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  1. Minister Ranne: Airport Line planning progresses with eye on economy - Finnish Government

    11.3.2024 | The name of the company Finnish Rail (Suomi-rata Oy) is changing, and the company will continue operations as Airport Line (Lentorata Oy). The company’s mission is to plan the rail link between Pasila and Kerava via Helsinki Airport until it is ready for construction.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-airport-line-planning-progresses-with-eye-on-economy

  2. Minister of Education Henriksson: Improving students' basic skills by introducing more lessons and restructuring support measures - Finnish Government

    5.12.2023 | Findings of the OECD’s PISA 2022 (Programme for International Student Assessment) show that the learning outcomes of young people in Finland have deteriorated. Anna-Maja Henriksson, the Finnish Minister of Education, says restructuring of educational policies and resources for implementing the changes will be needed to improve learning outcomes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-henriksson-improving-students-basic-skills-by-introducing-more-lessons-and-restructuring-support-measures

  3. TE services reform 2024: Finland to have 45 employment areas - Finnish Government

    22.2.2024 | On 22 February 2024, the Government made a decision on four employment areas. All future employment areas are now known.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/te-services-reform-2024-finland-to-have-45-employment-areas

  4. The shareholders of West Railway Ltd reach a preliminary understanding on the terms and conditions of the pre-agreement on the construction phase - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | The State and the shareholder municipalities of West Railway Ltd – Turku, Espoo, Salo, Lohja, Vihti and Kirkkonummi – have been negotiating on the terms and conditions of the pre-agreement which will enable the transition to the construction phase of the West Railway. Helsinki, which was involved in the planning phase of the project, will not take part in funding the construction phase.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-shareholders-of-west-railway-ltd-reach-a-preliminary-understanding-on-the-terms-and-conditions-of-the-pre-agreement-on-the-construction-phase

  5. Minister Adlercreutz to visit Berlin - Finnish Government

    29.1.2024 | On Tuesday 30 January, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will travel to Berlin, where he will meet with German Minister of State for Europe and Climate Anna Lührmann and take part in several other high-level meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-visit-berlin

  6. Six state secretaries appointed to Orpo’s Government - Finnish Government

    29.6.2023 | In its plenary session on 29 June, the Government appointed Päivi Nerg (Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry), Laura Rissanen (Master of Social Sciences), Timo Jaatinen (Master of Social Sciences), Elina Laavi (Master of Public Administration), Juha Martelius (Doctor of Social Sciences) and Teija Makkonen (Master of Military Science, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Sciences) to serve as state secretaries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/six-state-secretaries-appointed-to-orpo-s-government

  7. Financing solutions, advice and support - Finland’s national plan supports Ukraine by improving the operating conditions of Finnish companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine - Finnish Government

    21.12.2023 | Finland's national plan for the reconstruction of Ukraine will improve the prerequisites for the business operations of Finnish companies in Ukraine. A reconstruction plan based on the Government Programme was published on 21 December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/financing-solutions-advice-and-support-finland-s-national-plan-supports-ukraine-by-improving-the-operating-conditions-of-finnish-companies-in-the-reconstruction-of-ukraine

  8. Minister Henriksson to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Copenhagen - Finnish Government

    9.2.2024 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation Anna-Maja Henriksson will attend a meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Copenhagen on 9 February. This will be the first meeting during Sweden’s 2024 Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-henriksson-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-in-copenhagen

  9. Government action plan supports Ukrainians in finding work and settling in Finland - Finnish Government

    14.6.2024 | On 14 June 2024, the ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship adopted an action plan to help people who have fled Ukraine. In accordance with the Government Programme, the aim is to help Ukrainians enter the labour market and to support their participation in Finnish society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-action-plan-supports-ukrainians-in-finding-work-and-settling-in-finland-1

  10. Government reaches agreement on second supplementary budget proposal for 2024 - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | In its meeting on Tuesday 21 May, the Government agreed on the second supplementary budget proposal for the current year. The proposal supports the Government’s objective of keeping the general government deficit under 3.5 per cent of GDP in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-reaches-agreement-on-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2024

  11. Minister of Economic Affairs Rydman to attend the 9th Cohesion Forum in Brussels - Finnish Government

    12.4.2024 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will attend the European Commission’s Cohesion Forum in Brussels on 11–12 April 2024. The 9th Cohesion Forum will discuss the importance of the European Union’s cohesion policy for the wellbeing of regions and their inhabitants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-rydman-to-attend-the-9th-cohesion-forum-in-brussels

  12. UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali to focus on implementation of new biodiversity targets - Finnish Government

    16.10.2024 | The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) will convene in Cali, Colombia on 21 October–1 November 2024. The main objective of COP16 is to agree on the implementation of the global biodiversity targets and the related monitoring. Finland’s delegation will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-in-cali-to-focus-on-implementation-of-new-biodiversity-targets

