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  1. Prime Minister Marin meets with Swedish Prime Minister in Stockholm - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in Stockholm on Wednesday 13 April. The prime ministers discussed how to strengthen the security of Finland and Sweden in the changed security environment. The security situation in Europe has changed fundamentally following Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-swedish-prime-minister-in-stockholm

  2. Prime Minister Marin and UN Secretary-General Guterres discuss European security, strengthening the UN and digitalisation - Finnish Government

    28.1.2022 | On Friday 28 January, Prime Minister Sanna Marin and UN Secretary-General António Guterres discussed the security situation in Europe and ways to strengthen the UN and the multilateral international system. They also highlighted global challenges such as climate change and discussed the opportunities offered by digitalisation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-un-secretary-general-guterres-discuss-european-security-strengthening-the-un-and-digitalisation

  3. Ministers for the economy and finance to meet in Paris - Finnish Government

    24.2.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland at the informal meeting of ministers for the economy and finance (Ecofin) to be held in Paris on 25–26 February and in the Eurogroup on 25 February. The security policy situation in Europe will also come up during the meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministers-for-the-economy-and-finance-to-meet-in-paris

  4. Reform of the Mining Act to be circulated for comments: Minister for Economic Affairs Lintilä stresses the necessary conditions for sustainable mining - Finnish Government

    23.2.2022 | On 23 February 2022, the Government parties agreed on the key content of the reform of the Mining Act. The reform has been prepared by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, together with the relevant stakeholders.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-the-mining-act-to-be-circulated-for-comments-minister-for-economic-affairs-lintila-stresses-the-necessary-conditions-for-sustainable-mining

  5. Government decides on targeted measures to compensate increased energy prices - Finnish Government

    18.2.2022 | Energy prices have risen substantially over the past year both in Finland and throughout Europe. Energy prices have risen less in Finland than the euro zone average, but significantly nonetheless. The Government has decided on temporary targeted measures in response to rising energy prices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-targeted-measures-to-compensate-increased-energy-prices

  6. Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä: Supplementary budget’s investments in industrial policy to help companies rise from the coronavirus crisis - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | The third draft supplementary budget for 2021 will accelerate growth, bring forward investments and respond to the needs caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The supplementary budget will also launch reforms and investments under the EU’s recovery and resilience facility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-supplementary-budget-s-investments-in-industrial-policy-to-help-companies-rise-from-the-coronavirus-crisis

  7. The WORK2030 programme identified five solutions for a successful working life - Finnish Government

    31.3.2023 | The comprehensive WORK2030 programme, carried out collaboratively by ministries, social partner organisations, workplaces and other experts in the field, is coming to an end. The programme identified five solutions that will help make Finnish working life the best in the world.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-work2030-programme-identified-five-solutions-for-a-successful-working-life

  8. Cybersecurity to be a general requirement for digital products - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for digital products and ancillary services, i.e. Cyber Resilience Act, CRA. The purpose of the proposal is to protect consumers, in particular, against cybersecurity risks that the increasing number of connected devices can generate.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cybersecurity-to-be-a-general-requirement-for-digital-products-1832871

  9. Defence Forces to procure munition for heavy rocket launchers - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | Defence Forces to procure munition for heavy rocket launchers Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.2.2022 15.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has approved a proposal to procure ammunition for a heavy rocket launcher sy...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-procure-munition-for-heavy-rocket-launchers

  10. EU energy ministers to decide on proposals to tighten energy efficiency and renewable energy targets - Finnish Government

    23.6.2022 | The EU energy ministers will meet at a Council meeting in Luxembourg on 27 June 2022. They aim to reach a general approach on the tightening of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Renewable Energy Directive as part of the Fit for 55 package. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-to-decide-on-proposals-to-tighten-energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-targets

  11. Research institutes: stronger climate actions needed in the effort sharing sector - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | A number of research institutes have completed the assessments they were requested to make concerning the adequacy of the measures included in the daft Medium-term Climate Change Policy Plan. According to the assessments, stronger actions will be needed so that Finland can achieve its climate objectives with sufficient certainty. In its autumn budget session the Government decided that the adequ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/research-institutes-stronger-climate-actions-needed-in-the-effort-sharing-sector

