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  1. Minister Tavio to visit Kazakhstan with Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    8.4.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade mission to Almaty and Astana in Kazakhstan on 9–12 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-kazakhstan-with-finnish-companies

  2. Instruction card advises authorities on how to recognise labour exploitation and human trafficking better - Finnish Government

    14.10.2022 | Human trafficking is a serious offence where the offender takes advantage of the vulnerability, trust or dependency of the victim and subjects him or her to labour exploitation or sexual abuse. The Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has published an instruction card to help authorities to recognise labour exploitation and human trafficking.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/instruction-card-advises-authorities-on-how-to-recognise-labour-exploitation-and-human-trafficking-better

  3. Report on State corporate holdings 2021 published in English: shareholdings generate EUR 2.1 billion in revenue, State now monitoring overall emissions - Finnish Government

    5.5.2022 | In 2021, the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic weakened the ability of state-owned companies to generate revenue, while the State continued to provide financial support to the transport sector. The State received EUR 2.1 (0.9) billion in revenue from its shareholdings, with the value of the portfolio totalling approximately EUR 47 (47) billion. In this year’s report on its annual accounts, the State has now also begun reporting on the attainment of sustainability objectives in its portfolio.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-on-state-corporate-holdings-2021-published-in-english-shareholdings-generate-eur-2.1-billion-in-revenue-state-now-monitoring-overall-emissions

  4. Finland and Sweden strengthen their cooperation in Stockholm - Finnish Government

    16.9.2024 | The governments of Finland and Sweden met in Stockholm on Monday 16 September to accelerate and deepen cooperation between the two countries. The joint meeting adopted a declaration which covers cooperation in several key sectors of society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-sweden-strengthen-their-cooperation-in-stockholm

  5. Russia starts repairs of its Baltika data cable in the Gulf of Finland - Finnish Government

    6.11.2023 | The Russian salvage vessel Spasatel KarevKarev began to repair Rostelecom’s Baltika telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland on 6 November. The company has negotiated with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment concerning the repair of the faulty cable, which is partly located in Finland’s exclusive economic zone.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/russia-starts-repairs-of-its-baltika-data-cable-in-the-gulf-of-finland

  6. Near-term expectations in regions are bleak - Finnish Government

    23.11.2023 | The economic and employment situation in the regions has deteriorated and near-term expectations in many regions are more negative than before. However, the depressed economic trend is expected to be short-lived, with the outlook for the autumn of next year already looking brighter. This data comes from the publication Regional Development Prospects for autumn 2023, the results of which were presented at the Aluekehittämispäivät event in Lahti on 23 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/near-term-expectations-in-regions-are-bleak

  7. Acts on the transfer of TE services to municipalities have been approved - Finnish Government

    23.3.2023 | On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic approved a legislative package on the reorganisation of public employment and business services. The responsibility for organising such services will be transferred from the central government to municipalities on 1 January 2025. The reform aims to create a service structure that promotes the rapid employment of jobseekers by utilising all opportunities offered by municipal services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/acts-on-the-transfer-of-te-services-to-municipalities-have-been-approved

  8. Temporary provisions of Communicable Diseases Act in force until end of June 2022 - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | The temporary provisions of the Communicable Diseases Act will be extended until the end of June 2022. For the most part, the provisions will remain as they are at present. The President of the Republic approved the Act on Temporarily Amending the Communicable Diseases Act on 22 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/temporary-provisions-of-communicable-diseases-act-in-force-until-end-of-june-2022

  9. Action plan for maritime policy emphasises protection of the seas, the maritime cluster and marine production - Finnish Government

    3.3.2022 | On 3 March, the Government adopted a decision on the action plan for Finland’s maritime policy. The plan includes 44 concrete measures for all maritime sectors. The action plan places particular emphasis on protection of the seas, the maritime cluster and marine production.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/action-plan-for-maritime-policy-emphasises-protection-of-the-seas-the-maritime-cluster-and-marine-production

