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  1. Finland calls on EU to ensure effective competition in single market – Competitiveness Council to discuss non-paper - Finnish Government

    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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-calls-on-eu-to-ensure-effective-competition-in-single-market-competitiveness-council-to-discuss-non-paper

  2. Finland to open some gambling services to competition - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | Veikkaus Oy’s monopoly on running gambling games will end. Under the new Gambling Act, the running of betting games, online slot and casino games, and online money bingo will be opened to competition under a licensing system. In its session on 15 January, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the Gambling Act on 16 January. Most provisions of the new act will enter into force on 1 July 2027. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-open-some-gambling-services-to-competition

  3. Monitoring Report: Finland progresses towards national research and development target, global competition in science and innovation gathers momentum - Finnish Government

    12.2.2026 | Finland is well on the path towards achieving the nationally set target for research and development (R&D) activities, but the coming years will be highly challenging. This is the conclusion of the Monitoring and Evaluation Report on Government R&D Funding. The report also shows that global competition in innovation keeps getting stronger. In international comparison there is nothing exceptional about Finland’s R&D investments, but they are an absolute necessity to succeed in global competition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/monitoring-report-finland-progresses-towards-national-research-and-development-target-global-competition-in-science-and-innovation-gathers-momentum

  4. Ministers Ranne and Puisto hosted discussion on competitiveness and security of ports - Finnish Government

    8.4.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto hosted a roundtable discussion on the competitiveness and security of Finland’s ports on 7 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministers-ranne-and-puisto-hosted-discussion-on-competitiveness-and-security-of-ports

  5. Minister Multala: Strong EU emissions trading system secures investments and competitiveness - Finnish Government

    12.3.2026 | Finland and seven other EU Member States have signed a non-paper that stresses the important role of a strong emissions trading system in the EU. The non-paper is their response to the discussion where certain Member States hope for major changes to the emissions trading system and a lower price for emission allowances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-multala-strong-eu-emissions-trading-system-secures-investments-and-competitiveness

  6. EU energy ministers’ meeting to be marked by Iran war and European competitiveness issues - Finnish Government

    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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-meeting-to-be-marked-by-iran-war-and-european-competitiveness-issues

  7. Prime Minister Orpo calls for swift decisions on supporting Ukraine and boosting competitiveness at European Council - Finnish Government

    20.3.2026 | The situation in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East and efforts to boost the EU’s competitiveness and deepen the single market featured prominently in the discussions at the European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday 19 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-calls-for-swift-decisions-on-supporting-ukraine-and-boosting-competitiveness-at-european-council

  8. Competitiveness, economy and security on agenda at European Council – Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland - Finnish Government

    18.3.2026 | The EU heads of state and government will meet for the European Council in Brussels on Thursday 19 March. Discussions at the meeting will focus on recent developments in the Middle East, the situation in Ukraine, European competitiveness and the single market, defence and security, and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028−2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/competitiveness-economy-and-security-on-agenda-at-european-council-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland

  9. JKMM Architects wins global competition to design Finland’s new Museum of Architecture and Design in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    11.9.2025 | JKMM Architects selected to design landmark waterfront building at the conclusion of an international, open and anonymous competition launched in April 2024. The international design competition received 624 proposals from around the world.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/jkmm-architects-wins-global-competition-to-design-finland-s-new-museum-of-architecture-and-design-in-helsinki

  10. Competition for the European Enterprise Promotion Awards begins - Finnish Government

    2.4.2025 | The European Enterprise Promotion Awards reward the most successful promoters of entrepreneurship and business across Europe. The awards highlight the best entrepreneurial practices, raise awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship and encourage and inspire Europeans to become entrepreneurs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/competition-for-the-european-enterprise-promotion-awards-begins-1

  11. Gambling system reform – Licensing introduced to open betting and online casino games market to competition - Finnish Government

    20.3.2025 | Today, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal on a new gambling system. The Government proposes to end Veikkaus' gambling games monopoly in betting and in online slot machine and casino games at the end of 2026, and to open the provision of these games to competition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/gambling-system-reform-licensing-introduced-to-open-betting-and-online-casino-games-market-to-competition

