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  1. Government decides on new COVID-19 restrictions – vaccinations still the key to controlling the epidemic - Finnish Government

    21.12.2021 | In its negotiations on Tuesday 21 December, the Government discussed the COVID-19 situation and decided on new restrictions and other necessary measures. In addition to increasing vaccination coverage, effective national and regional measures to limit close contacts are needed to slow down the spread of the epidemic. This will allow more time for giving people third vaccine doses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-decides-on-new-covid-19-restrictions-vaccinations-still-the-key-to-controlling-the-epidemic

  2. Government submits to Parliament its proposal to add biogas and electrofuels to distribution obligation - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | On 8 April 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal, which would extend the national distribution obligation of transport fuels to biogas and to other renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-to-parliament-its-proposal-to-add-biogas-and-electrofuels-to-distribution-obligation

  3. Finland to promote digitalisation during its 2021 Presidency of Nordic Council of Ministers - Finnish Government

    21.1.2021 | Finland holds the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2021. In connection with the Presidency, Finland launched a project at the start of the year entitled ‘World’s smoothest cross-border mobility and daily life through digitalisation'. Its aim is to improve the cross-border mobility and cross-border daily activities of people and businesses by promoting information exchange between public authorities in the Nordic countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-to-promote-digitalisation-during-its-2021-presidency-of-nordic-council-of-ministers

  4. Government report proposes extensive programme to speed up integration of immigrants - Finnish Government

    17.6.2021 | The importance of successful integration is growing in Finland as the working-age population is ageing and the number of people with an immigrant background is increasing. A Government report on integration proposes an extensive programme to better support immigrants in their integration. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-report-proposes-extensive-programme-to-speed-up-integration-of-immigrants

  5. Agreements between State and cities to speed up innovations in carbon reduction, digitalisation and wellbeing - Finnish Government

    9.2.2021 | The State has concluded agreements with 16 urban areas to strengthen innovation activities. The objective of the agreements is to build innovation ecosystems, in other words, to intensify cooperation within networks, strengthen key competences and increase effectiveness of RDI activities. The content of the agreements is based on the local strengths of urban areas and they relate to comprehensive and current topics of carbon reduction, digital technology, and wellbeing and health.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/agreements-between-state-and-cities-to-speed-up-innovations-in-carbon-reduction-digitalisation-and-wellbeing

  6. Government proposal: New compensation to companies for closure of customer premises - Finnish Government

    18.3.2021 | The Government proposes that companies be paid compensation if they, due to an Act or an official order, have to keep their premises closed in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. This new form of compensation would apply to small and micro-sized enterprises that employ a maximum of 49 employees. The Government will prepare a separate compensation for larger companies as soon as possible.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposal-new-compensation-to-companies-for-closure-of-customer-premises

  7. Finland should follow the example of Sweden’s Samhall: Intermediate labour market to help employ people with partial work ability - Finnish Government

    9.2.2021 | At the request of Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen, Director General of Finnish Customs Hannu Mäkinen has formulated a proposal to improve the opportunities of people with partial work ability to find employment. Mäkinen proposes that Finland should take Sweden’s Samhall company as a model, but adapt it to the Finnish needs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-should-follow-the-example-of-sweden-s-samhall-intermediate-labour-market-to-help-employ-people-with-partial-work-ability

  8. Government proposes to extend labour market support for entrepreneurs until the end of June - Finnish Government

    18.2.2021 | Entrepreneurs and self-employed persons are entitled to labour market support because of the coronavirus pandemic under a temporary amendment to the Unemployment Security Act in force until the end of March. On 18 February 2021, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to extend the right of entrepreneurs and self-employed persons to labour market support until 30 June 2021. The aim is to ensure the livelihood of entrepreneurs and self-employed persons during the pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-extend-labour-market-support-for-entrepreneurs-until-the-end-of-june

  9. Rapporteur Routila proposes bioeconomy and circular economy industry for Naantali refinery area - Finnish Government

    25.3.2021 | At the request of Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä, Patria Oyj’s Chairman of the Board Panu Routila has investigated the industrial future of the Naantali region. According to Routila, the region has significant potential to become a new hub for bioeconomy and circular economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/rapporteur-routila-proposes-bioeconomy-and-circular-economy-industry-for-naantali-refinery-area

  10. Government decided on safe entry of seasonal workers to Finland – instructions to be sent to farms - Finnish Government

    4.2.2021 | On 4 February 2021, the Finnish Government decided on the instructions to be issued regarding the entry of seasonal workers to the country in such a way that our health security is protected. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/government-decided-on-safe-entry-of-seasonal-workers-to-finland-instructions-to-be-sent-to-farms

