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11.10.2021 | In a joint article published in several European newspapers on 11 October 2021, the ministers of 10 EU Member States write that nuclear power is part of the solution to reduce emissions and to strengthen Europe’s self-sufficiency in energy. According to the ministers, nuclear power must be included in the taxonomy for sustainable finance, which the European Commission is currently preparing.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/lintila-and-other-eu-ministers-joint-article-europe-needs-nuclear-power
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3.6.2021 | On Thursday 3 June, the Government appointed Laura Yli-Vakkuri, Master of Laws, as Director General of the International Affairs Unit in the Ministry of the Interior for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/yli-vakkuri-appointed-director-of-international-affairs-unit
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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
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16.4.2021 | Finland will participate in the annual UN Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks held from 19 April to 7 May 2021. The common theme of the Finnish delegation is comprehensive security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-participates-in-the-humanitarian-networks-and-partnerships-weeks
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9.4.2021 | At the presidential session on Friday 9 April, the President of the Republic appointed a new Ambassador to Iraq, granted an authorisation to represent Finland in the OSCE and appointed a non-resident Ambassador to the Vatican.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-ambassador-to-iraq-permanent-representative-to-the-osce-and-non-resident-ambassador-to-the-vatican
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9.11.2021 | More and more natural resources and energy will be consumed as the use of digital services and the amount of equipment for this keep growing. However, the ICT sector also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from sectors such as transport and industry. Finland's first Climate and Environmental Strategy for the ICT Sector was published in March 2021. Now the Ministry of Transport ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/online-event-on-23-november-2021-what-is-new-about-the-climate-and-environmental-impacts-of-digitalisation-and-what-kind-of-indicators-are-being-developed-
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20.5.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will participate in the EU trade minister conference in Brussels on 20 May 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/trade-ministers-of-the-eu-to-discuss-trade-policies-the-wto-and-relations-with-the-united-states
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13.1.2021 | Slovenian Foreign Minister to visit Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 13.1.2021 8.24 Type: Press release Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will meet Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anže Logar in Helsinki on Thur...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/slovenian-foreign-minister-to-visit-finland
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16.11.2021 | Many jobs and societal functions depend on a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) nowadays. Digital services require time and location information provided by satellites to enable the operations of banking services and power grids, and to help the rescue service find people who are lost and truck drivers locate timber stacks in the forest. A new action programme for developing satellite navigation in Finland was published on 16 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/time-and-location-information-systems-based-on-satellite-navigation-systems-are-increasingly-important
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10.9.2021 | We now have an opportunity to create the conditions that encourage investment in a healthy population and planet, with adequately resourced, responsive and innovative health care, social care, environmental protection and related systems, the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development appointed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) states in its final report.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/monti-commission-future-crisis-management-requires-investment-in-health-and-sustainable-development
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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
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23.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to enhance the development of the distribution infrastructure for new alternative transport fuels. The term of the working group runs from 20 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/working-group-to-coordinate-distribution-infrastructure-for-new-alternative-transport-fuels
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14.9.2021 | The future prospects of Finland’s marine industry look very good. For them to come true, the sector must keep advancing in a comprehensive way in order to be competitive and successful on the world market. This is the conclusion of a report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment that was published on 14 September 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-marine-industry-is-a-developing-growth-sector-need-to-prepare-for-changing-circumstances
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23.6.2021 | The Government submitted its Annual Climate Report to Parliament on Wednesday 23 June. According to the report, Finland's emissions declined in the exceptional year, but achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 will require more and faster action also after the pandemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-climate-report-2021-emissions-in-finland-declined-in-the-exceptional-year
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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
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7.4.2022 | So far, Finland has coped relatively well with the COVID-19 pandemic, having lower infection and mortality rates than many other European countries, and used relatively mild restrictive measures. Finnish democracy has also managed the crisis well. A key success factor has been confidence, which needs to be maintained and strengthened. These assessments are presented in a summative report which examines the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-finland-has-coped-relatively-well-with-the-pandemic-and-yet-it-will-take-years-to-remedy-the-consequences
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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
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21.10.2021 | The Government proposes that the Aviation Act and certain related acts be further specified to meet the recent developments in EU regulation, among other things. The key amendments proposed in the draft bill would clarify the powers of the aviation authorities and certain other aviation operators. The objective is to further improve safety in civil aviation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-aviation-act-aim-to-clarify-roles-and-responsibilities-and-to-improve-safety
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16.12.2021 | Finland wants to attract significantly more international experts. According to a government proposal submitted to Parliament, foreign students would obtain a residence permit for the entire duration of their studies. The new law would also improve the employment opportunities of students after graduation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-increase-retention-of-international-students
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5.10.2021 | On 6 October, the EU environment and climate ministers will meet in Luxembourg to discuss the EU climate package (Fit for 55), the EU Forest Strategy and the negotiating objectives of the EU for the Glasgow Climate Change Conference. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mikkonen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-to-discuss-eu-climate-package-and-prepare-for-the-glasgow-climate-change-conference