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  1. Government proposes to expand responsibilities of owners of nuclear facilities and production facilities in radiological emergencies - Finnish Government

    24.3.2022 | Government proposes amendments to the Rescue Act to ensure that it meets the requirements of the EU’s Basic Safety Standards Directive. The legislative amendments would expand site owners’ responsibilities for damping down, clearing and security at the site under the Rescue Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-proposes-to-expand-responsibilities-of-owners-of-nuclear-facilities-and-production-facilities-in-radiological-emergencies

  2. Finland to chair the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe in 2025 - Finnish Government

    30.11.2021 | On 30 November 2021, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) decided that Finland is to chair the organisation in 2025. The year 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, which was adopted at the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe in 1975.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-chair-the-organization-for-security-and-co-operation-in-europe-in-2025

  3. Minister Harakka to visit Brussels to discuss emission reductions from shipping - Finnish Government

    25.4.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will visit Brussels on Tuesday 26 April 2022. The aim of his visit is to influence the preparation of EU matters related to winter navigation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-visit-brussels-to-discuss-emission-reductions-from-shipping-1727024

  4. International evaluation of the Academy of Finland to commence - Finnish Government

    2.2.2021 | A comprehensive international evaluation of the activities of the Academy of Finland will commence. Using international expertise, the evaluation aims to produce an overall picture of the activities of the Academy of Finland and to propose ways to improve its impact, activities and structures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/international-evaluation-of-the-academy-of-finland-to-commence

  5. Reforms concerning enforcement of social legislation on heavy professional road transport and division of responsibilities between authorities - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | The Government issued a decree on the enforcement of social legislation on road transport and division of responsibilities between different authorities on 13 April 2022. The decree entered into force on 18 April 2022. The decree harmonises the enforcement of social legislation on road transport with the EU legislation and strengthens the division of responsibilities between different authorities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/reforms-concerning-enforcement-of-social-legislation-on-heavy-professional-road-transport-and-division-of-responsibilities-between-authorities-1728242

  6. General picture of the economy stable, despite the acceleration in the pandemic - Finnish Government

    20.12.2021 | The economy will grow rapidly in 2021 and 2022, although growth will be slower than was expected at the turn of the year, due to the acceleration in the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictive measures, the Ministry of Finance projects in its Economic Survey, published on 20 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/general-picture-of-the-economy-stable-despite-the-acceleration-in-the-pandemic

  7. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto: Finland shares South Africa’s sorrow - Finnish Government

    1.1.2022 | In his blog post, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto commemorates the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-pekka-haavisto-finland-shares-south-africa-s-sorrow

  8. Prime Minister Marin met Montenegro’s Prime Minister Abazović and President of Parliament Đurović - Finnish Government

    20.6.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin started her visit to Western Balkans in Montenegro on Monday 20 June. Marin met Prime Minister Dritan Abazović and President of the Parliament Danijela Đurović in Podgorica.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-met-montenegro-s-prime-minister-abazovic-and-president-of-parliament-urovic

  9. Individual services to support job search in the Nordic labour market service model - Finnish Government

    7.10.2021 | The reform would give unemployed jobseekers quicker and more intensive support for their job search. The Government submitted a proposal on the Nordic labour market service model to Parliament on 7 October 2021. The changes are intended to take effect in May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/individual-services-to-support-job-search-in-the-nordic-labour-market-service-model

  10. Prime Minister Sanna Marin visits Kyiv on 26 May - Finnish Government

    26.5.2022 | On Thursday 26 May, Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Kyiv at the invitation of Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. During her visit, she also met with President Volodymyr Zelensky and with the Chairman of Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-sanna-marin-visits-kyiv-on-26-may

  11. Informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Slovenia - Finnish Government

    31.8.2021 | Informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Slovenia Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.8.2021 15.23 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the informal meeting of the EU defence ministers in Slovenia on 1...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/informal-meeting-of-eu-defence-ministers-in-slovenia

  12. Government proposes support to SMEs to mitigate the effects of Brexit - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | The Government has submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament that will implement the EU’s Brexit adjustment reserve nationally. Funds from the reserve would be used to support companies that have been negatively affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The act is necessary for the utilisation of the funding reserved for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-support-to-smes-to-mitigate-the-effects-of-brexit

