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3.11.2023 | A recent study coordinated by the University of Eastern Finland examines the status of English in three areas of Finnish society: public administration, higher education and the business sector. According to its findings, there are currently very few signs that Finland’s national languages – Finnish and Swedish – are becoming marginalised in Finland. While the public debate has focused on the i...

13.3.2023 | As many as 41% of Finnish companies have experienced trade barriers in their international operations in recent years. Most of the examined trade barriers between 2019 and 2022 occurred in countries outside the EU, especially in Russia, the United States and China. However, according to a study conducted by ETLA Economic Research for the Finnish Government, companies also encountered trade barriers in the EU.

3.2.2022 | The global economic system has entered a new era of geoeconomic rivarly. Particularly the United States and China are using economic instruments to advance strategic agendas, which poses a difficult challenge to the European Union.

13.2.2020 | A Space Situation Centre should be set up in Finland to ensure that the public authorities have the information they need for making decisions. To make full use of space operations, Finland should have a permanent and consistent national budget for these. These are the conclusions of the final report of a project that studied the various aspects of the space environment, published on 13 February 2020.

16.12.2019 | A recent study shows that free trade agreements have had positive impacts within the EU, but their direct impact on Finland has remained below the EU average. There has been a significant increase in Finnish exports to many countries covered by the free trade agreements, but in most cases this is mainly due to the growth of trade in general as a result of globalisation. However, in certain secto...

29.10.2020 | The carbon tariffs planned by the EU may curb carbon leakage, but on closer inspection, they can prove problematic in many ways. According to a study published on 29 October, the EU’s carbon tariff project will face challenges in the coming years.

18.12.2019 | The price level of CO2 emission allowances has varied considerably since the introduction of the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS), which may have an impact on the guiding effect of the system in the short and long term. A regional carbon price floor (CPF) has been proposed as a means to ensure the guiding effect of emissions trading in all market situations. What has been suggested is to introduce CPF regionally, e.g. in the Nordic countries or in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

6.10.2016 | According to a recent survey, Finland lags behind other countries in developing an operating environment favourable for start-up companies. One solution proposed by the authors of the report Ramboll Management Consulting Oy, Etlatieto Oy, 4Front Oy, Urban Mill and The Evidence Network Ltd is the adoption of a cross-administrative start-up strategy.

27.11.2025 | 1 (72) Muistio 27.11.2025 Asia- ja asiakirjanumero VN/35217/2025 VN/35217/2025-VNK-3 Postiosoite Käyntiosoite Puhelin Faksi s-posti, internet Postadress Besöksadress Telefon Fax e-post, internet Postal Address Office Telephone Fax e-mail, internet...

27.11.2025 | 1 (72) Muistio 27.11.2025 Asia- ja asiakirjanumero VN/35217/2025 VN/35217/2025-VNK-3 Postiosoite Käyntiosoite Puhelin Faksi s-posti, internet Postadress Besöksadress Telefon Fax e-post, internet Postal Address Office Telephone Fax e-mail, internet...

6.6.2022 | POLICY BRIEF 2022:19 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision making. This publication is part of the implementation of the 2020 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research. The producers of the ...

26.2.2019 | Increasing Recycling Sustainability in Finland Cost Analysis of the Methods of Increasing Recycling FINAL REPORT Joe Papineschi Maxine von Eye Camilla Durrant Tanguy Tomes 5th November 2018 Report for SYKE on behalf of Finnish Ministry of Environm...

15.1.2018 | Immigrants in the Innovation Economy – Lessons from Austria, Canada, Denmark and the Netherlands January 2018 Publication series of the Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities 1/2018 Nina Rilla, Matthias Deschryvere, Juha Oksanen...

23.3.2018 | Suomi Reima, Koskinen Jani, Haukola Timo, Ahvenjärvi Samu, Andersson Jenna, Hartikainen Pauliina, Karhu- nen Joonas, Kulta Lotta, Niemimaa Marko, Pitkänen Jari, Turunen Samu, Wallgren Wanda Digiwars – Keeping the Force Digitaalisten hyödykkeiden j...

29.3.2023 | Carbon dioxide capture, use and storage technologies offer significant opportunities for Finland when it comes to both achieving the carbon neutrality target and creating new business. However, stronger national guidance, a clearer regulatory environment and measures to ensure sustainability are needed for the deployment of solutions. This is according to a new report drawn up for the Government...

26.4.2023 | In future, the state will need to play a more active role in steering the economy. According to a study published on 26 April, short-term shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have required the active involvement of states to ensure the sustainability of their economies and societies.

8.9.2017 | Terhi Latvala, Heidi Korhonen, Sirpa Kurppa, Mika Naumanen, Liisa Pesonen, Ilkka Seilonen, Heikki Seppä Digitalisaatio ruokaketjun kehittämisessä Syyskuu 2017 Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja 60/2017 KUVAILULEHTI Julkai...

29.3.2021 | To halt the loss of biodiversity, both nature protection and nature management in commercial forests should be increased. This is the conclusion of a study published on 29 March, conducted by the Natural Resources Institute Finland, Metsähallitus, Pellervo Economic Research Institute, Finnish Wildlife Agency and Finnish Environment Institute. The study was commissioned by the Government.

2.6.2022 | A new study argues that Russia has geared its scientific and technological knowhow towards the unfolding great power competition. During the last decade Russia has sought to restore its scientific and technological prowess through various new strategies, programs and plans in order to regain its sovereign status as a great power.

30.1.2018 | Jyrki Tähtinen, Robert Peldán, Joonas Dammert Kansainvälinen selvitys velkakonversion ulottuvuuksista yritysjärjestelyiden ja mak- sukyvyttömyystilanteiden näkökulmasta Tammikuu 2018 Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja 6/2...