  12. Commission’s Automotive Package supports automotive industry’s competitiveness - Finnish Government

    17.12.2025 | On 16 December 2025, the European Commission published the Automotive Package to promote the automotive industry’s competitiveness and support the transition to clean vehicles. The package includes several legislative proposals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/commission-s-automotive-package-supports-automotive-industry-s-competitiveness

  13. Finland calls for moderation in EU budget and supports funding allocation for defence, competitiveness and Ukraine - Finnish Government

    16.7.2025 | Finland believes that the overall level of the European Commission’s proposal for the EU’s next multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034 is too high. Finland considers the proposed priorities to be steps in the right direction. The Government will formulate a more detailed position on the proposals in early autumn.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-calls-for-moderation-in-eu-budget-and-supports-funding-allocation-for-defence-competitiveness-and-ukraine

  14. Competition for the European Enterprise Promotion Awards begins - Finnish Government

    9.4.2024 | The European Entrepreneurship Promotion Awards (EEPA) recognise the most successful promoters of entrepreneurship across Europe, highlight the best entrepreneurial practices, raise awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship and encourage Europeans to become entrepreneurs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/competition-for-the-european-enterprise-promotion-awards-begins

  15. Memorandum on improving competitive neutrality sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    6.10.2025 | The Finnish Government aims to improve fair market competition. With this in mind, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is now requesting comments on a memorandum assessing the reform of competitive neutrality regulation. After reviewing the comments received, the Government will decide whether any legislative amendments are needed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/memorandum-on-improving-competitive-neutrality-sent-out-for-comments

  16. EU competitiveness ministers to discuss regulatory simplification, e-commerce and AI factories - Finnish Government

    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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-discuss-regulatory-simplification-e-commerce-and-ai-factories

  17. EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy aims to ensure EU competitiveness and security of supply - Finnish Government

    28.11.2025 | On 27 November 2025, the European Commission published a new Bioeconomy Strategy, which replaces the strategy from 2018. The strategy provides a framework for a competitive and sustainable EU bioeconomy, with the objective of reducing dependency on fossil raw materials and raising the degree of processing and value added of EU bio-based products. The core of the strategy is to boost the development of bio-based products and to accelerate their wide-spread introduction.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-s-new-bioeconomy-strategy-aims-to-ensure-eu-competitiveness-and-security-of-supply

  18. Call for applications for competitive bidding process for biogenic carbon capture projects open until 31 March - Finnish Government

    12.1.2026 | In order to promote the capture of biogenic carbon dioxide, the Government has decided to grant investment aid totalling EUR 90 million for the construction of capture capacity. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has now launched a call for applications for the competitive bidding process for the investment aid. Applications can be submitted at Business Finland’s e-service portal no later than 31 March 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/call-for-applications-for-competitive-bidding-processfor-biogenic-carbon-capture-projects-open-until-31-march

  19. Harri Pakarinen’s entry Blessed wins design competition for President Martti Ahtisaari’s grave memorial - Finnish Government

    13.5.2024 | The first prize in the competition for a grave memorial honouring President Martti Ahtisaari has been awarded to Harri Pakarinen for his design Blessed. The competition was of a high artistic standard, and the 171 entries that were approved were highly diverse. Prizes were awarded to three entries and one received a commendation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/harri-pakarinen-s-entry-blessed-wins-design-competition-for-president-martti-ahtisaari-s-grave-memorial

  20. Government safeguards Finland’s competitiveness in attracting data centre investments - Finnish Government

    23.10.2025 | The electricity tax on power used in data centres will move from the lower electricity tax category II to the general category I as of 1 July 2026. The general category tax is 2.24 cents per kilowatt-hour, compared to 0.05 cents in the lower category. This means the change will increase the electricity tax on data centres by 2.19 cents per kilowatt-hour. The reform will raise central government electricity tax revenue by EUR 47 million annually at 2026 levels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-safeguards-finland-s-competitiveness-in-attracting-data-centre-investments