  12. Ministerial Working Group on COVID-19: Vaccination strategy and testing and tracing strategy are up to date - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | On 22 June, the Ministerial Working Group on COVID-19 received an epidemiological review as well as an overview of the updated vaccination strategy and testing and tracing strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-on-covid-19-vaccination-strategy-and-testing-and-tracing-strategy-are-up-to-date

  13. Government increases investment aid budget authority for new energy technology and large demonstration projects by EUR 100 million in 2022 - Finnish Government

    22.7.2022 | Investment aid for new energy technology and large demonstration projects aims to accelerate transition to future energy solutions. Support is granted for example for hydrogen projects.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-increases-investment-aid-budget-authority-for-new-energy-technology-and-large-demonstration-projects-by-eur-100-million-in-2022

  14. Fourth Walking and Cycling Forum focuses on the promotion of walking and information pro-vision - Finnish Government

    13.5.2022 | What are the special needs related to the promotion of walking and how could we better take them into account? How could we provide the public with more information on active and emission-free modes of transport?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/fourth-walking-and-cycling-forum-focuses-on-the-promotion-of-walking-and-information-pro-vision-1747068

  15. Minister Harakka and Executive Director Lepassaar: Support needed to improve cyber security of companies - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | At their meeting in Helsinki on 21 April 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Juhan Lepassaar stressed the role of companies in ensuring the cyber security of society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-and-executive-director-lepassaar-support-needed-to-improve-cyber-security-of-companies-1724219

  16. Minister of Employment Haatainen visits Sweden to discuss security of supply - Finnish Government

    25.4.2022 | In the past months, Finland and Sweden have increased their cooperation in many sectors due to the changed security environment. During her visit to Sweden, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will meet ministers and directors of Sweden’s security of supply agency. She will also propose closer bilateral cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-visits-sweden-to-discuss-security-of-supply

  17. Ministers for European affairs to discuss rule of law in the EU - Finnish Government

    19.9.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 20 September in Brussels. The main topics of the meeting will be a discussion on the rule of law based on the Commission’s annual Rule of Law Report, the follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, and the Union’s legislative planning. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-rule-of-law-in-the-eu

  18. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for December European Council - Finnish Government

    12.12.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 13 December. Topics on the agenda will include preparations for the December European Council, transparency and targeting of political advertising, the Commission’s enlargement package and the annual rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council

  19. Finnish and German Ministers for European Affairs discuss energy and security situation - Finnish Government

    17.3.2022 | On Thursday 17 March, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen met with her colleague, German Minister of State for Europe Anna Lührmann, in Berlin. The ministers discussed the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Europe, particularly on the energy sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-and-german-ministers-for-european-affairs-discuss-energy-and-security-situation

  20. Prime Minister Marin to attend European Council meeting - Finnish Government

    20.10.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the European Council meeting in Brussels on 21–22 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-meeting-6

  21. Prime Minister Marin to attend African Union – EU Summit - Finnish Government

    15.2.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the sixth summit of the European Union and the African Union (AU) to be held in Brussels on 17 and 18 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-african-union-eu-summit

  22. Media support proposals released for consultation round: Grants will seek to support socially important communications and a diverse news media - Finnish Government

    8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a draft Government Decree on discretionary government grants for communications and news media in 2023. The decree is scheduled to take effect in April. Total funding of EUR 7 million is proposed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/media-support-proposals-released-for-consultation-round-grants-will-seek-to-support-socially-important-communications-and-a-diverse-news-media

  23. Minister Harakka and Executive Director Lepassaar: Support needed to improve cyber security of companies - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | At their meeting in Helsinki on 21 April 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Juhan Lepassaar stressed the role of companies in ensuring the cyber security of society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-and-executive-director-lepassaar-support-needed-to-improve-cyber-security-of-companies

  24. Prime Minister Marin and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre discuss security situation - Finnish Government

    7.3.2022 | In a telephone conversation on Monday 7 March 2022, Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre discussed Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the security situation, and closer security and defence cooperation between the Nordic countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-norwegian-prime-minister-jonas-gahr-st-re-discuss-security-situation

  25. EU telecommunications ministers discuss cyber security - Finnish Government

    7.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union organises an informal meeting of telecommunications ministers on 8-9 March 2022 in Paris and in Nevers. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-telecommunications-ministers-discuss-cyber-security-1682778

