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16.1.2023 | VALTIONEUVOSTON KANSLIA PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vnk.fi p. 0295 16001 STATSRÅDETS KANSLI PB 23, 00023 Statsrådet vnk.fi\sv Tfn 0295 16001 1(310) Koronavirustautiin (COVID-19) ja poikkeusoloihin liittyviä termejä ja ilmaisuja fi-sv-en-ru 27.5.20...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039986/Koronavirustautiin+(COVID-19)+ja+poikkeusoloihin+liittyvi%C3%A4+termej%C3%A4+ja+ilmaisuja+(fi-sv-en-ru).pdf/a9aa6a36-3ab3-95f4-6a15-c7173fe71c29/Koronavirustautiin+(COVID-19)+ja+poikkeusoloihin+liittyvi%C3%A4+termej%C3%A4+ja+ilmaisuja+(fi-sv-en-ru).pdf?t=1673879590764
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17.1.2017 | Hallituskausi_2011-2015_fi-en.tmx Neuvottelutulos hallitusohjelmasta PROGRAMME OF THE FINNISH GOVERNMENT Avoin, oikeudenmukainen ja rohkea Suomi An open, fair and confident Finland Jyrki Kataisen hallituksen tavoitteena on välittävä ja menestyvä S...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039986/Hallituskausi_2011-2015.zip/dc571b88-afdc-49ab-94d8-f974e311b311?t=1484660203000
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17.1.2017 | Hallituskausi_2011-2015_fi-en.tmx Neuvottelutulos hallitusohjelmasta PROGRAMME OF THE FINNISH GOVERNMENT Avoin, oikeudenmukainen ja rohkea Suomi An open, fair and confident Finland Jyrki Kataisen hallituksen tavoitteena on välittävä ja menestyvä S...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039983/Hallituskausi_2011-2015.zip/dc571b88-afdc-49ab-94d8-f974e311b311?t=1484660203000
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21.5.2024 | Unofficial translation Government proposal to Parliament for an Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration MAIN CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL The Government proposes that an act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410869/0/Government+proposal+to+Parliament+for+an+Act+on+Temporary+Measures+to+Combat+Instrumentalised+Migration.pdf/54aac8d6-b4ea-7732-b7d9-72c60724578d?t=1716288716089
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25.5.2020 | Revenue through responsible ownership Government Resolution on the State Ownership Policy 8 April 2020 Prime Minister's Office 2020 Government Resolution on the State Ownership Policy 2 April 2020 Government Resolution on the State Ownership Polic...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200040721/State+Ownership+Policy_08042020.pdf/581f2a9c-ca52-83ac-44e6-0d6684950125?t=1590388384000
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13.12.2024 | Valtiovarainministeriö Valtioneuvoston kanslia Taloustieto Oy, Helsinki 2002 Verosanasto Skatteordlista Taxation Glossary Steuerglossar Vocabulaire de la Fiscalité 1 2 Kansi: MainosMayDay Oy, Vantaa © valtiovarainministeriö, valtioneuvoston kansli...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039986/Verosanasto_2002.pdf/a83bb463-8e34-4952-a486-6a79f1510b84/Verosanasto_2002.pdf?t=1734092514214
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9.9.2021 | The rescue and evacuation operation in Afghanistan was in many ways unique and historic. Finland evacuated more than 400 people from Afghanistan in three weeks. This was possible through cooperation with national and international actors and between different departments of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The relief team at Kabul Airport played a key role, but the input of dozens of people both in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki and in many foreign missions was also required.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-relief-work-in-afghanistan-was-a-major-joint-effort
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11.9.2020 | In its session on 11 September, the Government adopted a resolution on a new operating model for implementing the hybrid strategy to manage COVID-19 in border traffic and travel. The operating model will make it possible to ease restrictions on entry while also combating the pandemic at the borders.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-adopts-resolution-on-implementing-the-hybrid-strategy-for-border-traffic-and-travel
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26.8.2021 | Finland suspended its development cooperation with Afghanistan after Taliban took control of the country. However, the results of development cooperation in the past 20 years will not be lost, says Senior Specialist Merja Mäkelä.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-achievements-of-development-co-operation-in-afghanistan-will-not-be-lost
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17.2.2021 | The objective of the student admissions reform is to streamline the transition to higher education and to improve the allocation of student places. In the monitoring study commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Culture, researchers from the Labour Institute for Economic Research (PT) and the VATT Institute for Economic Research examined whether the reform succeeded in its objectives. The study will be completed in spring 2022. This interim report presents provisional data on the study.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/monitoring-study-interim-report-on-the-student-admissions-reform-published
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2.2.2021 | The Ministry of Education and Culture, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare have drawn up guidelines on principles for organising, restricting and suspending group leisure activities for those under 18 years of age at the different tiers of the epidemic specified in a Government Resolution. The guidelines are part of the measures outlined by the Government to minimise the negative effects of COVID-19 on children and young people.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/guidance-on-group-leisure-activities-for-children-and-young-people
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26.5.2021 | Finland will begin the first reforms and investments of its Sustainable Growth Programme already this year, but most of the funding will be used in 2022–2023. In its third supplementary budget, the Government proposes investments in research, continuous learning, quicker access to care and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal includes EUR 238 million in funding for the Sustainable Growth Programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/sustainable-growth-programme-s-reforms-and-investments-to-start
