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Framework for innovation-friendly regulation Towards innovation-friendly regulation Radical innovations and break-through technologies are desperately needed in solving to-day’s difficult societal challenges, such as those created by climate chang...

Strengthening foresight and the role of future generations in Finnish lawmaking From an international comparison, Finland already has an advanced national foresight system and can be regarded as a pioneer in future-regarding policymaking. However,...

Decreasing administrative burdens and deregulation in Finland by means of applying the one-in, one-out principle The first pilots of the Finnish one-in, one-out principle and the respective regulatory impact assessment (RIA) model have taken place...

Lainsäädäntötarkastelulla ruokahävikkiä pienemmäksi Lainsäädäntöä kehittämällä voidaan vähentää ruokahävikkiä Suomalaisessa ruokaketjussa muodostuu ruokahävikkiä noin 400 - 500 miljoonaa kiloa vuodessa. Osa tästä aiheutuu lainsäädännön vuoksi. Teh...

30.4.2026 | POLICY BRIEF 2026:2 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision-making. The producers of the information are responsible for its content, and it does not necessarily represent the views of the Government. Tow...

Sääntelytaakan vähentäminen: laadukkaalla sääntelyllä kevyempi taakka Kohti sääntelytaakan realistista hahmottamista Sääntelytaakalla viitataan tavallisesti sellaisiin lainsäädännöstä johtuviin vaikutuksiin, jotka kuormittavat sääntelyn kohteita t...

Data protection Contact information Controller Prime Minister’s Office, PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland Registry: kirjaamo.vnk(at)gov.fi and Prime Minister’s Office, Government Strategy Department: [email protected] The Data Protection Omb...

12.5.2025 | POLICY BRIEF 2025:4 Näkökulmia ajankohtaisiin yhteiskunnallisiin kysymyksiin ja poliittisen päätöksenteon tueksi. Julkaisun sisällöstä vastaavat tiedon tuottajat, eikä tekstisisältö välttämättä edusta valtioneuvoston näkemystä. Mitä tutkimus kerto...

12.5.2025 | POLICY BRIEF 2025:4 Näkökulmia ajankohtaisiin yhteiskunnallisiin kysymyksiin ja poliittisen päätöksenteon tueksi. Julkaisun sisällöstä vastaavat tiedon tuottajat, eikä tekstisisältö välttämättä edusta valtioneuvoston näkemystä. Mitä tutkimus kerto...

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...

27.2.2023 | Finland is among the leading countries in promoting sustainable development. However, in light of the current situation it may be difficult for Finland to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda. The main challenges Finland is facing are related to ecological sustainability, global responsibility and negative transboundary impacts. It is important to continue the determined and long-term efforts to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda.

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...

22.11.2022 | POLICY BRIEF 2022:33 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision-making. This publication is part of the implementation of the 2021 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research. The producers of the ...

3.5.2024 | POLICY BRIEF 2024:9 Näkökulmia ajankohtaisiin yhteiskunnallisiin kysymyksiin ja poliittisen päätöksenteon tueksi. Tämä julkaisu on toteutettu osana valtioneuvoston vuoden 2023 selvitys- ja tutkimussuunnitelman toimeenpanoa. Julkaisun sisällöstä va...

28.2.2022 | Hiilidioksidin käyttö ja poisto (Carbon dioxide usage and removal) Päättynyt Toteuttajat Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT, Suomen ympäristökeskus SYKE, Tyrsky-Konsultointi Oy Rahoitussumma 149 281 € Hankkeen perustiedot Kesto: 2/2022–3/2023 Hiilidio...

16.1.2025 | POLICY BRIEF 2024:21 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision making. This publication is part of the implementation of the 2022 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research. The producers of the ...

18.11.2024 | POLICY BRIEF 2024:24 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision making. This publication is part of the implementation of the 2023 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research. The producers of the ...

30.5.2024 | POLICY BRIEF 2024:15 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision making. This publication is part of the implementation of the 2023 Government plan for analysis, assessment and research. The producers of the ...

11.5.2020 | Rapid technological development and the need to find solutions to challenges in society create a need for new regulatory approaches. Many countries have introduced innovation-friendly regulation practices, and regulation has become an increasingly important instrument for innovation policy. A report published on 11 May examines the current state of innovation-friendly regulation in Finland, highlig...

27.9.2022 | The Strategic Research Council's (SRC) funding instrument for strategic research has offered diverse opportunities for organising research on social policy, developing society's functions and solving major challenges. This is according to a new evaluation report published on 27 September, which examined whether strategic research has achieved its objectives. The evaluation focused on a seven-year period between 2014 and 2020.