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COM(2026) 304 final

2026/0162 (NLE)

Proposal for a

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

amending the Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 on the approval of the

assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for Finland

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2026/0162 (NLE)

Proposal for a

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

amending the Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 on the approval of the

assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for Finland

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of

12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility1, and in particular

Article 20(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Following the submission of the national recovery and resilience plan (‘RRP’) by

Finland on 27 May 2021, the Commission proposed its positive assessment to the

Council. On 29 October 2021, the Council approved the positive assessment by means

of an implementing decision (‘the Council Implementing Decision of

29 October 20212). The Council Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 was

amended by Council Implementing Decisions of 14 March 20233, 8 December 20234,

16 July 20245, 18 July 20256 and 20 January 20267.

(2) On 28 May 2026, Finland made a reasoned request to the Commission to make a

proposal to amend the Council Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 in

accordance with Article 21(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 on the grounds that the

RRP is partially no longer achievable because of objective circumstances. On that

basis, Finland has submitted an amended RRP.

Amendments based on Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241

(3) The amendments to the RRP submitted by Finland because of objective circumstances

concern four measures.

(4) Finland has explained that one measure has been amended to implement a better

alternative in order to achieve its original ambition. This concerns measure P2C3R1

1 OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17, ELI: https://EUR-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/241/oj. 2 ST 12524/21 INIT; ST 12524/21 ADD 1. 3 ST 6991/23 INIT; ST 6991/23 ADD 1 COR1. 4 ST 15836/23 INIT; ST 15836/23 ADD 1. 5 ST 11535/24 INIT; ST 11535/24 ADD 1. 6 ST 11030/25 INIT; ST 11030/25 ADD 1. 7 ST 16877/26 INIT; ST 16877/26 ADD 1.

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(Ensuring effective supervision and enforcement of the prevention of money

laundering). On this basis, Finland has requested that this measure be amended. The

Council Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 should be amended accordingly.

(5) Finland has explained that three measures have been amended to implement a better

alternative that allow the administrative burden to be reduced and simplify the Council

Implementing Decision, while still achieving the objectives of the measure. This

concerns P4C1I4 (Introducing digital innovations for social welfare and health care

services) P4C1I3 (Knowledge base to increase cost-effectiveness of social welfare and

health care services) and P4C1I5 (Introducing new digital healthcare information

system in Åland). On this basis, Finland has requested that the measure be amended.

The Council Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 should be amended

accordingly.

Corrections of clerical errors

(6) Four clerical errors have been identified in the text of the Council Implementing

Decision, affecting one milestone, three targets and four measures under three

components. The Council Implementing Decision should be amended to correct these

clerical errors that do not reflect the content of the RRP submitted to the Commission

on 27 May 2021, as agreed between the Commission and Finland. Those clerical

errors relate to target 8 of P1C1I2 (Investments in new energy technologies) under

component P1C1 (Transformation of the energy system), milestone 12 and the

measure description of P1C2R1 (Reform of the Climate Act and low-carbon

industrialisation) under component P1C2 (Industrial reforms and investments

supporting the green and digital transition), target 85 of P3C1R4 (Employment and

labour market – Multi-disciplinary services for young people (Ohjaamo services)

under component P3C1 (Employment and labour market and milestone 147 of P5C1I1

(Investments for clean transition) under component P5C1 (REPowerEU). Those

corrections do not affect the implementation of the measures concerned.

Commission’s assessment

(7) The Commission has assessed the amended RRP against the assessment criteria laid

down in Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241.

(8) The Commission considers that the amendments put forward by Finland do not affect

the positive assessment of the RRP set out in the Council Implementing Decision of

29 October 2021 regarding the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of

the RRP against the assessment criteria laid down in Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU)

2021/241 points (a), (b), (c), (d),(da), (db), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k).

Positive assessment

(9) Following the positive assessment by the Commission of the amended RRP, with the

finding that the RRP satisfactorily complies with the criteria for assessment set out in

Regulation (EU) 2021/241, in accordance with Article 20(2) of and Annex V to that

Regulation, the reforms and investment projects necessary for the implementation of

the amended RRP, the relevant milestones, targets and indicators, and the amount

made available from the Union for the implementation of the amended RRP should be

set out.

Financial contribution

(10) The estimated total costs of Finland’s amended RRP is EUR 1 949 226 000. As the

amount of the estimated total cost of the amended RRP is higher than the updated

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maximum financial contribution available for Finland, the financial contribution

determined in accordance with Article 4a of Regulation (EU) 2021/1755 of the

European Parliament and of the Council8, and with Article 20(4) and Article 21a(6) of

Regulation (EU) 2021/241 that is allocated for Finland’s amended RRP should be

equal to EUR 1 949 059 854. Therefore, the financial contribution made available to

Finland remains unchanged.

(11) The Council Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 should therefore be amended

accordingly. For the sake of clarity, the Annex to the Council Implementing Decision

of 29 October 2021 should be replaced entirely.

(12) This Decision should be without prejudice to the outcome of any procedures relating

to the award of Union funds under any Union programme other than the Facility or to

procedures relating to distortions of the operation of the internal market that may be

undertaken, in particular under Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty. It does not override

the requirement for Member States to notify instances of potential State aid to the

Commission under Article 108 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Approval of the assessment of the RRP

The assessment of the amended RRP for Finland on the basis of the criteria provided for in

Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 is approved.

Article 2

Amendments

The Council Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 on the approval of the assessment of

the recovery and resilience plan for Finland is amended as follows:

the Annex is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 3

Addressee

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Finland.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

8 Regulation (EU) 2021/1755 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 2021

establishing the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (OJ L 357, 8.10.2021, p. 1,

ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1755/oj).

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ANNEX

ANNEX

to the

Proposal for a COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

amending the Implementing Decision of 29 October 2021 on the approval of the

assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for Finland

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ANNEX

SECTION 1: REFORMS AND INVESTMENTS UNDER THE RECOVERY AND

RESILIENCE PLAN

1. Description of Reforms and Investments

PILLAR 1: Green transition supports economic restructuring and a carbon-neutral welfare

society

A. COMPONENT P1C1: TRANSFORMATION OF THE ENERGY SYSTEM

Finland has set a target to become the world’s first fossil-free welfare society, reaching carbon

neutrality by 2035. The overall goal of this component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan is

to contribute to achieving the carbon-neutrality objective by promoting the use of clean energy

technologies.

This component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan includes investments covering the

infrastructure required for the distribution of renewable energy, as well as the production of clean

energy. Those investments shall be accompanied by reforms of the energy sector focusing on phasing

out the use of coal for energy generation as well as a reform of energy taxation to promote the use of

clean energy. A separate investment is included to support renewable energy in the autonomous Åland

region.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations on focusing

investment on the green transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy

(Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020), as well as on promoting investment in low carbon and

energy transition (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

A.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P1C1R1): Reduction in the use of coal for energy by 2026

The objective of this measure is to support the ban of the energy use of coal by 2029. This reform

consists of a reduction of the use of coal in energy generation.

Reform 2 (P1C1R2): Reform of energy taxation to take account of technological developments

The objective of the reform is to change the existing taxation of different sources of energy. The

amendment of energy taxation legislation (Act on Excise Duty on Electricity and Certain Fuels) shall

contribute to the phasing out of fossil fuels by promoting electrification of industry and encouraging

investment in low-carbon technologies. The reform shall also reduce the electricity tax for industry,

mines, agriculture and data centres of more than 5 MW to 0,05 cent/kWh, i.e. the EU minimum, from

0,69 cent/kWh. The reform shall also phase out energy tax refund for energy-intensive industries by

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2025 and increase the taxation of fossil heating fuels, including peat, from 1 January 2021 by

EUR 2,7 per MWh.

A study on the energy taxation of non-combustion heat production is ongoing. The study is expected

to provide the basis for decisions on further measures for the taxation of the energy sector. Finland is

expected to present legislative amendments to ensure that the changes are in force on 1 January 2022.

The implementation of the reform was to be completed by 30 June 2021.

Investment 1 (P1C1I1): Energy infrastructure investments

The objective of this measure is to attract investment in clean energy. This investment consists of

providing grants for projects with a focus on energy infrastructure, which may include, but is not

limited to, electricity grids and electricity transmission capacity, integration of energy systems to

produce, transmit and utilise surplus and waste heat and transport of low carbon gases including

hydrogen.

Investment 2 (P1C1I2): Investments in new energy technology

The objective of this measure is to attract investment in clean energy. This investment consists of

providing grants for projects with a focus on new clean technologies for energy production, use or

storage.

Investment 3 (P1C1I3): Investment and reform package in Åland

The objective of this measure is to contribute to clean energy generation in the Åland islands

autonomous region. This investment consists of providing grants for solar power projects and

financing for the procurement of one or multiple report(s) to prepare future investments in offshore

wind power.

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A.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

1 P1C1R1 -

Transformation of the

energy system –

Reduction in the use

of coal for energy by

2026

Target Reduction of the

use of coal for

energy by 2026

compared to

2019

Petajoules 60 36 Q2 2026 Consumption of coal for energy shall be reduced to 36

Petajoules or less by 2026 compared to 60 Petajoules in

2019.

2 P1C1R2 -

Transformation of the

energy system –

Reform of energy

taxation to take

account of

technological

developments

Milestone Entry into force

of the Act on

Excise Duty on

Electricity and

Certain Fuels

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of the Act

Q2 2021 The amendment to the Act on Excise Duty on Electricity

and Certain Fuels:

- lowers the industrial electricity tax to promote the

electrification of industry and heat production,

- lowers the electricity tax for mines, agriculture and data

centres of more than 5 MW

- phases out the energy tax refund for energy-intensive

industrial fuels

- raises the tax on fossil heating fuels by EUR 2,7/MWh.

3 P1C1I1 -

Transformation of the

energy system –

Energy infrastructure

investments

Milestone Publication of

the first call for

applications for

energy

infrastructure

projects

Publication of

the first call for

applications on

the Ministry of

Economic

Affairs’ website

Q4 2021 The funding guidelines (Energy Aid Regulation) shall enter

into force, enabling the launch of the first competitive call

for proposals for energy infrastructure investments,

with terms of reference including eligibility criteria that

ensure that the selected projects comply with the ‘Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01)

through the use of an exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and national

environmental legislation.

4 P1C1I1 -

Transformation of the

energy system –

Energy infrastructure

investments

Milestone Publication of

additional calls

for applications

for energy

infrastructure

projects

Publication of

additional calls

for applications

on the website

of the Ministry

Q4 2024 Publication of additional calls for applications in line with

the eligibility/selection criteria in milestone 3.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

of Economic

Affairs

5 P1C1I1 -

Transformation of the

energy system –

Energy infrastructure

investments

Target Project

completion

notices or

project reports

submitted

Number 0 4 Q2 2026 At least four project completion notices or project reports

shall be submitted by recipient entities. These shall

correspond to an increase in new renewable energy

capacity and/or grid connection capacity of at least

137 MW.

6 P1C1I2 -

Transformation of the

energy system –

Investments in new

energy technologies

Milestone Publication of

the first call for

applications for

investments in

new energy

technologies

Publication of

the first call for

applications on

the Ministry of

Economic

Affairs’ website

Q4 2021 The funding guidelines (Energy Aid Regulation) have

entered into force, enabling the publication of the first call

for proposals for investments in new energy technologies,

with terms of reference including eligibility criteria that

ensure that the selected projects comply with the ‘Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01)

through the use of an exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and national

environmental legislation.

7 P1C1I2 -

Transformation of the

energy system –

Investments in new

energy technologies

Milestone Award of all

grants for

energy

technology

investments

Notification of

the award of all

grants for

energy

technology

investments

Q4 2023 The selection of all projects related to new energy

technologies shall be carried out in accordance with the

criteria set out in the respective calls for proposals. All

calls shall be based on the eligibility/selection

criteria indicated in milestone 6. All funding award

decisions shall be awarded to the project

beneficiaries/applicants selected under the competitive

calls for proposals, enabling the start of the implementation

of the selected projects.

8 P1C1I2 -

Transformation of the

energy system –

Investments in new

energy technologies

Target Project

completion

notices or

project reports

submitted

Number 0 4 Q2 2026 At least four project completion notices or project reports

shall be submitted by recipient entities. These shall

correspond to an increase in new renewable energy

capacity, use or storage capacity of at least 112 MW/MWp.

9 P1C1I3 -

Transformation of the

Milestone Publication of

the first call for

Publication of

the first call for

Q2 2022 The first competitive call for proposals for investment in

renewable energy in Åland has been published,

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

energy system –

Investment and

reform package in

Åland

applications for

investment in

renewable

energy in Åland

applications on

the website of

the Government

of Åland

with terms of reference including eligibility criteria that

ensure that the selected projects comply with the ‘Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01)

through the use of an exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and national

environmental legislation.

10 P1C1I3 -

Transformation of the

energy system –

Investment and

reform package in

Åland

Milestone Project reports

submitted

Project reports

submitted

Q2 2026 Two project reports shall be submitted by recipient entities

of solar power projects. The report(s) commissioned

regarding the preparation of the wind power project shall

also be submitted.

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B. COMPONENT P1C2: INDUSTRIAL REFORMS AND INVESTMENTS IN SUPPORT OF

THE GREEN AND DIGITAL TRANSITION

Finland has set a target to become the world’s first fossil-free welfare society, reaching carbon

neutrality by 2035. Major challenges in reaching this goal include reducing emissions from industry

and increasing the recycling rate. New low-emissions technology is often not yet competitive and its

development needs to be accelerated. Finland needs to boost the circular economy to increase the

sustainable use of resources and reduce pollution.

The overall goal of this component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan is to contribute to

achieving the carbon-neutrality objective by supporting investment in technologies to reduce carbon

emissions from industry, creating green jobs, investing in clean technologies and boosting recycling

and reuse.

The component includes investments focusing on the promotion of low-carbon technologies such as

the generation of hydrogen, carbon capture and utilisation, replacing fossil fuels by electricity in

industrial processes, and the promotion of re-use and recycling of key materials and industrial by-

products. Those investments shall be accompanied by reforms of climate and waste legislation,

including the necessary amendments to the Climate Act and to the Waste Act to provide a legal basis

for the 2035 carbon-neutrality target and recycling objectives.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations on focusing

investment on the green transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy

(Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020), as well as on promoting investment in low carbon and

energy transition (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

B.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P1C2R1): Reform of the Climate Act and low-carbon industrialisation

The aim of this measure is to determine climate targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. This measure

consists of a reform of existing climate legislation and the publication of sector-specific low-carbon

roadmaps.

Reform 2 (P1C2R2): Strategic promotion of the circular economy and reform of the Waste Act

The aim of this measure is to promote the circular economy in Finland. This measure consists of a

Strategic Programme for a Circular economy, reform of existing waste legislation and accepting

stakeholders to the Circular Economy Green Deal.

Investment 1 (P1C2I1): Low carbon hydrogen and carbon capture and utilisation

The objective of this investment is to provide support to the production and storage of clean hydrogen.

This measure shall consist of a public investment in a Subsidy Scheme, in order to incentivise private

investment and improve access to finance in Finland along the hydrogen value chain and in carbon

capture, storage and recovery. The Scheme shall operate by providing subsidies directly to the private

sector. The Scheme may provide subsidies also to private and/or public research organisations.

The Scheme shall be managed by Business Finland as the implementing partner. The Scheme shall

include the product line for low carbon hydrogen and carbon capture and utilisation.

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In order to implement the investment into the Scheme, Finland and Business Finland shall sign an

Implementing Agreement that shall include the following content:

1. Description of the decision-making process of the Scheme: The final award decision of the Scheme

shall be taken by an investment committee or other relevant equivalent governing body and approved

by a majority of votes from members who are independent from the government.

2. Key requirements of the associated subsidy policy, which shall include:

a. The description of the subsidies provided and eligible final beneficiaries.

b. The requirement that all investments supported are economically viable.

c. The requirement to comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle as set out in the

DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, the subsidy policy shall exclude the

following list of activities and assets from eligibility: (i) activities and assets related to fossil fuels,

including downstream use1, (ii) activities and assets under the EU Emission Trading System (ETS)

achieving projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not lower than the relevant benchmarks2,

(iii) activities and assets related to waste landfills, incinerators3 and mechanical biological

treatment plants4.

d. The requirement that final beneficiaries of the Scheme shall not receive support from other

Union instruments to cover the same cost.

3. The amount covered by the Implementing Agreement, the fee structure for the Implementing

Partner and the requirement to use any unused proceeds of the scheme, including beyond 2026, for

the same policy purposes.

4. Monitoring, audit, and control requirements, including:

a. The description of the implementing partner’s monitoring system to report on the subsidies

mobilised.

b. The description of the implementing partner’s procedures that will ensure the prevention,

detection and correction of fraud, corruption, and conflicts of interests.

c. The obligation to verify the eligibility of every operation in accordance with the requirements

laid out in the Implementing Agreement before awarding a subsidy to an operation.

1 Except for (a) assets and activities in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission and distribution

infrastructure, using natural gas, that are compliant with the conditions set out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant harm’

Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) and (b) activities and assets under point (ii) for which the use of fossil fuels is

temporary and technically unavoidable for the timely transition towards a fossil fuel free operation. 2 Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not significantly lower than the

relevant benchmarks, an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible shall be provided. Benchmarks established

for free allocation for activities falling within the scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447. 3 This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in plants exclusively dedicated to treating non-recyclable

hazardous waste, and to existing plants, where the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy

efficiency, capturing exhaust gases for storage or use or recovering materials from incineration ashes, provided such

actions under this measure do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the

lifetime of the plants; for which evidence is provided at plant level. 4 This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in existing mechanical biological treatment plants, where

the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency or retrofitting to recycling operations

of separated waste to compost bio-waste and anaerobic digestion of bio-waste, provided such actions under this measure

do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the lifetime of the plants; for

which evidence is provided at plant level.

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d. The obligation of carrying out risk-based ex-post audits in accordance with an audit plan of

Business Finland. These audits shall verify:

i) that the control systems are effective, including the detection of fraud, corruption, and conflict

of interests;

ii) compliance with the DNSH principle, the State Aid rules, the climate target requirements; and

iii) that the requirement that final beneficiaries of the Scheme have not received support from other

Union instruments to cover the same cost is respected. The audits shall also verify the legality of

the transactions and that the conditions of the applicable Implementing Agreement and Subsidy

Agreements are being respected.