  26. Minister Tuppurainen meets with German-colleague in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    12.11.2021 | Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen and German Minister of State for Europe Michael Roth met today in Helsinki. During their meeting, the ministers discussed topical EU matters, such as the rule of law and climate issues, as well as migration and the situation at the external border. Their discussion also touched on the ongoing Conference on the Future of Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-meets-with-german-colleague-in-helsinki

  27. More energy sector assistance and hospital supplies to Ukraine – the need for assistance will continue for a long time - Finnish Government

    29.12.2022 | Finland has sent more energy sector supplies and hospital supplies to Ukraine. Last week, Finland also delivered school furniture for the first time. This year, Finland has delivered a total of 55 trucks of civilian material assistance to Ukraine. New assistance packages are being prepared, among other things, for the energy sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/more-energy-sector-assistance-and-hospital-supplies-to-ukraine-the-need-for-assistance-will-continue-for-a-long-time

  28. EU telecommunications ministers discuss cyber security - Finnish Government

    7.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union organises an informal meeting of telecommunications ministers on 8-9 March 2022 in Paris and in Nevers. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-telecommunications-ministers-discuss-cyber-security

  29. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports transfer of funds from EU’s cross-border cooperation programmes to internal border programmes - Finnish Government

    4.5.2022 | In a written procedure on 4 May 2022, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided that regional development funds allocated in 2022 to cross-border cooperation programmes under the EU’s regional and structural policy (approximately EUR 9.5 million) will be transferred to Interreg’s internal border cooperation programmes. The reason for this transfer is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-transfer-of-funds-from-eu-s-cross-border-cooperation-programmes-to-internal-border-programmes

  30. Home affairs ministers to discuss migration to the EU - Finnish Government

    24.11.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on Friday 25 November for an extraordinary meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The ministers will discuss migration to the EU, taking stock of the urgent challenges and joint way forward. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-migration-to-the-eu

  31. Prime Minister Marin met Montenegro’s Prime Minister Abazović and President of Parliament Đurović - Finnish Government

    20.6.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin started her visit to Western Balkans in Montenegro on Monday 20 June. Marin met Prime Minister Dritan Abazović and President of the Parliament Danijela Đurović in Podgorica.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-met-montenegro-s-prime-minister-abazovic-and-president-of-parliament-urovic

  32. New direct flight connection to second largest US state, Texas, enables new growth for Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    25.3.2022 | Texas is known for its energy and technology industries, which makes it a promising export market for Finnish companies. Finnair’s new direct flight connection to Dallas is a sign of the growth potential. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Texas and Washington from 27 March to 1 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-direct-flight-connection-to-second-largest-us-state-texas-enables-new-growth-for-finnish-companies

  33. Municipal elections: Proving identity at polling stations - Finnish Government

    26.5.2021 | Voters must present proof of their identity when voting at a polling station.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/municipal-elections-proving-identity-at-polling-stations

  34. Comments sought on government proposal to simplify residence permits for researchers - Finnish Government

    11.8.2022 | The Government’s proposal to amend the act on residence permits for researchers has been sent out for comments. It would extend the duration of residence permits to make it easier for researchers to stay in Finland and conduct research. At the same time, it would improve the position of researchers conducting postgraduate research. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/comments-sought-on-government-proposal-to-simplify-residence-permits-for-researchers

  35. Prime Minister Marin met leaders of North Macedonia - Finnish Government

    20.6.2022 | On Monday 20 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin met Prime Minister Dimitra Kovačevski, President Stevo Pendarovski and President of the Assembly Talat Xhaferi in Skopje, North Macedonia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-mari-met-leaders-of-north-macedonia-

  36. Amended Mining Act to strengthen citizen influence, economic prospects and environmental aspects - Finnish Government

    8.9.2022 | The Government proposed amendments to the Mining Act on 8 September 2022. The amendments will improve the opportunities of influence among local residents and increase business prospects and environmental considerations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-mining-act-to-strengthen-citizen-influence-economic-prospects-and-environmental-aspects

  37. Finland to open an embassy in Doha - Finnish Government

    22.6.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is making preparations to expand and strengthen the network of Finnish missions abroad. A new embassy will be opened in Doha, Qatar. The embassy would commence operations at some point later this year. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed that the country will establish an embassy in Finland, too.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-open-an-embassy-in-doha

  38. Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan approved - Finnish Government

    1.9.2022 | The European Commission has approved Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan for 2023–2027. Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan is one of the seven plans first approved by the Commission. The CAP Strategic Plan and answers to the Commission’s comments and questions on the plan are available on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-s-cap-strategic-plan-approved

