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Promotion of entrepreneurship Government Resolution on Entrepreneurship The resolution compiles Finland’s goals and objectives for the promotion of entrepreneurship at the Government level. It focuses on strategic priorities for entrepreneurship a...https://tem.fi/en/promotion-of-entrepreneurship
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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto The Finns Party Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto is responsible for matters of the Innovations and Enterprise Financing Department at the Ministry of ...https://tem.fi/en/minister-of-economic-affairs
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is part of the Government. The ministry implements the Government Programme, drafts legislation, monitors and develops issues falling within its remit and steers the agencies in its administrative branch.https://tem.fi/en/ministry
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is responsible for the operating environment underpinning entrepreneurship and innovation, securing the functioning of the labour market and workers’ employability, as well as for regional development. Implementation of the energy policy, integration of immigrants and development of security of supply are also the ministry’s responsibility.https://tem.fi/en/responsibilities
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Ministers Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen is the head of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Minister of Employment is responsible for matters concerning the Employment and Well-Functioning Markets Department. The Department i...https://tem.fi/en/ministers
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Employment measures of Prime Minister Marin's Government Please note: The content of this page will no longer be updated. Employment policy ensures an inclusive and competent Finland. Our goal is a socially, ecologically and economically sustainab...https://tem.fi/en/employment-measures-of-prime-minister-marin-s-government
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Employment Employment has a central role in economic growth, people’s well-being and the sustainability of the public economy. Well-functioning labour markets and Finland’s good position in the international division of work and competition will s...https://tem.fi/en/employment
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Structural change is normal part of regional economic development and business renewal. There have been major changes in Finland’s industrial structure over the last decade and tens of thousands of jobs have disappeared, especially in traditional industries. During the past few years, the ICT sector has also been severely hit by structural change.https://tem.fi/en/structural-change
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Regulatory impact assessments on businessess, employment and working life Within the Government, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is responsible for developing the regulatory impact assessments on businesses, employment and working ...https://tem.fi/en/impact-assessment-of-legislation
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International cooperation in employment matters Cooperation in the EU Matters concerning working life are discussed at the meetings of the EPSCO Council, which brings together ministers responsible for employment, social affairs, health and consum...https://tem.fi/en/international-cooperation-in-employment-matters
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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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19.12.2025 | The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship outlined changes to residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs on 19 December 2025. The aim is to streamline the permit process for start-up entrepreneurs, especially for those who plan to establish a business in Finland, and to prevent abuses.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-to-reform-residence-permits-for-start-up-entrepreneurs
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24.2.2026 | Industrial Competitiveness Approach Means to guarantee economic growth in Finland in the 2010s Publications of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Innovation 9/2013 Industrial Competitiveness Approach Means to guarantee economic growth in F...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/3437254/Industrial+Competitiveness+Approach+17102013.pdf/34c9b17b-19aa-4237-91a5-ac04d7631664?version=1.1&t=1771921653951
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28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment proposes appropriations of EUR 4.4 billion for its administrative branch for 2024, which is about EUR 448 million more than in the 2023 budget.https://tem.fi/en/-/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-proposes-investments-in-promotion-of-employment-entrepreneurship-and-low-carbon-economy
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10.6.2025 | The growth of the creative industries and the creative economy is based on companies in the sector, their growth and internationalisation. Compared to its reference countries, such as Sweden, Finland has so far not really known how to make use of immaterial value creation. The creative industries still have a considerable amount of untapped potential for economic growth in Finland.https://tem.fi/en/-/growth-strategy-for-the-creative-economy-aims-for-sustainable-growth-and-internationalisation
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11.9.2025 | The economic prospects of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have improved slightly from last spring, the most recent SME Barometer shows. The outlook is also more positive than a year ago, driven by low inflation and falling interest rates. The challenging situation of construction companies, in particular, appears to be easing.https://tem.fi/en/-/expectations-of-smes-reach-highest-level-since-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-began
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21.4.2022 | The Government issued a resolution on entrepreneurship on 21 April 2022. By investing in a strong entrepreneurship policy Finland can diversify its business structure and create opportunities for sustainable growth for companies of all sizes. The resolution will be in effect in 2022–2027.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-issues-resolution-on-promoting-entrepreneurship
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24.2.2026 | 21 paths to a Frictionless Finland Report of the ICT 2015 Working Group Publications of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Innovation 18/2013 21 paths to a Frictionless Finland Report of the ICT2015 Working Group Publications of the Minist...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/3437254/21+Paths+to+a+frictionless+Finland+15052013.pdf/f9d04e2f-28b1-4562-8793-d69c37b06041?version=1.1&t=1771921653951
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9.5.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise a consultation round on amending the unemployment security sanctions from 9 May to 19 June 2025. The aim is to clarify and simplify the sanctions and to make the job search of jobseekers and their participation in employment-promoting services more efficient. Another objective is to prevent prolonged unemployment and to shorten periods of unemployment.https://tem.fi/en/-/consultation-round-on-amending-unemployment-security-sanctions-begins
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24.2.2026 | Government Resolution on the Government Integration Programme The Government’s focus areas for 2012–2015 Publications of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Concern 34/2012 Government Resolution on the Government Integration Programme The G...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/3437254/Government+Resolution+on+the+Government+Integration+Programme+04092013.pdf/3f919b04-fa96-4846-8f66-cf3e80594b71?version=1.0&t=1771921653951