  11. Working Life Barometer 2020: Coronavirus pandemic causes a huge leap towards remote working - Finnish Government

    22.3.2021 | According to preliminary data from the Working Life Barometer, the coronavirus pandemic has increased uncertainty among wage and salary earners about their job security compared to 2019, but to a significantly smaller degree than during any other economic crisis in the 30-year history of the Barometer. Remote work, the use of lay-offs and support measures introduced for companies have alleviated fears of redundancy among wage and salary earners compared with previous economic crises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-life-barometer-2020-coronavirus-pandemic-causes-a-huge-leap-towards-remote-working

  12. Practical development actions towards climate-resilient land use - Finnish Government

    4.5.2021 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has granted funding to 38 Catch the Carbon development projects that are part of the package of climate actions for the land use sector. A total of EUR 10.4 million in funding was granted for 2021–2023. The projects will support agricultural producers, forest owners and other people who make land use decisions in introducing new climate-resilient practices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/practical-development-actions-towards-climate-resilient-land-use

  13. Climate resilience of the land use sector promoted on the basis of scientific knowledge – new calls for applications open in October - Finnish Government

    10.9.2021 | On 6 October, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will open a new call for applications concerning funding to be targeted to research, innovation and development projects under the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures. About EUR 13 million in funding is available for the new projects. The calls for applications will be open until 4 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/climate-resilience-of-the-land-use-sector-promoted-on-the-basis-of-scientific-knowledge-new-calls-for-applications-open-in-october

  14. REACT-EU instrument to support regions affected by the coronavirus pandemic - Finnish Government

    25.2.2021 | The Finnish Government approved the content of REACT-EU funding on 25 February as part of the ongoing Sustainable growth and jobs structural funds programme. Allocation of recovery funds to regions will begin in spring 2021. This funding will particularly support SMEs from the perspective of digitalisation and a green economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/react-eu-instrument-to-support-regions-affected-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic

  15. Transport emissions can be halved by 2030 through national and EU measures - Finnish Government

    25.1.2022 | The national goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030 is achievable. This requires that the subsidies and incentives outlined in the roadmap for fossil-free transport are implemented in full and that every aspect of the emissions reduction potential is realised as expected. Measures at the EU level are also required, as is a greater obligation to distribute renewable fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-emissions-can-be-halved-by-2030-through-national-and-eu-measures-1641099

  16. European affairs ministers discuss improving efficiency of EU measures to combat COVID-19 - Finnish Government

    18.1.2021 | The ministers for European Affairs held an informal video meeting on 18 January 2021. The main topics on the agenda were EU coordination in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and preparations for the video meeting of European Council members on 21 January. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-discuss-improving-efficiency-of-eu-measures-to-combat-covid-19

  17. Ministers to prepare for the UN High-level Dialogue on Energy in thematic forums – Lintilä to take part in Innovation, Technology and Data forum on 22 June - Finnish Government

    21.6.2021 | In connection with its General Assembly, the UN will organise a High-level Dialogue on Energy in New York in September. This is the first time since 1981 that the UN addresses energy issue at this level. The aim of the meeting is to strengthen Member States’ efforts to achieve the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on energy in preparation for the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-to-prepare-for-the-un-high-level-dialogue-on-energy-in-thematic-forums-lintila-to-take-part-in-innovation-technology-and-data-forum-on-22-june

  18. 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

  19. Vision: Finns will have the world’s best financial literacy by 2030 - Finnish Government

    28.1.2021 | The goal of the financial literacy strategy proposal issued by the Bank of Finland is that Finns will have the world’s best financial literacy by 2030. The aim is that as many people as possible would understand the importance of financial literacy in their lives and are capable of making good financial decisions. Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland, today issued a national strategy proposal for promoting Finland’s financial literacy to Anna-Maja Henriksson, Minister of Justice.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/vision-finns-will-have-the-world-s-best-financial-literacy-by-2030

  20. Minister of Employment Haatainen: Labour market support to entrepreneurs will continue until 30 June 2021 - Finnish Government

    28.1.2021 | The right of entrepreneurs to claim labour market support will continue until the end of June 2021. The Government decided on the matter on 27 January 2021 and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will start preparing the legislative amendment immediately.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-labour-market-support-to-entrepreneurs-will-continue-until-30-june-2021

  21. EU affairs ministers prepare for upcoming European Council and discuss European Democracy Action Plan - Finnish Government

