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  1. Finnish and Estonian ministers to develop relations in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    9.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will attend a seminar on cooperation between Finland and Estonia at the House of the Estates in Helsinki on Tuesday 15 November. Other Finnish and Estonian ministers will also attend the event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-and-estonian-ministers-to-develop-relations-in-helsinki

  2. New company to be established to employ people with partial work capacity – Legislative proposal sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    22.6.2021 | To boost the employment of persons with partial work capacity, the Government decided in its mid-term policy review session to set up a state-owned company with a special assignment. The company is tasked with recruiting such persons for longer-term employment relationships and providing them with support in carrying out their duties. Another objective is to promote the opportunities for employees to advance in their careers and take up employment with new employers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-company-to-be-established-to-employ-people-with-partial-work-capacity-legislative-proposal-sent-out-for-comments

  3. Additional funding proposed for prevention of youth crime and for training in civil defence and individual emergency planning - Finnish Government

    2.2.2023 | In the first supplementary budget proposal for 2023, the Government proposes an increase of EUR 6.9 million for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior. A total of EUR 2.477 million is proposed for the police to prevent and combat youth crime. EUR 1.037 million is proposed for strengthening multi-professional and preventive Anchor work by the police. In addition, the Government propo...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/additional-funding-proposed-for-prevention-of-youth-crime-and-for-training-in-civil-defence-and-individual-emergency-planning

  4. Minister Tuppurainen’s visit to Riga focuses on Ukraine, Finland’s NATO membership and energy - Finnish Government

    7.6.2022 | On Monday 6 June, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen met in Riga with Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs and with two members of the Latvian Saeima (parliament): Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Rihards Kols and Chair of the European Affairs Committee Marija Golubeva.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-s-visit-to-riga-focuses-on-ukraine-finland-s-nato-membership-and-energy

  5. Prime Minister Marin meets with French President Macron in Paris - Finnish Government

    1.7.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday 1 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-french-president-macron-in-paris

  6. Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    11.1.2022 | Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence to visit Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.1.2022 16.00 Type: Press release Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace visits Finland on 12 January. During his meeting with Minister ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/britain-s-secretary-of-state-for-defence-to-visit-finland

  7. 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

  8. MEAE launches preparation of sectoral roadmaps to ensure the availability of labour across Finland - Finnish Government

    8.11.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is launching a project to ensure the availability of skilled labour in all sectors throughout Finland. Sectoral working groups will seek short- and long-term solutions to improve the match between job vacancies and unemployed job seekers. They will also take steps to identify ways of guaranteeing that the objectives set for labour migration can be met.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/meae-launches-preparation-of-sectoral-roadmaps-to-ensure-the-availability-of-labour-across-finland-

  9. Separate solution for TE services reform outlines responsibilities for financing integration services - Finnish Government

    14.12.2021 | The Ministerial Group on Employment outlined a separate solution for the TE services reform 2024, specifying responsibilities for financing integration services. The solution takes into account the special features of integration, but at the same time encourages municipalities to develop services and promote the integration and employment of immigrants at a very early stage of integration. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/separate-solution-for-te-services-reform-outlines-responsibilities-for-financing-integration-services

  10. Minister Blomqvist to attend Nordic Cooperation Ministers’ meeting in Halden, Norway - Finnish Government

    27.6.2022 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality, Thomas Blomqvist, will attend a meeting of the Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Halden, Norway, on 27–28 June. One of the main topics of the meeting will be Nordic cooperation in times of crisis with a particular focus on the role of the ministers for Nordic cooperation in ensuring the exchange of information between the countries. At the meeting, ministers will adopt a joint declaration on cooperation during crises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-nordic-cooperation-ministers-meeting-in-halden-norway

  11. Minister Mikkonen and Permanent Secretary Pimiä visit the United States - Finnish Government

    30.1.2023 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen and Permanent Secretary Kirsi Pimiä will visit the United States between 29 January and 3 February. Their visit seeks to deepen bilateral relations with the United States counterparts in the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government and with key stakeholders. They also aim explore recent developments in the areas of internal and national security and migration in the United States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-mikkonen-and-permanent-secretary-pimia-visit-the-united-states

  12. Ministry of Justice gives instructions on safe voting during COVID-19 - Finnish Government

    15.4.2021 | The elections website of the Ministry of Justice, Electionsfinland.fi, now contains instructions for voters on safe voting in the municipal elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry has prepared the instructions in cooperation with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/ministry-of-justice-gives-instructions-on-safe-voting-during-covid-19

