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  1. Minister Mykkänen to Stockholm – closer cooperation between Finland and Sweden to promote clean transition - Finnish Government

    13.5.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen visits Stockholm on Monday 13 May. He will meet the Swedish Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtar and Daniel Liljeberg, State Secretary to the Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-to-stockholm-closer-cooperation-between-finland-and-sweden-to-promote-clean-transition

  2. Government appoints two new state secretaries - Finnish Government

    18.4.2024 | In its plenary session on Thursday 18 April, the Government appointed Pasi Rajala, Master of Social Sciences, and Antti Salminen, Information Systems Auditor, to serve as state secretaries. Pasi Rajala will serve as State Secretary to Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, and Antti Salminen as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-two-new-state-secretaries

  3. European Commission President to visit Finland’s eastern border - Finnish Government

    15.4.2024 | President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will meet in Lappeenranta, Finland on Friday 19 April. They will also visit Finland’s eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-commission-president-to-visit-finland-s-eastern-border

  4. Finland to send more defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    3.4.2024 | Finland to send more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.4.2024 14.04 Type: Press release Finland will send more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter, on the proposal of th...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-1

  5. Ministry of Defence to conclude partnership agreement with Bittium Wireless Ltd. - Finnish Government

    5.4.2024 | Ministry of Defence to conclude partnership agreement with Bittium Wireless Ltd. Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.4.2024 16.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a partnership agr...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/ministry-of-defence-to-conclude-partnership-agreement-with-bittium-wireless-ltd.-

  6. Finland to contribute EUR 30 million to Czech ammunition initiative - Finnish Government

    21.3.2024 | An additional EUR 30 million of funding will be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Defence in the Government’s first supplementary budget for 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-contribute-eur-30-million-to-czech-ammunition-initiative

  7. Minister Henriksson to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation - Finnish Government

    19.4.2024 | Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson, who is responsible for Nordic cooperation, will attend a virtual meeting of the Ministers for Nordic co-operation on Friday 19 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-henriksson-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-1

  8. Finland, Estonia and Sweden emphasise the importance of resilient European submarine infrastructure - Finnish Government

    6.12.2023 | The telecommunications ministers of Finland, Estonia and Sweden stress that the resilience of critical underwater infrastructure is now more important than ever. The ministers underlined the importance of resilient infrastructure at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels 5 December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-estonia-and-sweden-emphasise-the-importance-of-resilient-european-submarine-infrastructure

  9. Working group submitted proposals for developing student financial aid – both essential and comprehensive restructuring discussed - Finnish Government

    30.1.2025 | A working group preparing an overhaul of student financial aid has assessed the current situation in student financial aid and key development needs in the student financial aid system. Needs for development that were deemed essential include reinstating indexation and restructuring interest assistance and loan granting practices to improve the security of student loans. The working group's proposals were submitted to Minister Sandra Bergqvist on 30 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/working-group-submitted-proposals-for-developing-student-financial-aid-both-essential-and-comprehensive-restructuring-discussed

  10. EU competitiveness ministers to meet in Brussels on 7–8 December - Finnish Government

    5.12.2023 | The EU’s Competitiveness Council will meet in Brussels on 7–8 December 2023. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will represent Finland in the meeting of ministers responsible for internal market and industry on 7 December. Meanwhile, Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will be Finland’s representative at the meeting of the ministers responsible for research and space on 8 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels-on-7-8-december

  11. European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    15.2.2024 | Minister of Finance Riikka Purra will meet with the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nadia Calviño in Helsinki on Friday 16 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/european-investment-bank-president-nadia-calvino-to-visit-finland

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

    21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-3

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

    21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-3

  14. EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation supported by Member States - Regulation into force in July-August - Finnish Government

    17.6.2024 | The EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation received a qualified majority of votes at the European Union Environment Council on Monday 17 June. The Regulation will enter into force in July-August. The Member States must submit their national restoration plans within two years from the entry into force of the Regulation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-s-nature-restoration-regulation-supported-by-member-states-regulation-into-force-in-july-august

  15. Sustainable growth through state ownership – Government adopts resolution on state ownership policy - Finnish Government

