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25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Government adopted a resolution on promoting automation in the transport sector. It is Finland's aim to be one of the pioneers of transport automation, and with the resolution the Government wishes to guide the automation development to meet people's needs in a sustainable and safe manner.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-issues-a-resolution-on-promoting-transport-automation-1593144
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19.10.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will visit Estonia with a Team Finland business delegation. The aim of the visit is to discuss the recovery of tourism and the opportunities of Finnish companies in Estonia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-visits-estonia-to-promote-tourism-and-cooperation-during-recovery
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15.11.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will visit the United States on 15–16 November. This is his first visit since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his visit, Minister Lintilä will discuss energy, bioeconomy and digitalisation with high-level representatives of the US administration and of the states. He will also meet Finnish companies operating in the United States, and speak at a bioeconomy conference.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-to-visit-the-united-states-to-discuss-energy-and-bioeconomy-
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29.6.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will meet Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau in Helsinki on 1 July.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/poland-s-foreign-minister-to-visit-helsinki
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26.4.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will meet Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares in Helsinki on 27 April.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-spain-to-visit-finland
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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
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16.5.2022 | The Working in Finland brochure, published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, is now available in 24 languages to inform workers about their rights and where to find help in case of suspected exploitation. A multilingual advisory service for seasonal workers also combats exploitation of labour.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-in-finland-brochure-combats-exploitation-in-24-languages-seasonal-workers-advisory-service-operates-again-this-summer
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21.1.2022 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will fund the European Digital Innovation Hubs selected from Finland for the first three years. The hubs support businesses and the public sector in the utilisation and deployment of digital solutions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-fund-european-digital-innovation-hubs
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13.4.2022 | The legal aid e-services will be reformed in the beginning of May. The introduction of a new platform will improve the usability and information security of the e-services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/electronic-legal-aid-application-to-be-reformed-unfinished-applications-must-be-finalised-and-submitted-by-1-may-2022
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22.9.2022 | The Government proposes on 22 September 2022 a fuel subsidy for fuel oil used in mobile machinery. The proposal would amend the Act on Fixed-Term Fuel Subsidy for Transport Companies. When the Act entered into force in September this year, Parliament issued a resolution calling for the rapid preparation of a similar subsidy for fuel oil.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/fuel-subsidy-for-fuel-oil-used-in-mobile-machinery
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4.5.2022 | On Thursday 5 May, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will travel to Warsaw to attend an international donors’ conference for Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-international-donors-conference-for-ukraine-in-warsaw
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19.11.2021 | The International Monetary Fund published its statement on the Finnish economy on Friday 19 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-presented-its-review-of-the-finnish-economy
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17.11.2022 | The provisions of the Police Act on secret intelligence gathering methods and apprehending wanted persons are to be updated and clarified. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-proposed-to-police-intelligence-gathering-methods
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12.5.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet EU Commissioner Breton Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.5.2022 13.42 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will meet European Commissioner Thierry Breton on Friday 13 May 2022 in Helsi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-meet-eu-commissioner-breton
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6.2.2023 | The Permanent Secretaries of the ministries have drawn up a joint outlook on key issues for Finland’s next two government terms. The report aims to shift the focus from topical themes to a longer-term perspective. The Opportunities for Finland report published on 6 February provides a knowledge base for discussions around the elections this spring and for drawing up the next government programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/permanent-secretaries-call-for-swift-reforms-to-promote-the-green-transition-and-boost-economic-growth-measures-must-also-ensure-justice
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21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation-1896544
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22.12.2021 | On 22 December 2021, the European Commission issued a proposal for a Council Directive concerning a global minimum level of taxation for multinational groups. The proposal is based on the project to reform international income taxation, launched by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/commission-s-proposal-for-directive-on-global-minimum-taxation-for-multinational-groups-circulated-for-comments
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27.1.2023 | Future development areas for the event sector include identifying the impact of the sector, removing obstacles to growth, and improving the compilation of sectoral statistics and data. These are the conclusions of a report by the event industry organisation Tapahtumateollisuus ry. The report was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-event-sector-is-not-identified-as-a-source-of-livelihood-which-hinders-growth
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16.6.2022 | The Government has appointed Jari Luoto, Master of Social Sciences, as Director General at the Prime Minister’s Office for a fixed term period from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/jari-luoto-appointed-as-director-general-of-government-eu-affairs-department
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28.3.2023 | Russia has destroyed people's homes and healthcare infrastructure in Ukraine. There is a great need for assistance in Ukraine. Since March 2022, Finland has provided Ukraine with necessary civilian material assistance. Most recently, Finland has sent, for example, one thousand maternity packages to Ukraine in February and March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-one-thousand-maternity-packages-to-ukraine