/energy-efficiency
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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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Competition The aim of competition policy is to create and maintain an environment in which enterprises have a level playing field and an opportunity to succeed through their expertise. The key objective of competition law and policy is to ensure ...https://tem.fi/en/competition
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Competition legislation The Competition Act and EU competition rules prohibit competition restraints which are generally considered to have harmful effects on sound and effective economic competition (prohibition principle). Such prohibited restra...https://tem.fi/en/competition-legislation
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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (former The Ministry of Employment and the Economic) started operations on 1 January 2008. The Government Programme of Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen’s seco...https://tem.fi/en/history
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Growth ecosystems as a tool in industrial and innovation policy Climate change, clean transition, technological transitions and transformation of value creation logics pose a challenge to society’s and enterprises’ innovation activities and innova...https://tem.fi/en/ecosystems
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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-