  39. Media support proposals released for consultation round: Grants will seek to support socially important communications and a diverse news media - Finnish Government

    8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a draft Government Decree on discretionary government grants for communications and news media in 2023. The decree is scheduled to take effect in April. Total funding of EUR 7 million is proposed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/media-support-proposals-released-for-consultation-round-grants-will-seek-to-support-socially-important-communications-and-a-diverse-news-media-1938013

  40. Pay security reform improves the position of victims of serious work-based exploitation - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | The purpose of the pay security system is to ensure that employees receive their pay and other claims arising from an employment relationship in the event of the employer’s insolvency. From 2023, victims of serious work-based exploitation will have a longer period of time to apply for pay security. In addition, the reforms on pay security will streamline the pay security process and combat the shadow economy. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/pay-security-reform-improves-the-position-of-victims-of-serious-work-based-exploitation

  41. EU Telecommunications Ministers initiate action to combat disinformation and improve cyber security - Finnish Government

    9.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the EU organised an Informal Meeting of Telecommunications Ministers in Paris and Nevers on 8-9 March 2022. Finland's representative at the meeting was Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-telecommunications-ministers-initiate-action-to-combat-disinformation-and-improve-cyber-security

  42. Government grants EUR 2 million to Kemi-Tornio to manage sudden structural change – Total funding EUR 12.75 million - Finnish Government

    29.6.2021 | On 29 June 2021, the Government granted EUR 2 million to the Regional Council of Lapland for the development of the Kemi-Tornio region. In all, the Government has allocated EUR 12.75 million to the area to manage the sudden structural change caused by the closure of the Veitsiluoto paper mill in Kemi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-grants-eur-2-million-to-kemi-tornio-to-manage-sudden-structural-change-total-funding-eur-12.75-million

  43. Government submits proposal for family leave reform to Parliament - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The aim of the family leave reform is to increase the wellbeing of children and families and to strengthen gender equality and non-discrimination in working life and in the daily lives of families. The measures to achieve this aim include more flexible and longer family leaves and equal quotas of daily allowance days for both parents, some of which can be transferred to the other parent. The new family leave model treats all children equally, irrespective of the type of the family.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-submits-proposal-for-family-leave-reform-to-parliament

  44. Government supports Kemi due to sudden structural change - Finnish Government

    17.6.2021 | Cooperation negotiations at the Veitsiluoto paper and pulp mill in Kemi have been completed and Stora Enso confirmed that 550 jobs will be cut. Measures to support the employees and businesses of the region in the sudden structural change were launched in April. The Government will decide on additional funding for the region in June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-supports-kemi-due-to-sudden-structural-change

  45. EU Ministers for Employment, Social Affairs and Equality to discuss priorities for social dimension and the EU COVID-19 recovery - Finnish Government

    22.2.2021 | On 22 February, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU will hold an informal videoconference of EU Ministers for Employment, Social Affairs and Equality. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Aino-Kaisa Pekonen, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-for-employment-social-affairs-and-equality-to-discuss-priorities-for-social-dimension-and-the-eu-covid-19-recovery

  46. Legislation to ease work-based immigration enters into force - Finnish Government

    16.2.2023 | The amendments to the Aliens Act will streamline the application and decision-making process for work-based residence permits. The reform is part of a broader package that aims to reduce the average processing time of permits to a maximum of one month. The new provisions will increase the automation of the application process and introduce a certification for employers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislation-to-ease-work-based-immigration-enters-into-force

  47. Minister Kurvinen at Venice Biennale: Art and culture strengthen solidarity - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen is currently visiting the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. On Wednesday 20 April, Minister Kurvinen opened the Pavilion Finland which premieres Pilvi Takala’s video installation Close Watch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-kurvinen-at-venice-biennale-art-and-culture-strengthen-solidarity

  48. European Council calls for rapid implementation of COVID-19 vaccination certificate - Finnish Government

    25.5.2021 | On its second meeting day, Tuesday 25 May, the special European Council urged Member States to implement the EU Digital COVID Certificate rapidly. The EU leaders also discussed climate change and provided the European Commission with additional guidance for the preparation of its proposals on effort sharing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-calls-for-rapid-implementation-of-covid-19-vaccination-certificate