  13. Health security at Finland’s borders: Government decides on requirements for people arriving in Finland from abroad - Finnish Government

    6.7.2021 | On Tuesday 6 July, the Government decided on a decree and on a model for preventing the spread of COVID-19 infections to Finland from abroad.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/health-security-at-finland-s-borders-government-decides-on-requirements-for-people-arriving-in-finland-from-abroad

  14. Government submits proposal to safeguard position of employees in cross-border restructuring of companies - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | The proposal is based on an EU directive that safeguards the position of employees when an employer plans or implements a cross-border restructuring of business. A cross-border restructuring can involve a merger of companies, division of a company or transfer of a registered office.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-proposal-to-safeguard-position-of-employees-in-cross-border-restructuring-of-companies

  15. Foreign Minister Haavisto to OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Stockholm - Finnish Government

    1.12.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, which will be held in Stockholm on 1–2 December. Sweden holds the Chairmanship of the OSCE in 2021. The meeting will discuss, among others, conflicts in the OSCE region as well as the situation in Afghanistan and its wider security impacts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-osce-ministerial-council-meeting-in-stockholm

  16. Construction to decline substantially from an internationally high level - Finnish Government

    30.8.2022 | Construction is set to decline next year by three to five per cent according to an estimate published by the RAKSU construction trends group in its report of 30 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/construction-to-decline-substantially-from-an-internationally-high-level-

  17. Minister Lintilä participates in Team Finland visit to Norway to promote battery and electrification cooperation - Finnish Government

    13.6.2022 | The Nordic countries aim to strengthen their cooperation in the battery sector. The visit by the Minister of Economic Affairs and the business delegation to Norway promotes business and innovation cooperation between Finnish and Norwegian companies in the battery, electrification and port technology sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-participates-in-team-finland-visit-to-norway-to-promote-battery-and-electrification-cooperation

  18. Act on Electrification Subsidy for Energy-Intensive Industries enters into force - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | The Act on Electrification Subsidy for Energy-Intensive Industries (that is, industries that use large amounts of energy) will enter into force at the beginning of July. The objective of the subsidy is to accelerate the transition of industrial production towards more carbon neutral operations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/act-on-electrification-subsidy-for-energy-intensive-industries-enters-into-force

  19. Client fees for early childhood education and care will decrease from August onwards - Finnish Government

    18.1.2021 | The Government's proposal to amend the Act on Client Fees in Early Childhood Education and Care (1052/2020) was adopted in December 2020. The amendments to the Act will enter into force on 1 August 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/client-fees-for-early-childhood-education-and-care-will-decrease-from-august-onwards

  20. Evaluation report on the Finnish model for leisure activities: Interaction with the instructor helps children and young people commit to leisure activities - Finnish Government

    25.4.2023 | In a short time, the Finnish model for leisure activities has assumed its place as a meaningful provision not only for children and young people, but also for their parents and custodians, instructors and municipal decision-makers. The children themselves say that interaction and genuine engagement with the instructor are particularly important when committing to a leisure activity. Other factors t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/evaluation-report-on-the-finnish-model-for-leisure-activities-interaction-with-the-instructor-helps-children-and-young-people-commit-to-leisure-activities

  21. Government budget proposal for 2023 secures purchasing power, compensates price hike in electricity and strengthens conditions for sustainable growth - Finnish Government

    1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-budget-proposal-for-2023-secures-purchasing-power-compensates-price-hike-in-electricity-and-strengthens-conditions-for-sustainable-growth

  22. Amount of reimbursement for COVID-19 vaccinations administered by occupational healthcare to be raised - Finnish Government

    7.1.2022 | The amount of reimbursement will be raised from the current EUR 10 to EUR 16. The temporary provision will enter into force on 10 January 2022 and it will remain in force until 30 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/amount-of-reimbursement-for-covid-19-vaccinations-administered-by-occupational-healthcare-to-be-raised-