    23.5.2024 | On 23 May 2024, the Finnish Government issued a new resolution on ownership policy. It directs the State’s actions in its capacity as a shareholder and applies to all limited liability companies in which the State holds interests and to all ministries whose duties include ownership steering.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sustainable-growth-through-state-ownership-government-adopts-resolution-on-state-ownership-policy

  16. In future more healthcare professionals would be allowed to administer vaccines – amendments to decrees circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    28.12.2023 | The aim is to accelerate and streamline the administration of vaccines and to alleviate the shortage of healthcare personnel. The amendments that are being circulated for comments would allow dentists, senior pharmacists, pharmacists, practical nurses and biomedical laboratory scientists to administer vaccines. The amendments would also make it easier to organise vaccination at pharmacies’ health service points.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/in-future-more-healthcare-professionals-would-be-allowed-to-administer-vaccines-amendments-to-decrees-circulated-for-comments

  17. Finland to join NATO’s 2025 peacetime missions in Iceland and the Baltic Sea among other places - Finnish Government

    9.10.2024 | Finland to join NATO’s 2025 peacetime missions in Iceland and the Baltic Sea among other places Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.10.2024 12.53 Type: Press release In October, the Government will submit a report to Parliament on Finland’s par...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-join-nato-s-2025-peacetime-missions-in-iceland-and-the-baltic-sea-among-other-places

  18. Prime Minister Orpo and Dutch Prime Minister Rutte discuss measures to guarantee European security and prosperity - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and acting Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte met in Helsinki on Thursday 13 June. Among other topics, their discussions focused on measures to guarantee European security and economic success.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-dutch-prime-minister-rutte-discuss-measures-to-guarantee-european-security-and-prosperity

  19. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on discontinuation of mediation in domestic violence cases - Finnish Government

    7.6.2024 | The government proposal for discontinuing mediation in cases of domestic violence has proceeded to the consultation stage. The aim of the proposal is to combat, in particular, violence against women, which is a serious problem in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-requests-comments-on-discontinuation-of-mediation-in-domestic-violence-cases

  20. Government proposal on amendments to industrial peace legislation to be finalised - Finnish Government

    22.2.2024 | The Government is to submit a proposal for amendments to industrial peace legislation on 29 February 2024. The reform will enhance the sanctions system for unlawful strikes, limit disproportionate solidarity action and restrict the length of political industrial action.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposal-on-amendments-to-industrial-peace-legislation-to-be-finalised

  21. Governor of Colorado Jared Polis visits Finland on 13 and 14 June - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen meets Polis on 13 June in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/governor-of-colorado-jared-polis-visits-finland-on-13-and-14-june

  22. Minister Adlercreutz to attend UN Conference on Small Island Developing States - Finnish Government

    24.5.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will attend the UN’s fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda on 27–29 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-un-conference-on-small-island-developing-states

  23. Increased R&D funding to help renewal of society – Prime Minister Orpo submits announcement on multiannual plan to Parliament - Finnish Government

    18.9.2024 | The multiannual plan for the use of central government research and development funding allocates funds to expanding partnerships between private and public R&D parties and to accelerating private R&D investment. Other key objectives and funding allocations include strengthening R&D competence and researcher careers, supporting research and technology infrastructures, and promoting European and international partnerships.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/increased-r-d-funding-to-help-renewal-of-society-prime-minister-orpo-submits-announcement-on-multiannual-plan-to-parliament

  24. Minister Rydman to participate in the world’s largest mining industry event with companies operating in Finland - Finnish Government

    1.3.2024 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will attend the annually organised PDAC, the world’s largest mineral exploration and mining event, and the meeting of mining ministers in Toronto, Canada on 3-4 March 2024. The main theme of the meeting will be responsible mining and the clean transition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-participate-in-the-world-s-largest-mining-industry-event-with-companies-operating-in-finland

  25. Foreign Ministry’s climate negotiators: UN Climate Change Conference COP28 is the most important milestone since the Paris Agreement - Finnish Government

    5.12.2023 | Finland’s delegation at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 has 14 negotiators, four from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Ministry’s negotiating team is headed by Anna Merrifield, Director of the Unit for Climate and Environmental Diplomacy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-s-climate-negotiators-un-climate-change-conference-cop28-is-the-most-important-milestone-since-the-paris-agreement

