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21.2.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit London on 22 February and have a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-meet-uk-foreign-secretary
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7.1.2021 | In its plenary session on Thursday 7 January, the Government appointed Anna-Mari Vimpari (M.Soc.Sci.) State Secretary to Ministers Annika Saarikko, Matti Vanhanen, Jari Leppä, Mika Lintilä and Antti Kaikkonen from 7 January 2021 onwards. The State Secretaries’ terms end with those of the ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/anna-mari-vimpari-appointed-state-secretary-to-centre-party-ministerial-group
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12.5.2022 | At its session today, the Government approved the proposal for the new Nature Conservation Act, which will now be submitted to Parliament. The new legislative proposal is based on the present Nature Conservation Act, which has been updated and new provisions and entirely new chapters are also proposed to be included in the Act. These include provisions on voluntary ecological compensation, threate...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-gave-proposal-for-new-nature-conservation-act
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24.1.2023 | As work-based immigration to Finland grows, it is important to ensure that recruitment practices are ethical and that the regional service systems are able to meet the needs of immigrants. This is a conclusion from a report on the greenhouse industry in the Närpes region, which was prepared by the Migration Institute of Finland. The report was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employm...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-on-work-based-immigration-in-the-narpes-region-emphasises-ethical-recruitment-and-sufficient-services-
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25.5.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Washington DC on 25–27 May. He will meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and speak with representatives of the US administration and Congress. In addition, Minister Haavisto will discuss Finland’s views on transatlantic security at an event held at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), which is a non-profit policy research organisation focusing on security policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/current-security-situation-to-be-discussed-during-foreign-minister-haavisto-s-visit-to-washington-dc
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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
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15.7.2021 | On Thursday 15 July, the President of the Republic appointed a new ambassador to Copenhagen and non-resident ambassadors to Liechtenstein and Bosnia and Herzegovina.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ambassador-to-copenhagen-and-non-resident-ambassadors-to-liechtenstein-and-bosnia-and-herzegovina
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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
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7.6.2022 | The national public transport campaign, carried out through inter-authority collaboration, will continue on 7 June 2022. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage passengers to return to public transport. In late 2021, it was put on hold due to the deteriorated COVID-19 situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/national-campaign-encourages-passengers-to-return-to-public-transport-1764471
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9.3.2023 | The Government has adopted a resolution on a strategy to prevent and combat labour exploitation. The strategy includes long-term objectives to help Finland respond more effectively to the exploitation of foreign labour. The objectives also support cooperation between the authorities and the inclusion of immigrants in the Finnish society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-resolution-helps-prevent-and-combat-labour-exploitation-in-finland
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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
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9.11.2022 | Finland has been providing Ukraine with more civilian material assistance over the course of October–November. On 18 October, Finland sent one truckload of back-up generators badly needed by Ukraine and two truckloads of personal protective equipment were sent in early November. The material assistance was provided through the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sent-back-up-generators-and-medical-supplies-to-ukraine
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2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Government proposed a new act on a fixed-term fuel subsidy, which would compensate transport companies for the sudden rise in fuel prices caused by Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February. The subsidy would apply to road transport of goods and passengers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/transport-companies-to-receive-a-temporary-fuel-subsidy
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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
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16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the Government granted an operating licence to Fortum Power and Heat Oy (Fortum) for nuclear power plants units Loviisa 1 (LO1) and Loviisa 2 (LO2), in accordance with the Nuclear Energy Act. The new operating licence allows energy production at the nuclear power plant units until the end of 2050. The current operating licences for Loviisa expire on 31 December 2027 (LO1) and 31 December 2030 (LO2).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/fortum-granted-licence-to-operate-loviisa-power-plant-units-until-end-of-2050
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11.2.2022 | The new EU regional and structural policy programming period will further accelerate the development of urban innovation ecosystems and launch national innovation and skills network activity. On 10 February 2022, the Government allocated a total of approximately EUR 21.6 million of Innovation and Skills in Finland programme funding for the implementation of ecosystem agreements and approximately EUR 6.9 million for the launch of a national innovation and skills network in 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/boost-from-eu-funding-for-urban-innovation-agreements-and-area-innovation-networks
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17.2.2023 | Aalto University and the Ministry of Transport and Communications are implementing the extensive Cyber Citizen Project to create a common model for teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens in the EU Member States. As part of the project, on 17 February 2023 Aalto University published a comprehensive report on the current state of teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens throughout the European Union.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-creates-common-model-for-eu-member-states-for-teaching-cybersecurity-skills-to-citizens
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20.12.2022 | There are more than 44,000 people in Finland who have sought temporary protection having fled Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. In order to secure their access to integration services, the Integration Act and the Reception Act will be amended to allow the central government to pay compensation to municipalities and wellbeing services counties for service provision. The amendments to the Recept...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-the-integration-act-and-reception-act-to-secure-services-for-those-who-have-fled-ukraine-
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17.6.2021 | Cooperation negotiations at the Veitsiluoto paper and pulp mill in Kemi have been completed and Stora Enso confirmed that 550 jobs will be cut. Measures to support the employees and businesses of the region in the sudden structural change were launched in April. The Government will decide on additional funding for the region in June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-supports-kemi-due-to-sudden-structural-change
