Hessian Minister Leads Delegation to Finland for Labor Market Exchange

Learn from Finland's experiences in integrating immigrants and attracting skilled workers. This cross-border exchange could spark new collaborations.

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2025 October 13 . 10:03 AM

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Hessian Minister Leads Delegation to Finland for Labor Market Exchange

Hessian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Heike Hofmann is leading a delegation to Finland from September 22nd to 26th. The trip aims to foster cross-border exchange and explore solutions to shared challenges between Germany and Finland. The delegation comprises six members of the Hessian Landtag and representatives from various organizations.

The visit will cover a range of topics, with key discussions centering around integrating immigrants into the German labor market and attracting skilled workers. The delegation will meet with parliamentary members, ministers, and representatives of the Finnish economy and authorities. Visits to innovative projects in early childhood education, social services, and homelessness prevention are also planned. These include tours of kindergartens and housing-first facilities. The delegation will also engage with the Finnish industry, seeking to learn from their approaches to these shared challenges.

Minister Heike Hofmann emphasizes the importance of cross-border exchange in tackling similar issues faced by both countries. The trip offers an opportunity to learn from Finland's experiences and explore potential collaborations. The delegation's diverse composition, including members of different political parties and various organizations, reflects the broad interest in and commitment to these issues.