  26. IMO takes step towards global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships - Finnish Government

    7.10.2024 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London between 30 September and 4 October 2024. The 82nd session of the Committee continued negotiations on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from marine transport. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki attended the session on 30 September–2 October 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-takes-step-towards-global-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-ships

  27. Preparation of legislative proposal on local bargaining continues - Finnish Government

    12.4.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has received 49 comments on the legislative proposals to promote local collective bargaining. The feedback received will now be analysed as part of further preparation. The draft proposal will also be sent to the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis for evaluation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparation-of-legislative-proposal-on-local-bargaining-continues

  28. Prime Minister Orpo to address European Parliament - Finnish Government

    11.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will speak at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday 13 March. Prime Minister Orpo’s speech and discussions with Members of the European Parliament are part of the “This is Europe” series of debates, where EU heads of state or government are invited to discuss the current state and future of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-address-european-parliament

  29. Ministerial working group on social transformation: Implementation of Finland's Digital Compass progresses - Finnish Government

    11.12.2023 | At its meeting of 8 December 2023, the ministerial working group on social transformation adopted the roadmap for Finland's Digital Compass. The roadmap specifies the measures for achieving the objectives set out for the Digital Compass.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-on-social-transformation-implementation-of-finland-s-digital-compass-progresses

  30. Minister Adlercreutz to visit Stockholm - Finnish Government

    8.3.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will travel to Stockholm on Monday 11 March. During the visit, Minister Adlercreutz will meet with Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall and take part in several other high-level meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-visit-stockholm

  31. Minister of the Interior Rantanen speaks with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs - Finnish Government

    31.5.2024 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko held a videoconference on Friday 31 May. The home affairs ministers discussed Finland's assistance to Ukraine and Ukraine's immediate support needs. The ministers also talked about Ukraine's preparedness expertise.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-speaks-with-ukraine-s-minister-of-internal-affairs

  32. Minister Ranne: Construction of median barriers at Konginkangas crash site finally under way - Finnish Government

    19.3.2024 | The Accident Investigation Board issued several recommendations after the Konginkangas bus crash 20 years ago, but some recommendations have yet to be fully implemented.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-construction-of-median-barriers-at-konginkangas-crash-site-finally-under-way

  33. Drug Development Centre granted EUR 20 million in capital - Finnish Government

    23.11.2023 | On 23 November 2023, the Government authorised the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to capitalise Drug Development Centre Oy by EUR 20 million. The company’s task is to evaluate early-stage drug development projects and turn them into commercially viable products and companies worthy of capital investment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/drug-development-centre-granted-eur-20-million-in-capital

  34. Minister Ranne: GPS interference from Russia taken seriously, authorities work to ensure flight safety - Finnish Government

    3.5.2024 | GPS interference in aviation has been debated in public. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom published a press release saying that it is safe to fly to and in Finland. Traficom is responsible for flight and aviation safety as well as for monitoring GPS interference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-gps-interference-from-russia-taken-seriously-authorities-work-to-ensure-flight-safety

  35. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment proposes investments in promotion of employment, entrepreneurship and low-carbon economy - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment proposes appropriations of EUR 4.4 billion for its administrative branch for 2024, which is about EUR 448 million more than in the 2023 budget.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-proposes-investments-in-promotion-of-employment-entrepreneurship-and-low-carbon-economy

  36. Finland ranks eighth in the EU Gender Equality Index - Finnish Government

    24.10.2023 | Finland has ranked eighth in the Gender Equality Index for the European Union (EU). The Index measured gender equality in various domains, such as work, health and power.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-ranks-eighth-in-the-eu-gender-equality-index

  37. Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) to discuss labour and skills shortages and promoting the employment of persons with disabilities - Finnish Government

    15.7.2024 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) will meet in Brussels on 16 July 2024. The topics on the agenda include labour shortages and skills shortages in the EU, and promotion of the employment and social inclusion of persons with disabilities. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will represent Finland at the meeting in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-social-policy-health-and-consumer-affairs-council-epsco-to-discuss-labour-and-skills-shortages-and-promoting-the-employment-of-persons-with-disabilities