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4.2.2021 | On 4 February, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an act on temporarily amending the Communicable Diseases Act. The amendment would extend the validity of the provisions on restrictions concerning food and beverage service businesses, namely restaurants, bars and cafes. The current Act on Temporarily Amending the Communicable Diseases Act is in force until 28 February 2021. W...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/temporary-provisions-of-communicable-diseases-act-on-restrictions-concerning-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-to-remain-in-force-until-end-of-june-2021
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26.3.2025 | Käyttäytymistieteellinen tutkimuskatsaus Käyttäytymistieteellinen tutkimuskatsaus on valtioneuvoston kanslian Käyttäytymistie- teellinen ennakointi ja tieto tulevaisuuden hallinnossa (Kettu)-hankkeen koordinoima tietokooste, jossa on uusimpia tutk...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/214501492/K%C3%A4ytt%C3%A4ytymistieteellinen%20tutkimuskatsaus%205_2023.pdf/a380d13f-f5b8-0e08-2bc6-c2db9f6c5739?version=2.0&t=1742981649382&download=true
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24.2.2022 | The new Catch the Carbon projects will develop and pilot regional and local climate work, carbon markets and offsetting schemes in agriculture, forestry and other land use, and strengthen the knowledge base for greenhouse gas inventories.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-provides-eur-7.3-million-in-funding-for-19-new-catch-the-carbon-development-projects-package-of-more-than-100-projects-promotes-climate-work-in-land-use-sector
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23.2.2021 | The funding decisions for the Catch the Carbon research and innovation programme’s first round of applications have been made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. A total of EUR 10.7 million was granted to ten research and innovation projects. This funding is part of the government programme’s climate action package for the land use sector. It is a significant public investment in the sector’s climate objectives, including agriculture and forestry.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/first-projects-chosen-for-the-catch-the-carbon-r-i-programme-ten-projects-to-receive-eur-10.7m
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25.4.2020 | In its decision on 24 April 2020 the European Commission concluded that Finland’s state aid scheme associated with the coronavirus outbreak is compatible with the EU internal market. The aid scheme enables the introduction of national support measures in several administrative sectors in Finland. According to the Commission decision, the support may not exceed EUR 800,000 per company.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/komissio-hyvaksyi-suomen-puitetukiohjelman-koronaepidemiaan-liittyville-valtiontukitoimenpiteille
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8.9.2021 | FAQ – How to apply for an entry permit from Afghanistan to Finland and how to get consular services in Afghanistan? Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 8.9.2021 7.57 Type: News item I am a Finnish citizen/ I have a residence permit to Fi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/faq-how-to-apply-for-an-entry-permit-from-afghanistan-to-finland-and-how-to-get-consular-services-in-afghanistan-
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6.5.2021 | The Government adopted a resolution on 6 May 2021 that confirms measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and the priorities for exerting influence internationally. The resolution draws on the work on the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decided-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-aviation-focus-on-renewable-aviation-fuels-and-carbon-pricing-1295073
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25.8.2023 | The proposal of the Ministry of Finance for the 2024 budget and spending limits for 2024–2027 ensures implementation of the policies in the Government Programme. The budget proposal totals EUR 87.2 billion, and a deficit of EUR 10.1 billion is proposed. The budget total is EUR 3.7 billion higher than the total budgeted for 2023, including the first supplementary budget. The budget proposal will be published in full at budjetti.vm.fi on Monday 28 August.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-s-budget-proposition-2024
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4.2.2021 | The European Commission has submitted two legislative proposals aimed at making the digital environment safer and fairer for consumers and businesses. One of the proposed regulations concerns digital services and the other concerns the digital market. Finland supports the objectives of the proposed regulations and suggests some clarifications for further preparation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-supports-common-eu-rules-on-digital-platforms
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European Commission extends temporary State aid framework until the end of 2021 - Finnish Government
28.1.2021 | The European Commission decided on 28 January 2021 to extend the temporary State aid rules until the end of this year. According to the Commission, the company-specific ceilings on the amount of aid will also increase. For example, the maximum amount of aid per company will rise from EUR 800,000 to EUR 1.8 million. In Finland, the changes will make it easier to implement new financial support due to the coronavirus epidemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/european-commission-extends-temporary-state-aid-framework-until-the-end-of-2021 -
6.5.2021 | The Government adopted a resolution on 6 May 2021 that confirms measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and the priorities for exerting influence internationally. The resolution draws on the work on the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decided-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-aviation-focus-on-renewable-aviation-fuels-and-carbon-pricing
