Technology Industries of Finland

The Technology Industries of Finland welcomes the initiative for a Circular Economy Act as an opportunity to create a coherent and investment-friendly EU framework for circularity. The Act should strengthen industrial competitiveness and internal market integration, while avoiding overlaps with existing legislation such as ESPR and the CRMA.

Technology Industries of Finland considers it highly important that the EU updates its Arctic policy to reflect the rapidly changing geopolitical, economic and security environment. The 2021 Joint Communication no longer adequately reflects current circumstances, in which the Arctic has gradually shifted from being a zone of cooperation to also becoming a focal point of strategic competition and great-power…

Technology Industries of Finland appreciates the opportunity to provide early feedback on the upcoming delegated regulation that defines the requirements for digital product passport (DPP) service providers. Recommendations for the upcoming delegated regulation defining requirements for Digital Product Passport service providers: 1.

Europe faces a critical juncture in quantum technology, where strategic choices in the coming years will determine its global position. The continent has world-class research capabilities, strong industrial frontrunners and early infrastructure investments. Yet the global race is intensifying, and without a clear and bold strategy, Europe will fall behind.

Technology Industries of Finland sets out these recommendations to contribute to the Digital Fitness Check and to support a regulatory approach that strengthens Europes competitiveness in the digital domain. Europe should restore the link between regulation and the Single Market. Instead of rushed volume and omnibus-scale mistakes, regulation should be guided by necessity, consistency, andabove allquality.

Technology Industries of Finland (TIF) is an industry association that promotes the competitiveness and business environment of Finland's most important export sector. TIF represents 1,800 member companies. The forthcoming EU Business Wallet will create real value only if it primarily supports business-to-business (B2B) interactions rather than being limited to business-to-government (B2G) compliance.

In turbulent times, the European business environment needs to focus on safeguarding its critical know-how. Technology Industries of Finland (TIF) advocates for a market-driven approach to de- risk industrial value chains. Excessive governmental intervention should be minimized, focusing instead on fostering conditions conducive to technological leadership and long-term global competitiveness.

Summary of Technology Industries of Finland’s contribution to the Education Package 2040 Technology Industries of Finland welcomes the European Commission’s Education Package 2040 and supports its focus on basic skills, teachers and digital education as key drivers of Europe’s competitiveness, innovation and resilience.

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Summary of Technology Industries of Finland's contribution to the Education Package 2040 Technology Industries of Finland welcomes the European Commission's Education Package 2040 and supports its focus on basic skills, teachers and digital education as key drivers of Europe's competitiveness, innovation and resilience.

Technology Industries of Finlands submission to the public consultation: Proposal for a Council Directive establishing a Head Office Tax System for micro, small and medium sized enterprises (HOT) The European Commission (EC) has requested comments regarding the so called HOT-directive proposal.

Please see the attached file. Technology Industries of Finland (TIF) is of the opinion that although the said goals of BEFIT are highly supportable, BEFIT is not the correct tool, nor is it introduced at the right time. The BEFIT proposal should be postponed and discussed only after the OECD pillars and the EU minimum taxation directive are in place, fully and successfully implemented and operated for several years.

The European business environment needs to focus on safeguarding its critical know-how. Technology Industries of Finland (TIF) advocates for a market-driven approach to de-risk industrial value chains. Excessive governmental intervention should be minimized, focusing instead on fostering conditions conducive to technological leadership and long-term global competitiveness.