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  1. Government improves operating conditions for the transport sector - Finnish Government

    7.5.2026 | On 7 May 2026, the Government submitted for approval amendments to the Act on Transport Services, the Driving Licence Act, the Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. The amendments aim to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. Most of the acts and the amended decree will enter into force on 15 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-improves-operating-conditions-for-the-transport-sector

  2. EU to ban products made with forced labour – Regulation now in force - Finnish Government

    18.12.2024 | The Regulation, which will become applicable at the end of 2027, prohibits products made with forced labour from being sold on the EU market.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-to-ban-products-made-with-forced-labour-regulation-now-in-force

  3. New general social security benefit to replace labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance as from 1 May 2026 - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | In the first stage, the general social security benefit will be a new social security benefit for unemployed jobseekers, replacing the existing labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance. The legislation on the general social security benefit is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-general-social-security-benefit-to-replace-labour-market-subsidy-and-basic-unemployment-allowance-as-from-1-may-2026

  4. Labour market forecast: Employment to pick up by the end of 2025 - Finnish Government

    14.11.2025 | A turning point is expected in Finland’s labour market by the end of 2025. Growth in employment is projected to accelerate in 2027, and unemployment to begin falling more clearly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/labour-market-forecast-employment-to-pick-up-by-the-end-of-2025

  5. EU lawmakers agree: forced labour products no longer allowed on the EU market - Finnish Government

    5.3.2024 | The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission have reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for a regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market. Each EU institution still needs to adopt the regulation in accordance with its own procedures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-lawmakers-agree-forced-labour-products-no-longer-allowed-on-the-eu-market

  6. Ban on products made with forced labour in the EU market progressing - Finnish Government

    26.1.2024 | The proposal for a regulation banning products made with forced labour in the EU market has advanced to trilogues between representatives of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission. The Regulation is part of a legislative package on responsible business operations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ban-on-products-made-with-forced-labour-in-the-eu-market-progressing

  7. EU wants to ban products made with forced labour on the EU market - Finnish Government

    21.9.2022 | The European Commission proposes regulation that would effectively combat forced labour. According to the Commission, it is unacceptable that goods produced by people who have been threatened or forced to work are sold in European shops. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise a stakeholder event on EU proposal on forced labour on September 29.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-wants-to-ban-products-made-with-forced-labour-on-the-eu-market

  8. 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

  9. Government submits to Parliament its position on the proposed EU-wide ban of products made with forced labour - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | In September 2022, the European Commission proposed regulation that would ban products made with forced labour. While the Government supports the proposal’s objective, certain points need to be considered during the negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-to-parliament-its-position-on-the-proposed-eu-wide-ban-of-products-made-with-forced-labour

  10. IMF recommends continued fiscal adjustments - Finnish Government

    19.1.2026 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its annual report on the Finnish economy on Monday 19 January. According to the IMF, efforts to strengthen public finances will have to continue for several years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-recommends-continued-fiscal-adjustments

  11. Labour Force Barometer: Most of Finland suffers from labour market mismatch - Finnish Government

    29.11.2023 | This autumn, the revised Labour Force Barometer focuses on the future prospects of the technology industry and the social welfare, health and wellbeing sectors. The greatest shortage of labour is in the health and social services sector, where skilled workers are needed for the care of older people, in particular. The outlook for the technology sector is expected to improve after next summer.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/labour-force-barometer-most-of-finland-suffers-from-labour-market-mismatch

  12. Comments on the new integration support are requested - Finnish Government

    5.1.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites comments on the integration support. The comments should be submitted by 16 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comments-on-the-new-integration-support-are-requested

  13. Recovery of Finnish economy delayed - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | Finland’s economic recovery has been weaker than expected this year. The general government deficit is wide, and the debt ratio will continue to grow, estimates the Ministry of Finance in its economic forecast published on 18 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/recovery-of-finnish-economy-delayed

  14. IMF praises Finland’s new fiscal framework - Finnish Government

    10.11.2025 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Finland should consolidate general government finances by about EUR 1.5 billion annually. Consolidation should be continued until the fiscal balance is closed and debt begins to decline. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Monday 10 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-praises-finland-s-new-fiscal-framework

  15. Government to tackle labour exploitation with a broad action plan - Finnish Government

    15.2.2024 | The promotion of work-based immigration requires that exploitation of foreign labour is effectively and proactively combatted. The new action plan for prevention of labour exploitation will tackle the phenomenon with legislative reforms and increased cooperation between the authorities during the government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-tackle-labour-exploitation-with-a-broad-action-plan-1

  16. Legislative project launched to implement the Finnish labour market model - Finnish Government

    16.1.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will appoint a tripartite working group to prepare legislative amendments to implement changes to the negotiation system, in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government’s aim is to promote the creation of an export-driven labour market model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-project-launched-to-implement-the-finnish-labour-market-model

  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. Tripartite working group preparing the labour market model begins its work - Finnish Government

    8.2.2024 | A tripartite working group, which will prepare amendments to the mediation system of labour disputes, met for the first time on 8 February 2024. The aim is to promote an export-driven labour market model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tripartite-working-group-preparing-the-labour-market-model-begins-its-work

  19. Room for Growth public online survey generated over 700 responses - Finnish Government

    9.1.2025 | A public online survey inviting proposals for boosting economic growth, part of the Room for Growth project launched by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, has attracted a lot of interest. Over five hundred organisations and private individuals submitted more than seven hundred responses in four weeks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/room-for-growth-public-online-survey-generated-over-700-responses

  20. Moody’s Ratings takes no credit rating action in periodic review of Finland’s ratings - Finnish Government

    12.12.2025 | Moody’s announced that Finland’s ratings are still at the second highest level, Aa1, and Finland's outlook is stable.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/moody-s-ratings-takes-no-credit-rating-action-in-periodic-review-of-finland-s-ratings