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In our blog, our experts comment on current topics, interpret the significance of societal phenomena, and present new perspectives and solution proposals. THL’s official position is presented by the institute’s leadership.

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Influencing social welfare information starts during legislative drafting

When legislation on social welfare and health care is developed, decisions are continuously made that affect information management, information production and information systems.

Read the blog post to learn what the reform of the Social Welfare Act taught us about identifying and taking these effects into account in legislative drafting

Finland needs a bolder Tobacco Act

The age limit for the sales of nicotine products should be raised.

Read more on the blog about why our experts are calling for stricter tobacco legislation

Should we be afraid of microplastics?

In recent years, microplastics have received extensive media attention and have become a prominent topic in public debate. According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, concern is increasing: every second Finn now considers microplastics to be the greatest risk to food safety.

Read what research says about the risks of microplastics in our blog

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