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  1. Municipal elections on 13 June 2021 - Finnish Government

    5.5.2021 | The 2021 municipal elections will be held on Sunday 13 June. In the elections, local councillors and deputy councillors will be elected for the next four-year term. The term of office of the local councils will begin on 1 August 2021 and last until 31 May 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/municipal-elections-on-13-june-2021

  2. Budget proposal appropriations fail to make up for a deficit that has grown over the years - Finnish Government

    27.9.2021 | The 2022 budget proposal envisages a total of some EUR 1,566 million for the main title of the Ministry of the Interior. This total includes EUR 856 million for policing, some EUR 280 million for the Finnish Border Guard, EUR 87 million for rescue services and the Emergency Response Centre Administration, and EUR 160 million for immigration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/budget-proposal-appropriations-fail-to-make-up-for-a-deficit-that-has-grown-over-the-years

  3. Government proposes to continue temporary amendments to Communicable Diseases Act until end of June 2022 - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the temporary provisions of the Communicable Diseases Act be extended until the end of June 2022. These temporary provisions have to do with health-secure entry into the country, the Koronavilkku mobile application, restrictions on premises and activities to prevent the spread of infections, and COVID-19 passports, among other matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-to-continue-temporary-amendments-to-communicable-diseases-act-until-end-of-june-2022

  4. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports refurbishment of Government Palace and modernisation of premises - Finnish Government

    16.3.2022 | In its meeting on 16 March 2022, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided to support the plan to modernise government premises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-refurbishment-of-government-palace-and-modernisation-of-premises

  5. Estonia's new Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    28.1.2021 | Estonia's new Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 28.1.2021 9.09 Type: Press release Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will meet Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Eva-Maria Liimet...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/estonia-s-new-minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-visit-finland

  6. Ministers for health and social services propose lighter COVID-19 restrictions in some areas - Finnish Government

    4.6.2021 | On 4 June 2021, the Ministerial Working Group on Health and Social Services discussed the COVID-19 situation in Finland and the restrictions in place. They recommend that certain restrictions should be eased. The Government is due to decide on the matter urgently in the week starting 7 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-for-health-and-social-services-propose-lighter-covid-19-restrictions-in-some-areas

  7. Minister of Employment Haatainen at the ILO Labour Conference: Cooperation needed to stop inequality in labour markets - Finnish Government

    15.6.2021 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen spoke about the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on working life at the plenary session of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) International Labour Conference on 15 June 2021. Haatainen emphasised the importance of tripartite cooperation during crises such as the coronavirus epidemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-at-the-ilo-labour-conference-cooperation-needed-to-stop-inequality-in-labour-markets

  8. Preparations for COVID-19 vaccination passport progressing — working group appointed to prepare necessary legislation - Finnish Government

    18.8.2021 | On 13 August, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appointed a working group to prepare legislation on the COVID-19 vaccination passport. The term of the working group runs from 13 August 2021 to 30 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/preparations-for-covid-19-vaccination-passport-progressing-working-group-appointed-to-prepare-necessary-legislation

  9. Nordic countries to strengthen cooperation on security of supply - Finnish Government

    3.11.2021 | The Nordic Prime Ministers have adopted a joint statement on security of supply and preparedness. In the statement, the Nordic countries emphasise the importance of preparedness and cooperation in an unstable and unpredictable operating environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-to-strengthen-cooperation-on-security-of-supply

  10. Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    3.2.2022 | The Government submitted the first supplementary budget proposal for 2022 to Parliament on Thursday 3 February. The supplementary budget aims to respond to the direct and essential needs arising from COVID-19 and to safeguard the preparations for the launch of wellbeing services counties.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-1

  11. Finland’s first donation of COVID-19 vaccines to Côte d’Ivoire - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | The first deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines donated by Finland have been mobilised. The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated to developing countries arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’ Ivoire, on Thursday 4 November. Based on a joint decision by the EU, vaccines are distributed through COVAX, the global mechanism for equitable access to the vaccines.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-first-donation-of-covid-19-vaccines-to-cote-d-ivoire

  12. EU development ministers discuss the European financial architecture for development - Finnish Government

    28.4.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the EU development ministers’ informal video conference on 29 April 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-discuss-the-european-financial-architecture-for-development

  13. RDI investment, smart capital and increasing knowledge and skills as enablers of Finland’s growth - Finnish Government

    24.2.2021 | The key challenge for the Finnish economy is to rise above the slow growth of the past decade. The economic challenges are not primarily related to the coronavirus recession. In Finland, with its ageing population, weak economic growth is a genuine threat to safeguarding the wellbeing of Finns. The working group considers average economic growth of 2% up to 2030 to be a realistic, if demanding, goal. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/rdi-investment-smart-capital-and-increasing-knowledge-and-skills-as-enablers-of-finland-s-growth