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8.12.2022 | The researcher's information in Research.fi provides quick access to information on researchers and experts. Research.fi service is maintained by the Ministry of Education and Culture.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finding-experts-will-soon-be-easier-information-on-researchers-and-experts-to-be-made-available-in-the-national-research-information-hub
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11.8.2022 | The government plenary session appointed several persons to new positions at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/appointments-in-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs
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2.3.2022 | On Wednesday 2 March, Minister Tuppurainen’s PCR test for COVID-19 came back positive.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-tytti-tuppurainen-tests-positive-for-covid-19
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29.6.2022 | The European Union has awarded funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for nine projects in Finland. Funding was received for rail transport and port projects. They include central government projects and projects by other actors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-receives-a-record-eur-80.78-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects
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16.11.2021 | Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, will visit Finland on 17–19 November. This is the Governor’s first visit abroad since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-skinnari-and-lintila-to-meet-governor-of-minnesota
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25.11.2021 | The reform aims to provide jobseekers and employers with digital services that will meet their needs better and that will ease the use of services. The overall reform includes a new service platform to promote the matching of jobs with workers and to improve job search and employment services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-digital-te-services-will-improve-services-and-increase-efficiency-of-job-search
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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
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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
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10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Lotteries Act to make it compatible with a new model for financing activities with proceeds from gambling. From the beginning of 2024, Veikkaus Oy’s proceeds could be entered in the Budget without earmarking their purpose of use under the Lotteries Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-amendments-to-the-lotteries-act-due-to-a-new-financing-model
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20.12.2022 | The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased by 17,900. The number of new vacancies reported in November totalled 73,100. In all, the number of unfilled vacancies amounted to 135,600, which is 32,600 less than a year ago.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/234-800-unemployed-jobseekers-in-november
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17.2.2023 | Aalto University and the Ministry of Transport and Communications are implementing the extensive Cyber Citizen Project to create a common model for teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens in the EU Member States. As part of the project, on 17 February 2023 Aalto University published a comprehensive report on the current state of teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens throughout the European Union.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-creates-common-model-for-eu-member-states-for-teaching-cybersecurity-skills-to-citizens-1942095
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16.12.2022 | A session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) held in London on 12-16 December 2022 discussed an update to the preliminary greenhouse gas strategy of the IMO, together with several other maritime climate and environmental issues. While the outcome of the session was minimal with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, the states neverthel...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-promotes-sustainable-shipping-in-the-mediterranean-1896835
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13.11.2021 | Completed late on Saturday, the Glasgow Climate Change Conference has successfully reinforced commitment to the objectives of the Paris Agreement.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/glasgow-climate-change-conference-introduces-new-tools-for-limiting-global-temperature-increase-to-1.5-degrees
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23.1.2023 | A study commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior explored ways to anticipate future needs for amendments when drafting legislation. To this end, the study looked into the amendments made to the Aliens Act and the motivations behind them. The study was carried out by Åbo Akademi University in cooperation with researchers from the University of Turku.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/enough-time-and-resources-should-be-reserved-for-the-comprehensive-reform-of-the-aliens-act
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7.6.2022 | The national public transport campaign, carried out through inter-authority collaboration, will continue on 7 June 2022. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage passengers to return to public transport. In late 2021, it was put on hold due to the deteriorated COVID-19 situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-campaign-encourages-passengers-to-return-to-public-transport
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2.6.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will visit Bratislava on Friday 3 June. The programme for her visit will include participating in the GLOBSEC 2022 Bratislava Forum and several high-level meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-bratislava
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28.5.2021 | The ministerial council meeting of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will be held virtually on 31 May–1 June 2021. The meeting will focus on the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and the future priorities of the OECD.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-skinnari-and-lintila-to-attend-oecd-council-on-post-pandemic-sustainable-recovery-and-organisation-s-future-priorities
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3.3.2022 | Starting today, Thursday 3 March, Prime Minister Sanna Marin has switched to remote work. This is a precautionary measure due to possible exposure to COVID-19.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-to-work-remotely-as-a-precautionary-measure
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29.6.2021 | The temporary amendment to the Basic Education Act makes it possible to switch to exceptional teaching arrangements if it becomes necessary from the viewpoint of the COVID-19 epidemiological situation. This ensures that teaching during the academic year 2021-2022 can be organised safely. The period of validity of the temporary amendments related to vocational skills demonstrations and higher education legislation will also be extended.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/temporary-legislative-amendments-related-to-covid-19-will-continue-in-basic-education-in-vocational-education-and-training-and-in-higher-education-institutions
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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
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17.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces (Act on Occupational Safety and Health). The proposal would extend the occupational safety and health (OHS) authorities’ powers concerning the enforcement of provisions on wage dumping. The OSH authorities would also have new duties concerning the notification of other authorities of problems with indoor air quality.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-government-proposes-amendments-to-the-act-on-occupational-safety-and-health-to-improve-the-enforcement-of-wage-dumping-provisions-and-the-monitoring-of-issues-affecting-indoor-air-quality