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  1. Finland publishes its plan for international climate finance: nearly twofold increase in funding - Finnish Government

    21.3.2022 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs publishes for the first time its long-term plan for Finland’s international climate finance, extending up to 2026. Finland’s international climate finance will increase nearly twofold during this government term compared to the previous term, and a larger share than before will be allocated to critical climate adaptation measures in developing countries. More attent...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-publishes-its-plan-for-international-climate-finance-nearly-twofold-increase-in-funding

  2. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy in favour of establishing project company for eastern rail link - Finnish Government

    28.9.2021 | On 21 May 2021, central government and municipal negotiators reached an agreement on establishing a project company for planning the Itärata eastern rail link. The company would be tasked with planning and financing the Lentorata–Porvoo–Kouvola railway line project until the line is ready for construction. The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed the establishment of the project company from the state’s point of view on 28 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-in-favour-of-establishing-project-company-for-eastern-rail-link

  3. 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

  4. Prime Minister Marin to speak with EU leaders - Finnish Government

    23.2.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting of EU leaders on Tuesday 23 February. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-speak-with-eu-leaders-1

  5. Prime Minister Marin to discuss COVID-19 pandemic with other EU leaders - Finnish Government

    20.1.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting of European Council members on Thursday 21 January in the evening to discuss strengthening the EU’s joint actions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-discuss-covid-19-pandemic-with-other-eu-leaders-1

  6. Travel recommendations to be updated for individual countries - Finnish Government

    15.9.2021 | In future, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will update its travel advice for each country individually. In our advice, we will continue to take into account the recommendations with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, issued by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the general security situation in the country in question.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/travel-recommendations-to-be-updated-for-individual-countries

  7. 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

  8. 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/-/working-group-proposes-support-formats-for-journalism

  9. Minister Tuppurainen meets with Portuguese State Secretary for European Affairs and President of the General Affairs Council Ana Paula Zacarias - Finnish Government

    7.5.2021 | Minister of European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen met with Ana Paula Zacarias, the Portuguese State Secretary for European Affairs and President of the General Affairs Council, in connection with the EU Social Summit in Porto, Portugal. In their bilateral meeting, they discussed the informal General Affairs Council meeting taking place in Coimbra, Portugal on 17 May, the agenda for which will include the rule of law and the upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-meets-with-portuguese-state-secretary-for-european-affairs-and-president-of-the-general-affairs-council-ana-paula-zacarias

  10. 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

  11. Meeting of Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation to be chaired by Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero - Finnish Government

    12.3.2021 | Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero will chair the meeting of the Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation (MR-DIGITAL) on 16 March. The meeting will include representatives from the Nordic and the Baltic countries. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager of the European Commission will also attend.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/meeting-of-nordic-council-of-ministers-for-digitalisation-to-be-chaired-by-minister-of-local-government-sirpa-paatero

  12. 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

  13. Minna Kelhä appointed Director General of the Finnish National Agency for Education - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | The Government appointed Dr Minna Kelhä as Director General of the Finnish National Agency for Education. The duration of the position is for five years, beginning on 7 June 2021 and ending on 6 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minna-kelha-appointed-director-general-of-the-finnish-national-agency-for-education

  14. Changes to how classification of highways is decided – consultation starts - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Highways are classified as main roads Class I, main roads Class II, regional roads or connecting roads. In its memorandum, the Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that decisions on the functional categories of highways would be made when final engineering plans are approved instead of by decree. The Ministry requests commends on the memorandum by 13 May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-to-how-classification-of-highways-is-decided-consultation-starts-1721859

  15. Ministerial working group outlines: Most personal customer, employer and business services to transfer to municipalities - Finnish Government

    28.9.2021 | The Ministerial Working Group on Promoting Employment decided on 28 September 2021 that the majority of personal customer, employer and business services currently under the responsibility of Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices) would be transferred to municipalities in 2024. At the same time, the procurement of these services would be transferred from the ELY Centres to municipalities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministerial-working-group-outlines-most-personal-customer-employer-and-business-services-to-transfer-to-municipalities