  14. European Commission publishes a proposal for EU corporate social responsibility legislation - Finnish Government

    23.2.2022 | The EU is making progress with the preparation of corporate social responsibility legislation. Today, the Commission published a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. Next, the Commission proposal will be discussed by the EU Member States and the European Parliament. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise a stakeholder event regarding the proposal on 9 March 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/european-commission-publishes-a-proposal-for-eu-corporate-social-responsibility-legislation

  15. European Council discusses energy prices and rule of law - Finnish Government

    22.10.2021 | In its meeting in Brussels on 21 October, the European Council discussed the spike in energy prices, the rule of law situation in the EU, the COVID-19 pandemic and trade policy. The Council also addressed external relations issues, including the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the Eastern Partnership and the ASEM summit. Prime Minister Sanna Marin is representing Finland at the meeting, which will continue on Friday.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discusses-energy-prices-and-rule-of-law

  16. European Council and Euro Summit focus on spurring economic recovery - Finnish Government

    25.6.2021 | On the second day of their meeting in Brussels on 25 June, the EU leaders focused on economic issues. Economic stimulus measures and the completion of the Banking Union were on the agenda.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-and-euro-summit-focus-on-spurring-economic-recovery

  17. Government decided on employment measures to strengthen central government finances by at least EUR 110 million - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | As part of its commitment to raise the employment rate, the Government decided on new employment measures on 11 February 2022 that will boost its existing measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decided-on-employment-measures-to-strengthen-central-government-finances-by-at-least-eur-110-million

  18. Norway asked to explain why bend nets allowed for salmon fishing in Finnmark - Finnish Government

    4.6.2021 | Finland and Norway negotiated on the restrictions on salmon fishing in the River Tenojoki during this spring. Because of the weak status of the salmon populations, the countries decided to ban salmon fishing in the main stem and tributaries of the River Tenojoki. Similarly, Norway banned salmon fishing in the Tana Fjord and on the outer coast on both sides of the Tana Fjord. This week, however, Nor...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/norway-asked-to-explain-why-bend-nets-allowed-for-salmon-fishing-in-finnmark

  19. Legislative proposal to Parliament: Third application round for business cost support in April to include sole entrepreneurs - Finnish Government

    4.3.2021 | The objective of business cost support is to help companies in the difficult economic situation caused by the coronavirus. The Government is now proposing amendments to the Act on Support for Business Costs, which would make it possible to grant aid more flexibly, especially to sole entrepreneurs and small enterprises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-proposal-to-parliament-third-application-round-for-business-cost-support-in-april-to-include-sole-entrepreneurs

  20. EU home affairs ministers to discuss situation in Afghanistan - Finnish Government

    30.8.2021 | The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU has called an extraordinary meeting of home affairs ministers on Tuesday 31 August. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo. The topics on the agenda will be the migratory and security impacts of the situation in Afghanistan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-situation-in-afghanistan

  21. Minister Kiuru calls on EU to take action to ensure delivery of vaccines - Finnish Government

    7.1.2021 | The EU should exert great pressure on the vaccine manufacturers to ensure the speedy delivery of vaccines to the EU Member States, says Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-kiuru-calls-on-eu-to-take-action-to-ensure-delivery-of-vaccines

  22. Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy received updates on Finland’s and EU Biodiversity Strategies - Finnish Government

    11.5.2022 | On 11 May 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed biodiversity. A process is under way in Finland to prepare a new Biodiversity Strategy and the commitments for implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministerial-working-group-on-climate-and-energy-policy-received-updates-on-finland-s-and-eu-biodiversity-strategies

  23. Prime Minister Marin and Indian Prime Minister Modi to discuss raising countries’ cooperation to a new level - Finnish Government

    15.3.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a remote bilateral meeting on 16 March 2021. The theme of the meeting will be deepening partnerships between Finland and India in fields including digitalisation, education and sustainable development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-indian-prime-minister-modi-to-discuss-raising-countries-cooperation-to-a-new-level

  24. Working group proposes support formats for journalism - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to study forms of media support is proposing permanent forms of assistance for media operations that provide news and current affairs content. These forms would be editorial production assistance and development assistance. The assistance will seek to promote communications that are reliable, diverse, wide-ranging and socially meaningful.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/working-group-proposes-support-formats-for-journalism-1265636

  25. EU development ministers to discuss cooperation with middle income countries and human development - Finnish Government

