We expect the EU to invest in safety and speeding up the green transition. In order to ensure the EU's competitiveness, the internal market for investments must be made functional and licensing practices smooth.
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The EU region needs an open and functioning internal market and equal operating conditions for all companies.
The functionality of the built environment has quickly become one of the key factors of Europe's success. Both the investments that promote the green transition and the efficient movement of people and goods and the accessibility of services require construction.
Finland's position as the guardian of the 1-kilometer Russian border emphasizes the importance of construction, especially here. It is important for Europe as a whole that our border security remains good and the companies in the region remain competitive.
To build a sustainable Europe, we need
- A significant leap forward in energy efficiency
- Funding for sustainable investments
- Effective regulation
- Get to know our EU election objectives, brochure (pdf)
- Press release 17.4.2024 April XNUMX: The construction industry RT expects investments in safety and competitiveness from the EU
- Blog 8.5.2024 May XNUMX: A Europe that is built well will do well
Elsewhere online
Themes of the European construction industry for the EU elections 2024
How do we build a resilient and sustainable Europe together? FIEC, the umbrella organization of European construction contractors, to which RT also belongs, has compiled 10 key election messages into a joint manifesto. The goal is to promote sustainable development and innovation, European competitiveness, investments in technology and workforce, and occupational health and safety.
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Lauri Pakkanen
Public Affairs Manager
lauri.pakkanen@rt.fi +358 50 522 7797Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries (CFCI)
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Aleksi Randell
CEO
aleksi.randell@rt.fi +358 9 129 9201Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries (CFCI)
Assistant: Lotta Räty