  16. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports lease of LNG terminal ship with Estonia to free Finland of Dependency on Russian pipeline gas - Finnish Government

    7.4.2022 | At the meeting on 7 April 2022, the Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy recommended that Finland lease a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal ship in cooperation with Estonia. Leasing a terminal ship enables Finland to become independent of Russian pipeline gas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-lease-of-lng-terminal-ship-with-estonia-to-free-finland-of-dependency-on-russian-pipeline-gas

  17. Ministers to discuss minimum wages, pay transparency and the COVID-19 pandemic in Brussels - Finnish Government

    3.12.2021 | EU ministers responsible for employment and social affairs will discuss the directive on adequate minimum wages as a way of combating in-work poverty. Other items on their agenda include pay transparency and gender equality in the labour market.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-to-discuss-minimum-wages-pay-transparency-and-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-brussels

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. Life cycle perspective is the key to promoting low-carbon construction - Finnish Government

    9.12.2021 | At its meeting on Thursday 9 December, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed low-carbon construction. Concrete measures to promote low-carbon construction that were identified include life cycle analysis of emissions from buildings, land use planning and community structure, and investments in research and development. The meeting was chaired by Terhi Lehtonen, State Secretary to the Minister...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/life-cycle-perspective-is-the-key-to-promoting-low-carbon-construction

  25. European affairs ministers to discuss Commission’s election integrity package and priorities of French EU Council Presidency - Finnish Government

    24.1.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 25 January. Topics on the agenda for the meeting will include the Commission’s legislative package to strengthen democracy and election integrity, the priorities of the French EU Council Presidency, progress on the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU’s COVID-19 response measures and relations between the EU and the UK. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-commission-s-election-integrity-package-and-priorities-of-french-eu-council-presidency

  26. European affairs ministers to prepare for March European Council and discuss strengthening EU crisis preparedness and resilience - Finnish Government

    21.2.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 22 February. The topics of the meeting will include preparing for the European Council in March, discussing strengthening of the EU’s preparedness, response capacity and resilience to future crises, the rule of law in Poland, and 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/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-prepare-for-march-european-council-and-discuss-strengthening-eu-crisis-preparedness-and-resilience

  27. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses informal EU meeting - Finnish Government

    9.3.2022 | In its meeting on Wednesday 9 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the upcoming informal meeting of heads of state or government in France, the Commission Communication on fiscal policy guidance and the proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-informal-eu-meeting

  28. Minister Kurvinen to visit Tokyo Olympics - Finnish Government

    20.7.2021 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen will visit the Tokyo Summer Olympics on 23–27 July 2021. During his visit, Minister Kurvinen will attend the opening of the Olympic Games and show his support for Finland’s athletes. He will also meet with Japanese partners to discuss issues related to education, research and innovation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-kurvinen-to-visit-tokyo-olympics

  29. Government proposal on the COVID-19 vaccination passport to be submitted to Parliament in mid-September - Finnish Government

    9.9.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health together with the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Justice has prepared a government proposal on the nationwide use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, or the so-called COVID-19 vaccination passport. The proposal is to be submitted to Parliament in mid-September. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-on-the-covid-19-vaccination-passport-to-be-submitted-to-parliament-in-mid-september

  30. Tax exemption for small imported online purchases to be removed in July - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | Value-added tax (VAT) on online purchases will, in future, also be payable on consignments valued at EUR 22 or less that are imported from outside the European Union. The Government proposes that the applicable legislative amendments be approved by the President of the Republic for entry into force at the beginning of July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/tax-exemption-for-small-imported-online-purchases-to-be-removed-in-july

  31. Climate change challenges the labour market but continuous learning offers solutions - Finnish Government

    30.11.2021 | How will climate change and the green transition affect working life and the labour market? What skills will employees need in the future? Finland has drawn attention to the future of work during its Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. This topic was examined from the perspective of climate change at a conference held in Helsinki on 30 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/climate-change-challenges-the-labour-market-but-continuous-learning-offers-solutions