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2.3.2021 | At the end of January, a total of 332,800 unemployed jobseekers were registered at the Employment and Economic Development Offices. This is 81,200 more than a year earlier. The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased by 24,500 from the previous month. The number of unemployed jobseekers also includes those fully laid off. These figures are from the Employment Bulletin of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/332-800-unemployed-jobseekers-in-january
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12.5.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The restrictions will be eased almost throughout the country, depending on the epidemiological situation in each area. The amendment to the decree will enter into force on 13 May at 00.00.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-to-be-eased-almost-throughout-finland-from-13-may
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3.2.2021 | A new Strategic Communications Team has been appointed at the Communications Department of the Prime Minister’s Office. The five-person team will be responsible for the Finland Forward psychological resilience campaign launched during last spring’s state of emergency and will support the authorities in preparing for and responding to information influence activities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-strategic-communications-team-appointed-to-government-communications-department
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25.5.2021 | The third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will boost growth, bring forward investment, respond to spending requirements caused by the coronavirus, and alleviate harm that the virus has caused to businesses and to children and young adults. The supplementary budget will initiate reforms and investment under the European Union recovery instrument.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-agrees-third-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2021
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21.5.2021 | At its meeting on Friday 21 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions leading up to the special European Council on 24 and 25 May and the other upcoming council meetings in Brussels. The Committee also received a number of topical reports.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-special-european-council
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28.1.2021 | A total of 357,400 unemployed jobseekers were registered at the Employment and Economic Development Offices at the end of December. This was 99,700 more than a year earlier. The number of unemployed jobseekers increased by 42,800 from the previous month. The number of unemployed jobseekers also includes those fully laid off. These figures are from the Employment Bulletin of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/357-400-unemployed-jobseekers-in-december
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27.5.2021 | The purpose of the event guarantee is to reduce the financial risk of organising events. The guarantee is an advance payment commitment given to event organisers for the costs the organisers declare. If the event is cancelled or its size restricted by law or order of an authority, compensation will be paid for the costs incurred.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/application-round-for-event-guarantee-to-start-1-june-aims-to-reduce-organisers-financial-risk
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3.6.2021 | A fourth application round for business cost support for March–May will be organised for companies. The conditions of aid would remain unchanged. In addition, medium-sized and large companies would receive separate compensation if their premises were closed by law or by order of an authority due to the COVID-19 epidemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-proposal-to-parliament-another-round-of-business-cost-support-to-open-and-new-compensation-for-large-companies-for-closure-of-premises
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3.6.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This means that the region of South Karelia and the Hospital District of Länsi-Pohja can now move from restrictions for the acceleration phase to baseline restrictions and the region of Southwest Finland can move from restrictions for the community transmission phase to acceleration phase restrictions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-to-be-eased-in-the-hospital-district-of-lansi-pohja-and-the-regions-of-south-karelia-and-southwest-finland-from-4-june
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4.6.2021 | According to the Working Life Barometer 2020 published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on 4 June 2021, the coronavirus pandemic had little effect on the physical and mental strain of work or work ability among all wage and salary earners. The level of stress or work exhaustion experienced also did not change significantly from 2019. However, there were clear differences between groups.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-life-barometer-2020-coronavirus-period-had-a-positive-effect-on-work-ability-among-people-who-could-work-remotely
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1.3.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has now designated eight potential candidates for the next stage of the EU-wide selection process for European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs). The role of EDIHs is to support businesses and the public sector in the utilisation and deployment of digital solutions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/designation-of-finnish-candidates-for-european-digital-innovation-hubs
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8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-seeks-global-solution-to-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1376249
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8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-seeks-global-solution-to-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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3.2.2021 | Municipal elections will be held in Finland in April 2021. Election day is Sunday 18 April. The advance voting period is in Finland from 7 to 13 April 2021 and abroad from 7 to 10 April 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/municipal-elections-2021-are-approaching-safety-taken-into-account-in-election-arrangements
