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3.1.2022 | Finland’s objective is to increase labour migration and to combat the exploitation of foreign labour. The exploitation of foreign workers, which has come to light in recent years, has underlined the need for cooperation between different operators. A new advisory board appointed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will support efforts to stop exploitation of foreign workers and entrepreneurs.

25.1.2022 | With the measures implemented in 2017–2020, nearly 600 companies and 112 municipalities and joint municipal authorities that have signed voluntary energy efficiency agreements were able to cut energy use by a total of 8.9 terawatt hours (TWh) annually at the end of 2020. The savings achieved equal the annual energy use of nearly 450,000 electrically heated single-family houses.

10.11.2021 | Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will visit Finland on 10–12 November on the invitation of Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä and Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko. The Ministers and the Commissioner will discuss the EU’s sustainable finance classification system, or the EU taxonomy, with special focus on themes related to energy and forests. The Commissioner will also meet Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä in Helsinki.

3.10.2022 | Between 2017 and 2021, companies and municipalities that have signed energy efficiency agreements introduced nearly 19,000 different energy efficiency measures that saved 10.3 terawatt hours of energy each year. 

26.2.2021 | 1/14 10 applications for the European Digital Innovation Hubs in Finland The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment organized a call for applications to select Finnish candidates for the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) between 18 Nov...

26.2.2021 | 1/14 10 applications for the European Digital Innovation Hubs in Finland The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment organized a call for applications to select Finnish candidates for the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) between 18 Nov...

30.5.2016 | 1 21.3.2013 Kansallinen energia- ja ilmastostrategia Taustaraportti 2 ESIPUHE Pääministeri Jyrki Kataisen hallitus on asettanut energia- ja ilmastopolitiikan ministerityö- ryhmän päivittämään vuonna 2008 valmistuneen pitkän aikavälin ilmasto- ja e...

27.1.2023 | Finnish project developers will have an opportunity to receive advice and guidance about the call for applications on large energy technology and investment projects organised by the EU Innovation Fund, which funds clean technology investments. Registrations for the orientation discussions are already accepted.

24.2.2026 | Kestävää kasvua materiaalitehokkuudella Työryhmän esitys Kansalliseksi materiaalitehokkuusohjelmaksi Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön julkaisuja Konserni 33/2013 Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön sekä ympäristöministeriön asettaman työryhmän ehdotus Kestäv...

3.10.2023 | Between 2017 and 2022, companies and municipalities that have signed energy efficiency agreements introduced nearly 25,000 different energy efficiency measures. The measures saved 12.5 terawatt hours of energy, which corresponds to the annual energy use of 625,000 electrically heated single-family houses.

22.10.2020 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has published a report summarising the main results of the sectoral roadmaps produced during the past year. The report includes summaries of the published roadmaps, key conclusions of the project, a description of the work process and estimates of further work. It also explores how the roadmaps will be utilised in climate and energy work towards a low-carbon Finland.

5.8.2024 | 1/23 According to distribution Statement 25 April 2024 VN/1026/2024 TRANSLATION THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY’S STATEMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE OLKILUOTO 1 AND OLKILUOTO 2 PLANT UNI...

5.8.2024 | 1/23 According to distribution Statement 25 April 2024 VN/1026/2024 TRANSLATION THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY’S STATEMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE OLKILUOTO 1 AND OLKILUOTO 2 PLANT UNI...

9.11.2023 | The Government has decided to grant Kymenlaakso a total of EUR 6 million to mitigate the impact of sudden structural change. The region is looking for new growth in the battery and food sectors, in particular. In all, the development package for Kymenlaakso amounts to ca. EUR 9 million.

26.10.2023 | On 26 October 2023, the Government appointed Timo Jaatinen, Master of Social Sciences, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for the period of 6 November 2023–5 November 2028.

23.11.2023 | The economic and employment situation in the regions has deteriorated and near-term expectations in many regions are more negative than before. However, the depressed economic trend is expected to be short-lived, with the outlook for the autumn of next year already looking brighter. This data comes from the publication Regional Development Prospects for autumn 2023, the results of which were presented at the Aluekehittämispäivät event in Lahti on 23 November.

1.9.2023 | 1(4) No. 154 Article 22 of the Constitution of the ILO Report for the period 1 June 2014 to 31 May 2023, made by the Government of Finland on the Collective Bargaining Convention, 1981 (No. 154) (ratification registered on 9.2.1984 ) I LEGISLATION...

12.12.2023 | On 8 December 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment decided to grant a total of EUR 825,000 in coordination funding to six areas to manage structural change and to strengthen their vitality.

1.9.2023 | 1(26) No. 87 Article 22 of the Constitution of the ILO Report for the period 2 September 2020 to 31 May 2023, made by the Government of Finland on the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) (ratifi...

3.6.2025 | 1 REPORT to be made no later than 29 February 2016, in accordance with article 19 of the Constitution of the International Labour Organization by the Government of Finland, on the position of national law and practice in regard to matters dealt wi...