  38. Amendments proposed to Conscription Act to ensure border security - Finnish Government

    15.5.2024 | Amendments proposed to Conscription Act to ensure border security Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.5.2024 12.00 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence requests comments on amendments to the Conscription Act concerning continued support...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/amendments-proposed-to-conscription-act-to-ensure-border-security

  39. EUR 72.6 million in investment aid granted to 13 clean energy projects - Finnish Government

    14.10.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has granted a total of EUR 44,546,484 in investment aid to 12 projects under the national Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). Moreover, by a decision supported by the Ministerial Finance Committee on 3 October, EUR 28,048,200 was granted to Nordic Ren-Gas Oy for a large demonstration project on new energy technology.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eur-72.6-million-in-investment-aid-granted-to-13-clean-energy-projects

  40. Working group completes report on prohibition of foreign real estate transactions - Finnish Government

    17.5.2024 | Working group completes report on prohibition of foreign real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.5.2024 12.38 Type: Press release A working group, appointed by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen , has completed its report ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/working-group-completes-report-on-prohibition-of-foreign-real-estate-transactions

  41. Draft budget of Minister of Finance Riikka Purra to stabilise the debt ratio; budget deficit to be reduced to below EUR 10 billion - Finnish Government

    6.8.2025 | The Ministry of Finance's draft budget for 2026 implements the guidelines of the Government’s spring mid-term policy review and includes the Minister of Finance's new adjustment measures proposed by the Minister of Finance to ensure that the debt ratio stabilises towards the end of the parliamentary term. The draft budget totals EUR 89.6 billion and involves a deficit of EUR 9.9 billion. When enter...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/draft-budget-of-minister-of-finance-riikka-purra-to-stabilise-the-debt-ratio-budget-deficit-to-be-reduced-to-below-eur-10-billion

  42. Marjo Lindgren and Teija Makkonen appointed to serve as State Secretaries - Finnish Government

    5.10.2023 | In its plenary session on 5 October, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Marjo Lindgren to serve as State Secretary to Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso and Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne. In the same session, Teija Makkonen, Master of Military Sciences, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Sciences, was appointed St...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/marjo-lindgren-and-teija-makkonen-appointed-to-serve-as-state-secretaries

  43. EU agriculture ministers support initiative to update conservation status of large carnivores - Finnish Government

    23.1.2024 | The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council discussed international trade in agricultural products, the organisation of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture, a proposal for a regulation on a forest monitoring framework and, on Finland’s initiative, large carnivore matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/eu-agriculture-ministers-support-initiative-to-update-conservation-status-of-large-carnivores

  44. Minister Multala to attend opening of Finnish exhibition at Venice Art Biennale - Finnish Government

    12.4.2024 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will travel to Italy to attend the opening of the Finnish exhibition at the Venice Art Biennale on Wednesday 17 April. The Minister will also visit the Pavilions of the Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Ukraine, the United States and Iceland, among other things.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-multala-to-attend-opening-of-finnish-exhibition-at-venice-art-biennale

  45. EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence fails to receive a qualified majority of votes in Coreper - Finnish Government

    28.2.2024 | Today, the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States (Coreper) discussed the due diligence obligations of companies concerning corporate social responsibility, i.e. the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence. Despite Finland’s constructive influence, the proposed Directive failed to receive a qualified majority of votes in Coreper.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-directive-on-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-fails-to-receive-a-qualified-majority-of-votes-in-coreper

  46. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for June European Council - Finnish Government

    26.6.2024 | At its meeting on Wednesday 26 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council in Brussels on 27–28 June and discussed Finland’s priorities regarding the EU’s forthcoming strategy for a preparedness union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-june-european-council

  47. European Council agrees on high-level appointments and EU’s objectives for the next few years - Finnish Government

    28.6.2024 | At its meeting in Brussels on 27–28 June, the European Council decided on appointments to three high-level roles in EU institutions. The Council proposed that Ursula von der Leyen from Germany continue as President of the Commission, selected Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as the candidate for High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and elected former Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa President of the European Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-agrees-on-high-level-appointments-and-eu-s-objectives-for-the-next-few-years