  13. Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto visiting The Hague, Montana and Brussels - Finnish Government

    14.7.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto visited The Hague on Wednesday and will next travel to Montana in the United States. On Monday, he will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-visiting-the-hague-montana-and-brussels

  14. Jussi Tanner appointed as new Director General of Consular Services - Finnish Government

    25.5.2022 | On Wednesday 25 May, the Government decided to appoint a new Director General of Consular Services at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/jussi-tanner-appointed-as-new-director-general-of-consular-services

  15. UN Biodiversity Conference starts in Montreal – turning point needed to halt nature loss - Finnish Government

    2.12.2022 | The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity will be held in Montreal, Canada on 7–19 December 2022. “The Conference in Montreal must mark a turning point in terms of halting the loss of biodiversity by 2030, somewhat in the same way as the Paris Climate Change Conference did for preventing climate crisis,” says Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo, who leads Finland’s delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-starts-in-montreal-turning-point-needed-to-halt-nature-loss

  16. Parliamentary group for stronger implementation of Finland’s climate targets with long-term perspective - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | On Thursday 15 September, the Government appointed a group composed of the parties in Parliament to monitor the implementation of the national climate policy. The aim is to make sure that the climate neutrality target will be reached and the measures to be taken will be fair and just. The group will also discuss the climate policy outlines to be needed in the future. Each party in Parliament has a representative in the monitoring group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/parliamentary-group-for-stronger-implementation-of-finland-s-climate-targets-with-long-term-perspective

  17. Minister Blomqvist to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation - Finnish Government

    26.4.2022 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will attend a meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation on 26 April. The meeting will be held virtually. The main topics will be the Nordic Council of Ministers cooperation with neighbouring regions in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nordic cooperation in times of crisis and the dialogue between the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council for developing the Council of Ministers budget.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation

  18. Home affairs ministers to discuss Ukraine and EU’s migration and asylum reform - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 14 October. The ministers will continue the discussion on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The focus will be on the refugee situation in the EU and the effects of the war on the Union's internal security. The ministers will also discuss the EU’s migration and asylum policy reform. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-ukraine-and-eu-s-migration-and-asylum-reform

  19. EU transport ministers to discuss rail transport - Finnish Government

    19.10.2022 | The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU is hosting an informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Prague on 20-21 October. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka. It will be an informal meeting where no decisions are taken.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-to-discuss-rail-transport-1847002

  20. Prime Minister Marin to meet with Prime Minister of Canada - Finnish Government

    23.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Brussels on Wednesday 23 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-meet-with-prime-minister-of-canada

  21. National Child Strategy Unit to be established in Finland - Finnish Government

    2.9.2022 | Finland will set up a National Child Strategy Unit to promote a child- and family-friendly society that respect the rights of the child and to coordinate the implementation of the key policies of the Child Strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/national-child-strategy-unit-to-be-established-in-finland

  22. Nordic labour ministers and ILO head to discuss platform economy and wellbeing at work in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    22.11.2021 | The transformation of work and new ways to work offer both challenges and opportunities for the Nordic labour market and workers’ wellbeing. The Nordic employment ministers will discuss these topics at a meeting organised by Finland as part of its Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers on 22–23 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/nordic-labour-ministers-and-ilo-head-to-discuss-platform-economy-and-wellbeing-at-work-in-helsinki

  23. 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/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament

  24. EU health ministers to discuss establishment of European Health Data Space and revision of EU Global Health Strategy on 14 June - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) will meet in Luxembourg on 14 June 2022 in its health ministers configuration. Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Aki Lindén will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-discuss-establishment-of-european-health-data-space-and-revision-of-eu-global-health-strategy-on-14-june-

  25. Prime Minister Marin to visit Western Balkans on Monday - Finnish Government

    17.6.2022 | Early next week, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania and Croatia. The main topics on the agenda of the meeting with the state leaders are Finland’s application to join NATO, the impact of the application on strengthening NATO’s security, and NATO's future policies. Other topics to be discussed are the EU accession processes of Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-western-balkans-on-monday-and-tuesday

  26. Finland to attend session of UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York - Finnish Government

    6.3.2023 | The 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place in New York between 6 and 17 March 2023. Finland will be represented at the session by a broad-based delegation headed by Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-attend-session-of-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women-in-new-york