    11.6.2021 | On 14 June, EU development ministers will discuss the EU’s cooperation with middle income countries and exchange views on human development. On Finland’s proposal, the ministers will receive an overview of promoting school meals in the partner countries for development cooperation. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland in the informal video conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-to-discuss-cooperation-with-middle-income-countries-and-human-development

  26. Pasi Rajala appointed as Press Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland in Washington DC - Finnish Government

    19.3.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has appointed Pasi Rajala to the post of Press Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland in Washington DC. The three-year term will start on 1 June 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/pasi-rajala-appointed-as-press-counsellor-at-the-embassy-of-finland-in-washington-dc

  27. Ministers for European Affairs to prepare for October European Council - Finnish Government

    20.9.2021 | In its meeting in Brussels on Tuesday 21 September, the EU General Affairs Council will discuss the October European Council agenda, current situation regarding EU COVID-19 coordination, the state of play in EU-UK relations, the European Commission’s annual foresight report and draft work programme for 2022, the Slovenian presidency programme, and the progress of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-october-european-council

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

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

  29. Minister Saarikko to chair the meeting of finance ministers in Glasgow - Finnish Government

    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

  30. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto to visit St Petersburg - Finnish Government

    4.2.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto to visit St Petersburg Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 4.2.2021 14.40 Type: Press release On Monday 15 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit St Petersburg and hav...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-pekka-haavisto-to-visit-st-petersburg

  31. Minister Kiuru: Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines should stick to agreed vaccine deliveries - Finnish Government

    20.1.2021 | According to Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru, the manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines should stick to their promise to deliver the agreed batches of vaccines to the Member States. The Commission continues to play an essential role in putting pressure on the manufacturers. Minister Kiuru discussed the situation regarding vaccines with Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, on 20 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-kiuru-manufacturers-of-covid-19-vaccines-should-stick-to-agreed-vaccine-deliveries

  32. Finland accelerates hydrogen economy: Gasgrid establishes a hydrogen transmission company - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | A national hydrogen network will be established in Finland. On Wednesday 22 June, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supported expanding the group-level mandate of the wholly state-owned Gasgrid Finland Oy to include hydrogen transmission infrastructure and the development of a related hydrogen market in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-accelerates-hydrogen-economy-gasgrid-establishes-a-hydrogen-transmission-company

  33. Call for applications for funding to promote the green transition in energy system and industry starts - Finnish Government

    20.12.2021 | The first application round for energy investment subsidies under the Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland will take place from 20 December 2021 to 4 March 2022. Funding will be available for energy infrastructure projects, new energy technology, production and storage of low-carbon hydrogen, carbon dioxide capture and use, and investments to reduce carbon use and electrify industrial processes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/call-for-applications-for-funding-to-promote-the-green-transition-in-energy-system-and-industry-starts

  34. Ethiopia: Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto on a second mission mandated by the EU HR Borrell - Finnish Government

    3.4.2021 | Pekka Haavisto, Foreign Minister of Finland, mandated by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell, is undertaking a second mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Foreign Minister will discuss the situation in Ethiopia, notably the crisis in Tigray and its regional implications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ethiopia-minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-on-a-second-mission-mandated-by-the-eu-hr-borrell

  35. Prime Minister Marin to attend summits in Portugal - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend several meetings hosted by the Portuguese EU Council Presidency in Portugal on Friday 7 May and Saturday 8 May. On Thursday 6 May, Prime Minister Marin will have a bilateral meeting with Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-summits-in-portugal

  36. Minister Mikkonen: Agreement on European Climate Law a major step towards a climate-neutral Europe - Finnish Government

    21.4.2021 | The EU Member States, European Parliament and Commission reached a provisional agreement on the European Climate Law early on Wednesday 21 April. With this law, the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050 is written into binding legislation. The Climate Law also includes EU’s climate target of  at least 55% by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mikkonen-agreement-on-european-climate-law-a-major-step-towards-a-climate-neutral-europe-

  37. Cultural tourism granted almost three million euros - Finnish Government

    23.6.2021 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen has allocated nearly three million euros towards developing cultural tourism. This appropriation will contribute to the objective in the Government Programme of Prime Minister Sanna Marin to boost cultural tourism. The objective is linked to promoting the conditions for the creative industries to operate. The appropriation will also support culture ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/cultural-tourism-granted-almost-three-million-euros

  38. Government support for abrupt structural change situations in Jämsä and Utsjoki - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | On 16 December 2021, the Government has granted EUR 4 million for the abrupt structural change situation in Jämsä and EUR 300,000 for the situation in Utsjoki. The funding will support the sustainable growth and vitality of the regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-support-for-abrupt-structural-change-situations-in-jamsa-and-utsjoki

