Search

Your search for 'advisers' returned 4,302 results
  1. 14.12.2023 | Government proposes signature of defence cooperation agreement between Finland and United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.12.2023 14.06 Type: Press release In its plenary session on 14 December 2023, the Finnish Government decided t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposes-signature-of-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-united-states
  2. 14.6.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a high-level interministerial working group, called the Digital Panel, to identify opportunities provided by the digital transformation, the data economy and new technologies. The Digital Panel will offer inputs to provide direction for Finland’s digital development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/digital-panel-appointed-to-identify-opportunities-and-challenges-of-technological-development
  3. 9.9.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has appointed two new tripartite working groups to draw up the Government's labour market reforms. One of the working groups will focus on those grounds for terminating employment that are related to the employee's person. The other will handle the grounds for fixed-term employment contracts, the period of notice for layoffs, and the reemployment obligation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tripartite-working-groups-to-draft-legislative-proposals-on-removing-barriers-to-employing-workers
  4. 6.7.2023 | In its plenary session on 6 July, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Lauri Tierala as State Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen. His term of office will begin on 6 July and continue for the duration of the Ministers' term of office.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/lauri-tierala-appointed-as-state-secretary
  5. 13.6.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen meets Polis on 13 June in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/governor-of-colorado-jared-polis-visits-finland-on-13-and-14-june
  6. 7.6.2024 | Government proposal submitted to Parliament on amendments to Conscription Act to ensure border security Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.6.2024 8.20 Type: Press release On 6 June 2024, on the presentation of Minister of Defence Antti Häkkäne...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposal-submitted-to-parliament-on-amendments-to-conscription-act-to-ensure-border-security
  7. 19.1.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will visit Washington, DC on 20–24 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-visit-washington-dc
  8. 19.6.2024 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist and representatives of cities, various organisations and young people met at a round table event on Wednesday 19 June to discuss the inclusion and leisure activities of multilingual young people. The aim of the event was to find concrete measures to increase multilingual young people’s inclusion and opportunities for leisure activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/round-table-discusses-inclusion-and-leisure-activities-of-multilingual-young-people
  9. 23.1.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.1.2024 12.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will represent Finland at a meeting of the Ukrainian Defense C...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting
  10. 15.4.2024 | President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will meet in Lappeenranta, Finland on Friday 19 April. They will also visit Finland’s eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-commission-president-to-visit-finland-s-eastern-border
  11. 21.9.2023 | On Thursday 21 September, the Government appointed Harri Martikainen, Master of Social Sciences, to serve as Director General of the Government Strategy Department at the Prime Minister's Office starting on 9 October 2023. The appointment is for a fixed term of five years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/master-of-social-sciences-harri-martikainen-appointed-to-serve-as-director-general-of-the-government-strategy-department
  12. 22.9.2023 | Anna-Maja Henriksson, the Finnish Minister of Education responsible for Nordic cooperation, handed out The Nordic Pioneers Prizes for the year 2023 in Copenhagen on September 21. The prize is awarded to four young people for their exemplary efforts in promoting equality, tolerance, and inclusivity. Shahin Ahmad from Finland was among the winners. The other winners are from Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-henriksson-handed-out-the-nordic-pioneers-prizes-2023
  13. 2.4.2024 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the meeting of NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels on 3–4 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting
  14. 3.4.2024 | In 2023, the State earned a total of EUR 1.6 billion in revenue from its corporate holdings. The accrued dividend was especially boosted by Neste’s dividend and by the dividends paid by Solidium. The value of state holdings stood at around EUR 37 billion at the end of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-revenue-from-corporate-holdings-totals-eur-1.6-billion
  15. 19.9.2023 | The EU Member States will celebrate the European Organic Day in various ways around the autumn equinox. The staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will enjoy an organic breakfast on 25 September, and will invite the staff of the European Commission Representation in Finland and representatives of the National Nutrition Council, ProLuomu and Finnish Organic Association to join them.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/eu-celebrates-organic-day-for-second-time
  16. 24.5.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will attend the UN’s fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda on 27–29 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-un-conference-on-small-island-developing-states
  17. 12.3.2025 | A survey by We Foundation shows that groups for extracurricular activity organised by municipalities free of charge as part of the school day provide the majority of the participants with a safe space that is free of bullying, discrimination and racism. The results confirm that groups based on the Finnish model for leisure activities increase student wellbeing and are the only opportunity for many children and young people to have a hobby. The survey covers 20 municipalities of different sizes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/groups-based-on-finnish-model-for-leisure-activities-prevent-inequalities-and-increase-wellbeing-of-children
  18. 21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-3
  19. 11.3.2024 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet the Georgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ilia Darchiashvili, in Helsinki on 13 March. Georgia was granted the status of EU candidate country in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/georgian-foreign-minister-to-visit-finland-1
  20. 8.3.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen visits Kyiv on 8 March 2024. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the environmental damages caused by the war, energy situation in Ukraine and Finland’s support for Ukraine’s reconstruction and assistance to the Ukrainian energy sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-of-climate-and-the-environment-kai-mykkanen-visits-kyiv
