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  1. General social security benefit is step towards simpler social security system - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Government has submitted a proposal to Parliament for an act on general social security benefit. In the first stage, the general social security benefit would be a new social security benefit for unemployed jobseekers, replacing labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance. The legislation concerning the general social security benefit is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/general-social-security-benefit-is-step-towards-simpler-social-security-system

  2. Changes to social assistance to take effect on 1 February 2026 - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | The changes to be made to social assistance will, for example, strengthen the obligations of recipients to apply for full-time work and primary benefits. The overall reform of social assistance aims to clarify the role of social assistance as a last-resort and temporary form of assistance, prevent social exclusion among young people and strengthen general government finances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-social-assistance-to-take-effect-on-1-february-2026

  3. Memorandums assessing combined impacts of Government’s social security changes now published - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has today published three memorandums assessing the combined impacts of the Government’s changes to social security during this parliamentary term. The memorandums focus particularly on the impacts of the comprehensive reform of social assistance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/memorandums-assessing-combined-impacts-of-government-s-social-security-changes-now-published

  4. Consultation round on amending unemployment security sanctions begins - Finnish Government

    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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-on-amending-unemployment-security-sanctions-begins

  5. General social security benefit to simplify social security – Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on the first stage of introducing general social security benefit - Finnish Government

    9.5.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft government proposal concerning the general social security benefit by 19 June 2025. This is the first stage of the extensive social security reform where different basic social security benefits will be gradually combined into a single general social security benefit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/general-social-security-benefit-to-simplify-social-security-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-requests-comments-on-the-first-stage-of-introducing-general-social-security-benefit

  6. Forecast: Finland’s labour market to improve from the beginning of 2026 - Finnish Government

    20.5.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment’s labour market forecast for spring 2025 predicts that employment will grow next year, but the number of long-term unemployed people threatens to rise to a very high level.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/forecast-finland-s-labour-market-to-improve-from-the-beginning-of-2026

  7. Senior government advisors: Flexicurity could over time boost employment - Finnish Government

    10.10.2025 | A new report assesses the components of the flexicurity model and its suitability for Finland. The model brings together flexible employment protection legislation, strong unemployment security and a broad, active labour market policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/senior-government-advisors-flexicurity-could-over-time-boost-employment

  8. Comprehensive reform of social assistance proceeds to Parliament - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Government proposes a comprehensive reform of social assistance. The changes to be made would, for example, strengthen the obligations of recipients to apply for full-time work and primary benefits. The aim is to clarify the role of social assistance as a last-resort and temporary form of assistance, prevent social exclusion among young people and strengthen general government finances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comprehensive-reform-of-social-assistance-proceeds-to-parliament

  9. Labour market forecast: Employment to pick up in 2025 - Finnish Government

    19.11.2024 | The expected recovery of the employment rate will be delayed by the labour market downturn in autumn 2024. Long-term unemployment is projected to increase until 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/labour-market-forecast-employment-to-pick-up-in-2025

  10. Government issues a decree on current labour shortage sectors - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | On 5 June 2025, the Government issued a decree on sectors with labour shortages in which the holders of residence permits for employed persons may seek work more flexibly. At the same time, the Government wants to facilitate the supply of labour in sectors suffering from labour shortages.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-a-decree-on-current-labour-shortage-sectors

  11. Draft budget of Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government for 2026 - Finnish Government

    8.8.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of EUR 14.8 billion for the Ministry and its branch of government for 2026. This is about EUR 475 million less than in the 2025 Budget. The funding of wellbeing services counties is not included in the appropriations for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government. Instead, it falls under the main title of the Ministry of Finance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/draft-budget-of-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-branch-of-government-for-2026

  12. Employment Service Statistics and Employment Bulletin from Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to KEHA Centre - Finnish Government

    25.2.2025 | Starting on 1 March 2025, the Development and Administrative Services Centre (KEHA Centre) will be responsible for the Employment Service Statistics. The statistics contain key data on unemployed jobseekers, job vacancies and public employment services. Until now, it has been the task of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to maintain, develop and communicate about them.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-service-statistics-and-employment-bulletin-from-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-to-keha-centre

  13. OECD recommends Finland strengthen public finances and boost sustainable economic growth - Finnish Government

    23.5.2025 | The OECD sees vast potential for clean economic growth in Finland. However, structural reforms will be required to realise this potential. Among other things, the OECD recommends that Finland boost higher education, attract high-skilled immigrants and improve incentives for investments. Further adjustments to public finances are necessary due to rising defence spending.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/oecd-recommends-finland-strengthen-public-finances-and-boost-sustainable-economic-growth

  14. Employment services will be reformed on 1 January 2025 – Municipalities to be responsible for employment services with central government taking a guiding role - Finnish Government

    18.12.2024 | The structures and responsibilities for organising employment services will be reformed at the turn of the year. As a result of the reform, the responsibility for organising employment and integration services will be transferred to municipalities and employment areas formed by municipalities. The role of the central government will focus on guidance, development and the nationwide functioning of the employment service system.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-services-will-be-reformed-on-1-january-2025-municipalities-to-be-responsible-for-employment-services-with-central-government-taking-a-guiding-role

  15. Comments requested on comprehensive reform of social assistance - Finnish Government

    16.5.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on the comprehensive reform of the Social Assistance Act by 27 June 2025. The amendments to the Act would strengthen, for example, the obligations of recipients to apply for primary benefits and full-time work. The aim is to reinforce the role of social assistance as a last-resort and temporary form of assistance and to strengthen general government finances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comments-requested-on-comprehensive-reform-of-social-assistance

  16. Reform to increase overall responsibility of municipalities for integration - Finnish Government

    18.12.2024 | The comprehensive reform of the Integration Act (KOTO24) aims to speed up the integration and employment of immigrants and to strengthen their knowledge of Finnish society. The reform is related to the T24 reform where employment and economic development services are transferred from the central government to municipalities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-to-increase-overall-responsibility-of-municipalities-for-integration

  17. Labour market forecast: Labour market situation will deteriorate in autumn but a turn for the better is expected next year - Finnish Government

    16.11.2023 | The situation in Finland’s labour market is looking bleak. Many employees will be laid off, with the number of layoffs expected to rise to close to the highs experienced during the financial crisis of 2009. In particular, the economic trend in manufacturing and construction will be unfavourable and be reflected in the demand for services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/labour-market-forecast-labour-market-situation-will-deteriorate-in-autumn-but-a-turn-for-the-better-is-expected-next-year

  18. Government proposal on the budget proposal for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government for 2026 - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Finnish Government proposes EUR 14.8 billion in appropriations for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government for 2026. This is about EUR 0.5 billion less than in the 2025 Budget.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-on-the-budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-branch-of-government-for-2026

  19. Työkanava Ltd to be dissolved - Finnish Government

    17.4.2024 | As part of its adjustment measures outlined in the spending limits session of 15–16 April 2024, the Government has decided to terminate the funding of Työkanava Ltd and dissolve the company. The launch of Työkanava’s employment activities has not met the objectives set for the company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tyokanava-ltd-to-be-dissolved

  20. TE services reform 2024: Finland to have 45 employment areas - Finnish Government

    22.2.2024 | On 22 February 2024, the Government made a decision on four employment areas. All future employment areas are now known.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/te-services-reform-2024-finland-to-have-45-employment-areas