  23. Survey launched to strengthen vitality of Eastern Finland - Finnish Government

    23.6.2022 | A working group consisting of State Secretaries has launched a survey to evaluate the impacts that Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine has on Eastern Finland and possible measures to increase the vitality of the region. The survey will be carried out as part of the working group’s report on strengthening the vitality of Eastern Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/survey-launched-to-strengthen-vitality-of-eastern-finland

  24. EU competitiveness ministers to discuss EU recovery package and tax reporting - Finnish Government

    24.2.2021 | At their video conference on 25 February 2021, the EU ministers responsible for the internal market and industry will discuss national recovery plans, the New Consumer Agenda of the EU and public country-by-country tax reporting. A declaration prepared by the group of ministers from digitally advanced EU countries (D9+) will moreover be presented by Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-discuss-eu-recovery-package-and-tax-reporting

  25. Government proposes amendments to Integration Act to secure services for those fleeing Ukraine - Finnish Government

    1.7.2022 | The Government is preparing amendments to the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration so that municipalities and wellbeing services counties would be reimbursed for the costs they incur for organising services to beneficiaries of temporary protection who have been granted a municipality of residence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-amendments-to-integration-act-to-secure-services-for-those-fleeing-ukraine

  26. Ministry sets up a project to improve resilience of critical infrastructure and to identify entities critical to the functioning of society - Finnish Government

    8.12.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project concerning the implementation of the EU’s proposed Directive on Critical Entities Resilience (CER), which is currently under consideration in the Union. The project will enhance national security and the resilience of society.  
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-sets-up-a-project-to-improve-resilience-of-critical-infrastructure-and-to-identify-entities-critical-to-the-functioning-of-society-

  27. Report: Transformation of work challenges the Nordic welfare model but its strengths may offer a solution - Finnish Government

    7.5.2021 | Global megatrends such as digitalisation, ageing population and climate change pose long-term challenges to the Nordic welfare model. The extensive research project carried out by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the research institute FAFO delved into the future of work in the Nordic countries. The final report of the project was published on 7 May 2021. The employment ministers from the Nordic countries will discuss the report’s themes at their informal video meeting on 2 June 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-transformation-of-work-challenges-the-nordic-welfare-model-but-its-strengths-may-offer-a-solution

  28. Matti Hirvola appointed Director of Communications at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment - Finnish Government

    27.1.2022 | Matti Hirvola has been appointed Director of Communications at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for a term of five years starting on 15 February 2022. The Government decided on the appointment on 27 January 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/matti-hirvola-appointed-director-of-communications-at-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment

  29. Trade ministers to discuss the WTO and EU–US and EU–China relations - Finnish Government

    2.6.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend a meeting of EU trade ministers (Foreign Affairs Council) in Luxembourg on Friday 3 June 2022. The agenda items will include preparations for the 12th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference as well as the trade relations between the EU and the United States and between the EU and China. The ministers will a...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/trade-ministers-to-discuss-the-wto-and-eu-us-and-eu-china-relations

  30. Minister Ohisalo: Accelerating the green transition will also strengthen Finland’s comprehensive security - Finnish Government

    21.9.2022 | Russia's war of aggression has made energy and climate policy an even more integral part of foreign and security policy. Finland should continue to take decisive climate action and accelerate the green transition in the midst of the energy crisis, said Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo at an event on climate action, energy solutions and Finland’s comprehensive security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-ohisalo-accelerating-the-green-transition-will-also-strengthen-finland-s-comprehensive-security

  31. Three titles of Academician of Arts awarded - Finnish Government

    23.3.2023 | President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö has awarded the title of Academician of Arts to playwright, theatre director, dramaturge Sirkku Peltola, composer Kaija Saariaho and performance artist Roi Vaara. The honorary title will be awarded at a ceremony to be held in Helsinki in March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/three-titles-of-academician-of-arts-awarded

  32. Just transition must be considered more systematically in sectoral low-carbon plans - Finnish Government

    8.2.2021 | The Climate Policy Roundtable met on 8 February to discuss low-carbon roadmaps for individual sectors. The meeting highlighted that there is a need to take a more comprehensive account of just transition and to update and coordinate the sectoral roadmaps.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/just-transition-must-be-considered-more-systematically-in-sectoral-low-carbon-plans