  32. Foreign Minister Haavisto hosts a meeting of Nordic Foreign Ministers - Finnish Government

    4.3.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will chair the meeting of the Nordic Foreign Ministers on Friday 5 March 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-hosts-a-meeting-of-nordic-foreign-ministers

  33. Finland to share education competences in the Global Learning Network - Finnish Government

    21.9.2021 | Finland joined the international Global Learning Network of the World Economic Forum. Minister of Education Li Andersson participated in the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit on 21 September. A central theme at the meeting was to find solutions to close the education gap in education systems around the world that arose during the pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-to-share-education-competences-in-the-global-learning-network

  34. 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

  35. Ambassador to Copenhagen and non-resident ambassadors to Liechtenstein and Bosnia and Herzegovina - Finnish Government

    15.7.2021 | On Thursday 15 July, the President of the Republic appointed a new ambassador to Copenhagen and non-resident ambassadors to Liechtenstein and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ambassador-to-copenhagen-and-non-resident-ambassadors-to-liechtenstein-and-bosnia-and-herzegovina

  36. Commission adopts Finland’s regional and structural policy programme for 2021–2027 - Finnish Government

    12.5.2022 | The European Commission has approved the EU regional and structural policy programme, Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027, and Finland’s partnership agreement among the first in the whole EU. The programme promotes the vitality, employment and wellbeing of the regions. The partnership agreement describes the strategic direction and mutual coordination of different funds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/commission-adopts-finland-s-regional-and-structural-policy-programme-for-2021-2027

  37. Foreign Minister Haavisto to attend Barents Euro-Arctic Council meeting in Tromsø - Finnish Government

    22.10.2021 | On 25–26 October, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Foreign Minister’s meeting of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Tromsø. The meeting will end Norway’s Chairmanship, after which the Chairmanship will be handed over to Finland for the next two years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-barents-euro-arctic-council-meeting-in-troms-

  38. Digivision 2030 project implementation in higher education institutions launched - Finnish Government

    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

  39. Kewatec AluBoat to build new service boats for the Navy - Finnish Government

    5.5.2021 | Kewatec AluBoat to build new service boats for the Navy Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.5.2021 13.07 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to make a contract with Oy Kewatec AluBoat Ab on the supply o...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/kewatec-aluboat-to-build-new-service-boats-for-the-navy-

  40. Ministerial working group proposes easing COVID-19 restrictions - Finnish Government

    27.1.2022 | On 27 January, the Government’s Ministerial Working Group on COVID-19 received an update on the epidemiological situation and the authorities’ assessments of its development. The ministerial working group proposes changes to the restrictions on restaurants and low-risk facilities and events.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-proposes-easing-covid-19-restrictions

  41. Finland allocates EUR 125 million to support the world's poorest countries - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | Finland will contribute EUR 125 million to the replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA), which is part of the World Bank Group. The replenishment process was brought forward to help the world’s poorest countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-allocates-eur-125-million-to-support-the-world-s-poorest-countries

  42. Home affairs ministers to discuss Ukraine, Schengen and EU’s migration and asylum reform - Finnish Government

    3.3.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 3 March for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Topics on the meeting agenda will include the state of Schengen and the reform of the EU’s migration and asylum policy. The ministers will also continue their discussions on the EU’s response to the situation in Ukraine. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-ukraine-schengen-and-eu-s-migration-and-asylum-reform

  43. EU foreign ministers discuss escalation of Israel– Palestine conflict via video conference - Finnish Government

    18.5.2021 | EU foreign affairs ministers will hold an informal video conference on Tuesday 18 May. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-discuss-escalation-of-israel-palestine-conflict-via-video-conference

  44. Ministerial working group on COVID-19 proposes measures to curb worsening epidemic situation - Finnish Government

    7.1.2022 | In its first meeting on Friday 7 January, the ministerial working group on COVID-19 was briefed on the epidemiological situation, the spread of the Omicron variant, the burden on and capacity of the healthcare system, and the progress of vaccinations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-on-covid-19-proposes-measures-to-curb-worsening-epidemic-situation

