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2.9.2021 | Press release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport and Communicationshttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-to-develop-digital-transformation-data-economy-and-public-administration
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6.10.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a legislative proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The deadline for comments is 17 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-proposals-for-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act
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14.6.2021 | At their meeting in Oulu, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Spanish State Secretary for the European Union Juan González-Barba Pera discussed the special characteristics and development of sparsely populated areas. The programme for the meeting also highlighted the 6G flagship, which focuses on developing wireless network technologies, Oulu’s innovation expertise and the city’s cultural contribution as a future European Capital of Culture.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-spanish-state-secretary-juan-gonzalez-barba-pera-discuss-regional-development-of-sparsely-populated-areas
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20.5.2020 | The Farm to Fork Strategy published by the European Commission on 20 May 2020 aims for an even fairer, healthier and more environmentally-friendly European food system. As shown by its title, the comprehensive strategy covers the whole food chain from primary production to consumption, and it should also serve as a model for developing a more sustainable global food system.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/eu-s-new-farm-to-fork-strategy-a-step-towards-developing-a-sustainable-european-food-system
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22.2.2022 | The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased by 59,100 from January the year before. The number of new vacancies reported in January totalled 125,100. In all, the number of unfilled vacancies amounted to 208,100, which is 78,200 more than a year ago.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/273-700-unemployed-jobseekers-in-january
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16.7.2021 | European Commission published new EU Forest Strategy on 16 July 2021, aiming for better coordination on forest-related initiatives as well as increasing the cooperation of Member States on forests. The Strategy highlights climate and biodiversity targets, which are important also for Finland. The strategy has evolved towards more balanced version during the preparation by the Commission, leaving however room for improvement in the initiatives to follow.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/new-eu-forest-strategy-is-partly-stepping-over-the-competence-ofmember-states-on-forests-different-aspects-of-sustainability-included-better-than-anticipated
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10.12.2021 | Recognising that the success of businesses is vital for the wellbeing of society, the Finnish Government is outlining measures that will encourage companies to build their business, employ people, and invest. Government resolution on entrepreneurship outlines objectives and measures aiming to create favourable conditions for businesses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-resolution-on-measures-to-build-better-conditions-for-entrepreneurship-to-be-circulated-for-comments-
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29.4.2021 | In its mid-term policy review, the Government outlined extensive measures to strengthen employment and public finances and to promote people’s wellbeing in Finland in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decisions in the mid-term review include policies to strengthen growth, to continue on the path to carbon neutrality and to reduce inequality. The measures have been integrated into the 2022–2...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-decides-policy-positions-for-remaining-part-of-its-term-and-for-2022-2025-general-government-fiscal-plan
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3.9.2020 | On Thursday 3 September, the Government decided on its fifth supplementary budget proposal for 2020. In its proposal, the Government proposes EUR 60 million in temporary financing to compensate for the costs incurred due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The proposal focuses only on the essential appropriations that must be processed before the sixth supplementary budget proposal for 2020, which the Government plans to submit to Parliament on 29 October 2020.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-reaches-agreement-on-fifth-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2020
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4.11.2019 | Mona Keijzer, the Dutch State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, will meet Minister of Employment Timo Harakka and Minister of Economic Affairs Katri Kulmuni during her visit to Finland on Tuesday 5 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministeri-harakka-ja-ministeri-kulmuni-tapaavat-alankomaiden-varaministeri-mona-keijzerin-helsingissa
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7.1.2021 | The EU should exert great pressure on the vaccine manufacturers to ensure the speedy delivery of vaccines to the EU Member States, says Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-kiuru-calls-on-eu-to-take-action-to-ensure-delivery-of-vaccines
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9.9.2021 | The Government has issued a decree according to which the Act on Discretionary Government Transfers to Develop Business Operations in 2021–2028 will enter into force on 1 November 2021. The grant programmes under the Act will be used for implementing the EU’s regional and structural policy programmes in the programme period 2021–2027 and for nationally funded grants.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/a-new-act-on-discretionary-government-grants-to-develop-business-operations-to-enter-into-force-in-november
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10.5.2021 | The main themes of the General Affairs Council meeting on Tuesday 11 May in Brussels will be the preparations for the special European Council on 24–25 May and the coordination of the EU’s response to COVID-19. Minister of European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen is unable to attend the meeting due to quarantine regulations and Parliament’s vote on the EU recovery package on Wednesday 12 May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-european-council-and-discuss-coordination-of-eu-response-to-covid-19
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Government support for abrupt structural change situations in Jämsä and Utsjoki - Finnish Government
16.12.2021 | On 16 December 2021, the Government has granted EUR 4 million for the abrupt structural change situation in Jämsä and EUR 300,000 for the situation in Utsjoki. The funding will support the sustainable growth and vitality of the regions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-support-for-abrupt-structural-change-situations-in-jamsa-and-utsjoki -
16.12.2021 | On 16 December 2021, the Government issued a decree that will allow support to energy investments under Finland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan in 2022–2026. The aim is to promote energy investment and energy infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Finland and support the country’s 2035 carbon neutrality target.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-investments-of-finland-s-sustainable-growth-programme-promote-the-green-transition
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21.2.2022 | In future, everyone who wants one will be able to get a digital identity card for their smartphone alongside their traditional passport or identity card. This will make it possible to use various services both in person and online and will improve the protection of privacy. The Ministry of Finance launched a round of public consultation concerning the legislative amendments relating to the digital identity card on 21 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/digital-identity-cards-will-improve-management-of-personal-data
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20.1.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has written a letter of congratulations to Kamala Harris, who became Vice President of the United States on 20 January. In her letter, Prime Minister Marin expressed her hope for deeper cooperation with the United States in responding to global challenges.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-congratulates-new-vice-president-of-the-united-states
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16.11.2021 | Lockdown Dialogues, a series of discussions launched at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued on 27 October with people getting together to discuss their experiences during the past 18 months. The discussions revealed that while the reopening of society is a cause of joy and happiness, it also causes concern and disappointment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/reopening-of-society-brings-joy-but-polarisation-of-public-discussion-causes-concern-lockdown-dialogues-recount-experiences-of-the-covid-19-pandemic
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9.9.2021 | Finland will participate in the EU cooperation that enables donation of COVID-19 vaccines purchased in advance. During this autumn, about 3.6 million vaccines will be donated to developing countries. The vaccine donations will not slow down the rollout of vaccinations in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-donates-covid-19-vaccines-to-improve-global-vaccination-coverage
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20.1.2021 | According to Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru, the manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines should stick to their promise to deliver the agreed batches of vaccines to the Member States. The Commission continues to play an essential role in putting pressure on the manufacturers. Minister Kiuru discussed the situation regarding vaccines with Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, on 20 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-kiuru-manufacturers-of-covid-19-vaccines-should-stick-to-agreed-vaccine-deliveries