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3.2.2021 | Municipal elections will be held in Finland in April 2021. Election day is Sunday 18 April. The advance voting period is in Finland from 7 to 13 April 2021 and abroad from 7 to 10 April 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/municipal-elections-2021-are-approaching-safety-taken-into-account-in-election-arrangements
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3.2.2021 | The Digivision 2030, a joint project between Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, will bring greater opportunities for all learners to learn flexibly. The aim is to restructure Finland’s higher education over the next decade by means of digitalisation and to make Finland a model country for flexible learning.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/digivision-2030-project-implementation-in-higher-education-institutions-launched
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10.2.2022 | The working group set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture to monitor and assess the introduction of tuition fees in higher education has completed its work. The working group monitored and evaluated between 2017 and 2021 how the introduction of tuition fees impacted the international dimension and student flows in higher education institutions. It also collected information on tuition fees used by higher education institutions and their grant and scholarship practices.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/introduction-of-tuition-fees-did-not-halt-the-internationalisation-process-of-higher-education-institutions-room-for-growth-in-tuition-fee-revenue
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16.3.2021 | Business Finland’s model for the internal control of coronavirus funding is comprehensive and well organised. Business Finland has succeeded well in communications and in providing clear and adequate instructions and advice to beneficiaries of aid. It has also continued to develop its internal guidelines and communications. The resources for processing the final reports were sufficient at the time of the audit, and there were no backlogs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/audit-of-business-finland-s-coronavirus-funding-completed
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20.5.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The restrictions on opening and licensing hours will be tightened in the regions of Kanta-Häme and Central Ostrobothnia because of the worsened epidemiological situation in these regions. In the region of South Karelia, however, the situation has improved so the restrictions on opening and licensing hours will be eased.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-in-the-regions-of-south-karelia-kanta-hame-and-central-ostrobothnia-from-21-may
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25.5.2021 | The third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will boost growth, bring forward investment, respond to spending requirements caused by the coronavirus, and alleviate harm that the virus has caused to businesses and to children and young adults. The supplementary budget will initiate reforms and investment under the European Union recovery instrument.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-agrees-third-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2021
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29.4.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The amendment to the decree will enter into force on 30 April at 00.00.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-to-be-eased-in-the-regions-of-ostrobothnia-and-satakunta
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7.4.2022 | In such humanitarian crises as the one in Ukraine, many actors are involved. How is work divided, where are relief items purchased, and how can private individuals help? Moreover, are available humanitarian resources sufficient to meet the needs of those affected by crises? Riikka Mikkola, Senior Adviser for Humanitarian Assistance at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, answers these questions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/effective-assistance-in-global-crises
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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
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5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments-1291834
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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
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7.6.2021 | In the Nordic labour market service model, jobseekers would apply for work on their own initiative and receive individual and intensive support for their job search at an earlier stage. Jobseekers would be required to apply for a certain number of jobs in order to continue their right to receive unemployment security. A jobseeker would receive a reminder in the first case of forgetfulness or neglect.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/jobseekers-to-receive-more-individual-support-in-proposed-nordic-labour-market-service-model-now-out-for-commentsausuntokierrokselle
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1.3.2021 | The Government, in cooperation with the President of the Republic, has declared a state of emergency in Finland due to COVID-19. In its plenary session on Monday 1 March, the Government declared that the country is in a state of emergency as referred to in section 3, paragraph 5 of the Emergency Powers Act. The state of emergency will enter into force immediately.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/finland-declares-a-state-of-emergency
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8.4.2021 | The Government has proposed to enact a law on regional development and implementation of the European Union’s regional and structural policy (the implementation act) and a law on the funding of regional development and the European Union’s regional and structural policy projects (the funding act). The proposed laws help preparations for the new programming period of the EU’s regional and structural policy in 2021–2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-reform-regional-development-laws-to-correspond-with-national-and-eu-objectives
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9.4.2021 | A new Substance Abuse and Addiction Strategy was published on 9 April. It outlines joint development work, objectives and priority areas until 2030. The aim is to prevent and reduce the risks, harms and problems caused by the use of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products as well as drug use and gambling in all age groups.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-guidelines-for-reducing-harms-caused-by-substance-abuse-and-addictions
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11.3.2021 | The European Commission decided on 10 March 2021 that the changes to the State aid scheme sought by Finland are compatible with the EU internal market. The State Aid scheme is one of the instruments available to the Finnish authorities to support companies during the coronavirus crisis. The key changes relate to the maximum amount of company-specific aid and the duration of the programme. The maximum amount of aid will rise from EUR 800,000 to EUR 1.8 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/commission-approves-changes-to-state-aid-scheme-to-support-companies-by-up-to-eur-1.8-million-due-to-the-epidemic
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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
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18.5.2021 | A fourth application round for business cost support for March–May will be organised for companies. The conditions of aid would remain unchanged. In addition, large companies would receive separate compensation if their premises were closed by law or by order of an authority due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The Government currently negotiates with the European Commission about the terms and amount of closure compensation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-bill-out-for-comments-another-round-of-business-cost-support-to-open-and-new-compensation-for-large-companies-under-preparation
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20.4.2021 | In their informal video conference on 20 April, ministers for European affairs focused the Council's annual rule of law dialogue and the country-specific chapters of the rule of law report for Germany, Ireland, Greece, Spain and France. The European affairs ministers were also updated on recent developments in the EU–UK relations, on the preparation of the Conference on the Future of Europe, on the EU's response to COVID-19, and on the EU's enlargement process.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/meeting-of-ministers-for-european-affairs-focus-on-the-eu-s-rule-of-law-dialogue
