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27.5.2021 | On May 27th 2021 the Government adopted a resolution on the Helmi habitats programme that extends until 2030. The programme includes 40 actions for accelerating the restoration, management and protection of different habitats. The Helmi programme is a significant package of measures for halting biodiversity loss in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/the-helmi-programme-defines-concrete-goals-and-actions-for-enhancing-habitats
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1.4.2021 | To support people travelling on essential business during the coronavirus pandemic, Finnish missions abroad keep their websites updated on local travel restrictions. Rules and guidance in different countries can change rapidly, which is why the Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises people travelling on business to always check the official website of the country of destination, to consider whether the trip is essential, and to act responsibly.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/business-travel-during-covid-19-topical-information-about-entry-restrictions-on-the-websites-of-finnish-missions-abroad
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28.10.2022 | The EU's Digital Services Act was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 27 October 2022 and will enter into force in November 2022. Application of the provisions will begin step by step in the EU, depending on the service provider's size and number of users. For the most part, however, the Act will only apply to Finnish internet intermediaries from 17 February 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/digital-services-act-enters-into-force-in-november-to-provide-increased-user-rights-protection-1854282
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24.10.2022 | Finland has placed fourth in the Gender Equality Index of the European Union. The Index measured gender equality in various domains, including the labour market, healthcare and power.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-rose-to-fourth-place-in-the-eu-s-gender-equality-index
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21.4.2022 | The Financial Action Task force (FATF) is holding a ministerial meeting in Washington on Thursday, 21 April. Finland will be represented by Permanent Under-Secretary Leena Mörttinen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/financial-action-task-force-to-gather-for-spring-meeting
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16.3.2022 | On Thursday 17 March, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will meet her colleague, Germany’s Minister of State for Europe Anna Lührmann as well as Michael Roth, Chair of the Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-and-germany-s-minister-of-state-for-europe-luhrmann-to-meet-in-berlin
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22.2.2022 | EU foreign ministers will discuss, among other things, the sanctions on Russia after it recognised the independence of the separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-ministers-to-hold-an-informal-foreign-affairs-ministers-meeting-to-discuss-the-european-security-situation
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4.4.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Moldova Support Conference and a meeting of Nordic Foreign Ministers and the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Berlin on 5 April.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-moldova-support-conference-in-berlin
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30.1.2023 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen and Permanent Secretary Kirsi Pimiä will visit the United States between 29 January and 3 February. Their visit seeks to deepen bilateral relations with the United States counterparts in the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government and with key stakeholders. They also aim explore recent developments in the areas of internal and national security and migration in the United States.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-mikkonen-and-permanent-secretary-pimia-visit-the-united-states
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8.12.2022 | The researcher's information in Research.fi provides quick access to information on researchers and experts. Research.fi service is maintained by the Ministry of Education and Culture.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finding-experts-will-soon-be-easier-information-on-researchers-and-experts-to-be-made-available-in-the-national-research-information-hub
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16.9.2021 | The meeting of ministers of economic affairs of the Nordic Council of Ministers was held in Helsinki on Thursday 16 September 2021. The ministers decided, among other things, to increase cooperation in sustainable mineral production and to promote sustainable tourism. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/lintila-encourages-nordic-cooperation-in-mineral-and-tourism-issues
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12.12.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 13 December. Topics on the agenda will include preparations for the December European Council, transparency and targeting of political advertising, the Commission’s enlargement package and the annual rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council
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19.10.2021 | The Marine Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to promote autonomous shipping. It proposes the launching of preparations for regulations enabling autonomous maritime systems. Finland played an active role in the preparation of the decision.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-to-promote-autonomous-shipping
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15.6.2021 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen spoke about the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on working life at the plenary session of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) International Labour Conference on 15 June 2021. Haatainen emphasised the importance of tripartite cooperation during crises such as the coronavirus epidemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-at-the-ilo-labour-conference-cooperation-needed-to-stop-inequality-in-labour-markets
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17.2.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany on 18–19 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-munich-security-conference
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13.10.2022 | The EU ministers responsible for employment and social affairs will convene for an informal meeting in Prague on 13–14 October 2022. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/energy-poverty-and-labour-market-integration-of-ukrainian-refugees-on-the-agenda-at-meeting-of-eu-employment-and-social-affairs-ministers-in-prague
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10.2.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has completed an investigation into a statutory amendment that would allow a residence permit and alien’s passport to be issued to applicants whose lack of a travel document is the sole impediment to granting the permit. The same project also investigated other potential solutions to address the situation of individuals who have remained in Finland for an extended period with no right of residence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/potential-solutions-investigated-to-address-the-situation-of-individuals-with-no-right-of-residence
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30.3.2022 | On 31 March, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian will arrive in Finland, where he will meet with Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/french-minister-for-foreign-affairs-to-visit-finland
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25.2.2021 | On 24 February, the Commission adopted a new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change as part of the European Green Deal. The impacts of climate change are proceeding even more strongly and rapidly than expected. Besides mitigation, we must also prepare for and adapt to the changes and risks brought about by climate change. The EU Strategy on Adaptation incorporates adaptation into all policy actions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/building-a-climate-resilient-europe-commission-published-a-new-eu-strategy-on-adaptation-to-climate-change
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31.1.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will visit Sweden on 2 February and meet with Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde and Minister of Defence Peter Hultqvist.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-and-minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-sweden