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Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis The Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis is responsible for issuing statements on government proposals and their regulatory impact assessments. The Council issues 30 to 45 statements each year...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/council-of-regulatory-impact-analysis
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2.7.2026 | The Government has appointed Minna Karvonen as Director General of the Finnish National Gallery. She has served as Director of the Division for Art and Cultural Heritage at the Ministry of Education and Culture since 2018. The term in the new position will commence on 1 November 2026 and continue until 31 October 2031.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minna-karvonen-appointed-director-general-of-the-national-gallery
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3.11.2022 | The EU Innovation Fund’s third application round for large projects began on 3 November 2022. A total of EUR 3 billion is available for investments in decarbonisation, electrification of industry, hydrogen, and manufacturing and piloting of energy technologies. The deadline for applications is 16 March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-innovation-fund-launches-repowereu-application-round-for-large-projects
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2.11.2023 | Minister Ville Tavio's speech in FinCEED Partnership Forum Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 2.11.2023 13.16 Type: Speech Dear participants, I will start with a few points on Africa, before moving on to the subject of the learning cris...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-ville-tavio-s-speech-in-finceed-partnership-forum
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25.2.2022 | The EU foreign ministers will convene for an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 25 February to discuss the European security situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-foreign-affairs-council-meeting-1
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26.1.2023 | The Central Asian countries are rich in extractives and renewable energy sources. Sustainable and responsible use of these resources is one of the key factors determining the future of these countries, according to Ilkka Räisänen, Finland’s Roving Ambassador for Central Asia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/central-asian-countries-are-getting-back-on-their-feet
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5.10.2022 | In its meeting on Wednesday 5 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday 6 October and the informal meeting of the European Council on Friday 7 October, both of which will take place in Prague.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-prepares-for-prague-meetings
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19.5.2022 | The Ambassador of Finland and all Finnish citizens employed by the Finnish mission in Kyiv left Ukraine for security reasons in February, when Russia started its military aggression against Ukraine. The security situation in Kyiv has now improved, and Finland’s Ambassador to Ukraine Päivi Laine has returned to her post in Kyiv.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-ambassador-to-ukraine-returned-to-kyiv
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15.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin gave an opening speech on the current foreign and security policy situation at Parliament's topical debate on Tuesday 15 March 2022. Speech to be checked against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-delivered-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-parliament-s-topical-debate-on-15-march-2022
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8.3.2022 | The first meeting of foreign ministers under Norway's presidency of the Nordic (N5) cooperation on foreign and security policy will be held as a virtual meeting on 8 March. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-attend-a-meeting-of-nordic-foreign-ministers-n5-
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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
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14.4.2022 | The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), headquartered in Copenhagen, has informed the Ministry for Foreign Affairs that an internal investigation has been initiated into possible misconduct by the Chief Executive of UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/investigation-of-possible-misconduct-at-the-united-nations-office-for-project-services-unops-
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16.3.2022 | The Member States of the European Union approved new sanctions on Tuesday 15 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-imposes-additional-sanctions-on-russia
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24.2.2022 | On Thursday 24 February, the President of the Republic and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the actions taken by Russia and the European security situation, after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-of-the-republic-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-military-actions-launched-by-russia-in-ukraine
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State ownership steering and ownership policy State ownership policy is active, open and pragmatic. The State develops its shareholdings using the tools of a responsible owner and aims for a long-term increase in ownership value. The premises for ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering
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20.9.2023 | The Finnish Government proposes EUR 1.3 billion in appropriations for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Ministry will continue to support Ukraine in 2024, as outlined in the Government programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-s-draft-budget-for-2024-focuses-on-support-for-ukraine-and-finland-s-nato-membership
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28.2.2022 | The EU Member States approved the sanctions and they entered into force on Monday 28 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-imposes-new-sanctions-in-response-to-russia-s-actions
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14.10.2021 | Thursday 14 October 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Finland and Lithuania. Finland recognised Lithuania’s independence on 14 October 1921.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/centenary-of-diplomatic-relations-between-lithuania-and-finland
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24.3.2022 | "Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law. Finland is committed to supporting the work of the International Criminal Court to investigate international crimes committed in Ukraine in order to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson stressed at an international ministerial meeting today.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/minister-of-justice-henriksson-finland-supports-work-of-the-international-criminal-court-in-ukraine-to-bring-war-criminals-to-justice