  21. 24.9.2024 | The number of unemployed jobseekers rose by 30,100 from August of last year. The number of new vacancies reported totalled 30,600. In all, the number of unfilled vacancies in August was 54,300, which is 60,100 fewer than a year ago.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/279-600-unemployed-jobseekers-in-august
  22. 21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-3
  23. 28.8.2024 | The number of applications increased slightly from the previous year while the processing times for permits shortened significantly. In the first part of 2024, 15,959 people applied for the first permit, compared with 15,493 persons during the same time last year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/number-of-work-based-and-education-based-residence-permit-applications-has-increased-in-2024
  24. 11.4.2024 | The Kalevala, the national epic of Finland, was awarded the European Commission’s European Heritage Label on 11 April 2024. The European Heritage Label is granted to sites, monuments, documents or events that have a particular significance for European history, culture and integration. The label was now granted to seven applicants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/living-epic-kalevala-receives-european-heritage-label
  25. 23.11.2023 | On Thursday 23 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2024. Among others, the proposal includes amendments related to support for Ukraine, the health and social services transfer calculation and central government transfers to local government. In line with the proposal, the revenue estimate will be increased by EUR 76 million, while the need for appropriations will decrease by EUR 48 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2024-budget-proposal
  26. 27.5.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests comments on the draft decree amending the Government Decree on Infrastructure Support for Electric Transport, Biogas and Use of Renewable Hydrogen in Transport between 2022 and 2025 (Distribution Infrastructure Decree). Comments can be submitted at Lausuntopalvelu.fi until 20 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-decree-on-support-for-distribution-infrastructure-for-high-power-charging-and-hydrogen-refuelling-sent-out-for-comments
  27. 11.10.2023 | On 9 October 2023, the Government submitted its budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. Parliament held a referral debate on the appropriations proposed for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on 11 October 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/budget-for-2024-in-parliament-strong-investments-in-growth-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-
  28. 8.1.2024 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hanke Bruins Slot, in Helsinki on 10 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/dutch-foreign-minister-to-visit-finland
  29. 13.3.2024 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski in Helsinki on 14 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/polish-foreign-minister-to-visit-finland
  30. 17.5.2024 | Working group completes report on prohibition of foreign real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.5.2024 12.38 Type: Press release A working group, appointed by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen , has completed its report ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/working-group-completes-report-on-prohibition-of-foreign-real-estate-transactions
  31. 30.11.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will open the Finland Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai on 1 December. This is the first time that Finland will have its own national pavilion in connection with the conference. The programme at the pavilion will highlight Finnish climate solutions, such as clean energy innovations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-open-finland-pavilion-at-cop28-in-dubai
  32. 16.5.2024 | The changes to the Recovery and Resilience Plan relate to energy investments, employment measures and time limits. The Government approved Finland’s proposal for an updated Recovery and Resilience Plan on Thursday 16 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-updates-recovery-and-resilience-plan-to-secure-eu-funding
  33. 15.5.2024 | Amendments proposed to Conscription Act to ensure border security Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.5.2024 12.00 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence requests comments on amendments to the Conscription Act concerning continued support...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/amendments-proposed-to-conscription-act-to-ensure-border-security
  34. 5.10.2023 | In its plenary session on 5 October, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Marjo Lindgren to serve as State Secretary to Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso and Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne. In the same session, Teija Makkonen, Master of Military Sciences, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Sciences, was appointed St...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/marjo-lindgren-and-teija-makkonen-appointed-to-serve-as-state-secretaries
  35. 24.6.2024 | The national introduction of the Public Regulated Service, PRS, of the European Galileo satellite system will continue. The service provides EU Member States with secure location and time data that is resistant to interference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-positioning-and-high-precision-timing-services-to-enhance-finland-s-security
  36. 15.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a security conference in Munich on 16–18 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-munich-security-conference
  37. 3.5.2024 | GPS interference in aviation has been debated in public. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom published a press release saying that it is safe to fly to and in Finland. Traficom is responsible for flight and aviation safety as well as for monitoring GPS interference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-gps-interference-from-russia-taken-seriously-authorities-work-to-ensure-flight-safety
  38. 11.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will speak at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday 13 March. Prime Minister Orpo’s speech and discussions with Members of the European Parliament are part of the “This is Europe” series of debates, where EU heads of state or government are invited to discuss the current state and future of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-address-european-parliament
  39. 11.12.2023 | The Ministry of Finance has set the base rate to 4.25 percent as of 1 January 2024 until the end of June 2024. The base rate has been at 3.75 percent since 1 July 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/base-rate-is-set-to-4.25-percent
  40. 1.2.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Defence have appointed a working group to explore ways to coordinate territorial surveillance and wind power construction. The aim is to improve the conditions for wind power projects to proceed in eastern Finland. The term of the working group is 1 February–30 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-to-promote-wind-power-projects-in-eastern-finland