  27. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses European Council and EU-ASEAN summit - Finnish Government

    13.12.2022 | In its meeting today, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council on 15 December and the EU-ASEAN summit on 14 December, both of which will take place in Brussels. The Ministerial Committee was also briefed on the use of funds frozen as a result of sanctions against Russia to support the reconstruction of Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-european-council-and-eu-asean-summit

  28. Minister of the Interior Mikkonen and German Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    10.8.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will meet with German Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser in Helsinki on 10.8. The Ministers will discuss, among other things, the war in Ukraine and its impact on internal security. Items on the agenda include cyber and hybrid threats caused by the war and the situation of Ukrainian refugees. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen-and-german-minister-of-the-interior-nancy-faeser-to-meet-in-helsinki

  29. Additional funding proposed for rescue training, increasing the refugee quota and EXIT activities - Finnish Government

    18.11.2021 | In the supplementary budget proposal for 2022, a total increase of EUR 20.4 million is proposed for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior. Appropriations are proposed for the development of the national security authorities’ KEJO common information system (EUR 6.85 million), for the Emergency Response Centre Administration’s information system fees (EUR 1.3 million) and for ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/additional-funding-proposed-for-rescue-training-increasing-the-refugee-quota-and-exit-activities

  30. 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/-/legislative-proposal-on-long-term-d-visa-facilitates-labour-migration

  31. Regional allocation of EU regional and structural policy funding supports regions’ long-term development - Finnish Government

    30.9.2021 | On 30 September 2021, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy agreed on guidelines for the regional allocation of funding under the EU regional and structural policy programme Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027. During the next programming period, funding will be distributed slightly more evenly between the different regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/regional-allocation-of-eu-regional-and-structural-policy-funding-supports-regions-long-term-development

  32. EU transport ministers to discuss rail transport - Finnish Government

    19.10.2022 | The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU is hosting an informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Prague on 20-21 October. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka. It will be an informal meeting where no decisions are taken.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-to-discuss-rail-transport

  33. Regional allocation of EU regional and structural policy funding supports regions’ long-term development - Finnish Government

    30.9.2021 | On 30 September 2021, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy agreed on guidelines for the regional allocation of funding under the EU regional and structural policy programme Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027. During the next programming period, funding will be distributed slightly more evenly between the different regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/regional-allocation-of-eu-regional-and-structural-policy-funding-supports-regions-long-term-development

  34. Ministers for European Affairs to prepare for European Council and discuss coordination of EU response to COVID-19 - Finnish Government

    10.5.2021 | The main themes of the General Affairs Council meeting on Tuesday 11 May in Brussels will be the preparations for the special European Council on 24–25 May and the coordination of the EU’s response to COVID-19. Minister of European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen is unable to attend the meeting due to quarantine regulations and Parliament’s vote on the EU recovery package on Wednesday 12 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-european-council-and-discuss-coordination-of-eu-response-to-covid-19

  35. Progress in Finland’s NATO membership process: Finland’s delegation, led by Foreign Minister Haavisto, to hold accession talks with NATO in Brussels - Finnish Government

    4.7.2022 | Progress in Finland’s NATO membership process: Finland’s delegation, led by Foreign Minister Haavisto, to hold accession talks with NATO in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.7.2022 11.21 Type: Press release Ministry for Foreign Affai...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/progress-in-finland-s-nato-membership-process-finland-s-delegation-led-by-foreign-minister-haavisto-to-hold-accession-talks-with-nato-in-brussels

  36. Annual report on export of defence materiel 2021 published - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | Annual report on export of defence materiel 2021 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.6.2022 9.27 Type: Press release In 2021, the Ministry of Defence granted a total of 261 licences for permanent exports and transfers of defence mate...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/annual-report-on-export-of-defence-materiel-2021-published

  37. Sustainable growth requires not only RDI investments, but also an efficient RDI system, more skills and smart capital - Finnish Government

    6.5.2022 | Finland’s economic growth has fallen clearly behind its peers and there is a risk that the gap will widen further. The main problems are low scalability of innovations and slow productivity growth, according to the final report of the expert working group led by Pekka Ala-Pietilä, which was submitted to Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä on 6 May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/sustainable-growth-requires-not-only-rdi-investments-but-also-an-efficient-rdi-system-more-skills-and-smart-capital