5. Requirements for climate investments carried out by the implementing partner: at least

EUR 131 534 000 of the RRF investment into the Scheme shall contribute to the climate change

objectives in accordance with Annex VI to the RRF Regulation.

Investment 2 (P1C2I2): Direct electrification and decarbonisation of industrial processes

The objective of this measure is to support investment in the direct electrification and low-carbon

industrial processes in Finland. This measure consists of the provision of grants to projects increasing

electrification of industry.

Investment 3 (P1C2I3): Re-use and recycling of key materials and industrial side streams

The objective of this measure is to support investment in re-use and recycling in Finland. This

investment consists of the provision of grants for projects that increase re-use and recycling.

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B.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

11 P1C2R1 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Reform of the

Climate Act and low-

carbon

industrialisation

Milestone Entry into force

of the revised

Climate Act

Provision in

the law

indicating the

entry into

force of the

Act

Q2 2022 The amendment of the Climate Act shall

include:

- emission reduction targets for 2030 and

2040 in line with the carbon neutrality path

- updated 2050 targets

- objectives concerning the land use sector

and strengthening carbon sinks.

12 P1C2R1 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Reform of the

Climate Act and low-

carbon

industrialisation

Milestone Publication of

the updated

climate and

energy strategy,

medium-term

climate change

policy plan and

sector-specific

low-carbon

roadmaps

Publication of

the strategy,

plan and

roadmaps

Q4 2025 The updated climate and energy strategy, the

medium-term climate change policy plan and

sectoral low-carbon roadmaps of the energy,

chemical, forest and technology industries

shall be published.

The updated climate and energy strategy

shall include policy measures addressing the

climate and energy targets set by the EU for

2030, and targets included in the Government

Programme.

13 P1C2R2 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Strategic

promotion of the

circular economy and

reform of the Waste

Act

Milestone Entry into force

of legal act(s)

Provision in

the law

indicating the

entry into

force of the

legal act(s)

Q4 2024 Entry into force of legal act(s) including:

1) separate collection of biowaste in urban

areas,

2) producers to compensate municipalities

for 80% of the cost of the separate collection

and transport of packaging waste,

3) separate collection of packaging waste and

textiles,

4) national separate collection of biowaste

from new properties,

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

5) general recycling targets for municipal

waste, which shall be increased to 55% in

2025 and 60% in 2030,

6) legally binding recycling targets for

packaging waste producers, which shall

increase the target for the recycling rate of

plastic packaging to 55% by 2030.

14 P1C2R2 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Strategic

promotion of the

circular economy and

reform of the Waste

Act

Milestone Adoption of the

Government

resolution on

the

implementation

of the Strategic

Programme for

a Circular

Economy

Publication of

the

Government

resolution

(YM/2021/17)

on the

Government

website

Q2 2021 The Government resolution on the

implementation of the strategic programme

for a circular economy shall be adopted and

shall include the objective that the

consumption of non-renewable natural

resources decreases, and the sustainable use

of renewable natural resources may increase

so that the total domestic consumption of

primary raw materials will not exceed the

2015 level by 2035.

15 P1C2R2 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Strategic

promotion of the

circular economy and

reform of the Waste

Act

Milestone Stakeholders

accepted to the

Circular

Economy Green

Deal

Stakeholders

accepted to

the Circular

Economy

Green Deal

Q2 2025 The Circular Economy Green Deal shall be

published on the website of the Ministry of

the Environment. At least 22 positive

assessments by the Evaluation Group of the

Ministry of the Environment of stakeholder

applications to join the Circular Economy

Green Deal shall be submitted.

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reforms and

investments in

support of the green

and digital transition

Milestone Publication of

the first national

call for

applications for

the production

Publication of

the first calls

for

applications

on Business

Q4 2021 Launch of the first national call for

applications for the production and utilisation

of low-emission hydrogen as well as carbon

dioxide capture and utilisation. The terms of

reference of the call shall include eligibility

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

– low-carbon

hydrogen and carbon

capture and

utilisation

and utilisation

of low-emission

hydrogen as

well as carbon

dioxide capture

and utilisation

Finland’s

website

criteria that ensure that the selected projects

comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’

Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) through

the use of an exclusion list and the

requirement of compliance with the relevant

EU and national environmental legislation.

17 P1C2I1 - Industrial

reforms and

investments in

support of the green

and digital transition

– low-carbon

hydrogen and carbon

capture and

utilisation

Milestone Implementing

Agreement

Entry into

force of the

Implementing

Agreement

Q4 2025 Entry into force of the Implementing

Agreement.

18 P1C2I1 - Industrial

reforms and

investments in

support of the green

and digital transition

– low-carbon

hydrogen and carbon

capture and

utilisation

Target Legal

agreements

signed with

final

beneficiaries

Percentage

(%)

0 100% Q2 2026 Business Finland shall have entered into legal

subsidy agreements with final beneficiaries

for an amount necessary to use 100% of the

RRF investment into the Scheme (taking into

account management fees).

100% of this financing shall contribute to

climate objectives using the methodology in

Annex VI of the RRF Regulation. The terms

“legal agreement” and “legal subsidy

agreement” shall be understood as the

funding decisions awarded by Business

Finland and approved by the final beneficiary

(to be understood as the final recipient entity)

via Business Finland’s e-services and/or

registry.

12

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

18bis P1C2I1 - Industrial

reforms and

investments in

support of the green

and digital transition

– low-carbon

hydrogen and carbon

capture and

utilisation

Milestone Ministry has

completed the

investment

Certificate of

transfer

Q2 2026 Finland shall transfer EUR 131 534 000 to

Business Finland for the Scheme.

19 P1C2I2 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Direct

electrification and

decarbonisation of

industrial processes

Milestone Publication of

the first call for

proposals for

direct

electrification

and low-

carbonisation of

industrial

processes aimed

at reducing CO2

emissions from

industry

Publication of

the first call

for

applications

on Business

Finland’s

website.

Q4 2021 The amended funding guidelines (Energy

Aid Regulation)have entered into force,

enabling the launch of the first competitive

call for proposals for direct electrification

and low-carbonisation of industrial processes

aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from

industry. The terms of reference of the call

shall include eligibility criteria that ensure

that the selected projects comply with the

‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance

(2021/C58/01) through the use of an

exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and national

environmental legislation.

20 P1C2I2 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Direct

electrification and

decarbonisation of

industrial processes

Milestone Award of all

grants for direct

electrification

and low-carbon

industrial

processes

projects

Notification

of the award

of all grants

Q4 2023 The selection of all direct electrification and

low-carbon industrial processes projects shall

be carried out in accordance with the criteria

of the respective calls for proposals. All calls

shall be based on the eligibility/selection

criteria indicated in milestone 19. All funding

award decisions shall be issued to the project

beneficiaries/applicants selected under the

competitive calls for proposals, enabling the

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

start of the implementation of the selected

projects.

21 P1C2I2 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Direct

electrification and

decarbonisation of

industrial processes

Target Project

completion

notices or

project reports

submitted

Number 0 3 Q2 2026 At least three project completion notices or

project reports shall be submitted by recipient

entities. These shall correspond to an

increase in the level of electrification in

industrial processes for at least 43 MW.

22 P1C2I3 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Re-use and

recycling of key

materials and

industrial side

streams

Milestone Publication of

the first call for

applications for

investment

projects

promoting the

reuse of waste

materials and

side streams

Publication of

the first call

for

applications

on Business

Finland’s

website

Q4 2021 The Government Decree on Granting Aid to

Businesses for the Promotion of the Circular

Economy and Sustainable Green Growth

(1197/2020) entered into force, enabling the

launch of the first competitive call for

proposals for investment projects promoting

the reuse of waste materials and side streams.

The terms of reference of the call shall

include eligibility criteria that ensure that the

selected projects comply with the ‘Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance

(2021/C58/01) through the use of an

exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and national

environmental legislation.

23 P1C2I3 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Re-use and

Milestone Award of all

grants to the re-

use and

recycling

projects

Notification

of the award

of all grants

Q4 2023 The selection of all re-use and recycling of

key materials and industrial side streams

projects shall be carried out in accordance

with the criteria of the respective calls for

proposals. All calls shall be based on the

eligibility/selection criteria indicated in

14

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

recycling of key

materials and

industrial side

streams

milestone 22. All funding award decisions

shall be issued to the project beneficiaries/

applicants selected under the competitive

calls for proposals, enabling the start of the

implementation of the selected projects.

24 P1C2I3 - Industrial

reforms and

investments

supporting the green

and digital transition

– Re-use and

recycling of key

materials and

industrial side

streams

Target Project reports

submitted

Number 0 10 Q2 2026 At least ten project reports shall be submitted

by recipient entities. These shall correspond

to a reduction capacity of at least

45 622 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

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C. COMPONENT P1C3: REDUCING THE CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

OF THE BUILDING STOCK

Finland has set a target to become the world’s first fossil-free welfare society, reaching carbon

neutrality by 2035. The overall goal of this component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan is

to contribute to achieving the carbon-neutrality objective by reducing the emissions of buildings over

their lifecycle, with a particular focus on construction and on heating.

The component includes an investment to promote the use of low-carbon methods in the construction

sector. This investment shall be complemented by reforms that aim to reduce emissions in the

construction of buildings and that phase out heating systems fuelled by fossil oil in public buildings

by 2024 and completely by the beginning of the 2030s.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations on focusing

investment on the green transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy

(Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020), as well as on promoting investment in low carbon and

energy transition (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

C.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P1C3R1): Reform of the Land Use and Building Act

The objective of this measure is to reduce emissions from buildings. This measure consists of entry

into force of legal act(s) reforming the existing land use and building legislation.

Reform 2 (P1C3R2): Action plan to phase out fossil oil heating

The objective of this measure is to contribute towards phasing out fossil oil heating in Finland by

2030. This measure consists of an action plan to phase out fossil oil heating.

Investment 2 (P1C3I2): Low-carbon built environment programme

The objective of this measure is to accelerate the development and adoption of low-carbon solutions

in the built environment. This measure consists of the Low-Carbon Built Environment Programme,

an initiative that provides financial support through grants for projects in this area.

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C.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative

indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

25 P1C3R1 - Reducing the

climate and

environmental impacts of

the building stock –

Reform of the Land Use

and Building Act

Milestone Entry into force of

legal act(s)

Entry into force of

legal act(s)

Q2 2026 The legal act(s) shall set limits on the carbon dioxide

emissions of new buildings’ life cycle. They shall also

regulate the development of calculation methods and

interoperable databases.

26 P1C3R2 - Reducing the

climate and

environmental impacts of

the building stock –

action plan to phase out

fossil oil heating

Milestone Publication of the

action plan for

phasing out fossil

oil heating

Publication of the

action plan on the

website of the

government of

Finland

Q2 2022 The action plan shall set out all the necessary measures to

support the phasing out of fossil oil heating in all buildings in

Finland by 31 December 2030.

31 P1C3I2 - Reducing the

climate and

environmental impacts of

the building stock –

Low-carbon built

environment programme

Milestone Publication of a

first call for

applications

regarding support

for a low-carbon

built environment

Publication of the

call for applications

Q4 2021 Launch of a first competitive call for applications regarding a

low-carbon built environment programme on research and

innovation, technology transfer and cooperation between

research, business and local government. The terms of

reference shall include eligibility criteria that ensure that the

selected projects comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’

Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) through the use of an

exclusion list and the requirement of compliance with the

relevant EU and national environmental legislation.

32 P1C3I2 - Reducing the

climate and

environmental impacts of

the building stock –

Low-carbon built

environment programme

Milestone Publication of

additional calls for

applications

regarding support

for a low-carbon

built environment

Publication of

additional calls for

applications

Q2 2024 Publication of additional calls for applications in line with the

eligibility/selection criteria indicated in milestone 31.

33 P1C3I2 - Reducing the

climate and

environmental impacts of

Milestone Funding award

decisions issued,

project reports

Funding award

decisions, project

Q2 2026 All funding award decisions shall be issued. Project reports

shall be submitted by beneficiaries of grants. A programme

report shall be published containing information on the costs

17

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative

indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

the building stock –

Low-carbon built

environment programme

submitted and

programme report

published

reports and

programme report

of procurements and programme activities. These shall

correspond to a budgetary commitment of at least

EUR 36 000 000.

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D. COMPONENT P1C4: LOW-CARBON SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES AND

TRANSPORT

Finland has set a target to become the world’s first fossil-free welfare society, reaching carbon

neutrality by 2035. As part of the transition to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, Finland has also set

a target of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005. The

overall goal of this component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan is to contribute to achieving

the transport emissions objective by reducing emissions in transport and promoting the use of carbon-

free modes of transport. Currently, alternative motor vehicles account for only 2,3% of the passenger

car fleet, whilst 48% of all public electricity charging and gas refuelling stations are located in the

main metropolitan areas (Helsinki, Tampere, Turku).

The component includes an investment to promote the use of non-fossil private transport, including

investment in public charging and refuelling infrastructure for vehicles that use non-fossil fuels. The

investment shall be accompanied by reforms including a roadmap for stimulating the use of non-fossil

transport and a revision of transport taxation.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations on focusing

investment on the green transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy

(Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020), as well as on promoting investment in low carbon and

energy transition (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

D.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P1C4R1): Roadmap to fossil-free transport

The objective of this measure is to create a long-term strategic framework with the aim to reduce

emissions stemming from the domestic transport sector in Finland. This measure consists of the

adoption of a Roadmap for fossil-free transport, presenting a set of measures aiming to achieve

emission free transport by 2045.

Reform 2 (P1C4R2): Tax reform for sustainable transport

A reform of the taxation of employee transport benefits shall stimulate the use of electric vehicles,

public transport and bicycles. It shall include lower tax rates for electric vehicles for the period 2021-

2029, simplified taxation schemes for commuter tickets and tax-free advantages on employee

bicycles.

In addition, the reform of the taxation of employee transport benefit shall include an exemption from

tax on the charging benefits of electric and rechargeable hybrid cars for the period 2021-2025.

In addition, a working group composed of civil servants is expected to have adopted a report in May

2021, advising the Finnish government on the necessary tax measures to improve the efficiency of

transport emission control and ensure the long-term fiscal base.

Investment 1 (P1C4I1): Public recharging and refuelling infrastructure for transport electricity and

hydrogen

The objective of this measure is to provide support for the construction of public infrastructure for

the charging of electric vehicles, and refuelling of hydrogen vehicles, including heavy duty vehicles,

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in order to reduce emissions. The investment consists of support for i) high-power chargers and/or ii)

renewable hydrogen refuelling stations.

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D.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

34 P1C4R1 -

Low-carbon

solutions for cities

and transport –

Roadmap for fossil-

free transport

Milestone Adoption of the

Government

resolution

LVM/2021/62 to

reduce greenhouse

gas emissions from

domestic transport

Publication of

the

Government

resolution

Q2 2021 The roadmap for fossil free transport shall include

instructions and guidelines for the preparation of measures

to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from domestic transport

by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. Some of the

measures shall be implemented by legislation and others by

policy measures.

35 P1C4R1 - Low-

carbon solutions for

cities and transport

– Roadmap for

fossil-free transport

Milestone Publication of

government

decision regarding

additional national

measures to reduce

emissions from

domestic transport

Government

decision

published

Q4 2021 The measures to be adopted shall follow a comprehensive

impact assessment and shall aim at reducing transport

emissions by 50% in 2030 compared to 2005. The estimated

amount of reductions needed with additional measures is

1.03 megatonnes (as estimated in the baseline scenario

April 2020). The estimate shall be updated based on the

updated base scenario that shall be presented in autumn

2021.

36 P1C4R1 - Low-

carbon solutions for

cities and transport

– Roadmap for

fossil-free transport

Target Reduction of at

least 24.5% in

emissions from

domestic transport

by 2025 compared

to 2005

Percentage 0 24.5 Q2 2026 The greenhouse gas emissions of domestic transport have

decreased by at least 24.5% by 2025, compared to 2005

levels.

37 P1C4R2 -

Low-carbon

solutions for cities

and transport – Tax

reform for

sustainable

transport

Milestone Entry into force of

legislative

amendments to the

Income Tax Act

(1205/2020)

regarding the

taxation of

employment

benefits of mobility

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of the

amendments to

the Act

Q2 2021 The amendments to the Income Tax Act shall favour the

choice of a much lower-emission car and a more equal use

of light and public transport and mobility services. It shall

include lower tax rates for full electric cars for the period

2021-2029, simplified taxation schemes for commuter

tickets and tax-free advantages on employee bicycles for the

period 2021-2025.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

38 P1C4R2 – Low-

carbon solutions for

cities and transport

– Tax reform for

sustainable

transport

Milestone Entry into force of

legislative

amendments to the

Income Tax Act

(1205/2020)

regarding an

exemption from tax

on the charging

benefit of a fully

electric car or a

rechargeable hybrid

car

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of the

amendments to

the Act

Q2 2021 A temporary amendment to the Income Tax Act will

support the charging of fully electric cars and rechargeable

hybrid cars. As a result of the amendment, charging a fully

electric car or a rechargeable hybrid car at the workplace or

at a public charging point, paid by the employer, will be a

tax-exempt benefit in 2021-2025. The benefit concerns the

charging of the employee’s own car or a company car with

limited benefit.

39 P1C4I1 - Low

carbon solutions for

cities and transport

– Public recharging

and refuelling

infrastructure for

transport electricity

and hydrogen

Milestone Publication of the

calls for

applications to

improve distribution

infrastructure for

electric and

hydrogen vehicles

Publication of

the calls for

applications

Q2 2022 Launch of the first two calls for proposals for the

distribution infrastructure for electric and hydrogen

vehicles, with terms of reference including eligibility

criteria that ensure that the selected projects comply

with the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance

(2021/C58/01) through the use of an exclusion list and the

requirement of compliance with the relevant EU and

national environmental legislation.