  13. 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

  14. Ministers for EU Affairs to discuss EU enlargement and rule of law - Finnish Government

    26.4.2024 | The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal meeting of the Ministers for EU Affairs in Brussels on 29–30 April. The main topics to be discussed are the future of the EU, enlargement and reforms related to the rule of law in the candidate countries. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-eu-affairs-to-discuss-eu-enlargement-and-rule-of-law

  15. Government proposes signature of defence cooperation agreement between Finland and United States - Finnish Government

    14.12.2023 | Government proposes signature of defence cooperation agreement between Finland and United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.12.2023 14.06 Type: Press release In its plenary session on 14 December 2023, the Finnish Government decided t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposes-signature-of-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-united-states

  16. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting - Finnish Government

    23.1.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.1.2024 12.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will represent Finland at a meeting of the Ukrainian Defense C...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting

  17. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses Schengen area development - Finnish Government

    8.5.2024 | The Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs met on Wednesday 8 May to discuss the development of the Schengen area. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland's positions for the two upcoming meetings of the Council of the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-schengen-area-development

  18. Minister Ranne to attend informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Barcelona - Finnish Government

    21.9.2023 | The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU will hold an informal meeting of transport ministers in Barcelona on 21–22 September 2023. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting. It will be an informal meeting where no decisions are taken.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers-in-barcelona

  19. Minister Ranne to visit Nordic Response 24 exercise in Lapland - Finnish Government

    8.3.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit the Nordic Response 24 defence exercise in Lapland on 10–11 March 2024. This is the first time that Finland’s Minister of Transport and Communications will be present in an international military exercise. During her visit, Minister Ranne will learn about the activities of the Defence Forces and the Air Force, Nordic cooperation between the authorities and NATO-Nordic defence cooperation from the infrastructure perspective.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-visit-nordic-response-24-exercise-in-lapland

  20. EU ministers reach an agreement on Platform Work Directive - Finnish Government

    11.3.2024 | At their meeting of 11 March, the EU ministers for employment and social affairs approved the agreement reached with the European Parliament on the Platform Work Directive. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen represented Finland at the meeting in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-ministers-reach-an-agreement-on-platform-work-directive

  21. Finland to intensify cooperation with Canada; promising opportunities in forestry and bioeconomy for Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    5.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade mission to the province of Nova Scotia in Canada and visit the country’s capital, Ottawa, on 5–8 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-intensify-cooperation-with-canada-promising-opportunities-in-forestry-and-bioeconomy-for-finnish-companies

  22. Amendments to driving times and rest periods of drivers engaged in occasional bus and coach transport services - Finnish Government

    2.5.2024 | Amendments to the EU Regulation on minimum breaks and rest periods were published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 2 May 2024. Specific rules were included in the Regulation to change the driving times and rest periods in the occasional passenger transport sector. In most cases, occasional passenger transport means chartered transport by bus or coach. The sector has special characteristics that the goods transport or regular coach and bus transport sectors do not share.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-driving-times-and-rest-periods-of-drivers-engaged-in-occasional-bus-and-coach-transport-services

  23. EU Environment Ministers to discuss EU 2040 climate target - Finnish Government

    25.3.2024 | The EU Environment Ministers will convene in Brussels on Monday 25 March to discuss the EU 2040 climate target. Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen will represent Finland in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-to-discuss-eu-2040-climate-target

  24. Prime Minister Orpo to attend EU summit in Brussels - Finnish Government

    20.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the European Council on 21–22 March and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with the Council meeting. On 21 March, the Prime Minister will also attend the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-eu-summit-in-brussels

  25. UN Climate Change Conference begins with summit of heads of state and government - Finnish Government

    1.12.2023 | The UN Climate Change Conference COP28 began on Friday with a two-day summit of heads of state and government. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is representing Finland at the summit and will deliver Finland’s national address on Saturday.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-climate-change-conference-begins-with-summit-of-heads-of-state-and-government

  26. Prime Minister of Latvia to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    21.11.2023 | Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa will visit Finland on Friday 24 November at the invitation of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-of-latvia-to-visit-finland

  27. Prime Minister Marin to visit Portugal - Finnish Government

    18.5.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will be in Lisbon on 18–21 June 2023 to take part in a meeting of the Bilderberg Group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-portugal

  28. 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

  29. UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi will focus on comprehensive solutions to global environmental problems - Finnish Government

    23.2.2024 | The world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment, the United Nations Environment Assembly UNEA, will convene at its sixth session in Nairobi, Kenya on 26 February–1 March. UNEA-6 will bring UN Member States and representatives of civil society groups, the scientific community and the private sector together to seek solutions to acute environmental challenges. Finland’s UNEA delegation will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-environment-assembly-in-nairobi-will-focus-on-comprehensive-solutions-to-global-environmental-problems