  10. Finnish Internet Forum to focus on AI and crisis resilience of everyday digital life - Finnish Government

    13.3.2024 | The main topics of the Finnish Internet Forum 2024 include artificial intelligence (AI) and the crisis resilience of our internet-based, everyday digital life. The event will be held at Little Parliament on Wednesday 3 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-internet-forum-to-focus-on-ai-and-crisis-resilience-of-everyday-digital-life

  11. Voluntary forest protection popular among forest owners – record numbers of environmental aid agreements and nature management measures under METSO Programme - Finnish Government

    8.2.2024 | Last year, almost 10,000 hectares of forest habitats were protected under the Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO. The ten-year environmental aid agreements concluded by Finnish forest owners covered more than 5,100 hectares of forest and about 4,300 hectares were protected permanently. Besides these, about 90 hectares were protected for 20 years and nature management work was carried out in an area of about 160 hectares.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/voluntary-forest-protection-popular-among-forest-owners-record-numbers-of-environmental-aid-agreements-and-nature-management-measures-under-metso-programme

  12. Children return to school in Syria with many grades to catch up - Finnish Government

    23.1.2023 | “In addition to the 12-year long conflict, poverty is now another obstacle to Syrian families and their children’s education,” says Eva Hinds, the Finnish Chief of Communication at UNICEF’s country office in Syria.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-return-to-school-in-syria-with-many-grades-to-catch-up

  13. 11th package of EU sanctions against Russia focuses on preventing sanctions circumvention - Finnish Government

    23.6.2023 | The European Union introduces significant new instruments in its eleventh package of restrictive measures against Russia to prevent circumvention and evasion of sanctions, particularly through third countries. These instruments include several facilities for targeting sanctions against parties that circumvent sanctions and assist in such circumvention. Export bans, bans on transit through Russia and individual sanctions lists are expanded.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/11th-package-of-eu-sanctions-against-russia-focuses-on-preventing-sanctions-circumvention

  14. Finland may also receive refugees from Ukraine as transfers from other countries - Finnish Government

    12.5.2022 | As a Member State of the European Union, Finland will take responsibility for the migratory impact of the situation in Ukraine, and especially for protecting those fleeing war. Finland is also prepared to receive beneficiaries of temporary protection transferred from other countries as a part of joint EU measures. The Government expressed its position on such transfers in a Union communication to Parliament on 12 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-may-also-receive-refugees-from-ukraine-as-transfers-from-other-countries

  15. State converts Finnair’s hybrid loan to capital loan - Finnish Government

    27.4.2022 | In March 2021, the State signed an agreement with Finnair Plc on a hybrid loan with a limit of EUR 400 million to support the company due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its meeting on 19 April 2022, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided in favour of converting the hybrid loan instrument to a capital loan in the form of an equity instrument. The capital loan will strengthen the equity of Finnair Plc, Finnair Group’s parent company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-converts-finnair-s-hybrid-loan-to-capital-loan

  16. Minister Henriksson to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation - Finnish Government

    19.4.2024 | Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson, who is responsible for Nordic cooperation, will attend a virtual meeting of the Ministers for Nordic co-operation on Friday 19 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-henriksson-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-1

  17. New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland - Finnish Government

    18.11.2024 | The new Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide aimed at the entire population has been published on Suomi.fi. The Ministry of the Interior produced the online guide together with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and an extensive cooperation network. The guide collects preparedness instructions in one place.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-guide-instructs-people-how-to-prepare-for-incidents-and-crises-in-finland

  18. Government proposal submitted to Parliament on amendments to Conscription Act to ensure border security - Finnish Government

    7.6.2024 | Government proposal submitted to Parliament on amendments to Conscription Act to ensure border security Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.6.2024 8.20 Type: Press release On 6 June 2024, on the presentation of Minister of Defence Antti Häkkäne...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposal-submitted-to-parliament-on-amendments-to-conscription-act-to-ensure-border-security