  38. Report: More public procurement education and training needed - Finnish Government

    22.2.2022 | A report on public procurement education and training in Finland in 2021 was published as part of the Procurement Finland programme and the implementation of the National Public Procurement Strategy. The report charts the educational backgrounds of professionals engaged in public procurement and compiles information about educational institutions that provide procurement education and training. Accord...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/report-more-public-procurement-education-and-training-needed

  39. Into the Woods: High-level decision-makers to discuss role of forests in building good living environments - Finnish Government

    15.11.2022 | On 24 November, high-level European decision-makers will convene at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Espoo to explore solutions forests can offer in the pursuit of good living environments. Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s guests at the Into the Woods event will be President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, European Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevičius, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/into-the-woods-high-level-decision-makers-to-discuss-role-of-forests-in-building-good-living-environments

  40. New Climate Change Act to be submitted to Parliament - carbon neutrality target 2035 included in the Act, emission reduction targets for coming decades as well - Finnish Government

    3.3.2022 | The Government approved the proposal for the new Climate Change Act on 3 March. The Act has been reformed to make sure that Finland’s carbon neutrality target for 2035 and other international and EU climate objectives will be reached. In addition to the carbon neutrality target, the Act sets emission reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. The Act lays down provisions on climate policy plans, and the reform will extend the scope of the Act to the land use sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-climate-change-act-to-be-submitted-to-parliament-carbon-neutrality-target-2035-included-in-the-act-emission-reduction-targets-for-coming-decades-as-well

  41. Jari Luoto appointed as Director General of Government EU Affairs Department - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | The Government has appointed Jari Luoto, Master of Social Sciences, as Director General at the Prime Minister’s Office for a fixed term period from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/jari-luoto-appointed-as-director-general-of-government-eu-affairs-department

  42. Webinar on the rights and service provision of indigenous people with disabilities and dementia - Finnish Government

    31.8.2021 | As part of Finland's Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, a webinar will be held from 31 August to 1 September that will focus on the rights of indigenous people with disabilities and diseases causing memory loss, and on the provision of linguistically and culturally sensitive services. The webinar seeks to raise awareness of rights, and share experiences to develop services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/webinar-on-the-rights-and-service-provision-of-indigenous-people-with-disabilities-and-dementia

  43. Work to form a vision for eastern Finland’s development begins - Finnish Government

    2.11.2022 | On 2 November 2022, Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä invited representatives of companies, organisations, and higher education and research institutes to discuss the launch of work to create a vision for development for eastern Finland. Forming a vision for development is one of the recommendations in the final report of the Working group of State Secretaries, which examined the vitality of eastern Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/work-to-form-a-vision-for-eastern-finland-s-development-begins

  44. Prime Minister Marin to visit Madrid - Finnish Government

    25.1.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will travel to Madrid and meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday 26 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-madrid

  45. Report: Homelessness can be eradicated by 2027 with close cooperation - Finnish Government

    10.2.2023 | The report commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment explores the trends in homelessness and means by which homelessness can be eradicated. Rapporteur Juha Kaakinen urges to continue the work in line with the Housing First principle and to further develop this so that support is readily available and serves homelessness that may be due to varying reasons in diverse ways. A key focus should be on groups that need services and support the most.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/report-homelessness-can-be-eradicated-by-2027-with-close-cooperation

  46. Minister Tuppurainen highlights rule of law and support for Ukraine on visit to Bucharest - Finnish Government

    16.1.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen visited the Romanian capital of Bucharest on Monday 16 January. In several high-level meetings, discussions focused on support for Ukraine in defending itself against Russia’s illegal war of aggression, the rule of law, EU enlargement and securing access to energy across Europe, among other topics.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-highlights-rule-of-law-and-support-for-ukraine-on-visit-to-bucharest

  47. Finland provides core funding to UN agencies for work to promote equality and improve the status of children - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | Finland supports UN agencies in their work to promote stability and human rights. Authoritarian states, conflicts, the food and climate crises and the COVID-19 pandemic are increasing inequality and weakening security and wellbeing worldwide.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-provides-core-funding-to-un-agencies-for-work-to-promote-equality-and-improve-the-status-of-children

  48. Finland declares its interest to accede to NATO - Finnish Government

    17.5.2022 | On Tuesday 17 May 2022, the President of the Republic of Finland decided, on the proposal of the Government, to notify the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of Finland’s interest to engage in talks on accession to NATO and appointed a delegation to Finland’s accession talks to be held with NATO and its member countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-declares-its-interest-to-accede-to-nato