40 P1C4I1 - Low

carbon solutions for

cities and transport

– Public recharging

and refuelling

infrastructure for

transport electricity

and hydrogen

Target Budget committed

for electric vehicles

chargers and/or

hydrogen refuelling

points

EUR 0 8 665 000 Q2 2025 At least EUR 8 665 000 has been committed by the Finnish

Energy Authority through funding decisions for electric

vehicle charger projects.

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E. COMPONENT P1C5: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND NATURE —BASED

SOLUTIONS

The Finnish government has set a target of halting biodiversity loss by 2030. The overall goal of this

component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan is to contribute to halting the loss of

biodiversity caused by intensive use of natural resources as well as combating pollution of the Baltic

Sea.

The component includes investments that aim at promoting innovative solutions to combat pollution,

such as using gypsum, an industrial by-product to reduce the phosphorus concentration in the Baltic

Sea, as well as at developing climate-sustainable forest management. These investments are

complemented by a reform of the nature conservation act. This act shall provide a legal basis for the

national biodiversity strategy and it shall aim at strengthening biodiversity.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations on focusing

investment on the green transition (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

E.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P1C5R1): Modernisation of nature conservation legislation

Finland does not currently have a legal basis for the national biodiversity strategy and for voluntary

nature conservation measures, including restoration and active natural management measures.

Finland shall update the Nature Conservation Act (1096/1996) to respond better to current needs in

order to strengthen biodiversity. Legislative amendments to the Act aim to ensure that decision-

making takes better account of the preservation of biodiversity outside nature conservation areas and

the maintenance of ecosystem services. In addition, new measures shall be adopted to enhance the

effectiveness of the conservation of habitats and species.

The government shall submit the new Nature Conservation Act to Parliament by 31 January 2022.

The new Act shall enter into force during 2022. The implementation of the Act shall be carried out

by the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, Metsähallitus and the

Ministry of the Environment.

Finland also aims to adopt a regulation on the financial support system for restoration and care

measures, which shall support measures to rehabilitate and manage endangered habitats, species and

landscape values.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 December 2023.

Investment 1 (P1C5I1): Gypsum treatment and nutrient recycling

The objective of this measure is to support climate and environmental objectives by treating arable

land with gypsum and promoting nutrient recycling from nutrient rich waste streams from urban

areas. The measure consists of the treatment of fields with gypsum, and investment and R&D projects

on nutrient recycling.

Investment 2 (P1C5I2): Climate-sustainable measures in the land use sector

The objective of this measure is to support climate-sustainable land use methods in the forestry sector

(“precision forestry”). This investment consists of projects promoting the sustainability of forests.

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E.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

47 P1C5R1 -

Environmental

sustainability and

nature-based solutions

– Modernisation of

nature legislation

Milestone Entry into force

of the amended

Nature

Conservation

Act

Provision in the

law indicating

the entry into

force of the

amendments to

the Nature

Conservation

Act

Q1 2023 The legislative amendment to the Nature Conservation Act (1096/1996)

shall include:

- the preservation of biodiversity outside nature conservation areas

- the maintenance of ecosystem services

- measures to ensure the effectiveness of the conservation of habitats and

species

48 P1C5I1 -

Environmental

sustainability and

nature-based solutions

–Gypsum treatment

and nutrient recycling

Milestone Projects for the

supply, transport

and distribution

of gypsum are

awarded

Award of

projects in line

with the call for

tender for the

supply,

transport and

distribution of

gypsum

Q4 2022 Launch of the competitive call for proposals for the supply, transport and

distribution of gypsum, with terms of reference including eligibility

criteria that ensure that the selected contractors comply with the

requirement that at least 50%, in terms of weight, of the processed

separately collected non-hazardous waste into secondary raw material

and in compliance with the ’Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance

(2021/C58/01) through the use of an exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and national environmental legislation.

Financing under this investment shall not be used to apply gypsum to

grow food-based biofuel/bioenergy crops.

49 P1C5I1 -

Environmental

sustainability and

nature-based solutions

– Gypsum treatment

and nutrient recycling

Target Fields treated

with gypsum

Hectares 0 50 000 Q4 2025 At least 50 000 hectares of fields shall be treated with gypsum.

50 P1C5I1 -

Environmental

sustainability and

nature-based solutions

– Gypsum treatment

and nutrient recycling

Milestone Nutrient

recycling and

recovery

projects are

awarded

Notification of

award of all

grants

Q4 2023 Notification of the award of all grants under the open calls for application

for nutrient recycling and recovery, in compliance with the ’Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) through the use of

an exclusion list and the requirement of compliance with the relevant EU

and national environmental legislation.

24

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

51 P1C5I1 -

Environmental

sustainability and

nature-based solutions

– Gypsum treatment

and nutrient recycling

Target Project reports

submitted

Number 0 7 Q4 2025 At least seven reports shall be submitted by recipient entities for projects

awarded grants under the calls for application referred to in this measure

reaching on average weighted enhanced nutrient recycling and recovery

of at least 50% of the recoverable nutrients or biomass in wastewater.

52 P1C5I2 -

Environmental

sustainability and

nature-based solutions

– climate-resilient

measures in the land

use sector

Milestone Publication of

the first call for

proposals for

precision

forestry projects

Publication Q4 2021 The funding guidelines (Government Decree 5/2021 on grants for climate

measures in the land use sector in 2020-2025) have entered into force,

enabling the launch of the first competitive call for proposals for

precision forestry projects. The terms of reference include eligibility

criteria that ensure that the selected projects comply with the ‘Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) through the use of

an exclusion list and the requirement of compliance with the relevant EU

and national environmental legislation. The first call for proposals shall

be opened by 31 December 2021. The measure shall include additional

methods, technologies and generation of information to promote the

sustainability of forests, including by favouring mixed forests and

strengthening forest biodiversity, inter alia through increasing the amount

of dead wood in the site. In the forests where continuous forest

management methods are applied, which implies that there are no clear

cuts, there shall be no new or remedial ditching. Only projects that

support climate adaptation and mitigation shall be eligible under this

measure.

53 P1C5I2 -

Environmental

sustainability and

nature-based solutions

– climate-resilient

measures in the land

use sector

Milestone Award of all

grants for the

precision

forestry projects

selected for

funding

Notification of

the award of all

grants

Q4 2023 Notification of the award of all grants for precision forestry projects

selected under the respective calls for proposals. All calls shall be based

on the eligibility/selection criteria reflected in milestone 52. All funding

award decisions have been awarded to the project

beneficiaries/applicants selected under the competitive calls for

proposals, enabling the start of the implementation of the selected

projects.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

54 P1C5I2 -

Environmental

sustainability and

nature-based solutions

– climate-resilient

measures in the land

use sector

Target Project reports

submitted

Number 0 7 Q4 2025 At least seven project reports shall be submitted by recipient entities for

projects awarded grants under the calls for applications referred to in this

measure.

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PILLAR 2: Digitalisation and the data economy will strengthen productivity and make services

available to everyone

F. COMPONENT P2C1: DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

This component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan includes investments in communication

and transport infrastructure to meet the needs of an increasingly digital society.

First, Finland aims to invest in the digitalisation of rail transport, which shall help Finland meet its

emission reduction targets, increase the capacity of the system, and improve service quality. In

particular, the ‘Digirail’ project aims to introduce a new automatic train protection system on the

entire Finnish network, as the current system will reach the end of its lifetime by the end of this

decade. The implementation of the project shall help to ensure rail services that are fit for the future.

Second, Finland intends to use non-repayable support to finance private investments in high-speed

broadband networks in areas where access would not be provided on a commercial basis. The

component aims to address the remaining gaps in high-speed broadband infrastructure across Finland,

in particular in rural areas that have lower access rates. Comprehensive, high-quality and fast

communication networks are needed across Finland as the digitalisation of work and industrial

production increases and services are shifted to digital channels. The deployment of new digital

solutions across sectors require fast and reliable communication networks, especially for critical

applications.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations to focus investment on

the green and digital transition, in particular on sustainable and efficient infrastructure (Country

Specific Recommendation 3 2020), as well as to focus investment-related economic policy

sustainable transport, taking into account regional disparities (Country Specific Recommendation 3

2019).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

F.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Investment 1 (P2C1I1): Digital connectivity - Developing the quality and availability of

communications networks

The objective of this investment is to increase the quality and availability of communication

connections in areas where such connections are not provided based on market mechanisms alone

and provide grant support to broadband providers. The measure consists of the adoption of a legal act

for the high-speed broadband programme and of high-speed broadband projects.

Investment 2 (P2C1I2): Transport and land use - Digirail project

This objective of the investment is to test the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)

in Finland’s rail network. This measure consists of the installation of the ERTMS system in a pilot

track.

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F.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

55 P2C1I1- Digital

connectivity –

Developing the

quality and

availability of

communication

networks

Milestone Entry into force of

legislative amendments

to the broadband aid

legislation

Provisions in the

amendments to

the broadband

aid legislation

indicating their

entry into force

Q4 2022 The necessary changes to the legislation of the

broadband aid legislation have entered into force. The

Broadband Support Act shall lay down the provisions

on the conditions for granting and disbursing funds,

including targeted areas criteria, as well as on the

competent support authority and its tasks. It shall take

into account any necessary amendments due to the

amended General Block Exemption Regulation,

including the update of a government decree with the

minimum speeds for the eligible connections.

57 P2C1I1- Digital

connectivity –

Developing the

quality and

availability of

communication

networks

Target High-speed (100/100

Mbit/s) broadband

projects

Number 0 35 Q2 2026 35 final payments approved for high-speed broadband

(at least 100/100 Mbit/s) projects.

58 P2C1I2 – Transport

and land use - Digirail

project

Milestone Test laboratory on

modelling equipment

for the common

European automatic

train protection system

(ERTMS) is operational

The test

laboratory has

been set up in the

Rail Training

Centre, Kouvola,

and is available

to run the virtual

simulation tests.

Q4 2022 Development work shall be started by means of impact

assessments carried out by the test laboratory before the

development phase can be switched to tests under

realistic conditions.

59 P2C1I2 – Transport

and land use - Digirail

project

Milestone Test track equipped with

radio-based ERTMS

Test track

equipped with

radio-based

ERTMS

Q4 2024 The test track located between Kouvola-Kotka/Hamina

shall be equipped with radio-based ERMTS.

60 P2C1I2 – Transport

and land use - Digirail

project

Milestone Commercial pilot track

equipped with ERMTS

Pilot track

equipped with

ERTMS

Q2 2026 A radio based ERTMS system installed in a

commercial pilot track.

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G. COMPONENT P2C2: ACCELERATING THE DATA ECONOMY AND

DIGITALISATION

This component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan includes reforms and investments that

shall support the digitalisation in Finland by facilitating data-driven innovation, the exchange of

digital information and use of public sector data and by fostering research in key technologies in order

to increase Finland’s competitiveness. By increasing the interoperability of data for multi-stakeholder

use, Finland aims to exploit the full potential of the digital transformation. This requires

standardisation for the exchange of digital information covering both businesses and the public sector.

The component also includes the development of a repository system for monitoring the

implementation of the recovery and resilience plan.

By extending the coverage of the residential and commercial property information system with

information on housing company loans, the component contributes to addressing Country Specific

Recommendations to strengthen the monitoring of household debt and establish the credit registry

system (Country Specific Recommendation 4 2019), as well as to focus investment on research and

innovation (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020 and Country Specific Recommendation 3

2019).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

G.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Investment 1 (P2C2I1): Digital economy – Real-time economy (RTE) programme

The objective of this investment is to create common solutions and structures to facilitate the

exchange of digital financial data between organisations in a structured machine-readable format (e-

invoices, e-receipts and procurement documents). The measure consists of the establishment of a

minimum viable ecosystem (MVE) for e-invoices and the publication of a report on exchanging

digital business information.

Investment 2 (P2C2I2): Acceleration of data economy and digitalisation - Virtual Finland

The objective of this investment is to enable the delivery of digital services for different target groups

coming to Finland, including employees immigrating to Finland. The measure consists of publishing

the ‘Virtual Finland’ platform with at least one service process integrated.

Investment 3 (P2C2I3): Accelerating key technologies (microelectronics, 6G, artificial intelligence

and quantum computing)

The objective of the measure is to safeguard Europe’s competitiveness, information security and

sovereignty through new technologies. The investment consists of funding applied RDI activities,

and the infrastructure supporting them, in the areas of microelectronics, 6G, artificial intelligence and

quantum computing.

Reform 1 (P2C2R1): Development of the residential and commercial property information system

The objective of the measure is to make available information on the financial and technical condition

and repair needs for residential and commercial property for the benefit of consumer protection in the

housing market as well as competition in the housing sector. This reform consists of extending the

coverage of the residential and commercial property information system to information on housing

companies.

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Reform 2 (P2C2R2): Enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of RRP reforms and investments

by developing information systems, administration and audit

To answer to the specific needs of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan in terms of coordination,

management, control, reporting and audit, the roles and responsibilities of the relevant Finnish

authorities shall be enshrined in a new legal instrument. Successful implementation of these tasks

also requires additional targeted temporary investments to ensure the functioning of the management

and control system, in line with regulatory needs. This shall include inter alia the setting up of the

necessary administrative capacities and the creation of an IT repository system.

The measure also aims at ensuring the effective protection of the financial interests of the Union and

compliance with the applicable Union and national rules in Finland. For that purpose, a Decree that

is binding for all implementing bodies shall enter into force setting a minimum standard for the risk

management and control activities performed by them under the RRF. The Coordinating body

additionally shall issue guidelines on adequate risk management procedures in support of the RRF

which shall include, inter alia, procedures for conducting controls and audits in accordance with

applicable national and EU rules, procedures for appropriate risk management, procedures for

verifying conflicts of interest and procedures for verifying double funding from the Facility and other

Union programmes. The risk guidelines shall set out clear and comprehensive measures

corresponding to the objectives set out in the guidelines. The milestone 72bis under this measure shall

be fulfilled by the time of submission of the next payment request to the Commission following the

adoption of this Implementing Decision and shall be a prerequisite for any future payment.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 March 2024.

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G.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

61 P2C2I1 - Digital

economy – Real-

time economy

(RTE) programme

Milestone Minimum Viable

Ecosystem is

created and

operational

A minimum viable

ecosystem has been

created, as

evidenced by the

publication of the

common

documented rules

and standards on the

website of the

Program

Q4 2022 The Minimum Viable Ecosystem (MVE) has been

successfully established in a production environment,

based on common documented rules. It allows for the

circulation of e-invoices in a structured machine-readable

format to increase process automation.

62 P2C2I1 - Digital

economy – Real-

time economy

(RTE) programme

Milestone Report on the

exchange of

digital business

information

Publication of a

report

Q4 2024 Publication of a report on the exchange of digital business

information, which shall describe the pilot projects for

exchanging e-receipts and procurement messages.

63 P2C2I2 -

Acceleration of data

economy and

digitalisation –

Virtual Finland

Milestone Virtual Finland

platform

Platform published Q4 2025 The production version of the platform has been published,

and at least one service has been integrated, concerning the

entry process for foreign individuals.

64 P2C2I3 -

Accelerating key

technologies

(microelectronics,

6G, artificial

intelligence and

quantum

computing)

Target Micro-electronics

projects are

awarded

Number 0 2 Q4 2022 Notification of the award of at least 2 financing decisions

by Business Finland. The eligibility criteria shall ensure

that the selected projects comply with the ‘Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01)

through the use of an exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and national

environmental legislation. The selection of projects shall

assess the quality and effectiveness of RDI activities and

how they promote digitalisation. The selection criteria shall

include the quality and suitability of the project, the future

direct and indirect business impacts of the project, the

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Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

suitability of the project for the IPCEI’s core idea and

national and EU strategies, and the quality of the project

consortium.

66 P2C2I3 -

Accelerating key

technologies

(microelectronics,

6G, artificial

intelligence and

quantum

computing)

Milestone Projects

developing 6G, AI

and quantum

computing are

awarded

Notification of the

award of all grants

for projects

developing 6G, AI

and quantum

computing

Q4 2022 In the framework of an open call for projects in which

companies and research institutes develop and utilise

testing and testing environments, Business Finland shall

select the projects to be funded according to the criteria of

the call. The eligibility criteria shall ensure that the

selected projects comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’

Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) through the use of an

exclusion list and the requirement of compliance with the

relevant EU and national environmental legislation. The

selection criteria shall include quality and suitability of the

project, the future direct and indirect business impacts of

the project, the suitability of projects for national and EU

strategies, and the quality of the project consortium. The

selection of projects assesses the quality and effectiveness

of RDI activities and how they promote digitalisation.

67 P2C2I3 -

Accelerating key

technologies

(microelectronics,

6G, artificial

intelligence and

quantum

computing)

Milestone Project reports

submitted

Project reports

submitted

Q4 2025 Project reports shall be submitted by recipient entities

relating to projects cumulatively awarded at least

EUR 22 500 000.

68 P2C2R1 -

Development of the

residential and

commercial

property

information system

Milestone Adoption of

legislation on

extending the

coverage of the

residential and

commercial

Parliament adopts

the amendments to

the Act on the

Residential and

Commercial

Property

Q2 2023 To extend the coverage of the housing information system

to information on housing companies, the Act on the

Residential and Commercial Property Information System

and the Limited Liability Housing Companies Act shall be

amended. In particular, amendments shall cover:

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Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

property

information

system

Information System

and the Limited

Liability Housing

Companies Act

- obligation of housing companies to make available basic

data in structured machine-readable format;

- right to access the data made available in structured

machine-readable format.

69 P2C2R1 -

Development of the

residential and

commercial

property

information system

Milestone Entry into force of

legal acts

Legal acts shall have

entered into force

Q2 2025 Entry into force of legal acts to extend the coverage of the

housing information system to information on housing

companies, covering:

- the obligation of housing companies to make available

basic data (for example housing company loans, repairs

and alterations) in structured machine-readable format;

- the right to access the data made available in structured

machine-readable format.

70 P2C2R1 -

Development of the

residential and

commercial

property

information system

Milestone The extension of

the coverage of

the residential and

commercial

property

information

system for

housing company

data.

