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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
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9.8.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will travel to São Paulo, Brazil on 9 August 2022. During the visit, Minister Harakka will attend a seminar on 5G technology. The agenda also includes meetings with ministers and business representatives.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-attend-5g-seminar-in-sao-paulo
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17.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday 16 March 2022. In their meeting, Prime Minister Marin and Federal Chancellor Scholz discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the development of European security and defence cooperation and the EU’s economic and energy policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-german-federal-chancellor-scholz-in-berlin
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18.3.2022 | Spain’s recovery and resilience plan focuses on the green and digital transitions, which are also Finland’s priorities. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari, accompanied by a business delegation, will visit Madrid on 20–23 March to promote cooperation between Spain and Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/spain-s-recovery-package-opens-possibilities-for-business-cooperation
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6.5.2021 | On Thursday 6 May, the Government appointed Vesa Vuorenkoski, Master of Laws and Social Sciences, as State Secretary to Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen. The State Secretary’s term ends with that of the Minister.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/vesa-vuorenkoski-appointed-state-secretary-to-minister-tuppurainen
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20.5.2021 | On Thursday 20 May, the Government appointed Jukka Ihanus, Master of Laws, as State Secretary to Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä and Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä as of 25 May 2021. The State Secretaries’ terms end with those of the Ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/jukka-ihanus-appointed-state-secretary
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21.4.2022 | The government proposal to ban salmon fishing in the River Tenojoki in 2022 was submitted to Parliament at the government plenary session on Thursday 21 April 2022. According to the proposal, this year no salmon fishing would be allowed in the River Tenojoki or its tributaries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/government-proposal-to-ban-salmon-fishing-in-the-river-tenojoki-submitted-to-parliament
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22.9.2022 | A permanent public post of National Cyber Security Director will be established at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Government approved a decree amendment concerning the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 22 September 2022. The decree lays down provisions on the qualifications required to fill the public post of National Cyber Security Director.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-post-of-national-cyber-security-director-to-be-created-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1833911
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2.11.2022 | Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä will visit Germany, one of Finland’s most important trading partners, in November. During his visit, the Minister will speak at an event hosted by the German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce and meet with representatives of German and Finnish companies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-to-attend-german-finnish-business-forum-in-hamburg
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20.12.2022 | From 1 January 2023 onwards, the wellbeing services counties must provide necessary non-urgent healthcare services for undocumented persons and persons whose status resembles that of an undocumented person.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/undocumented-persons-have-the-right-to-receive-necessary-healthcare-services-
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25.3.2022 | On the second day of its meeting, the European Council focused on energy issues and the EU’s security and defence policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-to-phase-out-dependency-on-russian-energy-as-soon-as-possible
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5.8.2021 | COVID-19 vaccines will now be offered to all children and young people aged 12–15. The Government amended the decree on voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations accordingly on Thursday 5 August, and the amendments will enter into force on 9 August 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-vaccine-to-be-offered-to-all-12-15-year-olds-in-finland
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25.11.2021 | On 25 November, the Ministerial Working Group on Health and Social Services discussed the COVID-19 situation in Finland and the restrictions in place. The Ministerial Working Group proposes tighter restrictions on food and beverage service businesses. The Government will decide on the matter as soon as possible.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-for-health-and-social-services-tighter-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-proposed
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20.1.2022 | The Government has amended the Decree on Communicable Diseases in respect of notifications to be submitted to the communicable diseases register maintained by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. From now on, physicians will not be required to submit communicable disease notifications of severe infections caused by the novel coronavirus.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/physicians-no-longer-required-to-submit-communicable-disease-notifications-of-covid-19-infections
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14.10.2021 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) will meet in Luxembourg on Friday 15 October. Finland’s representatives at the meeting will be Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/social-rights-fair-working-life-and-occupational-health-and-safety-on-the-agenda-at-ministerial-meeting-in-luxembourg
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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/-/government-issues-a-resolution-on-promoting-transport-automation
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17.2.2022 | On 17 February, the Government issued a resolution ending the national recommendation on remote work after 28 February. After the national recommendation ends, employers are encouraged to follow the instructions provided by regional health authorities, as the situation in different regions may change rapidly.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/remote-work-recommendation-to-end-at-the-end-of-february-after-which-workplaces-to-shift-to-a-combination-of-in-office-and-remote-work-depending-on-risk-assessments-and-the-epidemiological-situation
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17.2.2022 | The Government proposes to extend the validity of the Act on Municipal Experiments to Promote Employment until 31 December 2024. This will ensure a smooth transfer of TE services to municipalities during 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-extend-local-government-pilots-on-employment
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16.12.2021 | Municipalities must in future determine whether occupational healthcare service providers that operate in their areas can participate in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, if this is necessary to ensure the provision of vaccinations without delays. On Thursday 16 December, the Government decided to amend section 1 of the Government Decree on Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/better-opportunities-for-occupational-healthcare-to-participate-in-covid-19-vaccine-rollout
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24.11.2022 | A forum for sustainable maritime trade, convened by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä, will take place on 24 November 2022. The forum aims to generate discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the green transition in maritime logistics for Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/forum-for-sustainable-maritime-trade-discussion-on-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-the-green-transition-in-maritime-logistics