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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. EU transport ministers coordinate EU response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in field of transport - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video conference of transport ministers on 8 April 2022. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-coordinate-eu-response-to-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-in-field-of-transport

  4. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers - Finnish Government

    17.12.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.12.2021 8.06 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Kaikkonen will meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers via video connection on ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-meet-nordic-and-baltic-defence-ministers

  5. Finnish Government to transfer SSAB shares from Solidium to direct ownership under the Prime Minister’s Office - Finnish Government

    14.9.2021 | The wholly state-owned special assignment company Solidium Oy owns 6.3% of the shares and 8.0% of the voting rights of the steel company SSAB AB. At its meeting on 14 September 2021, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supported the transfer of the SSAB shares from Solidium Oy to direct state ownership, as well as the definition of the State’s strategic interest related to SSAB ownersh...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-government-to-transfer-ssab-shares-from-solidium-to-direct-ownership-under-the-prime-minister-s-office

  6. 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

  7. OECD employment ministers meet to discuss crisis resilience of labour market - Finnish Government

    7.6.2022 | The employment and labour ministers from the member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will meet in Paris on 7 June 2022. The meeting will focus on the crisis resilience of the labour market and the ways to strengthen and improve its functioning after crises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/oecd-employment-ministers-meet-to-discuss-crisis-resilience-of-labour-market

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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-

  12. 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

  13. Government proposal for health and social services reform and related legislation adopted by Parliament - Finnish Government

    23.6.2021 | The Government proposal for legislation on establishing wellbeing services counties and reforming the organisation of healthcare, social welfare and rescue services was adopted by Parliament on 23 June 2021. The proposed wellbeing services counties will be established as soon as possible after the passing and approval of the relevant acts. The acts will enter into force in stages, the first ones on 1 July 2021 and the last ones on 1 January 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-for-health-and-social-services-reform-and-related-legislation-adopted-by-parliament

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Government appoints Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness - Finnish Government

    10.3.2022 | In its plenary session on Thursday 10 March, the Government appointed a Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness. Its mission is to guide the preparedness operations related to the impacts of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-appoints-ministerial-working-group-on-preparedness

  21. EU leaders express their strong support for Ukraine - Finnish Government

    17.2.2022 | The informal European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday 17 February expressed its strong and united support for Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-express-their-strong-support-for-ukraine

  22. Fit for 55 climate package important and necessary, brings opportunities for Finland - Finnish Government

    25.8.2021 | On Wednesday 25 August, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed the EU’s Fit for 55 package, which presents the means that will enable the EU to reduce its emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/fit-for-55-climate-package-important-and-necessary-brings-opportunities-for-finland

  23. Prime Minister Marin to visit Tallinn - Finnish Government

    3.3.2022 | On Monday 7 March, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Tallinn and meet with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. In their meeting, the prime ministers will discuss the security situation in Europe, bilateral relations between Finland and Estonia and cooperation on topical EU matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-tallinn

  24. 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

  25. Minister of Employment Haatainen’s Team Finland visit to India will focus on promoting immigration of labour - Finnish Government

    8.12.2022 | On her Team Finland visit, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will meet key authorities and companies promoting immigration of labour. A Declaration of Intent between India and Finland aimed at sustainably promoting immigration of labour will be signed on the visit. A broad delegation of companies and public administration representatives promoting immigration of skilled labour will accompany Minister Haatainen on the visit. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-s-team-finland-visit-to-india-will-focus-on-promoting-immigration-of-labour-

  26. Legislative proposal on long-term D visa facilitates labour migration - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists, growth or start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-proposal-on-long-term-d-visa-facilitates-labour-migration

  27. Mid-term policy review and spending limits session – policies of the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    30.4.2021 | On 29 April the Finnish Government decided its policy positions for the remainder of its term and the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2022-2025, resolving to increase spending limits and reallocate outlays.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/mid-term-policy-review-and-spending-limits-session-policies-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. Prime Minister Marin speaks with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg - Finnish Government

    30.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg had a video call on Tuesday 29 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-speaks-with-nato-secretary-general-stoltenberg

  32. Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    25.2.2021 | The Government submitted the first supplementary budget proposal for 2021 to Parliament on Thursday 25 February. The supplementary budget makes special provisions for needs arising from the COVID-19 situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament

  33. Prime Minister Marin speaks to German Federal Government - Finnish Government

    3.5.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin participated today in a meeting on the European security situation at the castle retreat of Schloss Meseberg near Berlin at the invitation of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson also attended the event. After the retreat, the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden had a bilateral meeting in Berlin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-speaks-to-german-federal-government

  34. 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

  35. Prime Minister Marin’s second COVID-19 test negative - Finnish Government

    6.12.2021 | The COVID-19 test taken by Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Monday 6 December has come back negative. The Prime Minister will return to the office on 7 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-s-second-covid-19-test-negative

  36. EU leaders condemn Belarus’s action - Finnish Government

    25.5.2021 | The special meeting of the European Council, which started on Monday 24 May in Brussels, has strongly condemned the action taken by Belarus on Sunday. A Ryanair flight from Athens to Vilnius was forced to land in Minsk where opposition leader and journalist Raman Pratasevich was arrested. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-condemn-belarus-s-action