Publication of report Q2 2026 Publication of report confirming that:

- data specifications have been drawn up for housing

company data with the possibility to maintain basic data

(including housing company loans, repairs and alterations)

in the residential and commercial property information

system,

- procedures for accessing housing company data shall be

defined and the residential and commercial property

information system allows accessing housing company

data in structured machine-readable format.

71 P2C2R2 -

Enhancing the

effectiveness and

transparency of

RRP reforms and

investments by

developing

information

systems,

Milestone Entry into force of

the Law on the

implementation of

the RRP

Provision in the Law

on the

implementation of

the RRP indicating

its entry into force

Q4 2021 Entry into force of the Law on the implementation of the

RRP. The Law shall establish the legal mandates for the

bodies involved in the coordination, monitoring, control

and audit of the implementation of the Finnish recovery

and resilience plan.

The Law shall at least set out the roles and responsibilities

of those bodies ensuring: (a) the collection and reliability

of data linked to and monitoring of the achievement of

milestones and targets; (b) that procedures are in place for

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Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

administration and

audit

the drawing up of management declarations, audit

summaries and payment requests; (c) that the necessary

principles underlying the collection and storing of data on

beneficiaries, contractors, subcontractors, and beneficial

owners in accordance with Article 22 of Regulation (EU)

2021/241 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility

are in place.

The law shall enter into force before the submission of the

first payment request under the recovery and resilience

plan.

72 P2C2R2 -

Enhancing the

effectiveness and

transparency of

RRP reforms and

investments by

developing

information

systems,

administration and

audit

Milestone Repository system

for Audit and

Controls:

information for

monitoring

implementation of

RRF

Audit report

prepared by the

audit function

confirming

repository system

functionalities

Q4 2021 A repository system for monitoring the implementation of

the recovery and resilience facility shall be in place and

operational before the submission of the first payment

request.

The system shall be based on existing systems and include,

as a minimum, the following functionalities:

(a) collection of data and monitoring of the achievement of

milestones and targets;

(b) collect, store and ensure access to the data required by

Article 22(2)(d) (i) to (iii) of the RRF Regulation.

72bis P2C2R2:

Enhancing the

effectiveness and

transparency of

RRP reforms and

investments by

developing

information

systems,

Milestone Entry into force of

the Decree of the

Ministry of

Finance on risk

management and

controls to ensure

protection of the

financial interests

of the Union and

compliance with

Provisions in the

decree on risk

management and

controls indicating

its entry into force

and publication of

the Guidelines of the

coordinating body

Q1 2024 The decree of the Ministry of Finance on risk management

and controls to ensure protection of the financial interests

of the Union and compliance with applicable Union and

national rules for the RRF shall enter into force. The

decree shall be binding for all implementing bodies and

provide a minimum standard for, respectively, the risk

management and control activities performed by the

implementing bodies under the RRF

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Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

administration and

audit

applicable Union

and national

legislation and the

publication of

Guidelines of the

coordinating body

for the RRF

implementing

bodies

The coordinating body shall additionally issue guidelines

on adequate risk management procedures to support the

RRF, which shall include (i) assessing the key risks,

factors and practises of fraud, conflict of interest and

corruption and ensuring effective prevention, detection and

correction of fraud and corruption; (ii) fraud risk

assessment framework, which shall comply with the tool

annexed to the Guidance Note on Fraud Risk Assessment

and Effective and Proportionate Anti-Fraud Measures for

ESIF 2014-2020, for their respective RRF measures. In

addition, the guidelines shall include adequate procedures

on a) verification of conflict of interests; b) verifications of

double funding; c) verifications of the compliance with the

EU and national rules; and d) the use of data for the

purposes of detecting fraud, corruption, conflict of interest

and double funding.

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H. COMPONENT P2C3: DIGITAL SECURITY

This component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan aims to help create a comprehensive

framework for addressing cyber and information security issues, which is a prerequisite for a

successful digital transition. Through a cyber-security development programme, Finland shall invest

into civil cyber security skills. Finland also aims to reinforce anti-money laundering measures by

creating a digital system that shall ensure better exchange of information between different actors

involved in anti-money laundering tasks, both nationally and internationally, in conjunction with the

necessary legislative amendments.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendation 4 2020 on ensuring

effective supervision and enforcement of the anti-money laundering framework as well as to Country

Specific Recommendation 3 2020 on focusing investments on the green and digital transition, in

particular research and innovation.

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

H.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P2C3R1): Ensuring effective supervision and enforcement of the prevention of money

laundering

The objective of the reform is to facilitate the collection and exchange of information of each

competent authority for the prevention and detection of money-laundering, including through the

automation of data processing and analysis. The measure consists of entry into force of legal acts,

and a report on increasing the degree of automation in data processing and exchange of each authority.

Investment 1 (P2C3I1): Civilian cybersecurity skills

The objective of the investment is to increase basic cybersecurity skills of the general population to

ensure that citizens can use digital services safely and identify the risks associated with the use of

different devices, products and services. The investment consists of a research report on how EU

Member States train citizens in basic cybersecurity, and making publicly available a digital platform

for cybersecurity training.

Investment 2 (P2C3I2): Cybersecurity exercises

The aim of this investment is to provide cyber security exercises, to develop the society’s resilience

and preparedness for cyber security incidents. This measure consists of the provision of 19

cybersecurity exercises.

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H.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

73 P2C3R1 -

Ensuring

effective

supervision

and

enforcement of

the prevention

of money

laundering

Milestone Entry into force

of legal acts

Legal acts shall

have entered into

force

Q4 2025 The legal acts shall enter into force and include:

- Possibility for the Finnish Patent and Registration Office to

impose negligence fees to ensure accuracy of beneficial

ownership information

- Possibility to order liquidation or deregistration of an

obliged entity for negligence of notification of beneficial

owners

- An application through which Law Enforcement Agencies

can make and receive replies to information requests is

maintained by Customs.

- Authorities competent to obtain account transaction

information shall be defined based on their existing

jurisdiction.

74 P2C3R1 -

Ensuring

effective

supervision

and

enforcement of

the prevention

of money

laundering

Milestone Final report by

the Steering

group

Final report by the

Steering group

Q2 2026 Final report by the Steering group on: (i) an aggregating

application and adding account transaction information to

the bank and payment account control system, (ii) increasing

the timeliness, completeness and accuracy of the register of

beneficial owners, (iii) digitalisation of money laundering

clearance process by the Financial Intelligence Unit.

75 P2C3I1 –

Civilian

cybersecurity

skills

Milestone A digital platform

for cybersecurity

training

Training platform

publicly available

Q4 2024 A research report on how EU Member States train citizens in

basic cybersecurity shall be accessible online. A digital

platform for cybersecurity training shall be accessible online

in 24 EU languages.

76 P2C3I2 –

Cybersecurity

exercises

Target Number of

cybersecurity

exercises

Number 0 19 Q4 2025 At least 19 cybersecurity exercises shall take place.

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PILLAR 3: Raising the employment rate and skills level to boost sustainable growth

I. COMPONENT P3C1: EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR MARKET

This component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan addresses challenges related to

employment and labour market. Finland’s workforce is shrinking, affecting the country's growth

potential, while high structural unemployment when compared to other Nordic countries persists,

aggravated by the COVID-19 crisis.

The objective of the component is to raise the employment rate and strengthen the functioning of the

labour market. This shall be done through a structural reform and digitalisation of the public

employment services ("Nordic Employment model"). Employment shall also be fostered by phasing

out the extended unemployment benefit to older people ahead of the statutory retirement age, the so-

called "unemployment tunnel". A third element to raise employment is by facilitating work- and

education-based immigration. Finally, promoting labour market integration of young people and

people with partial work capacity are also proposed interventions.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations on improving

incentives to accept work and enhance skills and active inclusion, notably through well-integrated

services for the unemployed and the inactive (Country Specific Recommendation 2 2019) and on

strengthening measures to support employment and bolster active labour market policies (Country

Specific Recommendation 2 2020). The component aims also to contribute to relevant principles of

the European Pillar of Social Rights.

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

I.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P3C1R1): Nordic Model of Employment Services

The objective of the measure is to reform the public employment services process. The reform

consists of transitioning towards a new Nordic model of employment services involving personalised

and integrated services for job-seekers and an active search obligation for job-seekers, as well as a

digital information system for public employment services.

Reform 2 (P3C1R2): Removal of additional days of unemployment allowance

The objective of the reform is to foster employment by removing disincentives to work for older

people and attenuating a targeting of redundancies on older employees. The need to introduce such a

reform stems from the fact that the right to additional days of earnings-related unemployment benefits

results in extending periods of unemployment among older people approaching their statutory

retirement age.

The measure consists of amending the Unemployment Security Act in order to phase out the age limit

for additional days of earnings-related unemployment benefits. The expected impact is an increase in

employment of about 7 900 workers by the end of 2029, i.e. beyond the timeframe of the Recovery

and Resilience Facility.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 30 June 2023.

Reform 3 (P3C1R3): Streamlining the work- and education-based immigration process

The objective of the reform is to streamline the administrative procedures for granting residence

permits based on work and education. The measure consists of a cross-administrative project on (i)

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streamlining relevant immigration legal acts, (ii) creating a “fast-track” for growth entrepreneurs,

specialists and their accompanying family members, and (iii) investing in digital infrastructure.

Reform 4 (P3C1R4): Multidisciplinary services for young people (Ohjaamo services)

The objective of the reform is the provision of multidisciplinary services for the youth. The measure

consists of providing work force to the one-stop youth centres (Ohjaamo) to offer educational, health

and/or social services.

Investment 1 (P3C1I1): Work ability, productivity and well-being at work

The objective of the investment is to increase the participation in the labour market of people with

partial work ability. The investment consists of an extension of the Work Ability programme to new

municipalities and the Individual Placement and Support Model to new welfare areas, and an increase

in the number of workplaces or occupational healthcare units participating in work ability promotion

measures.

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I.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

77 P3C1R1 -

Employment and

labour market –

Nordic model of

employment

services

Milestone Entry into force of

the Law on Public

Employment and

Business Services

regulating the

Nordic

Employment

Service Model for

the jobseeker’s

service process

Provision in the

Act on Public

Employment and

Business Service,

indicating its

entry into force

Q2 2022 Entry into force of the Law on Public Employment

and Business Services regulating the Nordic model of

employment service for the jobseeker’s service

process. The model involves personalised and

integrated services for job-seekers and obligation for

active job search by job-seekers.

78 P3C1R1 -

Employment and

labour market –

Nordic model of

employment

services

Target Number of job

search interviews

conducted by

public employment

services

Number 2 200 000 Q2 2024 The number of job search interviews by public

employment services between 1 January 2023 and 30

June 2024 shall be at least 2 200 000.

79 P3C1R1 -

Employment and

labour market –

Nordic model of

employment

services

Milestone All five digital

functionalities

required by the

Nordic employment

service model are

integrated into the

public employment

services’ (TE-PES)

information system

and are operational

Digital

functionalities

integrated into

the public

employment

services’ (TE-

PES) information

system and

operational

Q4 2023 All five functionalities of the digital infrastructure

shall be developed and integrated into the public

employment services’ (TE-PES) information system

and shall be fully operational to enable the

implementation of the Nordic employment service

model. The five functionalities concerned are:

- expanding the assessment tools of customer

service needs;

- complementing the automatic job search

profile;

- job search self-reporting system for

jobseekers (message service);

- electronic appointment system for job search

interviews;

- customer online guidance.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

80 P3C1R2 -

Employment and

labour market –

Removal of

additional days of

unemployment

allowance

Milestone Entry into force of

legislative

amendments to the

Unemployment

Security Act

concerning the

phasing out of

additional days of

unemployment

security

Provisions in the

amendments to

the

Unemployment

Security Act,

indicating their

entry into force

Q2 2023 Entry into force of amendments to the Unemployment

Security Act. The legislative amendments shall

include the gradual abolition of additional days of

unemployment security so that the minimum age of

additional days shall rise by one year/age group from

the birth of 1963 onwards and the possibility of an

additional day shall be abolished completely for those

born in 1965 and thereafter.

81 P3C1R3 -

Employment and

labour market –

Streamlining the

work and

education-based

immigration

process

Milestone Entry into force of

legislative

amendments to the

Act related to

students,

researchers and

trainees (719/2018)

Provisions in the

amendments to

the Act 719/2018

related to

students,

researchers and

trainees,

indicating their

entry into force

Q2 2022 Entry into force of a legislative amendment

concerning students, researchers and trainees

(719/2018).

The amendment shall include at least the following:

- changing the residence permit type for

higher education studies leading to a degree

from temporary (B) to continuous (A). This

shall result in the possibility of a permanent

residence permit being granted more

quickly;

- extending the duration of a residence permit

based on studies from one year to cover the

entire duration of the studies when these

studies lead to a degree;

- centralising and clarifying the regulation

related to the right to work.

82 P3C1R3 -

Employment and

labour market –

Streamlining the

work and

education-based

Milestone Entry into force of

legislative

amendments to the

Aliens Act

(301/2004)

Provisions in the

amendments to

the Aliens Act,

indicating their

entry into force

Q2 2023 The Aliens Act (301/2004) shall be amended with the

objective of streamlining the permit processes for

work- and education-based immigration. The

legislative amendments shall include:

- refining the responsibilities of the employer

and the applicant in the application process

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

immigration

process

- differentiating the specialist’s residence

permit into its own category with revised

conditions for granting the permit

- changes to the regulations governing the

activities of the Finnish diplomatic missions

abroad and

- revised conditions for issuing residence

permits.

83 P3C1R3 -

Employment and

labour market -

Streamlining the

work and

education-based

immigration

process

Milestone Establishing a fast-

track process for

specialists, growth

entrepreneurs and

their accompanying

family members

The

implementation

of a fast-track

residence permit

process for

specialists,

growth

entrepreneurs

and their

accompanying

family members.

Q4 2022 A fast-track for processing residence permits shall be

created and implemented for specialists (working in

the middle or top management of a company or in

jobs that require special expertise, and EU Blue Card

specialists), growth entrepreneurs and their

accompanying family members, in which the target

group opting for the fast track shall be given a service

pledge that includes a processing time of 14 days.

The fast track-service pledge applies to electronic

applications that fill the requirements set out for the

fast-track process.

The definition of a growth entrepreneur and of a

specialist and the criteria for granting them a

residence permit are those set out in the Aliens Act

(301/2004).

84 P3C1R3 -

Employment and

labour market –

Streamlining the

work and

education-based

immigration

process

Target Decrease in the

average number of

days for processing

residence permit

applications based

on work and

education

Number 52.6 30 Q4 2024 The processing time for granting electronic work- and

education-based residence permits shall be shortened

to 30 days as an average during a six month period in

2024. In addition, new features of the digital

infrastructure managed by the Finnish Immigration

Services (Migri) may include, but is not limited to:

• new digital functionalities;

• system integration and data transfer;

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

• registration and processing of applications;

• inter-sectoral knowledge-based

management;

• customer guidance and communications;

• usability, performance and automation.

85 P3C1R4 -

Employment and

labour market –

Multi-disciplinary

services for young

people (Ohjaamo

services)

Target Number of persons

assigned for

offering health,

social and/or

education services

in the Ohjaamo

One-Stop-Guidance

centres

Number of

persons assigned

for offering

health, social

and/or education

services in the

Ohjaamo One-

Stop-Guidance

centres

Number of

person-years 0 100 Q4 2025 At least 100 persons (person-years) are assigned for

offering health, social and/or education services in the

Ohjaamo One-Stop-Guidance centres.

89 P3C1I1 -

Employment and

labour market –

Work ability,

productivity and

well-being at work

Milestone Work ability teams

for the provision of

Work Ability

Programme offered

in new

municipalities and

the Individual

Placement and

Support model

service offered in

new welfare areas

Work ability

teams for the

provision of

Work Ability

Programme

offered in new

municipalities

and the

Individual

Placement and

Support model

service offered in

new welfare

areas

Q4 2024 Work ability teams for the provision of the Work

Ability Programme shall be offered in five new

municipalities, and the Individual Placement and

Support model service shall be offered in six new

welfare areas.

90 P3C1I1 -

Employment and

labour market –

Target Number of

workplaces or

occupational health

Number 0 2 000 Q3 2025 At least 2 000 workplaces or occupational healthcare

units shall participate in work ability promotion

measures.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators

(for milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

Work ability,

productivity and

well-being at work

care units having

participated in work

ability promotion

measures

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J. COMPONENT P3C2: RAISING THE COMPETENCE LEVEL AND REFORM OF

CONTINUOUS LEARNING

This component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan addresses challenges arising from

globalisation, technological and demographic changes, which affect the Finnish economy and

threaten employment’s level. Developing skills of working age people (through reskilling and

upskilling), including the low-skilled, in areas relevant to the labour market is key to strengthening

workforce’s employability in an increasingly digital and greener economy.

The overall objective of this component is to raise Finland’s level of competences and increase the

effectiveness of the higher education system. To achieve this goal, the component includes the

following activities: (i) a reform of continuous learning to meet the competence needs of the future;

(ii) investing in the digitalisation of continuous learning; (iii) increasing the number of student places

in higher education; and (iv) investing in the digitalisation and modernisation of higher education in

Åland.

The component shall support smoother transitions between working life and education. It shall also

contribute to improving the conditions for employment, especially among under-represented groups,

and to enabling people in key economic sectors to take on new tasks.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations on improving

incentives to accept work and enhancing skills and active inclusion, notably through well-integrated

services for the unemployed and the inactive (Country Specific Recommendation 2 2019), as well as

on strengthening measures to support employment and bolster active labour market policies (Country

Specific Recommendation 2 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

J.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P3C2R1): Reform of continuous learning

The objective of this reform is to support continuous learning. The measure consists of: (i) creating a

service centre for continuous learning and employment to promote the reform’s implementation; (ii)

creating a system for anticipating labour and competence needs; (iii) carrying out training

programmes which support the digital transition, the understanding of new ways of working, as well

as a just transition to a carbon-neutral society; and (iv) carrying out training for career guidance

services.

Investment 1 (P3C2I1): Digitalisation programme for continuous learning

The objective of this investment is to carry out an extensive digitalisation programme to develop

digital services and information resources that support continuous learning. The measure consists of

creating digital services for continuous learning.

Investment 2 (P3C2I2): Improving the level of education by increasing student places in higher

education

The objective of this investment is to raise the level of education by increasing the number of people

with a higher education degree. This aims to contribute to the economic recovery and to mitigate the

negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by accelerating young people’s access to higher

education.

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The measure consists in increasing by at least 600 the number of places allocated to higher education

institutions offering degree studies targeted at professional sectors experiencing labour shortages.

Such sectors include social and health care, education, technology and ICT sectors. All professional

sectors chosen shall contribute to a successful implementation of the recovery and resilience plan.

The investment shall cover the costs of students’ education to the higher education institution for the

entire duration of the studies.

The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2022.

Investment 3 (P3C2I3): Digitalisation of education in Åland

The objectives of this investment are to increase the quality of skills delivered by the educational

system, provide opportunities for lifelong learning as well as to support job creation and

entrepreneurship in Åland. The measure consists of digitalising higher education studies and in

creating two new bachelor’s and a master’s programme in the fields of digitalisation, automation and

renewable energy.

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J.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

91 P3C2R1- Reform

of continuous

learning

Milestone Entry into force of

the Act on the

Service Centre for

Continuous

Learning and

Employment

Provision in the

Act on the

Service Centre

for Continuous

Learning and

Employment

indicating its

entry into force

Q4 2021 Entry into force of the Act on the Finnish Service Centre for

Continuous Learning and Employment. The Act shall contain at

least the following information: (i) the organisation and

structure of the service centre; (ii) the mission and objectives;

(iii) funding of education and skills services. The aim of the

establishment of the service centre is to reform the service

system so that the development of the skills of the working-age

population is more closely connected to the needs of working

life and to the development and renewal of regional industries.

The service centre for continuous learning and employment

shall be designed to promote the development of skills among

the working-age population and the availability of skilled

labour.

92 P3C2R1- Reform

of continuous

learning

Milestone Completion of a

medium-term

foresight model

for labour and

competence needs

Medium-term

foresight model

is operational

Q4 2023 A forecasting system for labour and competence needs shall be

completed and operational. The model shall strengthen the

capacity to anticipate the skills needed by the working age

population. The model shall include the forecasting of medium-

term demand for labour, education and skills needs as well as an

assessment of the development of various labour supply flows

(predicting the number of qualifications completed at different

levels of education, assessing the development of vocational

transitions, and assessing the labour potential of the unemployed

and those outside the labour force).

93 P3C2R1- Reform

of continuous

learning

Milestone Publication of the

first call for

applications to

provide training to

strengthen digital

and green skills

Publication of

the first call for

applications

Q2 2022 Launch of the first call for applications for the provision of

training to respond to changes in working life, including

digitalisation and the green transition.

At least 20% of the training shall be targeted to support in

particular the digital transition (15%) and a just transition to a

carbon-neutral society (5%). To this end, the terms of reference

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

for the calls for applications or competitive bidding shall include

selection/eligibility criteria corresponding to the applicable

intervention fields set out in Annexes VI and VII to the

Recovery and Resilience Facility Regulation, namely

“Contributing to green skills and jobs and green economy (01)”

and “Support for the development of digital skills (108)”.

94 P3C2R1- Reform

of continuous

learning

Target Number of

persons having

participated in

training to respond

to changes in

working life,

including

digitalisation and

the green

transition

Number 0 7 800 Q2 2026 At least 7 800 people, of whom 1 500 are members of under-

represented groups, shall have participated in the training

programmes.

At least 20% of the training shall be targeted to support in

particular the digital transition and a just transition to a carbon-

neutral society.

95 P3C2R1- Reform

of continuous

learning

Target Number of

participants in

further training in

career guidance

Number 0 300 Q4 2024 At least 300 persons shall receive further training in career

guidance, specialised in either one of the following: the digital

skills of instructors, language and cultural awareness, the green

transition or the promotion of gender equality. 96 P3C2I1 -

Digitalisation

programme for

continuous

learning

Milestone Completion of the

IT architecture for

digital continuous

learning services

IT architecture

is completed and

operational

Q4 2021 An IT architecture for digital continuous learning services shall

be developed and fully operational. It shall set the framework

for planning resource allocation and streamlining current

practices in the provision of services, so as to create customer-

oriented digital services for continuous learning. To this end, it

shall take into account all necessary aspects of IT development,

including business capabilities, components, applications, user

groups, data objects.

The IT architecture is the basis for updating existing digital

services and developing new digital services and shall include

the list of services to be developed.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

97 P3C2I1 -

Digitalisation

programme for

continuous

learning

Target Digital services

for continuous

learning

Number 0 15 Q4 2025 At least 15 digital services defined and listed within the IT

architecture referred to in milestone 96 shall be available.

98 P3C2I2 -

Improving the

level of education

by increasing

student places in

higher education

Target Increase of

students’

admissions in

higher education

institutions

Number 0 600 Q4 2022 Higher education institutions shall expand their intake with at

least 600 study places in 2022 on the 1st cycle degree

programmes aimed at supporting the implementation of

Finland’s sustainable growth programme and to address labour

shortages. This is expected to complement national funding that

has already been allocated to expand the intake of higher

education institutions from 2020 onwards.

By end-2021 the Ministry of Education and Culture and the

higher education institutions are expected to agree on which

fields of study and which higher education institutions to target.

Increase of study places shall be targeted at areas where there is

the greatest demand for education and a shortage of skills. The

selection criteria shall include regional and national labour

demand, demand for education and how effectively programmes

support new skills demands for the future, including a focus on

the health sector, on advanced technologies and ICT sectors.

New students are expected to enrol in degree programmes in

autumn 2022 at the latest (academic year 2022/2023).

The Ministry of Education and Culture shall monitor that the

increase in student intake has taken place by comparing the

intake of students in 2022 to the baseline defined as the

maximum yearly intake in years 2017-2019.

99 P3C2I3 -

Digitalisation of

education in

Åland

Milestone Digitalisation in

tertiary education

in Åland

Higher offer of

online or hybrid

studies

Q4 2025 One new master’s programme and two new bachelor’s

programmes are introduced at the University of Åland offering

online or hybrid studies. In addition, the degrees of Business

Administration and Nursing are offered for distance learning.

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K. COMPONENT P3C3: RDI, RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE AND PILOTING

This component of the Finnish Recovery and Resilience Plan addresses challenges in the area of

research, development and innovation (RDI). Despite being among Innovation Leaders according to

the European Innovation Scoreboard for years, Finland has suffered a setback in 2010s as regards

investments in RDI activities, in particular in terms of private sector investments in RDI activities.

Another challenge faced by Finland is the need to step up cooperation within public RDI entities and

between public and private entities involved in RDI, including at international level.

The objective of the component is to contribute to strengthening RDI intensity, raising the share of

RDI expenditure in Finland from 2,9% (2019) to 4% of GDP by 2030 and increasing the ambition

level of RDI activities, in line with National Roadmap for Research, Development and Innovation

adopted in spring 2020. To this end, the component proposes two investment packages that aim at

promoting green transition and investing in research and innovation infrastructure supporting

sustainable growth and digitalisation.

The package promoting green transition includes investments for supporting projects of leading

companies, accelerating key sectors and strengthening competence in key sectors, and for supporting

innovative growth companies (investments 1-4 below).

In order to ensure that the investments under this component comply with the ‘Do no significant

harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01), the eligibility criteria contained in terms of reference for

upcoming calls for projects shall exclude the following list of activities: (i) activities related to fossil

fuels, including downstream use5; (ii) activities under the EU Emission Trading System (ETS)

achieving projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not lower than the relevant benchmarks6; (iii)

activities related to waste landfills, incinerators7 and mechanical biological treatment plants8; and (iv)

activities where the long-term disposal of waste may cause harm to the environment. The terms of

reference shall additionally require that only activities that comply with relevant EU and national

environmental legislation can be selected. The following R&D&I actions shall be considered

compliant with the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01): (i) those R&D&I

actions resulting in technologically neutral outcomes at the level of their application; (ii) those

R&D&I actions supporting alternatives with low environmental impacts for which these exist; or (iii)

those R&D&I actions that are primarily focused on developing alternatives with the lowest possible

environmental impacts in the sector for those activities for which no technologically and

economically feasible low-impact alternative exists.

5 Except projects under this measure in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission and distribution

infrastructure, using natural gas, that are compliant with the conditions set out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant harm’

Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

6 Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not significantly lower than the

relevant benchmarks an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible should be provided. Benchmarks established

for free allocation for activities falling within the scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447. 7 This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in plants exclusively dedicated to treating non-recyclable

hazardous waste, and to existing plants, where the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy

efficiency, capturing exhaust gases for storage or use or recovering materials from incineration ashes, provided such

actions under this measure do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the

lifetime of the plants; for which evidence is provided at plant level. 8 This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in existing mechanical biological treatment plants, where

the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency or retrofitting to recycling operations

of separated waste to compost bio-waste and anaerobic digestion of bio-waste, provided such actions under this measure

do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the lifetime of the plants; for

which evidence is provided at plant level.

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The package promoting innovation and research infrastructures includes investments for the

development of local research infrastructures, national research infrastructures and innovation

infrastructures.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations to focus investment-

related economic policy on research and innovation, low carbon and energy transition and sustainable

transport (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019), as well as to focus investment on the green

and digital transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy, sustainable

and efficient infrastructure as well as research and innovation (Country Specific Recommendation 3

2020).

K.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Investment 1 (P3C3I1): RDI funding package promoting the green transition – Leading companies

The objective of the investment is to support – via a scheme managed by Business Finland –

partnerships between companies and other research organisations to support the competitiveness of

business and the effectiveness of Research & Development activities. The investment consists of

supporting the creation of new sectors, products, businesses and operating models as well as the use

of research results from universities, universities of applied sciences and research institutes for the

needs of companies, with a focus on areas that support the green transition.

Investment 2 (P3C3I2): RDI funding package promoting the green transition – accelerating key

sectors and strengthening competence (Academy of Finland)

The objective of this investment is to boost – via a scheme managed by the Academy of Finland –

RDI activities supporting the green transition. The measure consists of supporting research clusters,

increase the level of expertise, and supporting the renewal of business activities through RDI

investments, with support provided to research organisations and the promotion of partnerships of

RDI actors.

Investment 3 (P3C3I3): RDI funding package promoting the green transition – accelerating key

sectors and strengthening competence (Business Finland)

The objective of this investment is to boost – via scheme managed by Business Finland – RDI

activities supporting the green transition. The measure consists of supporting research clusters and

the renewal of business activities through RDI investments, with support provided to research

organisations and companies, and the promotion of partnerships of RDI actors.

Investment 4 (P3C3I4): RDI funding package supporting the green transition – Supporting innovative

growth companies

The objective of the investment is to increase small and medium enterprises’ investments in RDI to

support their preparedness for the digital and green transition. The measure consists of providing

targeted support to companies with high growth potential that develop solutions for the green

transition.

Investment 5 (P3C3I5): Promoting innovation and research infrastructure – Local research

infrastructures

The objective of this investment is to finance the renewal or construction of local research

infrastructures, with an emphasis on the green and digital transition. The measure consists of

providing financial support for the local research infrastructures.

Investment 6 (P3C3I6): Promoting innovation and research infrastructure – National research

infrastructures

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The objective of this investment is to finance the renewal or construction of national research

infrastructures with an emphasis on the green and digital transition. The measure consists of providing

financial support for the construction of national research infrastructures with a significant share

allocated to digitalisation.

Investment 7 (P3C3I7): Promoting innovation and research infrastructure – competitive funding for

innovation infrastructures

The objective of the investment is to support the creation of testing environments for innovation with

a focus on the green and digital transition. The measure consists of supporting the creation of

environments for and testing of solutions that promote carbon neutrality and digitalisation in genuine

user conditions. Such environments may include but are not limited to different research

infrastructures of cities, municipalities and other public actors, or innovation environments jointly

built by companies and other actors.

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K.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

100 P3C3I1 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting – RDI

funding package

promoting the

green transition –

Leading companies

Milestone Publication of a

call for

applications for

leading

companies’

projects

Publication of the

call for applications

by Business Finland

Q2 2022 Business Finland shall launch a call for

applications for leading companies’

projects. The eligibility/selection criteria

shall require that research is targeted at the

low-carbon economy and climate change

adaptation and resilience according to

intervention field 022 in Annex VI of the

RRF Regulation. The eligibility criteria

shall also ensure that the selected projects

comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’

Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) through

the use of an exclusion list and the

requirement of compliance with the relevant

EU and national environmental legislation.

Projects promoting the use of fossil fuels

shall not be funded. A project proposed by a

company covered by the EU Emissions

Trading System (ETS) may only be

financed if it significantly reduces

greenhouse gas emissions.

101 P3C3I1 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting – RDI

funding package

promoting the

green transition –

Leading companies

Target Award of grants

for leading

companies’

projects

Number 0 5 Q4 2023 Notification by Business Finland of the

award of at least 5 grants for leading

companies’ projects selected in accordance

with the eligibility/selection criteria

specified in milestone 100.

102 P3C3I1 - RDI,

research

Milestone Project reports

submitted

Q2 2026 Project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities relating to projects

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

infrastructure and

piloting – RDI

funding package

promoting the

green transition –

Leading companies

cumulatively awarded at least

EUR 90 000 000.

103 P3C3I2 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting – RDI

funding package

supporting the

green transition –

accelerating key

sectors and

strengthening

competence

(Academy of

Finland)

Milestone Publication by

the Academy of

Finland of a first

call for

applications for

research projects

aiming to

increase

competences in

key sectors

Publication of the

first call for

applications by the

Academy of Finland

Q4 2021 Academy of Finland shall launch a first call

for applications for research funding

focusing on the key sectors and technologies

of the green transition in order to promote

use and sharing of know-how and to

improve the quality and effectiveness of

partnerships and ecosystems. The

eligibility/selection criteria shall require that

research is targeted at the low-carbon

economy and climate change adaptation and

resilience according to intervention field

022 in Annex VI of the RRF Regulation.

The scheme shall be cutting across all

branches of science and sectors including

hydrogen economy, high-value bioproducts

and emission-free energy systems and

competences in data analysis and social

sciences. The eligibility criteria shall also

ensure that the selected projects comply

with the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical

Guidance (2021/C58/01) through the use of

an exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and

national environmental legislation.

104 P3C3I2 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

Target Award by the

Academy of

Finland of grants

Number 0 25 Q2 2023 Notification by the Academy of Finland of

the award of at least 25 grants for research

projects selected in accordance with the

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

piloting – RDI

funding package

supporting the

green transition –

accelerating key

sectors and

strengthening

competence

(Academy of

Finland)

for research

projects aiming at

increasing

competences in

key sectors

criteria specified in milestone 103. All calls

shall be based on the eligibility/selection

criteria indicated in milestone 103.

105 P3C3I2 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting – RDI

funding package

supporting the

green transition –

accelerating key

sectors and

strengthening

competence

(Academy of

Finland)

Milestone Project reports

submitted

Project reports

submitted

Q2 2026 Project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities relating to projects

cumulatively awarded at least

EUR 40 500 000.

106 P3C3I3 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –RDI

funding package

supporting the

green transition –

accelerating key

sectors and

strengthening

Milestone Publication by

Business Finland

of a call for

applications for

RDI projects

aiming at

increasing

competences in

key sectors

Publication of the

call for applications

by Business Finland

Q2 2022 Business Finland shall launch a call for

applications for RDI projects aiming to

increase competences in key sectors of the

green transition, such as the hydrogen

economy, high-value bioproducts and

emission-free energy systems and

competences in e.g. data-analysis and social

sciences related to resilience and adaptation

to climate change. The eligibility/selection

criteria shall require that research is targeted

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

competence

(Business Finland)

at the low-carbon economy and climate

change adaptation and resilience according

to intervention field 022 in Annex VI to the

RRF Regulation. The eligibility criteria

shall also ensure that the selected projects

comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’

Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) through

the use of an exclusion list and the

requirement of compliance with the relevant

EU and national environmental legislation.

Projects promoting the use of fossil fuels

shall not be funded. A project proposed by a

company covered by the EU Emissions

Trading System (ETS) may only be

financed if it significantly reduces

greenhouse gas emissions.

107 P3C3I3 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –RDI

funding package

supporting the

green transition –

accelerating key

sectors and

strengthening

competence

(Business Finland)

Target Award by

Business Finland

of grants for RDI

projects aiming at

increasing

competences in

key sectors

Number 0 10 Q4 2023 Notification by Business Finland of the

award of at least 10 grants for RDI projects

selected in accordance with the

eligibility/selection criteria specified in

milestone 106.

108 P3C3I3 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –RDI

funding package

Milestone Project reports

submitted

Project reports

submitted

Q4 2025 Project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities relating to projects

cumulatively awarded at least

EUR 22 500 000.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

supporting the

green transition –

accelerating key

sectors and

strengthening

competence

(Business Finland)

109 P3C3I4 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting – RDI

funding package

supporting the

green transition –

Supporting

innovative growth

companies

Milestone Publication by

Business Finland

of a call for

applications for

RDI projects

supporting

innovative

growth

companies

Publication of a call

for applications by

Business Finland

Q2 2022 Business Finland shall launch a call for

applications for RDI funding allocated to

supporting innovative growth companies.

The eligibility/selection criteria shall require

that research is targeted at the low-carbon

economy and climate change adaptation and

resilience according to intervention field

022 in Annex VI to the RRF Regulation.

The eligibility criteria shall also ensure that

the selected projects comply with the ‘Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance

(2021/C58/01) through the use of an

exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and

national environmental legislation. Projects

promoting the use of fossil fuels shall not be

funded. A project proposed by a company

covered by the EU Emissions Trading

System (ETS) may only be financed if it

significantly reduces greenhouse gas

emissions.

110 P3C3I4 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting – RDI

funding package

Target Award of grants

for support to

innovative

growth

companies

Number 0 22 Q4 2023 Notification by Business Finland of the

award of at least 22 grants for support to

innovative growth companies in accordance

with the eligibility/selection criteria

specified in milestone 109.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

supporting the

green transition –

Supporting

innovative growth

companies

111 P3C3I4 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting – RDI

funding package

supporting the

green transition –

Supporting

innovative growth

companies

Milestone Project reports

submitted

Project reports

submitted

Q4 2025 Project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities relating to projects

cumulatively awarded at least

EUR 16 200 000.

112 P3C3I5 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –

Promoting

innovation and

research

infrastructure –

Local research

infrastructures

Milestone Publication of a

call for

applications for

the renewal and

development of

local research

infrastructures

Publication of the

call for applications

by the Academy of

Finland

Q2 2022 Academy of Finland shall launch a call for

applications for development of local

research infrastructures. The eligibility

criteria shall ensure that the selected

projects comply with the ‘Do no significant

harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01)

through the use of an exclusion list and the

requirement of compliance with the relevant

EU and national environmental legislation.

Projects promoting the use of fossil fuels

shall not be funded. A project proposed by a

company covered by the EU Emissions

Trading System (ETS) may only be

financed if it significantly reduces

greenhouse gas emissions. Selection criteria

shall include the impact of the projects on

sustainable development, green transition

and digitalisation.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

113 P3C3I5 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –

Promoting

innovation and

research

infrastructure –

Local research

infrastructures

Target Award of grants

for the renewal

and development

of local research

infrastructures

Number 0 10 Q4 2022 Notification by the Academy of Finland of

the award of at least 10 grants for projects

selected in accordance with the

eligibility/selection criteria specified in

milestone 112.

114 P3C3I5 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –

Promoting

innovation and

research

infrastructure –

Local research

infrastructures

Milestone Project reports

submitted

Project reports

submitted

Q2 2026 Project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities relating to projects

cumulatively awarded at least

EUR 22 725 000.

115 P3C3I6 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –

Promoting

innovation and

research

infrastructure –

National research

infrastructures

Milestone Publication of a

call for

applications for

the renewal and

development of

national research

infrastructures

Publication of the

call for applications

by the Academy of

Finland

Q2 2021 Academy of Finland shall launch a call for

applications for national research

infrastructures. The eligibility criteria shall

ensure that the selected projects comply

with the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical

Guidance (2021/C58/01) through the use of

an exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and

national environmental legislation. Projects

promoting the use of fossil fuels shall not be

funded. A project proposed by a company

covered by the EU Emissions Trading

System (ETS) may only be financed if it

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

significantly reduces greenhouse gas

emissions. Selection criteria shall include

the impact of the projects on sustainable

development, green transition and

digitalisation. In the selection of projects, it

shall also be ensured that at least

EUR 8 000 000 shall be allocated in

accordance with the intervention field

009bis (Investment in digital-related R&I

activities) in Annex VII to the RRF

Regulation.

116 P3C3I6 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –

Promoting

innovation and

research

infrastructure –

National research

infrastructures

Target Award of grants

for the renewal

and development

of national

research

infrastructures

Number 0 6 Q2 2022 Notification by the Academy of Finland of

the award of at least 6 grants for projects

selected in accordance with the

eligibility/selection criteria specified in

milestone 115.

117 P3C3I6 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –

Promoting

innovation and

research

infrastructure –

National research

infrastructures

Milestone Project reports

submitted

Project reports

submitted

Q2 2026 Project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities relating to projects

cumulatively awarded at least

EUR 18 000 000.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

118 P3C3I7 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –

Promoting

innovation and

research

infrastructure –

competitive

funding for

innovation

infrastructures

Milestone Publication of a

call for

applications for

development of

innovation

infrastructures

Publication of the

call for applications

by Business Finland

Q2 2022 Business Finland shall launch a call for

applications for the development of

innovation infrastructures. The

eligibility/selection criteria shall ensure that

the intervention focuses on promoting

elements directly linked to the digitalisation

of business (according to intervention field

019 in Annex VII to the RRF Regulation).

The eligibility criteria shall ensure that the

selected projects comply with the ‘Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance

(2021/C58/01) through the use of an

exclusion list and the requirement of

compliance with the relevant EU and

national environmental legislation. Projects

promoting the use of fossil fuels shall not be

funded. A project proposed by a company

covered by the EU Emissions Trading

System (ETS) may only be financed if it

significantly reduces greenhouse gas

emissions.

119 P3C3I7 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –

Promoting

innovation and

research

infrastructure –

competitive

funding for

innovation

infrastructures

Target Award of grants

for the

development of

innovation

infrastructures

Number 0 3 Q4 2023 Notification by Business Finland of the

award of at least 3 grants for projects

selected in accordance with the

eligibility/selection criteria specified in

milestone 118.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

120 P3C3I7 - RDI,

research

infrastructure and

piloting –

Promoting

innovation and

research

infrastructure –

competitive

funding for

innovation

infrastructures

Milestone Project reports

submitted

Project reports

submitted

Q4 2025 Project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities relating to projects

cumulatively awarded at least

EUR 18 675 000.

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L. COMPONENT P3C4: STRENGTHENING COMPETITIVENESS AND BOOSTING

GROWTH IN CRISIS-IMPACTED SECTORS

The objective of this component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan is to raise export

capabilities by making sector-specific investments that are based on Finland’s strengths and

international market potential. Second objective is supporting the recovery and sustainable renewal

of the cultural and creative industries. The cultural and creative sectors have creative expertise and

they both create and commercialise intellectual property. This promotes innovation and create added

value in other sectors as well. Furthermore, the actions in this component shall support the renewal

of the Finnish tourism industry, with the aim to increase export of services. Finland's SMEs account

for only 16% of exports, which is below peer countries. International business development of SMEs

and commercialisation of innovations often requires extra financial effort that is lacking in many

SMEs. There is further potential in creative and cultural industries and tourism to support the growth

of exports, in particular in services.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020 on taking

measures to provide liquidity to the real economy, in particular to small and medium-sized

enterprises, front-loading mature public investment projects and promote private investment to foster

the economic recovery and focusing investment on the green and digital transition, in particular on

clean and efficient production and use of energy, sustainable and efficient infrastructure as well as

research and innovation.

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

L.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Investment 1 (P3C4I1): Growth acceleration programme for small enterprises

The objective of this investment is to accelerate growth of Finnish micro or/and small enterprises and

boost their internationalisation capabilities. The investment consists of the provision of grants to

micro or small enterprises, including for the new digital solutions, the green transition and RDI

activities linked to these.

Investment 2 (P3C4I2): Key programmes for international growth

The objective of this investment is to support international growth of companies. The investment

consists of the award of grants for (i) low-carbon, circular economy and digital renewal in industry

and to increase exports of industrial services (ii) electric heavy-duty vehicle transport ecosystem, (iii)

health and wellbeing expertise and technology, and (iv) growth and exports of water expertise.

Investment 3 (P3C4I3): Support for the renewal of the cultural and creative sectors

The objective of this investment is to support the growth of the cultural and creative sector as strong

potential drivers for future economic growth. The investment consists of providing grants to entities

operating in the cultural and creative sectors.

Investment 4 (P3C4I4): Supporting sustainable and digital growth in the tourism sector

The objective of the investment is to boost sustainable growth and innovation in the tourism sector.

The investment consists of making available digital services to support the tourism sector and RD&I

funding for research, experimentation and development projects that support the commercialisation

of tourism business and innovations.

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L.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

121 P3C4I1 –

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Growth

acceleration

programme

Milestone Publication of the

call for

applications for

support to

companies’

internationalisati

on capabilities

Publication of the

first call for

applications

Q2 2022 Launch of the first call for applications for support to

companies’ internationalisation capabilities. The

eligibility/selection criteria shall ensure that the

selected projects have a significant digitalisation

effect, including in particular the use of digital

technology and operating methods in small

companies’ business operations and

internationalisation activities.

123 P3C4I1 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Growth

acceleration

programme

Target Project reports

submitted

Number 0 110 Q2 2026 At least 110 project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities for projects supported under the call

for applications referred to in this measure.

124 P3C4I2 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Key

programmes for

international growth

Milestone Publication of the

first three calls

for applications

under key

programmes for

international

growth

Publication of the

first three calls

for applications

Q2 2022 At least three calls for applications shall be launched

for key programmes for international growth,

including:

• Promotion of low-carbon, circular economy and

digital renewal in industry and increase of exports

of industrial services;

• Electric heavy-duty vehicle transport ecosystem;

• Health and wellbeing expertise and technology, in

support of the Health Sector Growth Strategy’s

roadmap;

• Programme for growth and exports of water

management expertise.

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Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

The eligibility criteria shall ensure that projects

comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical

Guidance (2021/C58/01) through the use of an

exclusion list and the requirement of compliance with

the relevant EU and national environmental

legislation.

125 P3C4I2 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Key

programmes for

international growth

Milestone Award of grants

for all projects

under key

programmes for

international

growth

Notification of

the award of all

grants

Q4 2023 Notification of the award of all grants for projects

selected under the calls for applications. All calls shall

be based on the eligibility/selection criteria indicated

in milestone 124.

126 P3C4I2 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Key

programmes for

international growth

Target Project reports

submitted

Number 0 40 Q4 2025 At least 40 project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities for projects supported under the calls

for applications referred to in this measure.

127 P3C4I3 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Support for

the renewal of the

cultural and creative

sectors

Milestone Publication of

two calls for

applications for

projects

supporting the

renewal of

cultural and

creative sectors,

respectively for

Publication of a

first call for

applications for

development aid

and a first call for

applications for

pilot aid

Q4 2021 The first two calls for applications (one by Business

Finland and one by Ministry of Education and

Culture) shall be launched with the aim to revitalise,

grow and internationalise the creative industries, with

emphasis on the digital transformation and innovation.

The eligibility/selection criteria shall ensure that the

intervention focuses on promoting elements directly

linked to the digitalisation of business (according to

intervention field 015 in Annex VII to the RRF

Regulation). The eligibility criteria shall also ensure

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Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

development aid

and pilot aid

that projects comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’

Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) through the use of

an exclusion list and the requirement of compliance

with the relevant EU and national environmental

legislation.

128 P3C4I3 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Support for

the renewal of the

cultural and creative

sectors

Milestone Publication of

additional calls

for applications

Publication of

additional calls

for applications

Q4 2024 Publication of additional calls for applications in line

with the eligibility/selection criteria referred to in

milestone 127.

129 P3C4I3 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Support for

the renewal of the

cultural and creative

sectors

Target Project reports

submitted

Number 0 131 Q4 2025 At least 131 project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities for projects supported under the calls

for applications referred to in this measure.

130 P3C4I4 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Supporting

sustainable and

digital growth in the

tourism sector

Milestone Publication of the

call for

applications for

RDI projects for

the tourism

sector

Publication of the

call for

applications by

Business Finland

Q2 2022 Business Finland shall launch the call for applications

for Research Development & Innovation funding to

the tourism sector. The selection criteria shall focus on

boosting sustainable growth and innovation in the

tourism sector. The funding shall be targeted at

research, experimentation and development projects

that support the commercialisation of tourism business

and innovations, for example in the themes of digital

and green transition, anticipation and forecasting,

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Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

sustainable tourism, virtual tourism and consumer

understanding. The eligibility/selection criteria shall

ensure that the intervention focuses on promoting

elements directly linked to the digitalisation of

business (according to intervention field 015 in Annex

VII to the RRF Regulation). The eligibility criteria

shall also ensure that projects comply with the ‘Do no

significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01)

through the use of an exclusion list and the

requirement of compliance with the relevant EU and

national environmental legislation.

131 P3C4I4 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Supporting

sustainable and

digital growth in the

tourism sector

Target Project reports

submitted

Number 0 14 Q2 2025 At least 14 project reports shall be submitted by

recipient entities for projects supported under the call

for applications referred to in this measure.

132 P3C4I4 -

Strengthening

competitiveness and

boosting growth in

crisis-impacted

sectors – Supporting

sustainable and

digital growth in the

tourism sector

Milestone Measures to

advance

sustainable

growth in the

tourism sector

Online

accessibility of a

digital carbon

footprint

calculator for

tourism sector;

making available

training material

for carbon

footprint

calculator users;

making available

a handbook and

Q4 2024 The milestone shall contain the following elements:

• A digital carbon footprint calculator for

tourism services shall be accessible online.

The training material on the use of the

digital footprint calculator for users shall be

published.

• Based on a national operating model for

knowledge-based management, a handbook

and coaching programmes for tourism

companies and regions shall be made

available.

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Number Measure Milestone/

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

training paths on

knowledge-based

management in

tourism; making

available of

selected travel

routes; making

available of the

Visit Finland

Data Hub

• A content automation platform – Visit

Finland Data Hub – and at least 10 selected

travel routes to explore Finland shall be

made available.

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PILLAR 4: Improving the availability of social welfare and health care services and increasing

cost-effectiveness

M. COMPONENT P4C1: IMPROVING THE AVAILABILITY OF SOCIAL WELFARE

AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND INCREASING COST-EFFECTIVENESS

This component of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan addresses several challenges related to

the availability and cost-effectiveness of social welfare and healthcare services. Access to social and

health care services in Finland is fragmented. The fragmentation of the service system and of its

digital solutions poses a challenge to developing the necessary responses to address the population

health and social needs. Therefore, the objective of this component is to enhance access to health and

social services across the country and to remove the backlog in the provision of services related to

COVID-19 pandemic. The component shall contribute to the implementation of the seven-day care

guarantee reform, which consists in reducing the time limits for non-urgent care in primary health

care to seven days from the current three-month deadline. It shall also contribute to improving the

basic care guarantee, reducing inequalities, focusing on earlier identification and effective prevention,

and strengthening the quality and cost-effectiveness of health and social services. A further aim is to

improve the working conditions and well-being of health and social workers. The component includes

a reform and investments that mutually reinforce each other. The reform shall contribute to the

preparation of the social and healthcare reform. The investments shall contribute to: (i) implementing

the care guarantee (including mental health care) and reducing the backlog in provision of services

arising from the COVID-19 pandemic; (ii) strengthening prevention and early identification of social

and health needs as part of implementing the care guarantee; (iii) strengthening the knowledge base

and improving guidance to support the cost effectiveness of social and health care services; (iv)

introducing digital innovations in the form of a care guarantee service; and (v) introducing a person-

centred digital information system in Åland.

The component contributes to addressing Country Specific Recommendations on improving the cost-

effectiveness of and equal access to social and healthcare services (Country Specific

Recommendation 1 2019) and on addressing shortages of health workers to strengthen the resilience

of the health system and improve access to social and health services (Country Specific

Recommendation 1 2020).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

M.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P4C1R1): Preparation of the social welfare and health care reform in support of

implementing the care guarantee

As part of the preparation of the social and healthcare reform, the objective of this measure is to

improve the accessibility of health and social services by promoting the implementation of the care

guarantee. This reform shall provide support to the following activities: (i) implement the care

guarantee and strengthen the delivery of services; (ii) strengthen prevention and early identification

of social and health care needs and (iii) strengthen the knowledge base and improve guidance to

support the cost-effectiveness of social and health care digital solutions.

The Act on the Implementation of the Reform of Health, Social and Rescue Services and on the Entry

into Force of Related Legislation is expected to have entered into force on 1 July 2021. The reform

consists in adopting a number of legislative acts to reform the social welfare and health care system

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in Finland, based on which 22 regional welfare areas shall be established. The welfare areas shall be

responsible for the delivery of social, healthcare and rescue services. They shall be operational by 1

January 2023.

The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 30 June 2023.

Investment 1 (P4C1I1): Promoting the care guarantee and reducing the service backlog due to the

COVID-19 pandemic

The investment aims to reduce waiting times for non-urgent care. The measure consists of shortening

the waiting time for access to non-urgent primary care.

Investment 2 (P4C1I2): Prevention and early identification of health problems

The objective of this investment is to promote health and well-being. The measure consists of

providing multi-sector service management models at welfare area level.

Investment 3 (P4C1I3): Knowledge base to increase cost-effectiveness of social welfare and health

care services

This investment aims to increase the quality and cost-effectiveness of social and health services. The

measure consists of the increased use of a national system for monitoring the care guarantee through

the Primary care registry and the production of studies, methods and indicators on one or more of the

following: costs, effectiveness or cost effectiveness in the social or healthcare sector.

Investment 4 (P4C1I4): Introducing digital innovations for social welfare and health care services

This investment aims to increase the use of healthcare and social welfare e-services. The measure

consists of exploitation of digital solutions in the social and health care sector.

Investment 5 (P4C1I5): Introducing new digital healthcare information system in Åland

The objective of this investment is to create a modern healthcare information system for health and

medical care in Åland. The measure consists of a healthcare information system.

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M.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

133 P4C1R1 -

Preparation of the

social welfare and

health care reform

in support of

implementing the

care guarantee

Milestone Entry into force

of the initial legal

framework

establishing

welfare areas and

reforming the

social and health

care and rescue

services

Provisions in the

legislative acts

indicating their

entry into force

Q3 2021 Entry into force of the first set of legislative acts setting

out the establishment of welfare areas and the reform of

the social, healthcare and rescue services, by:

- Establishing 22 welfare areas, entrusted with the

health, social and rescue services duties that were

before the responsibility of municipalities and joint

municipal authorities;

- Transferring the legal responsibility for organising

healthcare, social welfare and rescue services and

other services and duties in the remit of the welfare

areas;

- Organising rescue services within the welfare areas

as a separate sector working in parallel with the

healthcare and social welfare sector.

134 P4C1R1 -

Preparation of the

social welfare and

health care reform

in support of

implementing the

care guarantee

Milestone Entry into force

of the additional

legal framework

completing the

establishment of

welfare areas and

the reform of the

social and health

care and rescue

services

Provisions in the

additional

legislative acts

indicating their

entry into force

Q1 2023 Entry into force of the second set of legislative acts

completing the establishment of welfare areas and the

reform of the social, healthcare and rescue services, by:

- Setting up the welfare areas’ governance rules,

administrative procedures and organisation

structures;

- Transferring the operation of hospital districts,

special care districts, services of social workers

and psychologists in student welfare to the welfare

areas (the welfare areas and the municipalities

shall both be responsible for promoting health and

wellbeing);

- Transfer of healthcare and social welfare personnel

and their tasks from municipalities and joint

municipal authorities to the employment of the

welfare areas;

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

- Establishing the funding mechanism for the

activities of the welfare areas from the central

government and from fees collected from the users

of services.