  49. Digital Services Act enters into force in November to provide increased user rights protection - Finnish Government

    28.10.2022 | The EU's Digital Services Act was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 27 October 2022 and will enter into force in November 2022. Application of the provisions will begin step by step in the EU, depending on the service provider's size and number of users. For the most part, however, the Act will only apply to Finnish internet intermediaries from 17 February 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/digital-services-act-enters-into-force-in-november-to-provide-increased-user-rights-protection

  50. Minister of Employment Haatainen: Government’s decisions in mid-term policy review to create an intermediary for people with partial work ability, to transfer TE services to municipalities and to support work-based immigration will boost employment - Finnish Government

    29.4.2021 | The Government is committed to a long-term approach in its work to raise the employment rate through decisions that will bring an estimated 80,000 new jobs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-government-s-decisions-in-mid-term-policy-review-to-create-an-intermediary-for-people-with-partial-work-ability-to-transfer-te-services-to-municipalities-and-to-support-work-based-immigration-will-boost-employment

  51. Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto and Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Sweden - Finnish Government

    31.1.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto and Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Sweden Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.1.2022 14.27 Type: Press release Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen wi...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-and-minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-sweden

  52. Minister of the Interior Mikkonen to attend EU coordination meeting on preparing for wildfires - Finnish Government

    5.9.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will attend a coordination meeting convened by the European Commission and the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU on Monday 5 September. The meeting will discuss preparedness for wildfires caused by the climate crisis. The meeting will be attended by ministers responsible for the internal security in the EU Member States and senior officials.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen-to-attend-eu-coordination-meeting-on-preparing-for-wildfires

  53. Just Transition Fund supports regions in renewing their economic structure and boosting employment - Finnish Government

    20.10.2022 | The Government approved an amendment to the EU regional and structural policy programme Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027 concerning the Just Transition Fund (JTF) and decided to submit it to the European Commission.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/just-transition-fund-supports-regions-in-renewing-their-economic-structure-and-boosting-employment

  54. Prime Minister Marin to attend European Council meeting - Finnish Government

    21.5.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the special meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 May. Topics on the agenda for the meeting include EU action against climate change, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, EU–UK relations and external relations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-meeting-5

  55. Government proposes streamlining extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians - Finnish Government

    3.11.2022 | A temporary amendment to the Aliens Act would ensure the validity of residence permits issued in Finland to recipients of temporary protection for as longs as the temporary protection is in effect in the EU. With the amendment, first residence permits would be issued directly for the entire period of validity of the temporary protection. Moreover, those who have already received residence permits would not need to apply for an extension separately.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-streamlining-extension-of-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians

  56. Four European innovation hubs to be established in Finland - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | From the seven Finnish candidates for European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), the European Commission has selected four for further development. Hubs are service clusters that support SMEs in their digital renewal, in particular.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/four-european-innovation-hubs-to-be-established-in-finland

  57. Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden stress role of EU as security provider - Finnish Government

    8.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson have written a letter to President of the European Council Charles Michel emphasising the EU’s key role in security policy. The letter draws attention to the heightened role of the EU’s solidarity and commitment to the mutual defence clause (Article 42.7) in the changed security policy situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-sweden-stress-role-of-eu-as-security-provider

  58. Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed progress in climate work and ways to strengthen carbon sinks - Finnish Government

    30.9.2022 | On Friday 30 September, the Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed the latest Annual Climate Report to be published at the end of October and studies and further actions to strengthen carbon sinks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministerial-working-group-on-climate-and-energy-policy-discussed-progress-in-climate-work-and-ways-to-strengthen-carbon-sinks

  59. State converts Finnair’s hybrid loan to capital loan - Finnish Government

    27.4.2022 | In March 2021, the State signed an agreement with Finnair Plc on a hybrid loan with a limit of EUR 400 million to support the company due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its meeting on 19 April 2022, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided in favour of converting the hybrid loan instrument to a capital loan in the form of an equity instrument. The capital loan will strengthen the equity of Finnair Plc, Finnair Group’s parent company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-converts-finnair-s-hybrid-loan-to-capital-loan

  60. Working Life Forum gives everyone a chance to join in current debate on working life - Finnish Government

    17.3.2022 | The new national event on working life will provide a platform for developing the Finnish world of work in the long term. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-life-forum-gives-everyone-a-chance-to-join-in-current-debate-on-working-life