The European Commission has positively assessed Finland’s fourth payment request for €267.1 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the core of NextGenerationEU. The assessment confirmed that Finland has met the 10 milestones and 10 targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision. The requested funds will support reforms and investments that benefit Finnish citizens and businesses, particularly in waste management, decarbonisation, labour market, healthcare, social services, and targeted economic innovation. Key measures include a comprehensive waste‑management reform with new legislation mandating separate collection of waste streams and binding packaging‑recycling targets, as well as enhanced career support and employment services. The Commission has forwarded its preliminary assessment to the Economic and Financial Committee; a payment decision will follow after the Committee’s opinion. Finland submitted its request on 18 December 2025, and the approval brings total funds paid under the RRF to €1.39 billion, representing 71 % of the €1.95 billion grant package.
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