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17.12.2021 | The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Brussels on 20 December to discuss the EU’s climate package (Fit for 55 package), the Battery Regulation and the Soil Strategy. State Secretary Terhi Lehtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-to-discuss-climate-package
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13.9.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin spoke at the plenary session of the European Parliament on Tuesday 13 September. Her visit was part of the “This is Europe” series of debates. Check against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-sanna-marin-s-speech-at-european-parliament-on-13-september-2022
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8.7.2022 | Electrification aid can be granted to energy-intensive industries, i.e. industries that use a large amount of energy, in 2022–2026. The practices related to the electrification aid are defined in the government decree. Companies operating in the sectors entitled to the aid must apply for the 2022 aid by the end of September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/operators-in-energy-intensive-industries-can-apply-for-electrification-aid-in-2022-2026
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20.4.2015 | 12 March 2014 GOVERNMENT ACTION PROGRAMME TO COMBAT INTERNATIONAL TAX AVOIDANCE Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 2 ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200124281/Government%20action%20programme%20to%20combat%20international%20tax%20avoidance.pdf/ca0a1fc4-c75f-4e71-bc33-3d1cbf386ffd?t=1429510122000&download=true
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1.6.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko gave a speech at the conference on the theme of ecologically sustainable economic policy in the 2020s on 1 June 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/minister-of-finance-annika-saarikko-s-speech-at-the-economic-policy-conference
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14.7.2021 | Finland supports systematic measures for achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. Transport will play an important role in achieving this goal. Published on 14 July 2021, the Commission proposal on climate action covers road traffic, maritime transport and aviation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-eu-measures-to-reduce-transport-emissions-must-be-effective-and-fair-1440227
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10.2.2015 | September 2014 Embargoed for release after the press conference on 27 Aug 2014 The economic effects of the EU’s Russia sanctions and Russia’s counter sanctions MINISTRY OF FINANCE PO Box 28 (Snellmaninkatu 1 A) FI-00023 GOVERNMENT FINLAND Tel. +35...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200124281/venaja_pakotteet_en.pdf/11184e4f-b00a-4474-9576-66c89d9e18ae?t=1423577339000&download=true
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14.7.2021 | Finland supports systematic measures for achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. Transport will play an important role in achieving this goal. Published on 14 July 2021, the Commission proposal on climate action covers road traffic, maritime transport and aviation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-eu-measures-to-reduce-transport-emissions-must-be-effective-and-fair
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Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till godkännande och sättande i kraft av ändringarna i bilagan till 1974 års internationella konvention om säkerheten för människoliv till sjöss och av den till konventionen hörande internationell...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/124830
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24.11.2021 | The EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Brussels on 25−26 November will focus on the regulation of activities of the largest digital companies and improvements to safety of users of various online intermediation services. The agenda for space issues includes the financing of companies in the sector and the management of space transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/competitiveness-council-to-discuss-regulation-of-digital-giants-internet-user-safety-and-research-innovation-and-space-issues
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18.11.2021 | Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished seminar participants here in Helsinki and over the live stream,https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/opening-speech-by-the-minister-of-justice-anna-maja-henriksson-at-the-seminar-on-nordic-best-practices-against-trafficking-in-human-beings-18.11.2021
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5.7.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a global short-term emission reduction measure. The decision is insufficient for any clear reduction of emissions in line with IMO targets. Finland joined the other EU Member States in opposing the inadequate level of carbon intensity cuts at a session that concluded on 17 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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15.11.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will visit the United States on 15–16 November. This is his first visit since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his visit, Minister Lintilä will discuss energy, bioeconomy and digitalisation with high-level representatives of the US administration and of the states. He will also meet Finnish companies operating in the United States, and speak at a bioeconomy conference.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-to-visit-the-united-states-to-discuss-energy-and-bioeconomy-
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4.10.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Warsaw, Poland on 4–5 October. In Warsaw, Minister Haavisto will participate in an annual panel discussion on security and the strategic situation in Eastern Europe organised by the Warsaw Security Forum.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-visit-poland
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2.11.2021 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will participate in the Finance Day held in connection with the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow on Wednesday 3 November. She will also attend the meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action as a Co-Chair of the Coalition.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/minister-saarikko-to-chair-the-meeting-of-finance-ministers-in-glasgow
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17.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a global short-term emission reduction measure. The decision is insufficient for any clear reduction of emissions in line with IMO targets. Finland joined the other EU Member States in opposing the inadequate level of carbon intensity cuts at a session that concluded on 17 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1426612
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6.5.2021 | The Government adopted a resolution on 6 May 2021 that confirms measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and the priorities for exerting influence internationally. The resolution draws on the work on the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decided-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-aviation-focus-on-renewable-aviation-fuels-and-carbon-pricing
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6.5.2021 | The Government adopted a resolution on 6 May 2021 that confirms measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and the priorities for exerting influence internationally. The resolution draws on the work on the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decided-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-aviation-focus-on-renewable-aviation-fuels-and-carbon-pricing-1295073
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8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-seeks-global-solution-to-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-seeks-global-solution-to-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1376249
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6.2.2022 | This year, Ireland and Finland celebrate 60 years since diplomatic relations were established in 1962.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-statement-on-the-60th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-relations-between-finland-and-ireland-6-february-2022
