The study on continuous learning investigates the means used in certain countries with advanced technologies that may be considered key reference countries for Finland to react to the transformation of work and to develop the structures for continuous learning. According to the report published on 26 February, means used in other countries to promote continuous learning include common action programmes, renewal of the provision of education and teaching, and testing of financial incentives targeted to individuals, such as education vouchers.

Key pillars for the social security reform on which the future social security system should build have been agreed in a parliamentary process. The work was concerned with identifying the value choices that require political decisions to be made. There is a strong consensus on proceeding with the reform step-by-step. The purpose of the Toimi project on basic social security and activity (Toimi) was to support policy-makers and political parties preparing for the parliamentary elections in deciding on their views regarding the social security reform.

The Permanent Secretaries of different ministries have written down their shared outlook regarding the key challenges and opportunities for Finland in the next few years. The Opportunities for Finland document published on 28 January provides a knowledge base and broadly-based outlook of the public officials for discussions relating to the elections this spring and preparation of the next government programme.