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21.12.2021 | In its negotiations on Tuesday 21 December, the Government discussed the COVID-19 situation and decided on new restrictions and other necessary measures. In addition to increasing vaccination coverage, effective national and regional measures to limit close contacts are needed to slow down the spread of the epidemic. This will allow more time for giving people third vaccine doses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-new-covid-19-restrictions-vaccinations-still-the-key-to-controlling-the-epidemic
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25.1.2022 | The national goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030 is achievable. This requires that the subsidies and incentives outlined in the roadmap for fossil-free transport are implemented in full and that every aspect of the emissions reduction potential is realised as expected. Measures at the EU level are also required, as is a greater obligation to distribute renewable fuels.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-emissions-can-be-halved-by-2030-through-national-and-eu-measures
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20.1.2021 | The working group set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture proposes policies and measures to enable Finland's arts and culture policy to take better account of cultural diversity based on immigration and to make arts and cultural life a more equitable and equal in the future. The working group was commissioned to focus especially on using arts and culture to strengthen the inclusion and participat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/tworking-group-the-growing-diversity-of-the-finnish-population-needs-to-be-taken-into-account-in-the-planning-and-decision-making-procedures-in-arts-and-cultural-policy
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26.2.2021 | The Government has issued a new decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses, namely restaurants, cafés, bars and nightclubs, owing to the COVID-19 epidemic. Food and beverage service businesses must ensure sufficient distances between customers and customer groups more effectively than before. They must arrange their activities in indoor spaces in such a way that customers are guided to their seats.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-issues-decree-restricting-the-activities-of-food-and-beverage-service-businesses
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1.2.2021 | A revision of the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport is underway. The draft has been modified based on initial comments, and the requirements for ports and the authorities have been relaxed. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 12 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-second-comments-reduced-requirements-for-ports-and-authorities-1254822
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6.5.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The amendment to the decree will enter into force on 7 May at 00.00.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-in-kymenlaakso-and-hospital-district-of-east-savo-from-7-may
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3.2.2021 | The Digivision 2030, a joint project between Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, will bring greater opportunities for all learners to learn flexibly. The aim is to restructure Finland’s higher education over the next decade by means of digitalisation and to make Finland a model country for flexible learning.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/digivision-2030-project-implementation-in-higher-education-institutions-launched
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18.2.2021 | Entrepreneurs and self-employed persons are entitled to labour market support because of the coronavirus pandemic under a temporary amendment to the Unemployment Security Act in force until the end of March. On 18 February 2021, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to extend the right of entrepreneurs and self-employed persons to labour market support until 30 June 2021. The aim is to ensure the livelihood of entrepreneurs and self-employed persons during the pandemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-extend-labour-market-support-for-entrepreneurs-until-the-end-of-june
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1.2.2021 | A revision of the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport is underway. The draft has been modified based on initial comments, and the requirements for ports and the authorities have been relaxed. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 12 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-second-comments-reduced-requirements-for-ports-and-authorities
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10.2.2022 | The working group set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture to monitor and assess the introduction of tuition fees in higher education has completed its work. The working group monitored and evaluated between 2017 and 2021 how the introduction of tuition fees impacted the international dimension and student flows in higher education institutions. It also collected information on tuition fees used by higher education institutions and their grant and scholarship practices.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/introduction-of-tuition-fees-did-not-halt-the-internationalisation-process-of-higher-education-institutions-room-for-growth-in-tuition-fee-revenue
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4.5.2021 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has granted funding to 38 Catch the Carbon development projects that are part of the package of climate actions for the land use sector. A total of EUR 10.4 million in funding was granted for 2021–2023. The projects will support agricultural producers, forest owners and other people who make land use decisions in introducing new climate-resilient practices.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/practical-development-actions-towards-climate-resilient-land-use
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5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments-1291834