  39. Government report discusses changes in Finland’s security environment - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | On Wednesday 13 April, the Government adopted a report on changes in the security environment and submitted it to Parliament for consideration. The report assesses fundamental changes in Finland's foreign and security policy environment following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The report does not include any conclusions or present new security policy guidelines.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-report-discusses-changes-in-finland-s-security-environment

  40. Rapporteur: Finances, staff skills and international competitiveness of aviation companies must be safeguarded - Finnish Government

    22.3.2021 | Travel restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have plagued the aviation industry and Rapporteur Kari Savolainen has been seeking ways of ensuring its future sustainable growth. His initial recommendation is to safeguard the finances of industry enterprises and the skills of their staff, with longer term investment focusing on such areas as cost-effectiveness, sustainability and quality of service.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/rapporteur-finances-staff-skills-and-international-competitiveness-of-aviation-companies-must-be-safeguarded

  41. Prime Minister Marin highlights importance of education at Porto Summit - Finnish Government

    7.5.2021 | Employment, equal opportunities, social protection and health were key themes on the agenda the Porto Social Summit on Friday 7 May. The summit was organised by the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-highlights-importance-of-education-at-porto-summit

  42. EU Environment Ministers discuss Fit for 55 Package – agenda includes emissions trading, emission limits for cars and LULUFC Regulation - Finnish Government

    27.6.2022 | The EU ministers for the environment and climate issues meet in Luxembourg on 28 June, where they will discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 Package. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-discuss-fit-for-55-package-agenda-includes-emissions-trading-emission-limits-for-cars-and-lulufc-regulation

  43. New incentive to develop the Ohjaamo low-threshold services for young people - Finnish Government

    1.9.2021 | A new discretionary government grant will encourage municipalities to hire more social, health and education services experts at the Ohjaamo service points, where young people can seek help and guidance at a low threshold. The incentive model will strengthen the resources and multi-professional approach of the Ohjaamo service points, in accordance with the Government decision during the budget session in autumn 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-incentive-to-develop-the-ohjaamo-low-threshold-services-for-young-people

  44. The 2021 International Gender Equality Prize will be awarded in Tampere, Finland on 22 November 2021 - Finnish Government

    1.11.2021 | On Monday, 22 November, Tampere Hall in Tampere will host the International Gender Equality Prize award ceremony, which will announce the winner of the 2021 Award. The prize is awarded to a person or operator who has significantly promoted gender equality internationally. The prize will be presented by the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin. The International Gender Equality Prize (IGEP) amounts to EUR 300,000.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-2021-international-gender-equality-prize-will-be-awarded-in-tampere-finland-on-22-november-2021

  45. Decisions in the mid-term review promote wellbeing and support COVID-19 recovery efforts - Finnish Government

    30.4.2021 | Minister of Social Affairs and Health Aino-Kaisa Pekonen, Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru and Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist say that the Government’s decisions at its mid-term policy review session will reinforce health and social services, improve access to care, safeguard the financing and activities of third-sector operators, promote the employment of people with partial work ability, and prevent disability pensions and sick leaves.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/decisions-in-the-mid-term-review-promote-wellbeing-and-support-covid-19-recovery-efforts

  46. Discussion on the future of the European Union underway — Minister Sarkkinen to participate in the discussion in Kuopio on 1 November - Finnish Government

    25.10.2021 | What does the future of the European Union look like? What solutions does a social Europe offer? What would be socially just climate measures? What are the future prospects for young people’s employment, wellbeing and inclusion? Come meet Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen and discuss a socially sustainable Europe at Piispantalo, Piispankatu 8, Kuopio, on Monday 1 November 2021 at 11.15–13.30.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/discussion-on-the-future-of-the-european-union-underway-minister-sarkkinen-to-participate-in-the-discussion-in-kuopio-on-1-november

  47. Minister Kiuru calls on head of AstraZeneca to ensure deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine - Finnish Government

    26.1.2021 | Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru calls on the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to scale up its production capacity and to deliver the agreed volumes of its COVID-19 vaccine to the EU Member States once the vaccine has been granted a marketing authorisation in the EU. Minister Kiuru sent a letter to Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer of AstraZeneca, on 26 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-kiuru-calls-on-head-of-astrazeneca-to-ensure-deliveries-of-covid-19-vaccine

  48. Grounds for restaurant lockdown re-examined after Easter - Finnish Government

    1.4.2021 | Restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses must remain closed to customers until 18 April 2021 in regions where it is necessary to stop the escalation of the COVID-19 epidemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/grounds-for-restaurant-lockdown-re-examined-after-easter