  48. Government proposes amendments to 2024 budget proposal - Finnish Government

    23.11.2023 | On Thursday 23 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2024. Among others, the proposal includes amendments related to support for Ukraine, the health and social services transfer calculation and central government transfers to local government. In line with the proposal, the revenue estimate will be increased by EUR 76 million, while the need for appropriations will decrease by EUR 48 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2024-budget-proposal

  49. Government’s changes to the Integration Act reform to increase immigrants’ own responsibility - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | The comprehensive reform of the Integration Act will enter into force at the beginning of 2025 when the main responsibility for integration will be transferred from the state to municipalities. The Government’s amendments to the reform will strengthen general government finances and increase immigrants’ own responsibility for integration. The amendments will mainly enter into force on 1 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-changes-to-the-integration-act-reform-to-increase-immigrants-own-responsibility

  50. State-owner’s sustainability programme addresses key challenges of company portfolio - Finnish Government

    18.6.2024 | Sustainability work in government ownership steering emphasises climate and nature work, human rights, diversity, sustainability in remuneration and companies’ responsibility for their value chains. These are the main objectives of the new state-owner’s sustainability programme, which identifies the sustainability themes most critical to the State's company portfolio and sets portfolio-level objectives and indicators for them.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-owner-s-sustainability-programme-addresses-key-challenges-of-company-portfolio

  51. EU must reduce errors in budget implementation - Finnish Government

    12.3.2024 | On Tuesday 12 March, the EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council decided to recommend that the European Parliament grant discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022. Finland voted against the recommendation together with four other Member States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/eu-must-reduce-errors-in-budget-implementation

  52. Working group to prepare language allowance for labour market support and integration assistance - Finnish Government

    10.4.2024 | On 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appointed a working group to prepare a package of measures to facilitate immigrant integration, and a language allowance for inclusion in labour market support, as outlined in the Government Programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-group-to-prepare-language-allowance-for-labour-market-support-and-integration-assistance

  53. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    15.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a security conference in Munich on 16–18 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-munich-security-conference

  54. Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to Thailand - Finnish Government

    22.3.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade mission to Thailand on 24–28 March. He will be accompanied by ten Finnish companies. The mission will focus on circular economy, construction and clean transition solutions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-thailand

  55. Metsähallitus launches auctions concerning large-scale offshore wind power projects - Finnish Government

    23.11.2023 | On 23 November 2023, the Government adopted a resolution on launching an auction procedure concerning offshore wind power sites located in the public water areas of Finland. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/metsahallitus-launches-auctions-concerning-large-scale-offshore-wind-power-projects

  56. Finland achieves its EU ammunition funding goal - Finnish Government

    15.3.2024 | Finland achieves its EU ammunition funding goal Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.3.2024 13.47 Type: Press release The Finnish defence industry has been granted EUR 32.5 million in EU funding for ramping up its ammunition production. The fun...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-achieves-its-eu-ammunition-funding-goal

  57. Round table discusses inclusion and leisure activities of multilingual young people - Finnish Government

    19.6.2024 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist and representatives of cities, various organisations and young people met at a round table event on Wednesday 19 June to discuss the inclusion and leisure activities of multilingual young people. The aim of the event was to find concrete measures to increase multilingual young people’s inclusion and opportunities for leisure activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/round-table-discusses-inclusion-and-leisure-activities-of-multilingual-young-people

  58. Prime Minister Orpo to meet Polish Prime Minister in Warsaw - Finnish Government

    12.2.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will meet Poland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday 16 February in Warsaw.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-polish-prime-minister-in-warsaw

  59. Research and Innovation Council adopts multiannual plan for research and development funding - Finnish Government

    4.6.2024 | In its meeting on 4 June 2024, the Research and Innovation Council adopted the multiannual plan for the use of central government research and development funding. The Government will decide on the plan in its plenary session on 13 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/research-and-innovation-council-adopts-multiannual-plan-for-research-and-development-funding

  60. Minister Adlercreutz to visit Washington, DC - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will visit Washington, DC on 20–24 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-visit-washington-dc