  49. Prime Minister Marin participates in EU-Western Balkans Summit in Slovenia - Finnish Government

    6.10.2021 | The Summit held on Wednesday 6 October focused on deepening cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkans. Topics discussed at the meeting included the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans, deepening economic cooperation and managing the COVID-19 crisis.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-participates-in-eu-western-balkans-summit-in-slovenia

  50. Climate Policy Roundtable meets to discuss low-carbon construction - Finnish Government

    8.12.2021 | The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its 12th meeting on Thursday 9 December. The main theme is low-carbon construction.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-meets-to-discuss-low-carbon-construction

  51. UNESCO needed to support human rights and freedom of expression even in times of crisis - Finnish Government

    10.11.2021 | Minister of Education Li Andersson will lead the Finnish delegation to the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris on 10–11 November. In Finland’s keynote speech on Wednesday, the Minister of Education highlighted human rights as the basis of UNESCO’s activities and its work as an implementer of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustaina...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/unesco-needed-to-support-human-rights-and-freedom-of-expression-even-in-times-of-crisis

  52. Municipalities receive compensation for services provided to Ukrainians - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | On assignment by the Government, the Finnish Immigration Service has prepared a procedure where persons in temporary protection are granted the reception services they need without municipalities establishing a reception centre. Municipalities will receive compensation from the central government for providing the agreed services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/municipalities-receive-compensation-for-services-provided-to-ukrainians

  53. New architectural policy programme emphasises the ability of architecture to support wellbeing and societal sustainability - Finnish Government

    20.1.2022 | Architecture affects the wellbeing of people and nature in significant ways. Good architecture and design stand the test of time and can be converted into new use if necessary. These are key themes in Finland’s new architectural policy programme. The programme sets out objectives and measures for developing the sustainability of the built environment comprehensively between 2022 and 2035.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/new-architectural-policy-programme-emphasises-the-ability-of-architecture-to-support-wellbeing-and-societal-sustainability

  54. 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/-/minister-harakka-to-world-economic-forum-in-davos

  55. Ministry of Economic Affairs receives 31 new applications for large demonstration projects on new energy technology - Finnish Government

    20.9.2022 | New energy technology projects may be granted investment aid that aims to speed up the introduction of new technologies and help Finland achieve the national and EU climate targets by 2030. A total of about EUR 153 million will be available for large-scale demonstration projects on new energy technology in 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-receives-31-new-applications-for-large-demonstration-projects-on-new-energy-technology-

  56. Finland and Estonia agree on electronic exchange of population data - Finnish Government

    21.9.2022 | Finland and Estonia have signed a treaty on the exchange of population data. The treaty deepens digital cooperation between the countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-and-estonia-agree-on-electronic-exchange-of-population-data

  57. Finance ministers to discuss the Banking Union and the implementation of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility - Finnish Government

    3.5.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland at the informal meeting of ministers for the economy and finance and in the Eurogroup video conference to be held on Tuesday, 3 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finance-ministers-to-discuss-the-banking-union-and-the-implementation-of-the-eu-s-recovery-and-resilience-facility

  58. Energy poverty and labour market integration of Ukrainian refugees on the agenda at meeting of EU employment and social affairs ministers in Prague - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | The EU ministers responsible for employment and social affairs will convene for an informal meeting in Prague on 13–14 October 2022. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/energy-poverty-and-labour-market-integration-of-ukrainian-refugees-on-the-agenda-at-meeting-of-eu-employment-and-social-affairs-ministers-in-prague

  59. Occupational Barometer: Increase in labour shortages has slowed down but health and social services continue to account for top shortage occupations - Finnish Government

    1.11.2022 | This autumn’s Occupational Barometer indicates that the increase in labour shortages has levelled off. At the national level, the Occupational Barometer nevertheless identified 56 shortage occupations out of 200 key occupations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/occupational-barometer-increase-in-labour-shortages-has-slowed-down-but-health-and-social-services-continue-to-ac-count-for-top-shortage-occupations

  60. Finland responds to Ukraine’s requests for support - Finnish Government

    10.3.2023 | Ukraine has requested support from Finland, particularly to meet the immediate and longer-term needs related to education, the environment and radiation safety. Finland will provide Ukraine with EUR 29 million in humanitarian assistance and development cooperation support.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-responds-to-ukraine-s-requests-for-support