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  1. Funding granted for Finnish civil society organisations’ development cooperation to strengthen the rights of the persons in the most vulnerable position - Finnish Government

    28.6.2022 | Through the Foreign Ministry’s funding for development cooperation Finnish CSOs and their partners promote poverty eradication, reduction of inequality and the fulfilment of human rights. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has awarded approximately EUR 21 million in discretionary government grants for Finnish CSOs’ development cooperation projects in 2023–2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/funding-granted-for-finnish-civil-society-organisations-development-cooperation-to-strengthen-the-rights-of-the-persons-in-the-most-vulnerable-position

  2. What does feminist foreign policy mean? Is Finland’s foreign policy already feminist? - Finnish Government

    27.10.2022 | More and more countries around the world are calling their foreign policy ‘feminist’. The concept has been discussed in Finland, too. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will convene an international conference at the House of the Estates in Helsinki in November, discussing foreign policy that promotes gender equality.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/what-does-feminist-foreign-policy-mean-is-finland-s-foreign-policy-already-feminist-

  3. EU:n innovaatiorahaston suurten hankkeiden RePowerEU-hakukierros käynnistyy - Valtioneuvosto

    3.11.2022 | EU:n innovaatiorahaston suurten hankkeiden kolmas hakukierros on avattu 3.11.2022. Haussa on jaossa kaikkiaan kolme miljardia euroa vähähiili-investointeihin, teollisuuden sähköistymiseen, vetyyn sekä energiateknologioiden valmistukseen ja pilotointiin. Haku sulkeutuu 16.3.2023. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410877/eu-n-innovaatiorahaston-suurten-hankkeiden-repowereu-hakukierros-kaynnistyy

  4. Pääministeri Petteri Orpon puhe Helsinki Security Forumissa 29.9.2023 - Valtioneuvosto

    29.9.2023 | Pääministeri Petteri Orpo puhui Helsinki Security Forumissa perjantaina 29.9.2023. Puhe muutosvarauksin. Vain englanniksi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/paaministeri-petteri-orpon-puhe-helsinki-security-forumissa-2023

  5. Ministry for Foreign Affairs helps Finns in distress abroad - Finnish Government

    19.1.2023 | In 2022, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the missions abroad provided consular services to a total of approximately 256,000 customers. The demand for advisory services, in particular, continued to grow. During the year, the ministry’s 24/7 service received more than 8,000 contacts in total.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-helps-finns-in-distress-abroad

  6. Finland elected as member of UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    14.10.2021 | The three-year term 2022-2024 is Finland’s first full membership in the Human Rights Council. Finland will continue its long-term work to promote universal human rights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-elected-as-member-of-un-human-rights-council

  7. Expert working group proposes changes to palliative care – no shared view on the legalisation of euthanasia - Finnish Government

    31.8.2021 | An independent working group of experts examined regulatory needs concerning good end-of-life care, patients' right to self-determination, and terminal care and euthanasia. The working group has now completed its final report and submitted it to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/expert-working-group-proposes-changes-to-palliative-care-no-shared-view-on-the-legalisation-of-euthanasia

  8. Minister Lintilä welcomes new battery chemicals plant in Sotkamo, calling it a “milestone in building a responsible battery value chain” - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | “Terrafame’s battery chemicals plant is a good example of how we are developing the Finnish mining and battery industry towards production of higher value added. Finland is introducing advanced processes and technologies and improving competences in a new area that will enable a responsible green transition,” Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä said at the opening of the plant in Sotkamo on 16 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-welcomes-new-battery-chemicals-plant-in-kajaani-calling-it-a-milestone-in-building-a-responsible-battery-value-chain-

  9. PISA 2022: Performance fell both in Finland and in nearly all other OECD countries - Finnish Government

    5.12.2023 | Findings of the OECD’s PISA 2022 (Programme for International Student Assessment) show that while the performance of Finnish young people has deteriorated, it remains above the OECD average. PISA 2022 focused on mathematical literacy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/pisa-2022-performance-fell-both-in-finland-and-in-nearly-all-other-oecd-countries

  10. Draft bill on terrorist content online sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    11.4.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft bill which lays down provisions on the authorities competent to counter terrorist content online. The proposal is related to the EU Regulation which aims to improve detection and removal of online content that incites to terrorist acts. The deadline for submitting comments on the proposal is 25 May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/draft-bill-on-terrorist-content-online-sent-out-for-comments

  11. Opening statement by Minister Haavisto at the Universal Periodic Review of Finland at the UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    11.11.2022 | Opening statement by Minister Pekka Haavisto at the Fourth Universal Periodic Review of Finland at the UN Human Rights Council on 9 November 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-statement-by-minister-haavisto-at-the-universal-periodic-review-of-finland-at-the-un-human-rights-council

  12. Anni-Kristiina Juuso appointed Secretary General of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People - Finnish Government

    31.1.2022 | Anni-Kristiina Juuso, Master of Laws trained on the bench, has been appointed to serve as Secretary General of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People. Juuso will take up her duties on 1 February 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/anni-kristiina-juuso-appointed-secretary-general-of-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-concerning-the-sami-people