- Creating an advisory board for healthcare and

social welfare under the Ministry of Social Affairs

and Health to monitor and assess the fulfilment of

health and social services duties and support the

national guidance and direction of healthcare and

social welfare.

135 P4C1R1 -

Preparation of the

social welfare and

health care reform

in support of

implementing the

care guarantee

Milestone Operationalisatio

n of regional

welfare areas

with the capacity

to take

responsibility for

organising social,

health and rescue

services

Report of the

Ministry of

Social Affairs

and Health

confirming that

the regional

welfare areas are

operational and

ready to

implement the

social welfare

and health care

reform

Q2 2023 Regional welfare areas responsible for organising

social, healthcare and rescue services shall be

established and operational, in line with the roadmap

for the planning and preparation of the implementation

of the health and social services reform. The Ministry

of Social Affairs and Health shall examine and confirm

in a report the implementation of the necessary

measures to support the set-up of the welfare areas.

This shall cover the following areas: 1) management, 2)

administration, 3) finances and 4) services.

136 P4C1I1-

Promoting the

implementation of

the care guarantee

and reducing the

service backlog

due to the

COVID-19

pandemic

Target Share of non-

urgent primary

healthcare visits

that reach the 7-

day time limit for

access to care

%

(Percentage)

66 77 Q4 2025 The share of non-urgent primary healthcare visits that

reach the seven-day time limit for access to care shall

increase to 77%.

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

137 P4C1I2 -

Prevention and

early

identification of

health problems

Milestone Regional multi-

sector service

management

models provided

in all welfare

areas

Regional

multisector

service

management

models provided

in all welfare

areas

Q4 2024 Regional multi-sector service management models

(including social welfare and healthcare services and

cultural, sport and nature-related services) shall be

provided in all welfare areas.

138 P4C1I3 -

Knowledge base

to increase cost-

effectiveness of

social welfare and

health care

services

Milestone National daily

updated

monitoring

system of the

care guarantee

used in all

welfare areas

National daily

updated

monitoring

system of the

care guarantee

used in all

welfare areas.

Q4 2025 A daily updated national system for monitoring the care

guarantee through the Primary care registry shall be

used in all welfare areas.

In addition, actions under this measure may include the

production of studies, methods and indicators on one or

more of the following: costs, effectiveness or cost

effectiveness in the social or healthcare sector.

139 P4C1I4 -

Introducing

digital

innovations for

social welfare and

health care

services

Target Increase of the

share of

population using

social welfare

and health care e-

services

%

(Percentage)

26 35 Q4 2025 The share of the population (aged 20 years and above)

using healthcare and social welfare e-services shall

increase to 35 %. In addition, final reports from

beneficiaries shall be provided for new digital

professional and management solutions in the social

and health care sector.

140 P4C1I5 -

Introducing new

digital healthcare

information

system in Åland

Target Number of

authorities having

registered users

in the new

healthcare

information

system

Number of

authorities

0 19 Q2 2026 At least the following authorities shall have one or

more registered users in the new healthcare information

system in Åland:

• Åland Healthcare Services: this may include, but is

not limited to primary healthcare, specialised

healthcare, mental healthcare, dental healthcare,

laboratory services, rehabilitation & physiotherapy

and homecare.

• 16 municipalities and

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Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators (for

targets)

Indicative timeline

for completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

• 2 joint municipal authorities

The system shall cover documentation of care

processes, medical prescriptions, aid for medical

decisions, customer clinical records, referral to

specialist services, allocation of time-resources, and

basic IT quality and customer production follow up.

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PILLAR 5. REPowerEU

N. COMPONENT P5C1. REPowerEU

The REPowerEU chapter contributes to addressing the challenge of reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

The objectives of the component are to promote the deployment of renewable energy and increase

research and development for the green transition. All of these objectives are expected to contribute

to achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets, Finland’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035

as well as the goal of increasing the share of renewable energy sources in Finland’s energy mix. All

three investments in the REPowerEU chapter have a cross-border or multi-country dimension or

effect. In particular, the measure on ‘Investments for clean transition’ and the measure on ‘Offshore

wind power in Åland’ contribute to securing energy supply in the Union as a whole, while the measure

on ‘R&D for the green transition’ contributes to the development of green skills of the labour force

in the Union.

The REPowerEU chapter contributes to addressing Country-Specific Recommendations to focus

investment-related economic policy on research and innovation, low carbon and energy transition

(Country-Specific Recommendation 3 in 2019), to focus investment on the green and digital

transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy (Country-Specific

Recommendation 3 in 2020), to reduce overall reliance on fossil fuels by accelerating the deployment

of renewables, including by further speeding up permitting procedures, to boost public and private

investment in the decarbonisation of industry (Country-Specific Recommendation 3 in 2022 and

Country-Specific Recommendation 4 in 2023) and to step up policy efforts aimed at the provision

and acquisition of the skills needed for the green transition (Country-Specific Recommendation 4 in

2023).

It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives

within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of

the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with

the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).

N.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support

Reform 1 (P5C1R1): Green transition permitting

The aim of the reform is to reduce processing times of environmental permitting procedures for

renewable energy investments in Finland. This measure consists of entry into force of legal acts on

environmental permit procedures, financial support for the delivery of digital processes and

processing of environmental impact assessment requests.

Investment 1 (P5C1I1): Investments for clean transition

The aim of the investment is to stimulate the introduction of new clean technologies for energy

production and use or the production and storage of renewable hydrogen on a commercial scale. The

measure consists of providing grants to large-scale renewable energy projects, or projects along the

hydrogen value chain for renewable hydrogen production.

Investment 2 (P5C1I2): R&D for the green transition

The aim of the investment is to support R&D activities that focus on promoting renewable energy

solutions in Finland. The measure consists of providing financial support for research openings,

assignment of researchers and allocation of doctoral student posts in REPowerEU-related themes,

research infrastructure, and clean energy roadmaps.

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Investment 3 (P5C1I3): Offshore wind power in Åland

The aim of the investment is to support the production of wind energy in the Åland autonomous

region. The measure consists of delivery of offshore wind power reports.

N.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

141 P5C1R1: Green

transition

permitting

Target Conclusion of

environmental

impact

assessments

Number 0 228 Q4 2025 Reasoned conclusions or statements on the assessment report

shall be made on at least 228 environmental impact

assessments after 1 January 2023.

143 P5C1R1: Green

transition

permitting

Milestone Entry into force

of the legal acts

establishing the

new

environmental

permit

procedure

Provision in the

legal acts

indicating the

entry into force

of the legal acts

Q4 2025 The legal acts necessary to establish the new environmental

permit procedure and the transfer of responsibility of

environmental permitting from regional authorities to a single

national authority shall enter into force.

144 P5C1R1: Green

transition

permitting

Milestone Digital services

for

environmental

permitting

Digital services

for

environmental

permitting

Q2 2026 Digital services relating to environmental permitting are

available: (i) Customers shall have online access to a one-stop

entry point, and (ii) Authorities shall have access to digital

services for transfer of data and decision-making.

145 P5C1I1:

Investments for

clean transition

Milestone Launch of a call

for applications

for clean

transition

projects

Publication of

the call for

applications

Q2 2024 Launch of a call for applications for projects related to new

clean technologies for energy production and use and/or for

promoting the development of the production and storage of

renewable hydrogen on a commercial scale. The terms of

reference shall include eligibility criteria that ensure that the

selected projects comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’

Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) through the use of an

exclusion list and the requirement of compliance with the

relevant EU and national environmental legislation.

146 P5C1I1: Investments for

clean transition

Milestone Award of all

grants for clean

transition

projects

Notification of

the award of all

grants

Q2 2025 The selection of all projects related to new clean technologies

for energy production and use and/or for promoting the

development of the production and storage of renewable

hydrogen on a commercial scale shall be carried out in

accordance with the criteria of the call for applications

launched under milestone 145. All funding award decisions

shall be awarded to the project applicants selected under the

call for applications.

Number Measure Milestone /

Target Name

Qualitative

indicators (for

milestones)

Quantitative indicators

(for targets)

Indicative

timeline for

completion Description of each milestone and target

Unit Baseline Goal Quarter Year

147 P5C1I1:

Investments for

clean transition

Milestone Project

completion

notices or

project reports

submitted

Project

completion

notices or

project reports

submitted

Q2 2026 Project completion notices or project reports are submitted by

recipient entities. The projects shall correspond to an increase

in new renewable energy capacity or storage capacity of at

least 39 MW/MWp.

148 P5C1I2: R&D for

the green transition

Milestone Inspection

report issued

Inspection report

issued

Q2 2026 Inspection report issued by the building control authority City

of Espoo on the construction of a new facility for clean energy

research.

149 P5C1I2: R&D for

the green transition

Target Assignment of

researchers to

REPowerEU-

related research

and

development

activities

Number of

assigned

researchers

0 35 Q2 2025 Research openings shall be launched in three thematic areas,

including i) electricity storage and accelerating clean energy,

ii) energy efficiency and decarbonisation of industry, and iii)

renewable hydrogen economy. At least 35 researchers shall be

assigned by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd to

the three thematic areas.

150 P5C1I2: R&D for

the green transition

Target Selection of

doctoral

students in the

LUKE Doctoral

School

programme

Number 0 4 Q3 2024 At least four doctoral student posts in the Natural Resources

Institute Finland (LUKE) Doctoral School programme shall be

allocated to REPowerEU-related themes, including i) wind

and solar power, ii) data-driven optimization of the use of

energy sources and iii) resource efficiency, with a view to

fostering REPowerEU-competence building.

151 P5C1I2: R&D for

the green transition

Milestone Publication of

clean energy

roadmaps

Publication of

the roadmaps for

clean energy

systems

development

and renewable

energy systems

Q2 2026 A roadmap for clean energy systems development shall be

published.

A roadmap on emerging renewable energy systems, including

an evaluation of the effects of the growth of solar and wind

energy on land, coastal and offshore areas, shall be published.

152 P5C1I3: Offshore

wind power in

Åland

Milestone Delivery of

reports

Delivery of

reports

Q2 2026 The Åland offshore wind power reports shall be delivered,

covering at least the following areas: (i) the emerging

hydrogen market and future integration to the wind power

potential and (ii) solutions to integrate the wind power

potential and cross-border transfer of electricity and potential

future hydrogen from Åland.

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2. Estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan

The estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan of Finland is EUR 1 949 227 000.

The estimated total cost of the REPowerEU chapter is EUR 127 090 000. In particular, the estimated

total costs of the measures referred to in Article 21c(3), points (b) – (e) of Regulation (EU) 2023/435

is EUR 127 090 000. No measure under the modified Finnish RRP including the REPowerEU chapter

falls under Article 21c (3), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241.

SECTION 2: FINANCIAL SUPPORT

1. Financial contribution

The instalments referred to in Article 2(2) shall be organised in the following manner:

1.1. First Instalment (non-repayable support):

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

2

P1C1R2 - Transformation of the energy

system – Reform of energy taxation to

take account of technological

developments

Milestone Entry into force of the Act on Excise Duty

on Electricity and Certain Fuels

3

P1C1I1 - Transformation of the energy

system – Energy infrastructure

investments

Milestone Publication of the first call for applications

for energy infrastructure projects

6

P1C1I2 - Transformation of the energy

system – Investments in new energy

technologies

Milestone Publication of the first call for applications

for investments in new energy technologies

14

P1C2R2 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Strategic promotion of

the circular economy and reform of the

Waste Act

Milestone

Adoption of the Government resolution on

the implementation of the Strategic

Programme for a Circular Economy

16

P1C2I1 - Industrial reforms and

investments in support of the green and

digital transition – low-carbon hydrogen

and carbon capture and utilisation

Milestone

Publication of the first national call for

applications for the production and

utilisation of low-emission hydrogen as

well as carbon dioxide capture and

utilisation

19

P1C2I2 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Direct electrification

and decarbonisation of industrial

processes

Milestone

Publication of the first call for proposals

for direct electrification and low-

carbonisation of industrial processes aimed

at reducing CO2 emissions from industry

79

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

22

P1C2I3 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Re-use and recycling of

key materials and industrial side streams

Milestone

Publication of the first call for applications

for investment projects promoting the reuse

of waste materials and side streams.

31

P1C3I2 - Reducing the climate and

environmental impacts of the building

stock – Low-carbon built environment

programme

Milestone

Publication of a first call for applications

regarding support for a low-carbon built

environment

34

P1C4R1 - Low-carbon solutions for cities

and transport – Roadmap for fossil-free

transport

Milestone

Adoption of the Government resolution

LVM/2021/62 to reduce greenhouse gas

emissions from domestic transport

35

P1C4R1 - Low-carbon solutions for cities

and transport – Roadmap for fossil-free

transport

Milestone

Publication of government decision

regarding additional national measures to

reduce emissions from domestic transport

37

P1C4R2 -Low-carbon solutions for cities

and transport – Tax reform for sustainable

transport

Milestone

Entry into force of legislative amendments

to the Income Tax Act (1205/2020)

regarding the taxation of employment

benefits of mobility

52

P1C5I2 -Environmental sustainability and

nature-based solutions – climate-resilient

measures in the land use sector

Milestone Publication of the first call for proposals

for precision forestry projects

71

P2C2R2 - Enhancing the effectiveness and

transparency of RRP reforms and

investments by developing information

systems, administration and audit

Milestone Entry into force of the Law on the

implementation of the RRP

72

P2C2R2 - Enhancing the effectiveness and

transparency of RRP reforms and

investments by developing information

systems, administration and audit

Milestone

Repository system for Audit and Controls:

information for monitoring implementation

of RRF

91 P3C2R1- Reform of continuous learning Milestone Entry into force of the Act on the Service

Centre for Continuous Learning and

Employment

96 P3C2I1 - Digitalisation programme for

continuous learning Milestone

Completion of the IT architecture for

digital continuous learning services

103

P3C3I2 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – RDI funding package

supporting the green transition –

accelerating key sectors and strengthening

competence (Academy of Finland)

Milestone

Publication by the Academy of Finland of a

first call for applications for research

projects aiming to increase competences in

key sectors

115

P3C3I6 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – Promoting innovation and

research infrastructure – National research

infrastructures

Milestone

Publication of a call for applications for the

renewal and development of national

research infrastructures

80

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

127

P3C4I3 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Support for the renewal of the

cultural and creative sectors

Milestone

Publication of two calls for applications for

projects supporting the renewal of cultural

and creative sectors, respectively for

development aid and pilot aid

133

P4C1R1 - Preparation of the social

welfare and health care reform in support

of implementing the care guarantee

Milestone

Entry into force of the initial legal

framework establishing welfare areas and

reforming the social and health care and

rescue services

Instalment amount EUR 273 307 672

1.2. Second Instalment (non-repayable support):

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

9

P1C1I3 - Transformation of the energy

system – Investment and reform package

in Åland

Milestone Publication of the first call for applications for

investment in renewable energy in Åland

11

P1C2R1 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Reform of the Climate

Act and low-carbon industrialisation

Milestone Entry into force of the revised Climate Act

26

P1C3R2 - Reducing the climate and

environmental impacts of the building

stock – action plan to phase out fossil oil

heating

Milestone Publication of the action plan for phasing out

fossil oil heating

38

P1C4R2 – Low-carbon solutions for cities

and transport – Tax reform for sustainable

transport

Milestone

Entry into force of legislative amendments to

the Income Tax Act (1205/2020) regarding an

exemption from tax on the charging benefit of a

fully electric car or a rechargeable hybrid car

39

P1C4I1 -Low carbon solutions for cities

and transport – Public recharging and

refuelling infrastructure for transport

electricity and hydrogen

Milestone

Publication of the calls for applications to

improve distribution infrastructure for electric

and hydrogen vehicles

48

P1C5I1 -Environmental sustainability and

nature-based solutions – Gypsum

treatment and nutrient recycling

Milestone Projects for the supply, transport and

distribution of gypsum are awarded

55

P2C1I1- Digital connectivity – Developing

the quality and availability of

communication networks

Milestone Entry into force of legislative amendments to

the broadband aid legislation

58 P2C1I2 – Transport and land use - Digirail

project Milestone

Test laboratory on modelling equipment for the

common European automatic train protection

system (ERTMS) is operational

81

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

61 P2C2I1 - Digital economy – Real-time

economy (RTE) programme Milestone

Minimum Viable Ecosystem is created and

operational

64

P2C2I3 - Accelerating key technologies

(microelectronics, 6G, artificial

intelligence and quantum computing)

Target Micro-electronics projects are awarded

66

P2C2I3 - Accelerating key technologies

(microelectronics, 6G, artificial

intelligence and quantum computing)

Milestone Projects developing 6G, AI and quantum

computing are awarded

72bis

P2C2R2 - Enhancing the effectiveness and

transparency of RRP reforms and

investments by developing information

systems, administration and audit

Milestone

Entry into force of the Decree of the Ministry

of Finance on risk management and controls to

ensure protection of the financial interests of

the Union and compliance with applicable

Union and national legislation and the

publication of Guidelines of the coordinating

body for the RRF implementing bodies.