  33. EU telecommunications ministers discuss cyber security - Finnish Government

    7.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union organises an informal meeting of telecommunications ministers on 8-9 March 2022 in Paris and in Nevers. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-telecommunications-ministers-discuss-cyber-security-1682778

  34. Prime Minister Marin met leaders of North Macedonia - Finnish Government

    20.6.2022 | On Monday 20 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin met Prime Minister Dimitra Kovačevski, President Stevo Pendarovski and President of the Assembly Talat Xhaferi in Skopje, North Macedonia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-mari-met-leaders-of-north-macedonia-

  35. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for June European Council - Finnish Government

    20.6.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 21 June. The topics on the agenda will be the preparation of the June European Council, the recommendations of the European Semester, the way forward on the Conference on the Future of Europe, and the transparency of political advertising. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-june-european-council

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

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

  37. Proposed amendments to emergency response centre legislation sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    24.3.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft proposal on amendments to the emergency response centre legislation. The legislative amendments concern the Act on Emergency Response Centre Operations and related acts. Comments on the draft will be accepted until 13 May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposed-amendments-to-emergency-response-centre-legislation-sent-out-for-comments

  38. Prime Minister Marin discusses with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal - Finnish Government

    7.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on 7 March 2022. Prime Minister Marin emphasised that Finland firmly supports Ukraine both nationally and through the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-discusses-with-ukrainian-prime-minister-denys-shmyhal

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

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

  40. Progress in building high-altitude capability of Finnish air defence - Finnish Government

    8.3.2022 | Progress in building high-altitude capability of Finnish air defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 8.3.2022 11.09 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has decided to continue negotiations with two companies to develop hig...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/progress-in-building-high-altitude-capability-of-finnish-air-defence

  41. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs prepares for Prague meetings - Finnish Government

    5.10.2022 | In its meeting on Wednesday 5 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday 6 October and the informal meeting of the European Council on Friday 7 October, both of which will take place in Prague.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-prepares-for-prague-meetings

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

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

  43. Express your views on immigration policy in Otakantaa.fi - Finnish Government

    5.11.2021 | In June, the Ministry of the Interior set up a project to define long-term objectives for Finland’s comprehensive migration policy. As part of the project, citizens and immigrants are now invited to express their views on the subject.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/express-your-views-on-immigration-policy-in-otakantaa.fi

  44. Minister Mikkonen: Agreement on European Climate Law a major step towards a climate-neutral Europe - Finnish Government

    21.4.2021 | The EU Member States, European Parliament and Commission reached a provisional agreement on the European Climate Law early on Wednesday 21 April. With this law, the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050 is written into binding legislation. The Climate Law also includes EU’s climate target of  at least 55% by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mikkonen-agreement-on-european-climate-law-a-major-step-towards-a-climate-neutral-europe-

  45. Proposal for amending the Rescue Act and the Act on the Emergency Services Academy sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft proposal for amending the Rescue Act and the Act on the Emergency Services Academy. Comments on the draft will be accepted until 20 May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-for-amending-the-rescue-act-and-the-act-on-the-emergency-services-academy-sent-out-for-comments

  46. Latvia's Foreign Minister to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    5.11.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto will meet the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs in Helsinki on 9 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/latvia-s-foreign-minister-to-visit-finland

  47. The 'Development partners' discussion series sheds light on the present-day development cooperation - Finnish Government

    8.3.2021 | Arranged by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Finnish Development NGOs Fingo and chambers of commerce, the 'Development partners' live broadcast series showcases development cooperation operators from various parts of Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-development-partners-discussion-series-sheds-light-on-the-present-day-development-cooperation

  48. Homelessness has decreased but not enough – study to explore means to tackle this - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | The Ministry of the Environment has appointed Juha Kaakinen to examine ways to achieve the objective to eradicate homelessness. According to the Government Programme, homelessness should be halved during this Government term and abolished by 2027. Homelessness has decreased but not enough to reach the target.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/homelessness-has-decreased-but-not-enough-study-to-explore-means-to-tackle-this