  13. Recommendations to Finland on the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights - Finnish Government

    8.3.2021 | Today, on 8 March 2021, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) issued its recommendations on Finland’s seventh periodic report concerning the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/recommendations-to-finland-on-the-implementation-of-economic-social-and-cultural-rights

  14. Prime Minister's presentation speech to Parliament on the government statement on promoting equality, gender equality and non-discrimination on 6 September 2023 - Finnish Government

    6.9.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo gave a presentation speech to Parliament on the government statement on promoting equality, gender equality and non-discrimination on 6 September 2023. Speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-s-presentation-speech-to-parliament-on-the-government-statement-on-promoting-equality-gender-equality-and-non-discrimination-on-6-september-2023

  15. Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the European Parliament on 13 March 2024 - Finnish Government

    13.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 13 March 2024. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-european-parliament-13-march-2024

  16. Finland mainly successful in influencing EU development policy - Finnish Government

    28.11.2022 | According to a recent evaluation, Finland’s influencing towards the EU’s development policy has been relevant and successful. However, the evaluation identified deficiencies, too, such as gaps in the strategic guidance of activities at different levels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-mainly-successful-in-influencing-eu-development-policy

  17. Joint op-ed by 18 foreign ministers on the fight against impunity for crimes committed in Syria - Finnish Government

    31.3.2021 | Ten years ago, millions of Syrians took to the streets of Dara’a, Aleppo and Damascus, calling for democracy and respect of their fundamental rights and basic freedoms. The brutal response by the regime triggered over the span of a decade one of the most serious criminal enterprises and humanitarian crises since the Second World War resulting in more than 400 000 deaths and in countless violations of human rights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-op-ed-by-18-foreign-ministers-on-the-fight-against-impunity-for-crimes-committed-in-syria

  18. Speech by Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on 27 August 2024 - Finnish Government

    27.8.2024 | Speech by Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki on 27 August 2024. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-joakim-strand-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-on-27-august-2024

  19. Government decides on regions eligible for higher investment aid in 2022–2027 - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | The Government has decided which regions will belong to support areas I and II in accordance with the EU regional state aid guidelines. The aim is to allocate aid to areas where the economic situation is disadvantaged either nationally or relative to the Union as a whole. In the support areas, the maximum amount of investment aid granted to companies is higher than in the rest of the country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-regions-eligible-for-higher-investment-aid-in-2022-2027

  20. Working group proposes support formats for journalism - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to study forms of media support is proposing permanent forms of assistance for media operations that provide news and current affairs content. These forms would be editorial production assistance and development assistance. The assistance will seek to promote communications that are reliable, diverse, wide-ranging and socially meaningful.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/working-group-proposes-support-formats-for-journalism-1265636

  21. Study: Integration programmes and language training increase employment of immigrants - Finnish Government

    30.3.2022 | Integration programmes and language training increase employment of immigrants. An active labour market policy is most effective for people who have the greatest difficulty in securing employment. Financial sanctions, on the other hand, are likely to work best for the highly educated. These are the findings of a study completed by Labore, the Labour Institute for Economic Research som beställts av arbets- och näringsministeriets Kompetenscentret för integration av invandrare.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/utredning-integrationsprogram-och-sprakutbildning-okar-sysselsattningen-bland-invandrare

  22. Working group proposes support formats for journalism - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to study forms of media support is proposing permanent forms of assistance for media operations that provide news and current affairs content. These forms would be editorial production assistance and development assistance. The assistance will seek to promote communications that are reliable, diverse, wide-ranging and socially meaningful.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/working-group-proposes-support-formats-for-journalism

  23. Elämää muurien takana Palestiinalaisalueella - Valtioneuvosto

    27.10.2022 | Israelin miehittämällä Palestiinalaisalueeella asuu yli viisi miljoonaa ihmistä: kolme Länsirannalla ja kaksi Gazassa. Palestiinalaisalueella kytee nuorten turhautuminen niin miehitykseen kuin omaan hallintoonsa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/elamaa-muurien-takana-palestiinalaisalueella

  24. EU home affairs ministers discuss the effects of the war in Ukraine on the Union’s internal security - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | The EU home affairs ministers will hold an informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 11 July in Prague. The meeting will be the first during the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Ministers will discuss the effects of the war in Ukraine on the EU’s internal security, fight against child sexual abuse, and interoperability between EU information systems in the justice and home affairs sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-discuss-the-effects-of-the-war-in-ukraine-on-the-union-s-internal-security

  25. The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is Finland’s next multi-role fighter - Finnish Government

    10.12.2021 | The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is Finland’s next multi-role fighter Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.12.2021 14.37 Type: Press release The Government of Finland has 10 December 2021 authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Co...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/the-lockheed-martin-f-35a-lightning-ii-is-finland-s-next-multi-role-fighter

  26. Minister Lintilä: Nuclear power offers solutions for phasing out fossil energy - Finnish Government

    7.6.2022 | “Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, we are in a historical situation where we have to find energy solutions independent of the imports from Russia. Together with climate change, this poses an enormous challenge. We need to make use of all tools and capabilities to find solutions to these challenges and increase our resilience,” Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä said in his speech at the opening event of the Nordic Nuclear Forum 2022 in Helsinki on 7 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-nuclear-power-offers-solutions-for-phasing-out-fossil-energy