77 P3C1R1 - Employment and labour market

– Nordic model of employment services Milestone

Entry into force of the Law on Public

Employment and Business Services regulating

the Nordic Employment Service Model for the

jobseeker’s service process

81

P3C1R3 - Employment and labour market

– Streamlining the work and education-

based immigration process

Milestone

Entry into force of legislative amendments to

the Act related to students, researchers and

trainees (719/2018)

83

P3C1R3 - Employment and labour market

- Streamlining the work and education-

based immigration process

Milestone

Establishing a fast- track process for

specialists, growth entrepreneurs and their

accompanying family members

93 P3C2R1- Reform of continuous learning Milestone

Publication of the first call for applications to

provide training to strengthen digital and green

skills

98

P3C2I2 - Improving the level of education

by increasing student places in higher

education

Target Increase of students’ admissions in higher

education institutions

100

P3C3I1 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – RDI funding package promoting

the green transition – Leading companies

Milestone Publication of a call for applications for leading

companies’ projects

106

P3C3I3 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting –RDI funding package supporting

the green transition – accelerating key

sectors and strengthening competence

(Business Finland)

Milestone

Publication by Business Finland of a call for

applications for RDI projects aiming at

increasing competences in key sectors

109

P3C3I4 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – RDI funding package supporting

the green transition – Supporting

innovative growth companies

Milestone

Publication by Business Finland of a call for

applications for RDI projects supporting

innovative growth companies

82

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

112

P3C3I5 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – Promoting innovation and

research infrastructure – Local research

infrastructures

Milestone

Publication of a call for applications for the

renewal and development of local research

infrastructures

113

P3C3I5 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – Promoting innovation and

research infrastructure – Local research

infrastructures

Target Award of grants for the renewal and

development of local research infrastructures

116

P3C3I6 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – Promoting innovation and

research infrastructure – National research

infrastructures

Target

Award of grants for the renewal and

development of national research

infrastructures

118

P3C3I7 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – Promoting innovation and

research infrastructure – competitive

funding for innovation infrastructures

Milestone Publication of a call for applications for

development of innovation infrastructures

121

P3C4I1 – Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Growth acceleration programme

Milestone

Publication of the call for applications for

support to companies’ internationalisation

capabilities

124

P3C4I2 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Key programmes for

international growth

Milestone

Publication of the first three calls for

applications under key programmes for

international growth

130

P3C4I4 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Supporting sustainable and

digital growth in the tourism sector

Milestone Publication of the call for applications for RDI

projects for the tourism sector

Instalment amount EUR 436 940 643

1.3. Third Instalment (non-repayable support):

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

7

P1C1I2 - Transformation of the energy

system – Investments in new energy

technologies

Milestone Award of all grants for energy technology

investments

20

P1C2I2 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Direct electrification

and decarbonisation of industrial

processes

Milestone

Award of all grants for direct electrification

and low-carbon industrial processes

projects

23 P1C2I3 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Re-use and recycling

Milestone Award of all grants to the re-use and

recycling projects

83

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

of key materials and industrial side

streams

47

P1C5R1 - Environmental sustainability

and nature-based solutions –

Modernisation of nature legislation

Milestone Entry into force of the amended Nature

Conservation Act

50

P1C5I1 - Environmental sustainability

and nature-based solutions – Gypsum

treatment and nutrient recycling

Milestone Nutrient recycling and recovery projects

are awarded

53

P1C5I2 -Environmental sustainability and

nature-based solutions – climate-resilient

measures in the land use sector

Milestone Award of all grants for the precision

forestry projects selected for funding

68

P2C2R1 - Development of the residential

and commercial property information

system

Milestone

Adoption of legislation on extending the

coverage of the residential and commercial

property information system

79 P3C1R1 - Employment and labour market

– Nordic model of employment services Milestone

All five digital functionalities required by

the Nordic employment service model are

integrated into the public employment

services’ (TE-PES) information system and

are operational

80

P3C1R2 - Employment and labour market

– Removal of additional days of

unemployment allowance

Milestone

Entry into force of legislative amendments

to the Unemployment Security Act

concerning the phasing out of additional

days of unemployment security

82

P3C1R3 - Employment and labour market

– Streamlining the work and education-

based immigration process

Milestone Entry into force of legislative amendments

to the Aliens Act (301/2004)

92 P3C2R1- Reform of continuous learning Milestone Completion of a medium-term foresight

model for labour and competence needs

101

P3C3I1 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – RDI funding package

promoting the green transition – Leading

companies

Target Award of grants for leading companies’

projects

104

P3C3I2 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – RDI funding package

supporting the green transition –

accelerating key sectors and strengthening

competence (Academy of Finland)

Target

Award by the Academy of Finland of

grants for research projects aiming at

increasing competences in key sectors

107

P3C3I3 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting –RDI funding package supporting

the green transition – accelerating key

sectors and strengthening competence

(Business Finland)

Target

Award by Business Finland of grants for

RDI projects aiming at increasing

competences in key sectors

84

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

110

P3C3I4 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – RDI funding package

supporting the green transition –

Supporting innovative growth companies

Target Award of grants for support to innovative

growth companies

119

P3C3I7 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – Promoting innovation and

research infrastructure – competitive

funding for innovation infrastructures

Target Award of grants for the development of

innovation infrastructures

125

P3C4I2 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Key programmes for

international growth

Milestone Award of grants for all projects under key

programmes for international growth

134

P4C1R1 - Preparation of the social

welfare and health care reform in support

of implementing the care guarantee

Milestone

Entry into force of the additional legal

framework completing the establishment of

welfare areas and the reform of the social

and health care and rescue services

135

P4C1R1 - Preparation of the social

welfare and health care reform in support

of implementing the care guarantee

Milestone

Operationalisation of regional welfare

areas with the capacity to take

responsibility for organising social, health

and rescue services

145 P5C1I1 – REPowerEU – Investments for

clean transition Milestone

Launch of a call for applications for clean

transition projects

146 P5C1I1 – Investments for clean transition Milestone Award of all grants for clean transition

projects

150 P5C1I2 – REPowerEU – R&D for the

green transition Target

Selection of doctoral students in the LUKE

Doctoral School programme

Instalment amount EUR 282 978 419

1.4. Fourth Instalment (non-repayable support):

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

1

P1C1R1 - Transformation of the energy

system – Reduction in the use of coal for

energy by 2026

Target Reduction of coal for energy by 2026

compared to 2019

4

P1C1I1 - Transformation of the energy

system – Energy infrastructure investments Milestone

Publication of additional calls for

applications for energy infrastructure

projects

13

P1C2R2 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Strategic promotion of

Milestone Entry into force of legal act(s)

85

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

the circular economy and reform of the

Waste Act

15

P1C2R2 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Strategic promotion of

the circular economy and reform of the

Waste Act

Milestone Stakeholders accepted to the Circular

Economy Green Deal

17

P1C2I1 - Industrial reforms and

investments in support of the green and

digital transition – Low-carbon hydrogen

and carbon capture and utilisation

Milestone Implementing Agreement

24

P1C2I3 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Re-use and recycling of

key materials and industrial side streams

Target Project reports submitted

32

P1C3I2 - Reducing the climate and

environmental impacts of the building stock

– Low-carbon built environment

programme

Milestone

Publication of additional calls for

applications regarding support of a low-

carbon built environment

59

P2C1I2 – Transport and land use - Digirail

project Target

Test track equipped with radio-based

ERTMS

62 P2C2I1 - Digital economy – Real-time

economy (RTE) programme Milestone

Report on the exchange of digital

business information

75 P2C3I1 – Civilian cybersecurity skills Milestone A digital platform for cybersecurity

training

78

P3C1R1 - Employment and labour market –

Nordic model of employment services Target

Number of job search interviews

conducted by public employment

services

84

P3C1R3 - Employment and labour market –

Streamlining the work and education-based

immigration process

Target

Decrease in the average number of days

for processing residence permit

applications based on work and

education

89

P3C1I1 - Employment and labour market –

Work ability, productivity and well-being at

work

Milestone

Work ability teams for the provision of

Work Ability Programme offered in new

municipalities and the Individual

Placement and Support model service

offered in new welfare areas

90

P3C1I1 - Employment and labour market –

Work ability, productivity and well-being at

work

Target Number of workplaces or occupational

health care units having participated in

work ability promotion measures

86

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

95 P3C2R1- Reform of continuous learning Target

Number of participants in further

training in career guidance

128

P3C4I3 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Support for the renewal of the

cultural and creative sectors

Milestone Publication of additional calls for

applications

129

P3C4I3 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Support for the renewal of the

cultural and creative sectors

Target Project reports submitted

131

P3C4I4 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Supporting sustainable and digital

growth in the tourism sector

Target Project reports submitted

132

P3C4I4 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Supporting sustainable and digital

growth in the tourism sector

Milestone Measures to advance sustainable growth

in the tourism sector

137 P4C1I2 - Prevention and early

identification of health problems Milestone

Regional multi-sector service

management models provided in all

welfare areas

Instalment amount EUR 308 577 468

1.5. Fifth Instalment (non-repayable support):

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

12

P1C2R1 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Reform of the Climate

Act and low-carbon industrialisation

Milestone

Publication of the updated climate and

energy strategy, medium-term climate

change policy plan and sector-specific

low-carbon roadmaps

40

P1C4I1 - Low carbon solutions for cities

and transport – Public recharging and

refuelling infrastructure for transport

electricity and hydrogen

Target Budget committed for electric vehicles

chargers and/or hydrogen refuelling points

49

P1C5I1 - Environmental sustainability

and nature-based solutions – Gypsum

treatment and nutrient recycling

Target Fields treated with gypsum

87

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

51

P1C5I1 - Environmental sustainability

and nature-based solutions – Gypsum

treatment and nutrient recycling

Target Project reports submitted

54

P1C5I2 - Environmental sustainability

and nature-based solutions – climate-

resilient measures in the land use sector

Target Project reports submitted

63 P2C2I2 - Acceleration of data economy

and digitalisation – Virtual Finland Milestone Virtual Finland platform

67

P2C2I3 - Accelerating key technologies

(microelectronics, 6G, artificial

intelligence and quantum computing)

Milestone Project reports submitted

69

P2C2R1 - Development of the residential

and commercial property information

system

Milestone Entry into force of legal acts

73

P2C3R1 - Ensuring effective supervision

and enforcement of the prevention of

money laundering

Milestone Entry into force of legal acts

76 P2C3I2 – Cybersecurity exercises Target Number of cybersecurity exercises

85

P3C1R4 - Employment and labour market

– Multi-disciplinary services for young

people (Ohjaamo services)

Target

Number of persons assigned for offering

health, social and/or education services in

the Ohjaamo One-Stop-Guidance centres

97 P3C2I1 - Digitalisation programme for

continuous learning Target Digital services for continuous learning

108

P3C3I3 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting –RDI funding package supporting

the green transition – accelerating key

sectors and strengthening competence

(Business Finland)

Milestone Project reports submitted

111

P3C3I4 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – RDI funding package

supporting the green transition –

Supporting innovative growth companies

Milestone Project reports submitted

120

P3C3I7 - RDI, research infrastructure and

piloting – Promoting innovation and

research infrastructure – competitive

funding for innovation infrastructures

Milestone Project reports submitted

126

P3C4I2 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Key programmes for

international growth

Target Project reports submitted

88

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

136

P4C1I1- Promoting the implementation of

the care guarantee and reducing the

service backlog due to the COVID-19

pandemic

Target

Share of non-urgent primary healthcare

visits that reach the 7-day time limit for

access to care

138

P4C1I3 - Knowledge base to increase

cost-effectiveness of social welfare and

healthcare services

Milestone National real-time monitoring system of

the care guarantee used in all welfare areas

139 P4C1I4 - Introducing digital innovations

for social welfare and healthcare services Target

Increase of the share of population using

social welfare and healthcare e-services

141 P5C1R1 – REPowerEU – Green

transition permitting Target

Conclusion of environmental impact

assessments

143 P5C1R1 – REPowerEU – Green

transition permitting Milestone

Entry into force of the legal acts

establishing the new environmental permit

procedure

149 P5C1I2 – REPowerEU – R&D for the

green transition Target

Assignment of researchers to REPowerEU-

related research and development activities

Instalment amount EUR 316 340 688

1.6. Sixth Instalment (non-repayable support):

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

5

P1C1I1 - Transformation of the energy

system – Energy infrastructure

investments

Target Project completion notices or project

reports submitted

8

P1C1I2 - Transformation of the energy

system – Investments in new energy

technologies

Target Project completion notices or project

reports submitted

10

P1C1I3 - Transformation of the energy

system – Investment and reform

package in Åland

Milestone Project reports submitted

18

P1C2I1 - Industrial reforms and

investments in support of the green and

digital transition – low-carbon hydrogen

and carbon capture and utilisation

Target Legal agreements signed with final

beneficiaries

18bis

P1C2I1 - Industrial reforms and

investments in support of the green and

digital transition – low-carbon hydrogen

and carbon capture and utilisation

Milestone Ministry has completed the investment

89

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

21

P1C2I2 - Industrial reforms and

investments supporting the green and

digital transition – Direct electrification

and decarbonisation of industrial

processes

Target Project completion notices or project

reports submitted

25

P1C3R1 - Reducing the climate and

environmental impacts of the building

stock – Reform of the Land Use and

Building Act

Milestone Entry into force of legal act(s)

33

P1C3I2 - Reducing the climate and

environmental impacts of the building

stock – Low-carbon built environment

programme

Milestone

Funding award decisions issued, project

reports submitted and programme report

published

36

P1C4R1 - Low-carbon solutions for

cities and transport – Roadmap for

fossil-free transport

Target

Reduction of at least 24.5% in emissions

from domestic transport by 2025 compared

to 2005

57

P2C1I1- Digital connectivity –

Developing the quality and availability

of communication networks

Target High-speed (100/100 Mbit/s) broadband

projects

60 P2C1I2 – Transport and land use -

Digirail project Milestone

Commercial pilot track equipped with

ERMTS

70

P2C2R1 - Development of the

residential and commercial property

information system

Milestone

The extension of the coverage of the

residential and commercial property

information system for housing company

data

74

P2C3R1 - Ensuring effective

supervision and enforcement of the

prevention of money laundering

Milestone Final report by the Steering group

94 P3C2R1- Reform of continuous learning Target

Number of persons having participated in

training to respond to changes in working

life, including digitalisation and the green

transition

99 P3C2I3 – Digitalisation of education in

Åland Milestone Digitalisation in tertiary education in Åland

102

P3C3I1 - RDI, research infrastructure

and piloting – RDI funding package

promoting the green transition –

Leading companies

Milestone Project reports submitted

105

P3C3I2 - RDI, research infrastructure

and piloting – RDI funding package

supporting the green transition –

accelerating key sectors and

strengthening competence (Academy of

Finland)

Milestone Project reports submitted

90

Number Related Measure (Reform or

Investment)

Milestone /

Target Name

114

P3C3I5 - RDI, research infrastructure

and piloting – Promoting innovation and

research infrastructure – Local research

infrastructures

Milestone Project reports submitted

117

P3C3I6 - RDI, research infrastructure

and piloting – Promoting innovation and

research infrastructure – National

research infrastructures

Milestone Project reports submitted

123

P3C4I1 - Strengthening competitiveness

and boosting growth in crisis-impacted

sectors – Growth acceleration

programme

Target Project reports submitted

140 P4C1I5 - Introducing new digital

healthcare information system in Åland Target

Share of public social and healthcare

services having registered as users for the

new healthcare information system

144 P5C1R1 – REPowerEU – Green

transition permitting Milestone

Digital services for environmental

permitting

147 P5C1I1 – REPowerEU – Investments

for clean transition Milestone

Project completion notices or project

reports submitted

148 P5C1I2 – REPowerEU – R&D for the

green transition Milestone Inspection report issued

151 P5C1I2 – REPowerEU – R&D for the

green transition Milestone Publication of clean energy roadmaps

152 P5C1I3 – REPowerEU – Offshore wind

power in Åland Milestone Delivery of reports

Instalment amount EUR 330 914 964

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SECTION 3: ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

1. Arrangements for monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan

The monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan of Finland shall take place in

accordance with the following arrangements:

• The implementation, monitoring and reporting process of the Finnish recovery and resilience plan

shall be ensured at the highest level of the Finnish Government by a Working Group composed

of Ministers and chaired by the Minister of Finance. Its role shall be to guide and monitor the

implementation of Finland’s Sustainable Growth Programme financed by the Finland’s recovery

and resilience plan. The Ministerial Working Group shall also follow at the political level the

implementation of reforms and investments related to the programme and shall address related

business and entrepreneurship policy issues.

• In addition, the implementation of Finland’s Sustainable Growth Programme shall be

administratively coordinated by Inter-ministerial Co-ordination Group consisting of Permanent

Secretaries of all ministries and chaired by the Ministry of Finance. Central-level tasks related to

the coordination, management, control and audit of the Finnish recovery and resilience program

shall be consolidated with the Ministry of Finance.

• The Ministry of Finance shall be supported in the implementation and monitoring process of the

plan by a Technical Secretariat, which shall operate in connection with the State Treasury under

the administration of the Ministry of Finance. The Secretariat shall act as a national level liaison

body between the ministries and agencies responsible for the implementation and monitoring of

the plan.

• The Ministry of Finance shall regularly monitor the achievement of the targets and milestones

related to reforms and investments, on the basis of information collected and reported by the

responsible public administrations concerned (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment,

Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Business Finland, Energy

Authority, The Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland (ARA), Regional Centres

for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, etc.).

• The Ministry of Finance, in its role as the Financial Controller, shall be responsible for carrying

out controls and audits and for drawing up a summary of audits. It shall define an audit strategy

and shall conduct audits of both the control systems and projects and measures. Different

ministries and agencies responsible for the reforms and investments shall be responsible for

controls, audit, corrections and recoveries, in their respective remits.

2. Arrangements for providing full access by the Commission to the underlying data

In order to provide full access to the Commission to the underlying relevant data, Finland shall have

in place the following arrangements:

• The Ministry of Finance as the central coordinating body for Finland’s recovery and resilience

plan shall collect information on the progress of the indicators chosen as milestones and targets

for the reforms and investments funded by the plan. Relevant data shall be submitted at local level

and centralised at national level in a dedicated IT tool and shall be used to monitor progress in the

achievement of milestones and targets. The IT tool shall also be used as a repository of qualitative

financial information and other mandatory data, such as on final recipients. The Technical

Secretariat shall extract data information from the IT tool and report it to the Ministry of Finance.

The EU-Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance shall prepare payment requests to be submitted to

the European Commission.

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• In accordance with Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, upon completion of the relevant

agreed milestones and targets in Section 2.1 of this Annex, Finland shall submit to the

Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution. Finland shall

ensure that, upon request, the Commission has full access to the underlying relevant data that

supports the due justification of the request for payment, both for the assessment of the request

for payment in accordance with Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 and for audit and

control purposes.