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28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment proposes appropriations of EUR 4.4 billion for its administrative branch for 2024, which is about EUR 448 million more than in the 2023 budget.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-proposes-investments-in-promotion-of-employment-entrepreneurship-and-low-carbon-economy
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23.3.2022 | At its meeting on Wednesday 23 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the March European Council and the Euro Summit, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, and legally binding nature restoration targets.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-upcoming-eu-meetings
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21.4.2021 | At its meeting on 20 April, the Government adopted a plan to lift the restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The Government discussed the feedback received on the plan and made clarifications based on the comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-adopts-plan-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions
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25.3.2024 | Clean energy is one of the main themes of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government program in Finland. The energy and climate policy actions for the coming years will be outlined in a comprehensive national strategy. The key objective is to establish a predictable and economically sustainable foundation for the significant investment efforts needed to advance both climate goals and our national economy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-and-climate-strategy-in-preparation-clean-investments-are-crucial
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23.11.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published three reports on the green transition in maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/assessments-of-the-impacts-and-development-needs-of-the-green-transition-in-maritime-transport-published
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30.9.2021 | The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-submits-four-union-communications-to-parliament-outlining-positions-on-eu-climate-initiatives-for-transport-1537752
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23.11.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published three reports on the green transition in maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/assessments-of-the-impacts-and-development-needs-of-the-green-transition-in-maritime-transport-published-1880608
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11.10.2022 | Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, adopted almost unanimously a new long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG). In international aviation, the aim is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net-zero by 2050. The ICAO Assembly was held in Montreal, Canada, from 27 September to 7 October 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/icao-member-states-agree-on-a-global-aspirational-goal-of-net-zero-emissions-in-aviation-by-2050-1844067
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11.10.2022 | Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, adopted almost unanimously a new long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG). In international aviation, the aim is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net-zero by 2050. The ICAO Assembly was held in Montreal, Canada, from 27 September to 7 October 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/icao-member-states-agree-on-a-global-aspirational-goal-of-net-zero-emissions-in-aviation-by-2050
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30.9.2021 | The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-four-union-communications-to-parliament-outlining-positions-on-eu-climate-initiatives-for-transport
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Regeringens proposition till riksdagen om godkännande och sättande i kraft av ändringarna i Världshälsoorganisationens internationella hälsoreglemente (2005) PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅLL I denna proposition föreslås att riksdagen ska godkä...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/154427
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Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle Maailman terveysjärjestön kansainväliseen terveyssäännöstöön (2005) tehtyjen muutosten hyväksymiseksi ja voimaansaattamiseksi ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan, että eduskunta hyväksyisi Maailma...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/154426
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12.8.2021 | The Government issued a new decree on electricity supply settlement and measurement on 12 August 2021. The decree lays down provisions on the 15-minute balance settlement period, the transition towards the so-called single price model in the electricity market, and the changes in electricity supply settlement caused by the introduction of Datahub – a centralised information exchange system for the electricity retail market.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decree-on-electricity-supply-settlement-to-improve-customer-service-and-to-make-it-easier-to-change-suppliers
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28.4.2022 | A significant part of Finland’s support to Ukraine comes from development cooperation funds. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we have both increased and adjusted the cooperation so that it better responds to the acute distress and strengthens Ukrainian society in the midst of the war,” says Senior Adviser Matti Väänänen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/increase-in-finland-s-development-cooperation-funding-to-ukraine
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13.12.2021 | Today, on 13 December, the Ministry of the Interior published the Strategy on Expatriate Finns 2022–2026. The Strategy sets objectives and actions to respond to the service needs of expatriate Finns and to make better use of their expertise.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-strategy-on-expatriate-finns-takes-better-account-of-the-needs-of-finns-living-abroad
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8.9.2021 | The updated Your Europe online service provides information and advisory services on the rights of citizens and businesses in the single market. In the future, users will be able to access electronic services of many authorities through Your Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/your-europe-online-service-is-a-gateway-to-the-eu-s-internal-market
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8.4.2021 | By the resolution on promoting a circular economy adopted today, on 7 April, the Finnish Government committed to reducing the consumption of unrenewable natural resources. The resolution also restricts the use of renewable natural resources in Finland: the total consumption of domestic primary raw materials in 2035 will not exceed the level in 2015*. The resolution is based on a vision that in 2035 the Finnish economy will be based on a carbon-neutral circular economy society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/circular-economy-programme-sets-targets-to-curb-overconsumption-of-natural-resources
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Speech by Minister Blomqvist at the Meeting of Heads of Mission, 23 August 2021 - Finnish Government
23.8.2021 | Distinguished Ambassadors, dear colleagues and friends, When I spoke on this forum a year ago, I truly hoped that the COVID-19 pandemic had abated by now and that life had already started to normalise. We are not there yet, and we are meeting remotely, again.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-blomqvist-at-the-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-23-august-2021 -
14.8.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal met in Helsinki on 13–14 August. Their discussions focused on cooperation between Finland and Estonia, improving European security and defence, and other topical EU matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-estonian-prime-minister-michal-highlight-security-issues-and-deepening-cooperation