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In terms of energy policy, Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU will focus on the implementation of legislation. The Presidency will also have an opportunity to lay down long-term policies especially on climate issues.https://tem.fi/en/-/suomen-eu-puheenjohtajakausi-energianeuvostossa-energiaunioni-ja-ilmastoneutraaliutta-edistava-ratkaisut-prioriteettina
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26.2.2026 | The EU’s Competitiveness Council will be held in Brussels on 26–27 February 2026. The Council will discuss the European Competitiveness Fund, the Commission’s single market and competitiveness report, and other topics. Finland emphasises the importance of ensuring competition in the internal market and will present a non-paper at the Council.Finland will be represented by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto.https://tem.fi/en/-/finland-calls-on-eu-to-ensure-effective-competition-in-single-market-competitiveness-council-to-discuss-non-paper
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13.3.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for energy issues will convene in Brussels on 16 March 2026. The meeting agenda will include the European grids package for 2028–2034, the action plan for affordable energy, and energy security. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.https://tem.fi/en/-/eu-energy-ministers-meeting-to-be-marked-by-iran-war-and-european-competitiveness-issues
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8.12.2025 | The EU’s Competitiveness Council will be held in Brussels on 8–9 December 2025. Finland will be represented by Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen (internal market and industrial policy matters) and Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto (research, innovation and space matters).https://tem.fi/en/-/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-discuss-regulatory-simplification-e-commerce-and-ai-factories
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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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Single market of the EU and free movement The single market of the EU is based on the four freedoms laid down in the EU Treaties: free movement of goods, services, capital and persons. The aim is to ensure that moving from one country to another i...https://tem.fi/en/single-market-of-the-eu
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International cooperation is central to space policy The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is responsible for international cooperation in the space sector with organisations such as the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Union (E...https://tem.fi/en/international-space-cooperation
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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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Cooperation in the EU and at other international forums The EU and international activities of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment aim to promote sustainable growth and strategic competitiveness by: promoting business and employment gr...https://tem.fi/en/cooperation-in-the-eu-and-at-other-international-forums
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26.11.2025 | The Ministerial Council of the European Space Agency (ESA) will meet in Bremen, Germany, on 26–27 November 2025. The Council will decide on ESA’s funding for 2026–2028 and the preliminary financial guidelines for 2029–2030. Finland will be represented by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-puisto-to-attend-european-space-agency-s-ministerial-council
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Innovation policy promotes growth and renews the operating environment Finland’s competitiveness and success in the global market are based on skills, new knowledge and innovations. Research, development and innovation activities (RDI) play an ess...https://tem.fi/en/innovation-policy
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Competition and consumers Fair competition creates better quality services and products as well as more productive companies. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment aims to strengthen trust in a functioning market and smart regulation. Wh...https://tem.fi/en/competition-and-consumers
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Arctic Policy There is an increasing interest in the Arctic region and the economic opportunities offered by the region. The Arctic economy positions itself in relation to broader global markets and issues in many respects. The importance of Arcti...https://tem.fi/en/arctic-policy
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The Single Market Enforcement Taskforce SMET The European Commission set up a working group in 2020 between the Commission and the Member States to monitor the implementation of the European single market. The working group was named the Single Ma...https://tem.fi/en/smet1
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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Due diligence obligation of companies The European Commission published its proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD Directive) on 23 February 2022. The Directiv...https://tem.fi/en/due-diligence-obligation-of-companies
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Working life The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will create conditions for sustainable growth. Sustainable growth is created by skilled miracles in high quality jobs and successful companies, productivity and growing labour responsibi...https://tem.fi/en/working-life
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Sustainable Growth Programme in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and government agencies under its purview The Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland will support growth that is ecologically, socially and economically sustainable....https://tem.fi/en/sustainable-growth-programme-in-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment
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Recently published scenarios show that we have a bumpy road ahead to climate neutrality. These scenarios also help us to grasp the magnitude of the climate challenge. To meet the commitments of the Paris Agreement on climate change, we need to take determined action to reduce greenhouse gases. Although we are currently nowhere near the desired level globally, Finland is pursuing ambitious climate goals, both nationally and in its role as the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.https://tem.fi/en/-/polku-kohti-ilmastoneutraaliutta-tuoreet-skenaariot-kuvaavat-haasteen-kokoluokkaa
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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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For the EU to become a leader in climate policy, strong coordination between the EU institutions and the member states is required. Despite its uninspiring name, the Governance of the Energy Union may turn out to be a key instrument in the EU energy and climate policy; perhaps more important than was initially expected. In addition to the specific obligations, the importance the member states and instituti...https://tem.fi/en/-/eu-n-energia-ja-ilmastopolitiikan-hallintomalli-hioo-kyntensa-tama-vuosi-nayttaa-vahvasti-suunt-2