  30. 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

  31. EU ministers’ meeting to discuss mental health and digitalisation at work - Finnish Government

    9.10.2023 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council of EU employment and social affairs ministers is meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, 9 October 2023. The ministers are expected to adopt conclusions on issues such as mental health and precarious work. In addition, the Council seeks to reach a political agreement on a recommendation on developing framework conditions for the social economy. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-meeting-to-discuss-mental-health-and-digitalisation-at-work

  32. Minister of Employment Satonen: Legislative preparation to develop the mediation system continues, I hope that the employee organisations will internally still find a path to agreement - Finnish Government

    22.3.2024 | State Secretary Mika Nykänen has reported the results of his review of the conditions for starting labour market model negotiations to both Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Minister of Employment Arto Satonen. According to the report, the organisations consider the preparation of a common agreement-based labour market model to be necessary. Some of the organisations, however, have preconditions for starting negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-legislative-preparation-to-develop-the-mediation-system-continues-i-hope-that-the-employee-organisations-will-internally-still-find-a-path-to-agreement

  33. Sweden’s Foreign Minister Billström and Defence Minister Jonson to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    6.11.2023 | Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will visit Helsinki on 8 November to meet Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sweden-s-foreign-minister-billstrom-and-defence-minister-jonson-to-visit-helsinki

  34. Government proposes signature of defence cooperation agreement between Finland and United States - Finnish Government

    14.12.2023 | In its plenary session on 14 December 2023, the Finnish Government decided to propose that the President of the Republic authorise Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, or if he is prevented from doing so, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, to sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-signature-of-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-united-states

  35. 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

  36. Finland and the Province of Nova Scotia increase cooperation in forest sector - Finnish Government

    26.4.2024 | The action plan on closer cooperation on forests and the bioeconomy between the province of Nova Scotia in Canada and Finland was signed in Helsinki on 26 April 2024. The parties to the five-year action plan are the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland and the Department of Natural Resources of Nova Scotia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-and-the-province-of-nova-scotia-increase-cooperation-in-forest-sector

  37. 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

  38. Defence Forces to procure domestic off-road vehicles - Finnish Government

    27.12.2023 | Defence Forces to procure domestic off-road vehicles Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.12.2023 14.00 Type: Press release Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to order 13 Sisu GTP 4x4 off-road vehicles from Oy Sis...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-procure-domestic-off-road-vehicles

  39. Reform of industrial peace legislation to continue - Finnish Government

    5.12.2023 | The consultation round concerning the changes to industrial peace legislation ended on 5 December 2023. In total, 53 comments were submitted. As part of further preparations, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will now analyse the feedback received. The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship will discuss the reform still in December 2023. The draft proposal will also be sent to the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis for evaluation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-industrial-peace-legislation-to-continue

  40. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses development of capital markets union - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | In its meeting on Thursday 13 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland's positions on the development of the EU capital markets union and on the matters to be discussed at the informal meeting of EU leaders on 17 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-development-of-capital-markets-union

  41. Proposed labour market model receives a large number of comments - Finnish Government

    9.1.2024 | The consultation round on the Government Programme’s export-driven labour market model and the development of the conciliation system ended on 9 January 2024. In total, 70 comments were submitted.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/proposed-labour-market-model-receives-a-large-number-of-comments

  42. EU ministers to discuss free movement of persons with disabilities - Finnish Government

    27.11.2023 | The EU employment and social affairs ministers will meet in Brussels on 27–28 November to discuss, among other things, the European disability card. Other topics on the agenda include green collective bargaining, the EU action plan against racism, and social investment. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso will represent Finland at the meeting. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-to-discuss-free-movement-of-persons-with-disabilities

  43. Government proposes changes to tuition fees for non-EU and non-EEA students - Finnish Government

    16.5.2024 | The Government proposes amendments to the Universities Act and the Universities of Applied Sciences Act concerning tuition fees for non-EU and non-EEA students, and the introduction of an application fee for such students. The Government also proposes specifications to the provisions on commissioned education.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/government-proposes-changes-to-tuition-fees-for-non-eu-and-non-eea-students

  44. Ambassador Marja Lehto awarded for her pivotal role advancing environmental law - Finnish Government

    24.10.2023 | The 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy has been jointly awarded to Ambassador Marja Lehto of Finland and former Ambassador Marie Jacobsson of Sweden for their pivotal roles advancing environmental law and policy to protect the environment in times of armed conflicts. An award ceremony and panel discussion with both Laureates was held in New York on Monday, October 23, 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ambassador-marja-lehto-awarded-for-her-pivotal-role-advancing-environmental-law

