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25.6.2020 | In its plenary session today, on Thursday 25 June, the Government nominated Niilo Jääskinen (Doctor of Laws, Trained on the Bench) as Finland’s candidate for the position of Judge at the Court of Justice of the European Union for a six-year term of office beginning on 7 October 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/niilo-jaaskinen-nominated-as-candidate-for-judge-at-the-court-of-justice-of-the-european-union-1
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16.3.2021 | The first meeting of the Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation during Finland’s 2021 Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers discussed the digital green transition and decided on the priorities for cooperation over the next four years. According to Minister Paatero, the Nordic and Baltic countries can serve as an example for mitigating climate change through a value-based, inclusive digital transformation that also boosts competitiveness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/digital-green-transition-discussed-at-the-meeting-of-nordic-and-baltic-ministers-and-commissioner-margrethe-vestager
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12.3.2020 | The authorities responsible for internal security are prepared for the spread of the coronavirus. They are looking after everyday security in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/turvallisuusviranomaiset-ovat-varautuneet-koronaviruksen-leviamiseen
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10.6.2021 | On 10 June 2021, the Government adopted a resolution that proposes measures to improve the level of information security and data protection in critical sectors of society. The proposals in the resolution are based on the outline of a cross-sectoral working group.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-contributions-to-information-security-and-data-protection-in-critical-sectors-of-society-are-an-investment-in-the-future
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10.6.2021 | On 10 June 2021, the Government adopted a resolution that proposes measures to improve the level of information security and data protection in critical sectors of society. The proposals in the resolution are based on the outline of a cross-sectoral working group.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-contributions-to-information-security-and-data-protection-in-critical-sectors-of-society-are-an-investment-in-the-future-1376588
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19.6.2019 | EU environment and climate ministers convene in Finland to find solutions to the sustainability crisis Ministry of the Environment Publication date 19.6.2019 8.46 Type: Press release Finland is keen to put the sustainability crisis and its possibl...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-convene-in-finland-to-find-solutions-to-the-sustainability-crisis
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28.2.2019 | On Thursday 28 February, the Government appointed Mr Anssi Kujala as State Secretary to the ministerial group of the National Coalition Party. Kujala will take up his duties on 4 March 2019. Previously Kujala held the post of Special Adviser of the ministerial group of the National Coalition Party.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/anssi-kujala-appointed-as-state-secretary-to-the-ministerial-group-of-the-national-coalition-party
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25.6.2020 | On Thursday 25 June, the Prime Ministers of the Nordic Countries discussed the current situation with regard to COVID-19, their countries’ experiences and follow-up measures, and the common Nordic path forward after the crisis. The Prime Ministers also discussed the economy. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-prime-ministers-discuss-covid-19-situation
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24.2.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the informal videoconference of the members of the European Council on 25 and 26 February. Topics on the agenda for the meeting include the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, preparedness for health threats, security and defence, and the EU’s relations with the Southern Neighbourhood.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-video-meeting-of-eu-leaders-1
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3.6.2021 | A new Act will strengthen the legal status of wild produce pickers and lay down the obligations of companies in more detail and in more binding terms. At the same time, earnings opportunities of foreign berry pickers will improve and companies will enjoy from a more equal competitive environment, which will help the sector to grow sustainably and become more international.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/status-of-foreign-berry-pickers-to-improve
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15.10.2021 | Finland bears its responsibility as part of the climate finance pledge of the Paris Agreement. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Finland will announce support for adaptation measures in developing countries in particular. The COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference will be held in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-bears-responsibility-on-eve-of-un-climate-change-conference-and-supports-developing-countries-adaptation-to-climate-change
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4.4.2022 | In its report published on 4 April, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) points out that emission reduction measures must already be accelerated during the next decade to achieve international targets for limiting climate warming. Greenhouse gas emissions are growing in all sectors, and in the past decade the average GHG emissions were higher than ever before. The pace of growth in emissions has, however, slowed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ipcc-report-current-actions-not-enough-to-limit-warming-to-1.5-degrees-effective-emission-reductions-already-needed-during-next-decade
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29.7.2019 | Today is Earth Overshoot Day – Circular economy offers solutions for the sustainable use of natural resources Ministry of the Environment Publication date 29.7.2019 0.56 Type: Press release As of today, 29 July, we have consumed more renewable nat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/today-is-earth-overshoot-day-circular-economy-offers-solutions-for-the-sustainable-use-of-natural-resources
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28.1.2021 | On Thursday 28 January, the Government appointed Antti Pelttari, Master of Laws, to continue in his post as the Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service. The post will be filled for the period from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/antti-pelttari-to-continue-as-director-of-the-finnish-security-and-intelligence-service
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23.9.2021 | Nine digital tools are now available free of charge to workplaces in Finland as a result of the Government’s Mental Health at Work Programme. The mental health support toolkit provides workplaces and occupational healthcare with easy-to-use tools for preventing mental health problems among working-age people. Finnish workplaces need skilled employees with sufficient working capacity, which is why supp...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/effective-support-for-mental-health-at-work-
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17.6.2021 | The European Commission is proposing new ways of tackling subsidies granted by non-EU governments that distort competition in the internal market. Finland supports the aims of the proposal calling for level playing field for businesses that receive foreign subsidies and for businesses that do not. The rules must be clear and predictable.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-supports-intervention-in-foreign-subsidies-that-distort-competition-in-the-european-union-but-insists-on-clear-rules
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5.11.2020 | The Government has made a clarification to the Decree on temporarily restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses that it issued on 29 October. Under the Decree, food and beverage service businesses may begin serving alcohol at 7.00 at the earliest. This applies to all regions regardless of their epidemiological situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/clarification-to-the-decree-on-temporarily-restricting-the-activities-of-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-serving-of-alcohol-may-begin-at-7.00-at-the-earliest
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11.6.2021 | The Ministry of Education and Culture is seeking to boost reconstruction of the cultural sector. Investment in elevating culture and the creative industries and work to underline their social and economic importance are part of Finland’s sustainable growth programme and other initiatives. The Government is also prepared to capitalise a planned cultural and creative industries fund for Finland. ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-science-and-culture-antti-kurvinen-launches-cultural-reconstruction-work
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21.9.2021 | On 20 September 2021, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen listened to the views of Vantaa upper secondary students on future working life. The discussion centred on young people’s wellbeing and equal opportunities to study and work in the EU. The event was part of the Government’s “We are Europe” tour.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-young-people-s-voices-must-be-heard-in-discussion-on-the-eu-and-working-life
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31.3.2021 | On 31 March 2021, the Government proposed new legislation to improve the legal status and earnings opportunities of foreign berry pickers and to make the competitive environment equal to companies in the sector. As foreign berry pickers have not been deemed to be in an employment relationship but instead to work as entrepreneurs, their status is currently unregulated from a legal point of view.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/improvements-to-the-status-of-foreign-berry-pickers