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20.5.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The restrictions on opening and licensing hours will be tightened in the regions of Kanta-Häme and Central Ostrobothnia because of the worsened epidemiological situation in these regions. In the region of South Karelia, however, the situation has improved so the restrictions on opening and licensing hours will be eased.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-in-the-regions-of-south-karelia-kanta-hame-and-central-ostrobothnia-from-21-may
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7.4.2022 | In such humanitarian crises as the one in Ukraine, many actors are involved. How is work divided, where are relief items purchased, and how can private individuals help? Moreover, are available humanitarian resources sufficient to meet the needs of those affected by crises? Riikka Mikkola, Senior Adviser for Humanitarian Assistance at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, answers these questions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/effective-assistance-in-global-crises
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25.5.2021 | The third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will boost growth, bring forward investment, respond to spending requirements caused by the coronavirus, and alleviate harm that the virus has caused to businesses and to children and young adults. The supplementary budget will initiate reforms and investment under the European Union recovery instrument.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-agrees-third-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2021
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18.5.2021 | A fourth application round for business cost support for March–May will be organised for companies. The conditions of aid would remain unchanged. In addition, large companies would receive separate compensation if their premises were closed by law or by order of an authority due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The Government currently negotiates with the European Commission about the terms and amount of closure compensation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-bill-out-for-comments-another-round-of-business-cost-support-to-open-and-new-compensation-for-large-companies-under-preparation
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7.6.2021 | In the Nordic labour market service model, jobseekers would apply for work on their own initiative and receive individual and intensive support for their job search at an earlier stage. Jobseekers would be required to apply for a certain number of jobs in order to continue their right to receive unemployment security. A jobseeker would receive a reminder in the first case of forgetfulness or neglect.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/jobseekers-to-receive-more-individual-support-in-proposed-nordic-labour-market-service-model-now-out-for-commentsausuntokierrokselle
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31.5.2021 | Chile will host two major virtual meetings on the energy sector on 31 May and 3 June 2021. The annual Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and the Mission Innovation (MI) technology meeting will bring together representatives from 25 major economies and the Nordic countries as well as the EU, the UN and international energy organisations to discuss how to accelerate the transition to clean energy solutions globally. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will represent Finland at the meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/world-s-leading-economies-to-discuss-clean-energy-technologies-and-their-deployment-in-2020s
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1.6.2021 | The Finnish Science Award 2021 was granted to Martti Koskenniemi, Professor of International Law at the University of Helsinki. In his research, Koskenniemi brings together in a unique way the practical understanding of international law, emanating from his diplomatic background, with wide-ranging theoretical thinking and critical examination. Over the past three decades, Koskenniemi has significantly influenced the theoretical discussion in the field of international law.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-science-award-awarded-to-professor-martti-koskenniemi
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23.2.2021 | In their informal video meeting on 23 February, the EU ministers for European affairs discussed preparations for the informal video meeting of the members of the European Council and exchanged views on the European Democracy Action Plan. The ministers were also briefed on the state of play with regard to EU–UK relations and on the preparations for the Conference on the Future of Europe. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-affairs-ministers-prepare-for-upcoming-european-council-and-discuss-european-democracy-action-plan
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25.2.2021 | The proposal would remove the tax exemption of small imported online purchases. In future, value added tax would also be collected for shipments valued EUR 22 or less that are imported from outside the EU. Changes would also be made to distance selling within the EU. The government proposal would also reduce the administrative burden on companies regarding value added tax.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/changes-to-value-added-taxation-in-e-commerce
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6.5.2021 | On 6 May 2021, the Government adopted a resolution confirming national measures and priorities for exerting influence internationally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime and inland waterway transport. The resolution draws on the work on the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-resolution-to-reduce-emissions-from-maritime-and-inland-waterway-transport-focus-on-effective-global-action-1294472
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8.6.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The restrictions will be eased as proposed by the Ministerial Working Group on Health and Social Services last week. In addition, Central Ostrobothnia will move from the community transmission phase to the acceleration phase.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-to-be-eased-