  45. Foreign Minister Valtonen postpones visit to Washington - Finnish Government

    11.10.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen has postponed her visit to Washington D.C., the United States, scheduled for 12 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-postpones-visit-to-washington

  46. Ministers for European affairs to review rule of law situation in Poland - Finnish Government

    20.5.2024 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 21 May in Brussels. In the meeting, the GAC will start preparations for the June European Council, continue the EU’s annual rule of law dialogue and take stock of the rule of law situation in Poland. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-review-rule-of-law-situation-in-poland

  47. More resources for EU’s internal cooperation programmes Interreg Aurora and Interreg Central Baltic - Finnish Government

    13.9.2023 | On 13 September 2023, the Government approved changes to the Interreg Aurora and Interreg Central Baltic programmes implemented at the EU’s internal borders. Funding from suspended external border cooperation programmes between Finland and Russia will be transferred to these programmes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/more-resources-for-eu-s-internal-cooperation-programmes-interreg-aurora-and-interreg-central-baltic

  48. EU environment ministers to meet in Luxemburg - Finnish Government

    17.6.2024 | The ministers will discuss the EU's 2040 climate target, climate risk management and the regulation on nature restoration. They will also will aim to reach a general approach on the revised waste framework directive, the green claims directive and the soil monitoring directive.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels

  49. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement in United States - Finnish Government

    15.12.2023 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement in United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.12.2023 15.38 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will make a working visit to the United States on 17-2...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-sign-defence-cooperation-agreement-in-united-states

  50. Employment Minister Satonen to organise an event on Finland’s labour market model in January - Finnish Government

    18.12.2023 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will organise an event on the development of the Finnish labour market model on 16 January 2024. Those who have participated in discussions between labour market organisations on developing the model as well as the National Conciliator have been invited to the event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-minister-satonen-to-organise-an-event-on-finland-s-labour-market-model-in-january

  51. Ministerial working group approves revised Talent Boost programme on work-based and education-based immigration for 2023–2027 - Finnish Government

    21.11.2023 | The Talent Boost programme on work-based and education-based immigration will continue in a revised form during this Government term. The aim is to provide Finland with skills that meet its needs and to strengthen economic growth, employment and innovation activities. The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship approved the programme on 21 November 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministerial-working-group-approves-revised-talent-boost-programme-on-work-based-and-education-based-immigration-for-2023-2027

  52. Draft act on the State’s new capital investment company sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    10.4.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise a consultation round on the draft act on the new state capital investment company from 10 April to 8 May 2024. The new company will be given an industrial policy task with a stronger focus on economic growth, renewal and promotion of investments. ä.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-act-on-the-state-s-new-capital-investment-company-sent-out-for-comments

  53. Foreign and security policy in a new era — university tour to discuss topical themes - Finnish Government

    20.2.2024 | Preparations for a new government report on Finnish foreign and security policy are underway. As part of the preparations, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, will organise a series of panel discussions on topical foreign and security policy matters together with four Finnish universities in spring 2024. The first event will take place at the University of Tampere on Monday 4 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-and-security-policy-in-a-new-era-university-tour-to-discuss-topical-themes

  54. Finland’s initiatives progress at European Council - Finnish Government

    21.3.2024 | EU leaders, meeting in Brussels on Thursday 21 March, showed strong support for Ukraine and moved forward on Europe’s defence preparedness and capabilities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-initiatives-progress-at-european-council

  55. Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    9.2.2024 | Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.2.2024 11.56 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter, on the proposal...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-2

  56. Finland agrees on principles guiding 6G development with partner countries - Finnish Government

    27.2.2024 | Finland has joined the multilateral Joint Statement Endorsing Principles for 6G led by the United States. The joint statement was published at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 27 February 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-agrees-on-principles-guiding-6g-development-with-partner-countries

  57. Prime Minister Orpo meets with leaders of European Commission and Parliament in Brussels - Finnish Government

    28.6.2023 | On Wednesday 28 June, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-leaders-of-european-commission-and-parliament-in-brussels

  58. Minister Essayah to attend Agriculture Ministers’ Conference in Berlin - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | On 20 January, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah will attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture of political decision-makers, organised by Germany in Berlin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/minister-essayah-to-attend-agriculture-ministers-conference-in-berlin

  59. UN Climate Change Conference begins with summit of heads of state and government - Finnish Government

    1.12.2023 | The UN Climate Change Conference COP28 began on Friday with a two-day summit of heads of state and government. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is representing Finland at the summit and will deliver Finland’s national address on Saturday.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/un-climate-change-conference-begins-with-summit-of-heads-of-state-and-government

  60. Finland and Mexico continue bilateral forestry cooperation - Finnish Government

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-and-mexico-continue-bilateral-forestry-cooperation