  45. IMO renegotiates the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping - Finnish Government

    6.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 6-10 June 2022. The purpose of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and to update the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. Negotiations will also be held on, for example, matters relating to ships' ballast water, the designat...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-renegotiates-the-reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping-1765234

  46. IMO renegotiates the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping - Finnish Government

    6.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 6-10 June 2022. The purpose of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and to update the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. Negotiations will also be held on, for example, matters relating to ships' ballast water, the designat...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-renegotiates-the-reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping

  47. Finland invests in fighting climate change in North Africa - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | Finland will strengthen its role in the fight against climate change through an investment in a new partnership launched by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The funding will be targeted at climate action in North Africa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-invests-in-fighting-climate-change-in-north-africa

  48. Government proposal Instrumentalised Migration

    21.5.2024 | Unofficial translation Government proposal to Parliament for an Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration MAIN CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL The Government proposes that an act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410869/0/Government+proposal+to+Parliament+for+an+Act+on+Temporary+Measures+to+Combat+Instrumentalised+Migration.pdf/54aac8d6-b4ea-7732-b7d9-72c60724578d?t=1716288716089

  49. 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

  50. First calls for applications under the Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021−2027 programme to open in the regions - Finnish Government

    10.3.2022 | The digital service package of the EU’s regional and structural policy funds for the programming period 2021−2027 has been completed. The calls for applications in the programming period will open in stages. Applications for business funding from the ELY Centres will be the first to begin on 14 March 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/first-calls-for-applications-under-the-innovation-and-skills-in-finland-2021-2027-programme-to-open-in-the-regions

  51. 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

  52. EU and Eastern Partnership countries pledge to strengthen cooperation - Finnish Government

    15.12.2021 | At their summit in Brussels on Wednesday 15 December, the EU Member States and the countries in the Eastern Partnership adopted a joint declaration and a revised programme for Eastern Partnership policy beyond 2000. The long-term policy objectives emphasise recovery, resilience and reform. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-eastern-partnership-countries-pledge-to-strengthen-cooperation

  53. Forest ministers from Finland and five other EU countries publish a joint statement on promoting forest cooperation - Finnish Government

    5.10.2021 | On 5 October 2021, forest ministers from five highly- forested EU countries – Finland, Sweden, Germany, Slovakia and Austria – met at an informal meeting in Vienna. The initiative to this meeting came from Austria. The Slovenian Presidency was also represented. After the meeting, the ministers published a joint statement on the promotion of forest cooperation, which France also supports.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/forest-ministers-from-finland-and-five-other-eu-countries-publish-a-joint-statement-on-promoting-forest-cooperation

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  55. 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/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-1

  56. Finland launches action plan to support Ukrainian higher education students and researchers - Finnish Government

    28.4.2022 | Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences will open up new study opportunities to help Ukrainians entering the country. Students will be given opportunities to start or continue their studies, and researchers will be offered the opportunity to continue their research work in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-launches-action-plan-to-support-ukrainian-higher-education-students-and-researchers

  57. Prime Minister Marin to speak with EU leaders - Finnish Government

    18.6.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting of EU leaders on Friday 18 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-speak-with-eu-leaders-3

  58. 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

  59. Minister Harakka to attend a Telecommunications Council meeting - Finnish Government

    2.12.2021 | The EU Telecommunications Council will convene in Brussels on 3 December 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-attend-a-telecommunications-council-meeting-1600717

  60. Long-term national D visa to expedite entry of foreign labour - Finnish Government

    10.2.2022 | A legislative amendment, which will enter into force in June, will enable the introduction of a long-term visa. A long-term visa is related to work-based immigration and a fast track procedure for entry into the country. In the first phase, a long-term visa can be issued to senior specialists, start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/long-term-national-d-visa-to-expedite-entry-of-foreign-labour