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21.4.2021 | The Government outlined a support package for culture, art, physical activity and the event production industry. The package will help culture, art, physical activity and the event production industry recover from the pandemic. The aim is to support content producers and create conditions for organisers to generate work in the sector and provide people with opportunities to participate in events when society will open up.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-outlined-a-support-package-for-culture-art-physical-activity-and-the-event-production-industry
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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
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17.3.2021 | Finland has started implementing Directive (EU) 2020/2184 on the quality of water intended for human consumption, also known as the Drinking Water Directive.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-starts-implementing-eu-s-new-drinking-water-directive
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29.6.2021 | A fourth application round for business cost support for March–May will be organised for companies. The conditions of aid would remain unchanged. In addition, medium-sized and large companies would receive separate compensation if their premises were closed by law or by order of an authority due to the COVID-19 epidemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/another-round-of-business-cost-support-to-open-and-new-compensation-for-large-companies-for-closure-of-premises
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12.1.2021 | The working group that prepared the Architectural Policy Programme has considered how the Finnish architecture and built environment will be able to respond to the great societal challenges. Climate change, population ageing, urbanisation, new technologies and internationalisation are challenges, but they can also be seen as opportunities. The aims of the programme include more flexible use of buildin...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/architecture-must-react-to-changes-in-society
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1.6.2021 | The Finnish Science Award 2021 was granted to Martti Koskenniemi, Professor of International Law at the University of Helsinki. In his research, Koskenniemi brings together in a unique way the practical understanding of international law, emanating from his diplomatic background, with wide-ranging theoretical thinking and critical examination. Over the past three decades, Koskenniemi has significantly influenced the theoretical discussion in the field of international law.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-science-award-awarded-to-professor-martti-koskenniemi
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27.4.2021 | In its plenary session on Tuesday 27 April, the Government issued decrees repealing the use of powers under the Emergency Powers Act and declared that the current situation in the country no longer constitutes a state of emergency under section 3 of the Emergency Powers Act. In the Government’s view, the COVID-19 epidemic can now be managed using the regular powers of the authorities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-of-emergency-and-use-of-powers-under-emergency-powers-act-to-end-on-27-april
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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
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29.4.2021 | On 29 April, the Government decided how to allocate the REACT-EU funding to regions. Close to EUR 255.4 million was allocated to the ongoing structural funds programme ‘Sustainable Growth and Jobs’ for 2014–2020. The REACT-EU funds will be used to help regions recover from the coronavirus pandemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-the-regional-allocation-of-react-eu-funding-
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31.5.2021 | Chile will host two major virtual meetings on the energy sector on 31 May and 3 June 2021. The annual Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and the Mission Innovation (MI) technology meeting will bring together representatives from 25 major economies and the Nordic countries as well as the EU, the UN and international energy organisations to discuss how to accelerate the transition to clean energy solutions globally. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will represent Finland at the meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/world-s-leading-economies-to-discuss-clean-energy-technologies-and-their-deployment-in-2020s
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7.7.2021 | The study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport on the costs of shipping, the national economy and Finland's competitiveness has been completed. The impacts on the national economy are negative, but the scale of those impacts is modest.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-information-on-economic-impacts-of-emissions-trading-in-maritime-transport
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4.5.2021 | The final report of a trust survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) provides current information on people’s trust in government and public institutions in Finland and sets out recommendations on how government and governance can be improved to build and maintain public trust. The final report was published today, 4 May, in an online event opened by Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/oecd-trust-survey-provides-recommendations-for-finland-on-action-to-reinforce-people-s-trust-in-government-and-public-institutions
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6.5.2021 | On 6 May 2021, the Government adopted a resolution confirming national measures and priorities for exerting influence internationally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime and inland waterway transport. The resolution draws on the work on the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-resolution-to-reduce-emissions-from-maritime-and-inland-waterway-transport-focus-on-effective-global-action-1294472
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8.6.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The restrictions will be eased as proposed by the Ministerial Working Group on Health and Social Services last week. In addition, Central Ostrobothnia will move from the community transmission phase to the acceleration phase.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-to-be-eased-
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5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments
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4.5.2021 | At the end of March, a total of 331,500 unemployed jobseekers were registered at the Employment and Economic Development Offices and municipalities participating in the local government pilots on employment. This represents an increase of 22,500 from the previous year. The number of unemployed jobseekers increased by 4,400 from the previous month. Of the unemployed jobseekers, 162,200 were customers of municipalities participating in the local government pilots on employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/331-500-unemployed-jobseekers-in-march
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25.2.2021 | The proposal would remove the tax exemption of small imported online purchases. In future, value added tax would also be collected for shipments valued EUR 22 or less that are imported from outside the EU. Changes would also be made to distance selling within the EU. The government proposal would also reduce the administrative burden on companies regarding value added tax.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/changes-to-value-added-taxation-in-e-commerce
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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
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10.9.2021 | The webinar is a kickoff for creating a constructive dialogue about Nordic food culture and its different drivers for promoting sustainable lifestyle. It’s time to explore the Nordic Kitchen Manifesto as a catalyst in creating a new tool for a constructive dialogue to match the different sustainability perspectives of just food systems in the Nordics.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/webinar-the-nordic-kitchen-manifesto-a-catalyst-for-exploring-future-dialogues-on-sustainable-and-healthy-food-systems
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1.3.2021 | The Government, in cooperation with the President of the Republic, has declared a state of emergency in Finland due to COVID-19. In its plenary session on Monday 1 March, the Government declared that the country is in a state of emergency as referred to in section 3, paragraph 5 of the Emergency Powers Act. The state of emergency will enter into force immediately.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-declares-a-state-of-emergency
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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