  49. Finland elected as member of UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    14.10.2021 | The three-year term 2022-2024 is Finland’s first full membership in the Human Rights Council. Finland will continue its long-term work to promote universal human rights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-elected-as-member-of-un-human-rights-council

  50. Government decides policy positions for remaining part of its term and for 2022–2025 General Government Fiscal Plan - Finnish Government

    29.4.2021 | In its mid-term policy review, the Government outlined extensive measures to strengthen employment and public finances and to promote people’s wellbeing in Finland in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decisions in the mid-term review include policies to strengthen growth, to continue on the path to carbon neutrality and to reduce inequality. The measures have been integrated into the 2022–2...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-policy-positions-for-remaining-part-of-its-term-and-for-2022-2025-general-government-fiscal-plan

  51. Minister of Employment Haatainen’s keynote speech at Global Leadership Day to focus on working life skills of the future - Finnish Government

    21.5.2021 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will be one of the keynote speakers at Global Leadership Day, organised by AIESEC on 21 May 2021. In her speech, Haatainen will encourage young people to acquire different skills and seize the opportunities offered by the transformation of work. The Minister will also emphasise the importance of mobility for international students and workers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-s-keynote-speech-at-global-leadership-day-to-focus-on-working-life-skills-of-the-future

  52. COVID-19 measures and the EU’s ability to respond to future cross-border health threats on the agenda at the video meeting of European Council members - Finnish Government

    25.2.2021 | The 25–26 February video meeting of members of the European Council is currently under way. Prime Minister Sanna Marin is representing Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/covid-19-measures-and-the-eu-s-ability-to-respond-to-future-cross-border-health-threats-on-the-agenda-at-the-video-meeting-of-european-council-members

  53. Strong growth in regional economies and employment but availability of labour tempers development prospects - Finnish Government

    22.10.2021 | With the easing of the coronavirus crisis and lifting of restrictions, the economies and employment in the regions are experiencing strong growth. Near-term expectations are positive across the country and demand for labour is high. However, the outlook in all regions is dampened by concerns over the availability of skilled labour.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/strong-growth-in-regional-economies-and-employment-but-availability-of-labour-tempers-development-prospects

  54. Ministerial working group to develop digital transformation, data economy and public administration - Finnish Government

    2.9.2021 | Press release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport and Communications
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-to-develop-digital-transformation-data-economy-and-public-administration

  55. Implementation of health and social services reform now under way - Finnish Government

    26.8.2021 | “After many years of preparation and waiting, the implementation of the reform of healthcare, social welfare and rescue services can finally get under way,” Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru said in her opening address to a group of representatives from the wellbeing services counties at the implementation kick-off event on 26 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/implementation-of-health-and-social-services-reform-now-under-way

  56. IFAD President Gilbert F. Houngbo to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    8.10.2021 | President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Gilbert F. Houngbo will visit Finland on 12 October, on the invitation of Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ifad-president-gilbert-f.-houngbo-to-visit-finland

  57. Minister Sarkkinen attends seminar on Economy of Wellbeing and OECD roundtable discussion on effects of COVID-19 on wellbeing - Finnish Government

    24.11.2021 | Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen will attend two international meetings on the Economy of Wellbeing this week. On Wednesday 24 November, Finland, together with the OECD and other partners, will organise a seminar on the role of the Economy of Wellbeing in the European recovery. The seminar will be take place in hybrid form in Brussels. On Thursday 25 November, a virtual event w...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-sarkkinen-attends-seminar-on-economy-of-wellbeing-and-oecd-roundtable-discussion-on-effects-of-covid-19-on-wellbeing

  58. Finland and Belgium have signed the agreement on statistical transfers of renewable energy - Finnish Government

    3.9.2021 | The Government of the Republic of Finland and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium reached an agreement on statistical transfers under the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive on late June. The Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä on behalf of Finland and the Minister of Energy Tinne Van der Straeten on behalf of Belgium have now signed the agreement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-belgium-have-signed-the-agreement-on-statistical-transfers-of-renewable-energy

  59. Research group proposes changes to unemployment security and labour market policy - Finnish Government

    8.6.2021 | A group of researchers led by Professor Markus Jäntti proposes that the Government implement measures that studies have shown to promote employment. The Government will examine these proposals when it prepares employment measures to strengthen the economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/research-group-proposes-changes-to-unemployment-security-and-labour-market-policy

  60. Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen to visit Kemi - Finnish Government

    26.4.2021 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will visit Kemi on Tuesday 27 April. The Minister will meet Stora Enso’s management and personnel as well as representatives of the City of Kemi and the region, the ELY Centre, the TE Office and the Regional Council of Lapland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-tuula-haatainen-to-visit-kemi-