  27. Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company for approval - Finnish Government

    10.3.2022 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendment to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company and that the date of its entry into force be 1 August 2022. The Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, is to be amended so that the text-based online content published by YLE would be more closely linked to its audio or video content broadcasts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/act-on-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-for-approval-1685507

  28. Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the European Parliament on 13 March 2024 - Finnish Government

    13.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 13 March 2024. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-european-parliament-13-march-2024

  29. EU foreign affairs ministers to discuss security situation in Eastern Europe - Finnish Government

    12.1.2022 | EU foreign affairs ministers will meet at an Informal Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Gymnich) on 13–14 January in Brest, France. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-security-situation-in-eastern-europe

  30. Talousneuvoston sihteeristön taustamuistio 27.4.2022 talousneuvoston kokoukseen

    3.5.2022 | 1 / 4 Talousneuvoston sihteeristö / P. Sinko & A. Kyrölä 21.4.2022 Laskelma geotaloudellisten blokkien merkityksestä Suomen taloudelle Taustamuistio talousneuvoston 27.4.2022 kokoukseen Jo pidempään jatkunut USA:n ja Kiinan hegemoniakamppailu uhka...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/10616/7849008/Liite+2+-+Taustamuistio+27.4.2022+talousneuvoston+kokoukseen.pdf/8f8beda6-fe07-6b3b-dbe7-40e5ad66644f?t=1651565007051

  31. Winners of the Father of the Year Prize represent safe and responsible parenting - Finnish Government

    9.11.2022 | Kai Rinkinen from Rovaniemi, Jere Jokinen from Kerava and Janne Pihanperä from Masku were today awarded the Father of the Year Prize. The Prize was presented by Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/winners-of-the-father-of-the-year-prize-represent-safe-and-responsible-parenting

  32. Audit of ELY Centre COVID-19 subsidies completed - Finnish Government

    18.6.2021 | An audit commissioned by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy of grants made by Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) for SME development projects has been completed. The audit sought to provide information on the guidance, oversight and reporting of financing granted due to the COVID-19 epidemic. It was conducted by BDO Audiator Ltd for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/audit-of-ely-centre-covid-19-subsidies-completed

  33. Digital identification application to be introduced next year - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | The government proposal lays the foundation for the introduction of a digital identification application, a digital service authenticator for foreign nationals and an electronic identification means for natural persons. The digital identification application will be introduced alongside passports and identity cards and will improve the ability of citizens to manage their own information. The Government submitted the proposal on 15 September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/digital-identification-application-to-be-introduced-next-year

  34. Candidates sought for Multidisciplinary Expert Panel of IPBES - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites its member states to nominate candidates for the next three-year term of the Expert Panel. The candidates should have a strong background in science and experience on the science-policy interface. Please let us know if you are interested by 23 February 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/candidates-sought-for-multidisciplinary-expert-panel-of-ipbes

  35. Changes at the turn of the year in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | On this page, you will find information on the changes that will affect the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. For more information on all these topics, see the links for additional information in the press release.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-1

  36. Nepal aims to achieve middle-income country status – commissioned study analyses future opportunities for cooperation - Finnish Government

    2.5.2022 | Nepal is preparing for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in 2026. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs commissioned a study for an analysis of the changing relationship between Finland and Nepal, because the cooperation will expand and partnerships will diversify after the transition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nepal-aims-to-achieve-middle-income-country-status-commissioned-study-analyses-future-opportunities-for-cooperation

  37. Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company for approval - Finnish Government

    10.3.2022 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendment to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company and that the date of its entry into force be 1 August 2022. The Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, is to be amended so that the text-based online content published by YLE would be more closely linked to its audio or video content broadcasts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/act-on-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-for-approval

  38. Altogether EUR 5.5 million towards higher education for beneficiaries of temporary protection - Finnish Government

    25.8.2022 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has decided to support higher education institutions in their efforts to provide more study opportunities for beneficiaries of temporary protection. The funds will be used to finance the provision of English-language education and to increase preparatory education for higher education for immigrants in universities of applied sciences.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/altogether-eur-5.5-million-towards-higher-education-for-beneficiaries-of-temporary-protection

  39. Defence Ministers of JEF countries signed steering document guiding military activities - Finnish Government

    1.7.2021 | Defence Ministers of JEF countries signed steering document guiding military activities Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.7.2021 12.36 Type: Press release The defence ministers of the JEF partner countries met in Helsinki on 30 June to 1 July...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-ministers-of-jef-countries-signed-steering-document-guiding-military-activities

  40. Government proposes to amend the Employment Contracts Act: Overall consideration to help define employment relationships in unclear situations - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | The proposal aims to provide those applying the Act with tools to distinguish between work carried out in a contractual employment relationship and self-employment. The objective is to prevent the disguising of an employment relationship as another form of work and thereby reduce uncertainty in working life. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 13 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-amend-the-employment-contracts-act-overall-consideration-to-help-define-employment-relationships-in-unclear-situations