  19. Prime Minister Orpo: Finland needs bold new measures to boost growth - Finnish Government

    26.9.2024 | Finland needs bold and open-minded ideas on how to boost its lagging economic growth. In the long term, growth is the only way to secure the wellbeing of Finland and the Finnish people.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-finland-needs-bold-new-measures-to-boost-growth

  20. Conditions for granting the car scrapping bonus to be clarified - Finnish Government

    14.1.2021 | The Government is proposing an urgent revision of legislation on car scrapping bonuses to ensure that a subsidy granted for scrapping one old car is used in purchasing one new low-emission passenger motor vehicle, electric bicycle or right to use public transport. This is a technical revision ensuring that provisions correspond more closely to the original purpose of the legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/conditions-for-granting-the-car-scrapping-bonus-to-be-clarified-1251454

  21. Conditions for granting the car scrapping bonus to be clarified - Finnish Government

    14.1.2021 | The Government is proposing an urgent revision of legislation on car scrapping bonuses to ensure that a subsidy granted for scrapping one old car is used in purchasing one new low-emission passenger motor vehicle, electric bicycle or right to use public transport. This is a technical revision ensuring that provisions correspond more closely to the original purpose of the legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/conditions-for-granting-the-car-scrapping-bonus-to-be-clarified

  22. Finland supports energy supply to schools, early education centres and hospitals in Ukraine - Finnish Government

    8.12.2022 | Finland will grant EUR 4.5 million in additional support to help Ukraine’s energy sector. The support will be used to address acute energy needs in schools, early education centres and hospitals and to develop the country’s energy efficiency in the longer term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-energy-supply-to-schools-early-education-centres-and-hospitals-in-ukraine

  23. Government submits its proposal on new Emissions Trading Act to Parliament - Finnish Government

    13.10.2023 | On 12 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for a new Emissions Trading Act and amendments to the Act on Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass Fuels. The current Emissions Trading Act and the Act on Aviation Emissions Trading would be repealed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-proposal-on-new-emissions-trading-act-to-parliament

  24. EU imposes additional sanctions on Russia - Finnish Government

    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

  25. Government proposes that amendments to purchase subsidies be approved - Finnish Government

    14.12.2023 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the act amending the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for Purchasing and Converting Vehicles to Use Alternative Fuels or Propulsion Systems.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-that-amendments-to-purchase-subsidies-be-approved

  26. The number of central government employees grew by about one thousand in 2021 - Finnish Government

    4.5.2022 | The central government employed approximately 78,000 people in 2021. Most central government employees work in expert positions. About 40 per cent work in the security sector, i.e. in the Finnish Defence Forces, border control positions or the police.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/the-number-of-central-government-employees-grew-by-about-one-thousand-in-2021

  27. Six areas receive Ministry funding to manage structural change - Finnish Government

    12.12.2023 | On 8 December 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment decided to grant a total of EUR 825,000 in coordination funding to six areas to manage structural change and to strengthen their vitality.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/six-areas-receive-ministry-funding-to-manage-structural-change

  28. Proposal to cut integration spending sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    26.9.2024 | The Integration Act, which will enter into force at the beginning of 2025, would be amended to strengthen general government finances. The amendments would decrease specified government transfers to municipalities and reduce the obligations of municipalities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/proposal-to-cut-integration-spending-sent-out-for-comments

  29. JEF countries increase surveillance and presence in Northern European marine areas - Finnish Government

    3.6.2024 | JEF countries increase surveillance and presence in Northern European marine areas Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.6.2024 15.22 Type: Press release The Joint Expeditionary force (JEF), led by the United Kingdom, will increase its presence i...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/jef-countries-increase-surveillance-and-presence-in-northern-european-marine-areas

  30. Minister Skinnari to visit Central Asia together with Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    20.2.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will lead a broad delegation on a visit to Uzbekistan from 21 to 23 February and to Kazakhstan from 23 to 25 February. Minister Skinnari is scheduled to meet state leaders of both countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-central-asia-together-with-finnish-companies

  31. Finland sent solar power system and other energy sector assistance to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    15.3.2023 | Finland has been one of the leading providers of assistance to Ukraine's energy sector during the war. On Tuesday 14 March, the latest energy sector assistance, a smart solar power system, was sent from Finland to Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sent-solar-power-system-and-other-energy-sector-assistance-to-ukraine

  32. Coordination group appointed to influence preparation of the European digital identity - Finnish Government

    18.2.2022 | The Ministry of Finance has appointed a coordination group tasked with promoting Finland's position in the preparation of the European digital identity. The term of the coordination group will run until 31 July 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/coordination-group-appointed-to-influence-preparation-of-the-european-digital-identity

  33. Voluntary forest protection popular among forest owners – record funding for fixed-term environmental forestry subsidy agreements - Finnish Government

    7.2.2023 | Last year the Finns designated about 4,700 hectares of forest for permanent protection under the Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO. About 90 hectares were protected for 20 years. The aim of the METSO Programme is to establish 96,000 hectares of new protected areas by 2025. This year there is a record amount of funding available for environmental forestry subsidy agreements.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/voluntary-forest-protection-popular-among-forest-owners-record-funding-for-fixed-term-environmental-forestry-subsidy-agreements

  34. Minister Mykkänen: Actions needed to restore trust in responsible and sustainable forest industry - Finnish Government

    10.9.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen met the senior management of forest companies on Tuesday 10 September to discuss the damages to freshwater pearl mussels at Suomussalmi. A particular focus was on access to data on the species and the role of supervision.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-actions-needed-to-restore-trust-in-responsible-and-sustainable-forest-industry

  35. Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen meets Commissioner for Climate Action Hoekstra in Helsinki on 13 June - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen meets European Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra on 13 June in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-of-climate-and-the-environment-kai-mykkanen-meets-commissioner-for-climate-action-hoekstra-in-helsinki-on-13-june

  36. Additional funding to procurements replacing materiel delivered to Ukraine and to NATO presence - Finnish Government

    11.10.2024 | In the third supplementary budget for 2024, the Government proposes to cut the appropriations for the Ministry of Defence’s branch of government by a total of EUR 378.332 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/additional-funding-to-procurements-replacing-materiel-delivered-to-ukraine-and-to-nato-presence-

  37. The Talent Boost Summit presents services that support international recruitment and strengthen Finland's attractiveness - Finnish Government

    17.11.2022 | Talent Boost Summit is a national event for companies and stakeholders that will be held for the fifth time this year. This is an event focusing on the recruitment of international workforce and the development of diverse work communities. Its focus is on good practices and available services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/the-talent-boost-summit-presents-services-that-support-international-recruitment-and-strengthen-finland-s-attractiveness-

  38. Home affairs ministers to discuss development of external border control and impact of external conflicts on the EU - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | The EU home affairs ministers will gather in Luxembourg on 10 October for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The ministers will discuss the impact of external conflicts on the EU and the development of the external border control, among other things. Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-development-of-external-border-control-and-impact-of-external-conflicts-on-the-eu

  39. Government proposes approval of Digital Services Act implementation - Finnish Government

    11.1.2024 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic adopt the acts nationally implementing the EU Digital Services Act, which aims to improve the transparency and safety of online intermediary services for users.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-approval-of-digital-services-act-implementation

  40. Amendments to the Posted Workers Act - Finnish Government

    14.12.2023 | On 14 December 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for changes to the Posted Workers Act. The Act would be amended to better meet the requirements of two EU Directives. The Government’s proposal is based on infringement proceedings the European Commission has initiated against Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-the-posted-workers-act

  41. Government agreed on measures to strengthen climate action - Finnish Government

    18.3.2022 | The Government has agreed on measures by which Finland will halve its emissions in the effort sharing sector by 2030 and set the course towards carbon neutrality by 2035. The measures decided in the autumn will be strengthened to ensure that the necessary emission reductions of 5.7 Mt in total will be reached. This is how Finland can achieve the emissions reduction target proposed by the European Commission for 2030 in the effort sharing sector, i.e.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-agreed-on-measures-to-strengthen-climate-action

  42. Provisional agreement on proposal for regulation concerning packaging and packaging waste - Finnish Government

    5.3.2024 | On 4 March 2023, the EU Member States, European Parliament and Commission reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. Finland has taken an active part in the preparation of the regulation. The proposal that was agreed on can be evaluated in further detail only after its final content is available. The proposal is still pending formal adoption by the Member States and Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/provisional-agreement-on-proposal-for-regulation-concerning-packaging-and-packaging-waste

  43. Support for businesses to mitigate the effects of Brexit – Act to enter into force at the beginning of 2023 - Finnish Government

    29.12.2022 | On 29 December 2022, the President of the Republic approved the Act on the National Implementation of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. Funds from the Reserve will be used to support companies that have been negatively affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The support is channelled as business development aid from the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres). 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/support-for-businesses-to-mitigate-the-effects-of-brexit-act-to-enter-into-force-at-the-beginning-of-2023

  44. Finland sent material assistance to Armenia - Finnish Government

    20.10.2023 | Because of the escalating conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, more than 100,000 Armenians have fled the region towards Armenia. Armenia has therefore requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. This includes, among other things, necessities such as food packages, clothing and hygiene supplies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sent-material-assistance-to-armenia

  45. Government reaches agreement on second supplementary budget proposal for 2024 - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | In its meeting on Tuesday 21 May, the Government agreed on the second supplementary budget proposal for the current year. The proposal supports the Government’s objective of keeping the general government deficit under 3.5 per cent of GDP in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-reaches-agreement-on-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2024

  46. EU environment ministers to meet in Luxemburg - Finnish Government

    17.6.2024 | The ministers will discuss the EU's 2040 climate target, climate risk management and the regulation on nature restoration. They will also will aim to reach a general approach on the revised waste framework directive, the green claims directive and the soil monitoring directive.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels

  47. Travelling within the EU to become easier for persons with disabilities - Finnish Government

    31.10.2024 | The European Union has adopted a Directive establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. The EU has also adopted a Directive extending the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card to third-country nationals legally residing in EU Member States. The purpose of these Directives is to make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel within the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/travelling-within-the-eu-to-become-easier-for-persons-with-disabilities

  48. Finland participates in creating a European value chain for the hydrogen economy - Finnish Government

    15.7.2022 | On 15 July 2022, the European Commission approved up to EUR 5.4 billion of public support by fifteen Member States for projects to boost the production of clean hydrogen and the development of new uses of hydrogen. This public support is also expected to generate private investments of EUR 8.8 billion. Finland is one of the Member States participating in the project.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-participates-in-creating-a-european-value-chain-for-the-hydrogen-economy

  49. Finland and the United States to intensify cooperation on digitalisation and clean technology - Finnish Government

    13.3.2024 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Los Angeles on 13–16 March 2024. During his visit, Minister Tavio will sign a letter of intent agreed between the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the City of Los Angeles on clean transition and digitalisation. The Minister will also present Finnish expertise in clean energy, port security and the games industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-the-united-states-to-intensify-cooperation-on-digitalisation-and-clean-technology

  50. Finland helps to mitigate climate change in developing countries by investing - Finnish Government

    31.1.2023 | A silent revolution has taken place in Finland’s development cooperation: Finland is now seeking development impacts through investments, meaning that the invested capital flows back to Finland with a slight profit. Last year, development policy loans and funds yielded around EUR 2.2 million in revenue for the central government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-helps-to-mitigate-climate-change-in-developing-countries-by-investing

  51. Preparation of Finland’s digital compass continues in close cooperation with stakeholders - Finnish Government

    14.12.2021 | Finland is preparing a national digital compass during spring 2022. The objective is to formulate a shared national vision and targets for digital transformation and the data economy for 2030. In its second meeting on 14 December 2021, the Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and Public Administration outlined the content themes that guide the preparation of the digital compass.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/preparation-of-finland-s-digital-compass-continues-in-close-cooperation-with-stakeholders

  52. Changing licence terms for telecom operators: 2G technology to be maintained until end of 2029 - Finnish Government

    7.12.2023 | On 7 December 2023, the Government decided to amend the 2G network licence terms. Telecommunications operators will now be expected to maintain 2G technology until the end of 2029. Operators may then, if they so wish, adopt newer technologies in the frequency bands currently reserved for 2G technology.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changing-licence-terms-for-telecom-operators-2g-technology-to-be-maintained-until-end-of-2029

  53. Children’s Independence Day celebration to be held on 4 December at the National Opera House - Finnish Government

    15.11.2024 | Independence Day is for everyone, both adults and children. This year, two children born in 2014 from each municipality have been invited to the National Opera House to celebrate 107 years of Finnish independence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-s-independence-day-celebration-to-be-held-on-4-december-at-the-national-opera-house

  54. Two Finnish projects join the new European value chain for hydrogen economy - Finnish Government

    22.9.2022 | The European Commission has selected the projects of P2X Solutions Oy and Solar Foods Oy for a new European value chain for hydrogen economy, which will boost the production of clean hydrogen and develop new uses for hydrogen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/two-finnish-projects-join-the-new-european-value-chain-for-hydrogen-economy

  55. Annual Climate Report: Clean energy transition makes good progress – further action needed to reach climate targets - Finnish Government

    27.6.2024 | Emissions from energy production are decreasing substantially but further actions will be needed to reach the national targets and meet the obligations set at the EU level. In particular, further actions will be needed in the land use and effort sharing sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-climate-report-clean-energy-transition-makes-good-progress-further-action-needed-to-reach-climate-targets

  56. Expenditure and revenue structure needs significant adjustments to improve general government finances - Finnish Government

    6.3.2023 | General government finances must be improved significantly over the next two parliamentary terms. The expenditure and structural survey and the tax survey published by the Ministry of Finance show that there are a variety of measures available to this end.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/expenditure-and-revenue-structure-needs-significant-adjustments-to-improve-general-government-finances

  57. Preparation of integration services reform begins - Finnish Government

    18.9.2024 | The reform will increase immigrants’ own responsibility for integration and introduce obligations into the system in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government aims to submit a proposal for the reform during the autumn session 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparation-of-integration-services-reform-begins

  58. Request for comments on assessment memorandum: Permanent halving of fairway dues would ensure Finland's competitiveness - Finnish Government

    22.1.2024 | A plan has been drawn up to turn the temporary halving of fairway dues into a permanent arrangement in line with the Government Programme. The change would boost the competitiveness of Finland's foreign trade.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/request-for-comments-on-assessment-memorandum-permanent-halving-of-fairway-dues-would-ensure-finland-s-competitiveness

  59. EU reaches provisional agreement on CO2 emission standards for HDVs including extra heavy combinations important for Finland - Finnish Government

    22.1.2024 | The European Member States, Parliament and the Commission have reached a provisional agreement on a regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). The emissions reduction targets for new heavy-duty vehicles will gradually tighten and the scope of application of the regulation will widen. The accord was achieved in tripartite negotiations on 18 January 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-reaches-provisional-agreement-on-co2-emission-standards-for-hdvs-including-extra-heavy-combinations-important-for-finland

  60. Report: ELY Centres perform well despite steering and management challenges - Finnish Government

    15.1.2024 | Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) have handled their tasks well, albeit with room for improvement in the steering system and agency structure, states a newly published external evaluation report on the agency entity comprising the ELY Centres.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-ely-centres-perform-well-despite-steering-and-management-challenges