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25.2.2022 | The European Union has reacted in a swift, strong and unified manner to the military action taken by Russian in Ukraine on Thursday 24 February. On the same, a special meeting of the European Council agreed on further restrictive measures that will have massive and severe consequences for Russia. At the start of the meeting, the EU leaders spoke remotely with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-agree-on-new-sanctions-against-russia
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9.3.2022 | The Member States of the European Union approved new sanctions on Wednesday 9 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-imposes-new-sanctions-on-russia-and-belarus
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26.8.2024 | Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki on 26 August 2024. Speech to be checked against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-in-helsinki-on-26-august-2024
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29.9.2023 | Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Helsinki Security Forum on Friday 29 September 2023. Speech to be checked against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-helsinki-security-forum-2023
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19.10.2022 | In its meeting on Wednesday 19 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the October European Council, three other upcoming meetings and the EU’s single market emergency instrument. Topics on the agenda for the October European Council (20–21 October) include Ukraine and Russia’s war of aggression, food security and critical infrastructure, energy and economic issues, and external relations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-october-european-council
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Improving comprehensive security in Europe Improving comprehensive security in Europe is one of Finland’s EU policy priorities. It is in Finland’s interest that the EU is as strong and effective as possible when it comes to security and defence. F...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union/comprehensive-security-in-europe
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13.5.2022 | What are the special needs related to the promotion of walking and how could we better take them into account? How could we provide the public with more information on active and emission-free modes of transport?https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/fourth-walking-and-cycling-forum-focuses-on-the-promotion-of-walking-and-information-pro-vision-1747068
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13.5.2022 | What are the special needs related to the promotion of walking and how could we better take them into account? How could we provide the public with more information on active and emission-free modes of transport?https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/fourth-walking-and-cycling-forum-focuses-on-the-promotion-of-walking-and-information-pro-vision
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7.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas met in Tallinn on Monday 7 March. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed the security situation in Europe, cooperation on topical EU matters and bilateral relations between Finland and Estonia. A report on opportunities for developing Finnish-Estonian cooperation was published in connection with the visit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-estonia-meet-in-tallinn
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27.2.2022 | On the proposal of the Government, the President of the Republic decided today that Finland will increase its aid to Ukraine and also provide military protective equipment to assist the country.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-sends-additional-aid-to-ukraine
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27.2.2022 | Finland sends additional aid to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.2.2022 16.47 Type: Press release Government Communications Department, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of the Interior ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-sends-additional-aid-to-ukraine
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9.3.2022 | An action plan published by the European Commission on 8 March 2022 sets the objective of achieving independence from Russian energy by the end of the decade. We can immediately change suppliers of many fuels. However, a long-term transformation will require major investments in energy and industrial facilities as well as transmission lines. At the same time, we must accept that the change will have an effect on energy prices.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/phasing-out-russian-energy-will-be-gradual-and-require-massive-investments
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30.4.2026 | The General Government Fiscal Plan guides the planning of public finances. It covers central government, wellbeing services counties, municipalities, statutory earnings-related pension funds and other social security funds.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2027-2030
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8.4.2022 | The EU Member States approved further sanctions on 8 April 2022. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a large-scale humanitarian emergency and mass migration. The European Union, together with its close partners, responded to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine by imposing new sanctions. The sanctions adopted on Friday 8 April complement the earlier sanctions package imposed by the EU on Russia’s actions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-imposes-additional-sanctions-on-russia-2
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27.10.2022 | More than five million people live in the Israeli occupied Palestinian territory: three million in the West Bank and two million in the Gaza Strip. Discontent with the occupation and with their own government is simmering among young people in the Palestinian territory.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/living-behind-walls-in-palestinian-territory
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2.6.2022 | Honorable Håkan Agnevall, CEO and President of Wärtsilä, dear Ladies and Gentlemen, dear audiencehttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/speech-by-minister-of-economic-affairs-mika-lintila-at-the-wartsila-sustainable-hub-ceremony
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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
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17.6.2022 | Accelerating inflation is slowing economic growth. Finland’s gross domestic product will grow by 1.4% this year, estimates the Ministry of Finance in the Economic Survey published on 17 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/outlook-for-economic-growth-remains-subdued
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1.11.2019 | This year marks the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Winter War. The war started when the Soviet Union attacked Finland without a declaration of war.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/start-of-winter-war-commemorated-on-30-november
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19.9.2022 | Accelerating inflation is slowing economic growth. Finland’s gross domestic product will grow by 0.5% next year, according to the Economic Survey published by the Ministry of Finance on 19 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/moderate-outlook-for-economic-growth