  37. 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

  38. Prime Minister Marin spoke with several EU leaders - Finnish Government

    14.2.2022 | On Monday 14 February, Prime Minister Sanna Marin attended a video meeting with the President of the European Council and the leaders of five other EU Member States
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-spoke-with-several-eu-leaders

  39. 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

  40. Finland and Slovenia to intensify exchange of information on experiences and good practices related to the digital transformation - Finnish Government

    5.5.2022 | Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero and Minister Mark Boris Andrijanič, who is the Slovenian government’s representative in matters relating to the digital transformation, signed a memorandum of understanding on increasing cooperation between Finland and Slovenia in relation to the digital transformation. The goal is to develop the digitalisation of public administration in both countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-and-slovenia-to-intensify-exchange-of-information-on-experiences-and-good-practices-related-to-the-digital-transformation

  41. 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

  42. No compromising on State’s sustainability objectives, even in crises - Finnish Government

    30.8.2022 | “State-owned companies must remain committed to their ambitious corporate sustainability and climate targets even during times of crisis,” says Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen. This was the minister’s message to the CEOs and chairs of the boards of directors of state-owned companies at a sustainability seminar hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office on 30 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/no-compromising-on-state-s-sustainability-objectives-even-in-crises

  43. Nordic countries to further deepen defence cooperation - Finnish Government

    15.8.2022 | In their meeting in Oslo on Monday 15 August, the prime ministers of the Nordic countries confirmed that they would further develop their cooperation on defence and security. As Finland and Sweden become members of NATO, the Nordic countries will become allied partners, which opens up new opportunities for cooperation. The new security situation in Northern Europe also featured prominently in the Nordic prime minsters’ discussion with German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-to-further-deepen-defence-cooperation

  44. Minister Skinnari to visit Germany - Finnish Government

    22.2.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Berlin, Germany, on 22–23 February
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-germany

  45. European Council discussed economic issues - Finnish Government

    24.6.2022 | EU leaders discussed economic issues on 24 June, the second day of the European Council meeting. They also met for a Euro Summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discussed-economic-issues

  46. Foreign Minister Haavisto to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting - Finnish Government

    25.2.2022 | The EU foreign ministers will convene for an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 25 February to discuss the European security situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-foreign-affairs-council-meeting-1

  47. 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

  48. Minister Harakka to World Economic Forum in Davos - Finnish Government

    23.5.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on 23-25 May 2022. The World Economic Forum brings together the world's most influential political and business leaders, and representatives of research, the media and other fields of expertise, to seek solutions to global challenges together. Russia's war of aggression...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-world-economic-forum-in-davos-1750282

  49. Prime Minister Marin to attend India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen - Finnish Government

    27.4.2022 | The Prime Ministers of the Nordic countries and India will meet in Copenhagen on Wednesday 4 May. The aim of the meeting is to strengthen and develop relations and cooperation between the Nordic countries and India.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-india-nordic-summit-in-copenhagen

  50. 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

  51. Ministers responsible for cohesion policy to discuss new EU Cohesion Report - Finnish Government

    1.6.2022 | The EU ministers responsible for cohesion policy will meet at the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg on Thursday 2 June. The Council will exchange views on the eighth Cohesion Report, entitled ‘Cohesion in Europe towards 2050’, and adopt Council conclusions on it. Vesa Vuorenkoski, State Secretary to Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen, will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-responsible-for-cohesion-policy-to-discuss-new-eu-cohesion-report

  52. Prime Minister Marin to speak with EU leaders - Finnish Government

    20.5.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting of EU leaders on Thursday 20 May. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-speak-with-eu-leaders-2

  53. Prime Minister Marin visited Albania and met Prime Minister Rama - Finnish Government

    21.6.2022 | On Tuesday 21 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s visit to Western Balkans continued in Tirana, Albania, where she had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-visited-albania-and-met-prime-minister-rama

  54. No restrictions on external border traffic as of 1 July - Finnish Government

    20.6.2022 | Restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will end. As of 1 July, third-country travellers arriving in Finland will no longer be required to hold vaccination or COVID-19 test certificates, and COVID-19 tests will not be carried out at border crossing points. Health authorities have judged that no health grounds remain for restrictions at external borders.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-imposed-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-end-on-30-june

  55. Foreign Minister Haavisto to attend Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    17.2.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany on 18–19 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-munich-security-conference

  56. 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

  57. Development cooperation produces results, according to recent report - Finnish Government

    9.11.2022 | Recent crises underline the importance of development cooperation as a key instrument of foreign and security policy, according to Finland’s Development Policy Results Report submitted to Parliament on 9 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-cooperation-produces-results-according-to-recent-report

  58. Prime Minister Marin to attend EU meeting in France - Finnish Government

    9.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the informal meeting of EU heads of state or government in Versailles, France, on 10 and 11 March. At the meeting, the EU leaders will discuss Russia’s military attack on Ukraine and focus on ways to strengthen the Union’s defence capabilities, reduce energy dependency and build a more robust economic base.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-eu-meeting-in-france

  59. Changes to value added taxation in e-commerce - Finnish Government

    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

  60. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs - Finnish Government

    5.4.2022 | NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs will meet in Brussels on 6–7 April 2022. The meeting will focus on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NATO’s Strategic Concept and the international security situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-pekka-haavisto-to-attend-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs