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  1. Messages from civil society to Minister for Foreign Affairs an important element of Finland’s preparations for autumn session of UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    22.9.2022 | Representatives of civil society organisations met at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in early September to exchange views with Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto on Finland’s objectives and priorities in the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Consultation events under the lead of the Minister for Foreign Affairs prior to the UNHRC sessions is an integral part of Finland’s preparations for its membership in the Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/messages-from-civil-society-to-minister-for-foreign-affairs-an-important-element-of-finland-s-preparations-for-autumn-session-of-un-human-rights-council

  2. Government adopts Decree on Sámi Climate Council - Finnish Government

    9.3.2023 | The Sámi Climate Council to be established under the new Climate Act will begin its work in the spring. The purpose of the Sámi Climate Council is to bring the knowledge base and perspectives of the Sámi people into the climate policy processes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-adopts-decree-on-sami-climate-council

  3. Working group proposes legislative amendments to strengthen Finland's ability to participate in international activities - Finnish Government

    6.6.2022 | The working group appointed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs presents proposals concerning the amendment of the Act on the Making of Decisions Concerning the Provision of and Request for International Assistance. The working group proposes that the Act be amended so that its scope of application would cover not only international assistance but also activities arising from Finland's national needs without an outside request.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/working-group-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-strengthen-finland-s-ability-to-participate-in-international-activities

  4. Finland’s third National Roma Policy supports Roma inclusion - Finnish Government

    9.2.2023 | The Government has adopted a resolution on Finland’s third National Roma Policy (ROMPO 3). The key objective of the National Roma Policy for 2023–2030 is to support Roma inclusion, participation and equality and to end discrimination by tackling antigypsyism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-s-third-national-roma-policy-supports-roma-inclusion-

  5. New year brings changes to Foreign Ministry’s branch of government - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | The new year brings changes to the Act on the Making of Decisions Concerning the Provision of and Request for International Assistance, among others.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-year-brings-changes-to-foreign-ministry-s-branch-of-government

  6. Foreign Minister Haavisto to UN Human Rights Council and Conference on Disarmament in Geneva - Finnish Government

    26.2.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Geneva, Switzerland, from 26 to 27 February. He will deliver Finland’s address to a High-Level Segment of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council on 27 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-un-human-rights-council-and-conference-on-disarmament-in-geneva

  7. Organisations receive EUR 373.6 million in funding for activities promoting health and social wellbeing - Finnish Government

    26.1.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has awarded a total of EUR 373.6 million in grants from the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) to healthcare and social welfare organisations for their non-profit activities promoting health and social wellbeing in 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/organisations-receive-eur-373.6-million-in-funding-for-activities-promoting-health-and-social-wellbeing

  8. Municipalities will be compensated for services promoting integration - Finnish Government

    19.1.2023 | The Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (hereinafter, the Integration Act) has been amended to ensure integration services to those who have fled Ukraine. Following the amendment, the central government can compensate municipalities and wellbeing services counties for organising integration services for those beneficiaries of temporary protection who have a municipality of residence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/municipalities-will-be-compensated-for-services-promoting-integration-

  9. Ministerial Committee on European Affairs discusses EU strategic autonomy - Finnish Government

    9.3.2023 | In its meeting on 9 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy and influencing the mid-term review of the multiannual financial framework, and on the topics to be discussed at next week’s meetings of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council and the Eurogroup.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-affairs-discusses-eu-strategic-autonomy

  10. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä to represent Finland in the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) General Conference - Finnish Government

    27.9.2022 | The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will hold its General Conference in Vienna this week. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will attend the conference as Finland’s representative.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-mika-lintila-to-represent-finland-in-the-international-atomic-energy-agency-s-iaea-general-conference

  11. Sustainability Panel to strengthen knowledge base for decision-making aimed at overall sustainability in society - Finnish Government

    15.12.2022 | On 15 December, the Government decided to appoint the Expert Panel for Sustainable Development for a new term. The Sustainability Panel, which operates as part of the Prime Minister’s Office, is an independent scientific panel tasked with promoting sustainability in Finnish society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sustainability-panel-to-strengthen-knowledge-base-for-decision-making-aimed-at-overall-sustainability-in-society

  12. Report: A clear exit strategy is needed to abolish the more flexible state aid rules - Finnish Government

    17.5.2023 | A decision on the overall level of business subsidy expenditure could serve as a tool for maintaining policy discipline. A clear exit strategy is needed to abolish the more flexible state aid rules. According to the annual report of the Research Division on Business Subsidies published on 17 May 2023, R&D activities should be expanded to more sectors and aid policy should be targeted more efficiently in order to achieve the R&D objectives.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-a-clear-exit-strategy-is-needed-to-abolish-the-more-flexible-state-aid-rules

  13. Foreign Ministry’s report: Russians’ attitudes towards Finland have declined, young people hold more positive attitudes - Finnish Government

    13.10.2023 | A recent survey commissioned by the Embassy of Finland in Moscow reveals that more than one in three Russians feel positive about Finland, compared to one in two a year ago. Researchers ascribe the decline in Finland’s reputation among Russians mainly to the negative media coverage of Finland’s membership in NATO. Young people hold the most positive attitudes towards Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-s-report-russians-attitudes-towards-finland-have-declined-young-people-hold-more-positive-attitudes

  14. Report: Finnish space situational awareness centre would promote safety and security - Finnish Government

    3.5.2023 | On 3 May 2023, a steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to examine the possible establishment of a Finnish space situational awareness centre issued a report recommending that the centre be established. It could be started by 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-would-promote-safety-and-security

  15. Finland may also receive refugees from Ukraine as transfers from other countries - Finnish Government

    12.5.2022 | As a Member State of the European Union, Finland will take responsibility for the migratory impact of the situation in Ukraine, and especially for protecting those fleeing war. Finland is also prepared to receive beneficiaries of temporary protection transferred from other countries as a part of joint EU measures. The Government expressed its position on such transfers in a Union communication to Parliament on 12 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-may-also-receive-refugees-from-ukraine-as-transfers-from-other-countries

  16. Government allocates EUR 33 million for regional development and future structural change measures - Finnish Government

    24.3.2022 | The Government has granted regional councils, which serve as regional development authorities, a total of EUR 33 million for regional development and promotion of contractual cooperation between the central government and regions. The funding is also intended for measures that improve the resilience of regions in the changing operating environment and in anticipation of future structural changes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-allocates-eur-33-million-for-regional-development-and-future-structural-change-measures

  17. HALKO project launched to study the new system of public administration created by the wellbeing services county reform - Finnish Government

    14.3.2023 | The Ministry of Finance has launched an extensive research project to study the relationship between and the management and central government guidance of wellbeing services counties and local government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/halko-project-launched-to-study-the-new-system-of-public-administration-created-by-the-wellbeing-services-county-reform

  18. Minister Harakka: Proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act responds to challenges in young people’s road safety - Finnish Government

    5.9.2022 | The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has completed a study on how the 2018 reform of the Driving Licence Act has affected road safety. The driving licence reform was not found to have a significant impact on the number of injuries sustained by young people aged 15-20.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-proposal-to-amend-the-driving-licence-act-responds-to-challenges-in-young-people-s-road-safety

  19. Commission proposes new measures to prevent and combat child sexual abuse - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | The European Commission proposes a number of measures to help EU Member States prevent and combat child sexual abuse. The Government informed Parliament of the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation by submitting a Union communication on 15 September. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/commission-proposes-new-measures-to-prevent-and-combat-child-sexual-abuse

  20. 25 years of Good Friday Agreement – Finland’s peace mediation efforts continue - Finnish Government

    10.4.2023 | The Good Friday Agreement was signed on 10 April 1998 after lengthy negotiations, bringing to an end three decades of violence in Northern Ireland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/25-years-of-good-friday-agreement-finland-s-peace-mediation-efforts-continue