  49. Minister Krista Mikkonen attends ministerial discussions of the US Climate Summit on 23 April - Finnish Government

    21.4.2021 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mikkonen will participate in the ministerial discussions to be held in connection with the US Climate Summit on Friday 23 April. The United States has invited 40 world leaders to a Leaders’ Climate Summit on 22–23 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-krista-mikkonen-attends-ministerial-discussions-of-the-us-climate-summit-on-23-april

  50. Research group proposes changes to unemployment security and labour market policy - Finnish Government

    8.6.2021 | A group of researchers led by Professor Markus Jäntti proposes that the Government implement measures that studies have shown to promote employment. The Government will examine these proposals when it prepares employment measures to strengthen the economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/research-group-proposes-changes-to-unemployment-security-and-labour-market-policy

  51. Fence on the eastern border and rescue services to receive the largest budget increases in the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government - Finnish Government

    17.11.2022 | The Government proposes approximately EUR 217 million for the Ministry of the Interior's branch of government in the amendment to the 2023 budget proposal. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/fence-on-the-eastern-border-and-rescue-services-to-receive-the-largest-budget-increases-in-the-ministry-of-the-interior-s-branch-of-government

  52. Kunming Conference provides a good prospects for further work to halt biodiversity loss - Finnish Government

    15.10.2021 | The first phase of a meeting of parties to the UN Convention on Biodiversity provided good prospects for further negotiations aimed at halting biodiversity loss. Hosted by China in Kunming and partly arranged as a virtual event, the main achievement of the meeting was a unified message concerning the level of ambition in necessary measures. The Declaration stresses the need for swift action in all areas of society to halt the loss of biodiversity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/kunming-conference-provides-a-good-prospects-for-further-work-to-halt-biodiversity-loss

  53. EU competitiveness ministers to discuss ‘Fit for 55’ and internal market development - Finnish Government

    27.9.2021 | The Competitiveness Council will discuss the EU’s climate package, ‘Fit for 55', from an industrial perspective, the role of better regulation in developing competitiveness and the internal market, and the governance reform of the European Research Area. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-discuss-fit-for-55-and-internal-market-development

  54. Government adopts report on NATO membership - Finnish Government

    15.5.2022 | Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a fundamental change has taken place in the security and operating environment of Finland and Europe. On Sunday 15 May, the Government adopted the Report on Finland’s Accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-adopts-report-on-nato-membership

  55. Government budget proposal for 2023 secures purchasing power, compensates price hike in electricity and strengthens conditions for sustainable growth - Finnish Government

    1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-budget-proposal-for-2023-secures-purchasing-power-compensates-price-hike-in-electricity-and-strengthens-conditions-for-sustainable-growth

  56. Minister Harakka and Executive Director Lepassaar: Support needed to improve cyber security of companies - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | At their meeting in Helsinki on 21 April 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Juhan Lepassaar stressed the role of companies in ensuring the cyber security of society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-and-executive-director-lepassaar-support-needed-to-improve-cyber-security-of-companies-1724219

  57. Defence Forces to upgrade fire control system on Leopard 2 main battle tanks - Finnish Government

    7.12.2021 | Defence Forces to upgrade fire control system on Leopard 2 main battle tanks Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.12.2021 12.00 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to sign an agreement with the German Kr...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-upgrade-fire-control-system-on-leopard-2-main-battle-tanks

  58. 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

  59. Amended Mining Act to strengthen citizen influence, economic prospects and environmental aspects - Finnish Government

    8.9.2022 | The Government proposed amendments to the Mining Act on 8 September 2022. The amendments will improve the opportunities of influence among local residents and increase business prospects and environmental considerations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-mining-act-to-strengthen-citizen-influence-economic-prospects-and-environmental-aspects

  60. Grounds for restaurant lockdown re-examined after Easter - Finnish Government

    1.4.2021 | Restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses must remain closed to customers until 18 April 2021 in regions where it is necessary to stop the escalation of the COVID-19 epidemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/grounds-for-restaurant-lockdown-re-examined-after-easter