    23.2.2021 | In their informal video meeting on 23 February, the EU ministers for European affairs discussed preparations for the informal video meeting of the members of the European Council and exchanged views on the European Democracy Action Plan. The ministers were also briefed on the state of play with regard to EU–UK relations and on the preparations for the Conference on the Future of Europe. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-affairs-ministers-prepare-for-upcoming-european-council-and-discuss-european-democracy-action-plan

  22. Legislative proposal to Parliament: Event Guarantee reduces organisers’ financial risk - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | Event guarantee aims to reduce the financial risk of organising events. The guarantee is a payment commitment given to event organisers in advance for the costs declared by them. If the event were cancelled or its size restricted by law or order of an authority, compensation would be paid for the costs incurred.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-proposal-to-parliament-event-guarantee-reduces-organisers-financial-risk

  23. Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä: Government’s decisions in mid-term policy review to boost investments and renewal of industry will support Finland after the pandemic - Finnish Government

    29.4.2021 | “The decisions we have taken in the mid-term policy review session to support the renewal of industry, domestic ownership and investments, as well as research, development and innovation activities will help Finland rise from the coronavirus crisis,” says Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-government-s-decisions-in-mid-term-policy-review-to-boost-investments-and-renewal-of-industry-will-support-finland-after-the-pandemic

  24. Meeting of Climate Action Coalition chaired by Minister of Finance Vanhanen as cooperation was joined by United States, Japan and South Korea - Finnish Government

    6.4.2021 | Climate and economic policies were discussed by the finance ministers of over 60 countries at the meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action on 6 April 2021. In its spring meeting, the Coalition acquired eight new member countries, including the United States, Japan and South Korea.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/meeting-of-climate-action-coalition-chaired-by-minister-of-finance-vanhanen-as-cooperation-was-joined-by-united-states-japan-and-south-korea

  25. Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä: Olkiluoto 3’s fuel loading permit a decisive step towards increased clean electricity production - Finnish Government

    26.3.2021 | On 26 March 2021, the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) granted a fuel loading permit to Teollisuuden Voima Oyj’s Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant in Eurajoki. The use of the new unit is considered to start when the first batch of fuel is loaded into the reactor, after which the unit will be connected to the main grid in phases and become part of the Finnish and Nordic electricity markets.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-olkiluoto-3-s-fuel-loading-permit-a-decisive-step-towards-increased-clean-electricity-production

  26. EU's Fit for 55 legislative climate package seeks to tighten renewable energy and energy-efficiency targets - Finnish Government

    14.7.2021 | The European Commission's extensive legislative package (Fit for 55), published on 14 July 2021, aims for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the EU from 1990 levels by 2030. The newly proposed legislative package provides the means to upgrade the current EU reduction target of 40% to the level proposed by the Commission in September 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-s-fit-for-55-legislative-climate-package-seeks-to-tighten-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-targets

  27. New ownership policy decisions concerning Metsähallitus - Finnish Government

    28.4.2020 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government has made the ownership policy decisions concerning Metsähallitus for 2020–2024. The new policy measures are based on changes in the environment where we operate and objectives set in the Government Programme concerning, in particular, the carbon neutrality target to 2035, halting the loss of biodiversity and sustainable forestry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/metsahallitukselle-uudet-omistajapoliittiset-linjaukset

  28. Effective support for mental health at work - Finnish Government

    23.9.2021 | Nine digital tools are now available free of charge to workplaces in Finland as a result of the Government’s Mental Health at Work Programme. The mental health support toolkit provides workplaces and occupational healthcare with easy-to-use tools for preventing mental health problems among working-age people. Finnish workplaces need skilled employees with sufficient working capacity, which is why supp...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/effective-support-for-mental-health-at-work-

  29. Legislative basis for the EU regional and structural policy programme in 2021–2027 completed - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | The EU regional and structural policy programme, Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021-2027, will begin on 1 January 2022. The Government issued the last decrees concerning the programming period in October, and the legislative package is now complete.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-basis-for-the-eu-regional-and-structural-policy-programme-in-2021-2027-completed-

  30. Report on Development Policy promotes Finland’s long-term and coherent approach to development cooperation - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | The Report on Development Policy across Parliamentary Terms strengthens the long-term approach in Finnish development cooperation from the perspective of principles, values and goals, and makes development policy more focused. In order to achieve results, development policy must be conducted in a coherent manner.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-on-development-policy-promotes-finland-s-long-term-and-coherent-approach-to-development-cooperation

  31. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for June European Council and discuss situation with regard to rule of law - Finnish Government

