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Artificial intelligence solutions to boost productivity in different industries – Europe must accelerate progress

Europe needs to invest heavily in AI to compete globally, suggests a new Sitra report.

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Futures Barometer 2025: Finns’ confidence in future plummets – trust in local and regional democracy on shaky ground

People still have faith in their own future, but confidence in the future of their municipality, Finland and especially humanity is faltering.

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The root cause of Finland’s economic problems lies in the private sector

A recent analysis commissioned by Sitra and conducted by Professor Emeritus of Economics Matti Pohjola reveals that low productivity in the business sector is the greatest challenge facing Finland’s economy.

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New tools for interpreting digital regulation

The new tools can assist companies and other organisations in assessing the impact of the European Union's digital regulation on their operations.

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Digital product passports steer towards sustainable business – guidance for companies from the playbook

In the coming years, products sold within the EU will require a digital product passport containing information about the raw materials, production and recycling of the product. The playbook written in collaboration with the Finnpass network provides companies with guidance for the design and implementation of product passports.

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Sitra opens two new funding calls – aims to provide new ways of increasing citizens’ participation in decision-making

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Sitra launches a funding call for projects expanding power to define futures

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Digital product passports steer towards sustainable business – guidance for companies from the playbook

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New tools for interpreting digital regulation

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Artificial intelligence solutions to boost productivity in different industries – Europe must accelerate progress

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Cultivating a Nordic voice: second Competence Forum strengthens Nordic collaboration on health data

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Building better services for daily life with data – 3 lessons from pilots

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Futures Barometer 2025: Finns’ confidence in future plummets – trust in local and regional democracy on shaky ground

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Will the rules-based international system collapse?

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Building a better future for the European Union

We must now have the courage to look far into the future. How will the European Union solve its current and future challenges and seize opportunities? Decision-makers, check out the Finnish Future Fund’s proposals for building a better Europe.

Democracy and polarisation

Strengthening Finland’s well-being requires a functioning democracy. Where can we find solutions for reforming democracy, strengthening inclusion and preventing polarisation?

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Citizens´ initiatives in Finland and Estonia

Data and AI

Better utilisation of data and artificial intelligence is key to promoting Finland’s well-being and accelerating sustainable economic growth. How do we solve the challenges and seize the opportunities data and AI offer?

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Foresight

Sitra produces long-term foresight data in anticipation of the future. In addition, we aim to support Finnish society in interpreting and making use of this data. This work will help decision-makers, companies, communities and individuals, to prepare for the future.

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Megatrends

Societal training

Sitra aims to boost the ability of Finnish decision-makers and change-makers to deal jointly with the key social challenges and opportunities of the future. The objective of our training function is to generate new ideas and new solutions. Our activities aim to create learning environments that enable thinking about and developing things together.

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Sustainability transition

The life, well-being and economy of Finns fully depend on nature. How can we change the way we operate so that we build a good life, successful business and sustainable public finances within the limits of nature’s carrying capacity?