    21.6.2021 | In its meeting in Luxembourg on Tuesday 22 June, the EU General Affairs Council will discuss the preparations for the European Council taking place on 24–25 June. Other items on the agenda include EU enlargement, hearings on the rule of law in Poland and Hungary and the Conference on the Future of Europe. 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-and-discuss-situation-with-regard-to-rule-of-law

  32. Minister of the Interior Ohisalo participates in European Commission's quota refugee forum – Finland's good practices on agenda - Finnish Government

    8.7.2021 | On Friday 9 July, the European Commission will hold a High-Level Forum on Resettlement & Refugee Protection to discuss the reception of quota refugees and ways to promote it. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-ohisalo-participates-in-european-commission-s-quota-refugee-forum-finland-s-good-practices-on-agenda

  33. Instructions for health-secure entry of seasonal workers in primary production are ready - Finnish Government

    9.3.2021 | Employer instructions for health-secure entry, quarantine and for the preparation of a health security plan for seasonal workers in primary production are now ready, as are health security instructions for seasonal workers in primary production. A seasonal worker coming to Finland must be quarantined for 14 days before work on farms can begin. The alternative to 14-day quarantine is two negative coronavirus test results. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/instructions-for-health-secure-entry-of-seasonal-workers-in-primary-production-are-ready

  34. Ban on salmon fishing in the River Tenojoki (Tana) watercourse proposed for the 2021 season – Opportunities to fish for other species increased - Finnish Government

    7.4.2021 | The negotiations between Finland and Norway on salmon fishing during the 2021 fishing season have been completed. As a joint outcome, Finland and Norway are proposing a highly exceptional ban on salmon fishing in the whole River Tenojoki (Tana) watercourse, the Tanafjord and the sea area. Fishing for other species will continue, and for this purpose a new type of rod fishing licence is proposed for the area.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/ban-on-salmon-fishing-in-the-river-tenojoki-tana-watercourse-proposed-for-the-2021-season-opportunities-to-fish-for-other-species-increased

  35. Prime Minister Marin and Indian Prime Minister Modi discuss deepening cooperation in the fields of digitalisation and sustainable development - Finnish Government

    16.3.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a remote bilateral meeting on 16 March 2021. In their first meeting, the prime ministers had an extensive discussion on how to deepen concrete cooperation between their countries and addressed a number of key international issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-indian-prime-minister-modi-discuss-deepening-cooperation-in-the-fields-of-digitalisation-and-sustainable-development

  36. Minister of Employment Haatainen: Young people’s voices must be heard in discussion on the EU and working life - Finnish Government

    21.9.2021 | On 20 September 2021, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen listened to the views of Vantaa upper secondary students on future working life. The discussion centred on young people’s wellbeing and equal opportunities to study and work in the EU. The event was part of the Government’s “We are Europe” tour.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-young-people-s-voices-must-be-heard-in-discussion-on-the-eu-and-working-life

  37. Forum for fossil-free transport focused on distribution infrastructure for electricity, gas and hydrogen - Finnish Government

    15.11.2021 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table on 15 November 2021 to hear the views of various interest groups on distribution channels for alternative fuels in road transport and on hydrogen as a power source. The demands of the EU regulations currently in preparation for refuelling/recharging infrastructure were also discussed in detail. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in efforts to mainstream low-emission alternative fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/forum-for-fossil-free-transport-focused-on-distribution-infrastructure-for-electricity-gas-and-hydrogen

  38. Prime Minister Marin to attend video meeting of EU leaders - Finnish Government

    24.2.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the informal videoconference of the members of the European Council on 25 and 26 February. Topics on the agenda for the meeting include the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, preparedness for health threats, security and defence, and the EU’s relations with the Southern Neighbourhood. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-video-meeting-of-eu-leaders-1

  39. Business Finland to accept applications on hydrogen projects as part of the Sustainable Growth Programme - Finnish Government

    11.6.2021 | Finland will participate in creating a European value chain for the hydrogen economy (hydrogen IPCEI) and will launch a call for applications on related projects for companies. Companies will have until 4 July to present to Business Finland their projects, which are linked to European networks and which will speed up the production of clean hydrogen and the development of new uses for hydrogen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/business-finland-to-accept-applications-on-hydrogen-projects-as-part-of-the-sustainable-growth-programme

  40. Finland’s Africa strategy – Towards stronger political and economic partnership - Finnish Government

    18.3.2021 | The Finnish Government has approved Finland's Africa strategy today. It will be used to diversify and deepen Finland’s relations with African countries, the African Union (AU) and regional organisations, with focus on political and economic relations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-africa-strategy-towards-stronger-political-and-economic-partnership