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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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20.4.2022 | The member countries of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action discussed climate and economic policy at the ministerial meeting held on 19 April. Finland and Indonesia co-chair the Coalition.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/spring-meeting-of-the-coalition-of-finance-ministers-for-climate-action-discussed-the-changed-operating-environment-and-carbon-pricing
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26.1.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has awarded a total of EUR 373.6 million in grants from the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) to healthcare and social welfare organisations for their non-profit activities promoting health and social wellbeing in 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/organisations-receive-eur-373.6-million-in-funding-for-activities-promoting-health-and-social-wellbeing
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25.1.2023 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Stockholm on 26 January for an informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The home affairs ministers will discuss the fight against organised crime and, in particular, the right of law enforcement and judicial authorities to access digital information and evidence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-organised-crime-and-cooperation-with-third-countries-on-return
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8.3.2023 | The Action Plan for the Economy of Wellbeing for 2023–2025 is now ready. The Action Plan seeks to ensure that the information describing wellbeing will be used increasingly in decision-making along with information describing economic and environmental sustainability. The objective is to integrate the economy of wellbeing into national, regional and local decision-making.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/action-plan-to-integrate-the-economy-of-wellbeing-into-decision-making-and-sustainability-assessment
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11.5.2023 | Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has aggravated world hunger and multiplied global humanitarian needs. For this reason, Finland’s humanitarian assistance focuses on life-saving food in 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-gives-humanitarian-assistance-to-ease-hunger
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8.12.2022 | Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson will travel to South Africa to attend an international conference in Pretoria on 7–8 February 2023. After that, the Minister will visit Namibia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/minister-of-justice-henriksson-to-africa-in-february-2023-
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20.3.2023 | Finland will grant additional EUR 12 million in humanitarian assistance to help earthquake survivors in Türkiye and Syria. The support will be used to finance food aid, water services, emergency shelters and protection to those who lost their homes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-grant-additional-support-to-earthquake-areas-in-turkiye-and-syria
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4.10.2022 | On 4 October, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment made the first energy investment aid decisions under Finland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan to promote clean energy solutions. Aid was granted to six projects totalling EUR 99.8 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/six-clean-energy-projects-receive-close-to-eur-100-million-in-investment-aid
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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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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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25.3.2022 | Space activities are very important for the functioning of people’s daily lives and society. An event organised by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment focused on the impacts of space activities on the major questions of our time, such as climate change and security. The invited guests also discussed how the EU’s international competitiveness can be secured amid the rapid development of the sector and how companies can be supported in the development of innovations and technologies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/space-activities-play-a-key-role-in-security-and-the-green-and-digital-transitions
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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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1.11.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will meet Sweden’s new Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin on 1 November in Helsinki. The ministers will discuss cooperation between the two countries in the field of civil preparedness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-mikkonen-to-meet-swedish-minister-for-civil-defence-carl-oskar-bohlin
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7.4.2022 | An open and non-discriminatory workplace is in everyone’s interest: Finland needs more talent, and diverse teams strengthen the growth of companies and increase Finland’s attractiveness as a destination for investments. The guide and IMAGO coaching services targeted at companies, which are both part of the working life diversity programme, provide work communities practical advice on how to create and manage workplaces that are diverse, inclusive and accepting of all.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-life-diversity-guide-and-company-coaching-to-help-create-diverse-work-communities-
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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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18.1.2023 | South Africa has approved the import of Finnish heated pork products to its market. Export to South Africa can be started immediately.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/export-permit-to-south-africa-for-finnish-pork-products
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16.2.2023 | Under-Secretary of State Pasi Hellman from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will attend the pledging conference of the Education Cannot Wait fund in Geneva 16 to 17 February. The fund supports education in humanitarian and prolonged crises. Finland will grant two million euros to the Education Cannot Wait fund this year. In 2020–2022, Finland supported the fund by a total of EUR 6 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-education-in-crisis-areas-and-fragile-operating-environments
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17.8.2022 | Finland has received a donation of monkeypox vaccines from the EU Commission. The vaccines will be distributed to the hospital districts, which are responsible for administering the vaccines.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/batch-of-monkeypox-vaccines-arrives-in-finland
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12.10.2021 | The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its 11th meeting on Wednesday 13 October. The meeting will focus on the low-carbon circular economy agreement, which aims to boost the achievement of the objectives set in the Circular Economy Programme completed in spring 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-meets-to-discuss-agreement-on-low-carbon-circular-economy
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2.2.2023 | The Government submitted the first supplementary budget proposal for 2023 to Parliament on Thursday 2 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-2
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12.5.2021 | On 12 May 2021, the Government appointed a delegation that will attend the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) International Labour Conference on 3–19 June 2021. The delegation includes representatives of the Government, employers and employees. Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will speak about the coronavirus pandemic and working life at the plenary session of the Conference.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnish-delegation-appointed-for-international-labour-conference
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11.2.2022 | A number of research institutes have completed the assessments they were requested to make concerning the adequacy of the measures included in the daft Medium-term Climate Change Policy Plan. According to the assessments, stronger actions will be needed so that Finland can achieve its climate objectives with sufficient certainty. In its autumn budget session the Government decided that the adequ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/research-institutes-stronger-climate-actions-needed-in-the-effort-sharing-sector
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7.12.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit the United States from 7 to 9 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-visit-washington-dc-and-new-york
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25.8.2022 | Rapporteurs Juha Aho and Mika Penttilä propose a joint child-oriented budgeting model for municipalities and wellbeing services counties based on a traffic-light classification. They recommend that child-oriented budgeting be launched with a pilot that would focus in the first stage on financial statements data.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/rapporteurs-child-oriented-budgeting-to-be-piloted-in-municipalities-and-wellbeing-services-counties
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22.12.2021 | From now on, biomedical laboratory scientists and practical nurses will be entitled to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations will be offered to people who are 5 years of age or older, and the order of vaccination priority will be abandoned. On Wednesday 22 December, the Government decided to amend sections 2 and 3 of the Government Decree on Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/more-health-care-professionals-to-vaccinating-vaccinations-to-be-offered-to-people-aged-5-years-or-over
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24.2.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland at the informal meeting of ministers for the economy and finance (Ecofin) to be held in Paris on 25–26 February and in the Eurogroup on 25 February. The security policy situation in Europe will also come up during the meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministers-for-the-economy-and-finance-to-meet-in-paris
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13.1.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will visit Romania on 16–17 January and Moldova on 18 January. The programme for her visit includes several high-level meetings in both countries. While in Romania, Minister Tuppurainen will also visit centres assisting Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-romania-and-moldova
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20.4.2023 | On 18 April 2023, the European Parliament approved five legislative proposals that are part of the “Fit for 55” package. Parliament, the Commission and the Council representing the EU Member States had reached a preliminary agreement on the proposals at the end of 2022. The climate package aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by at least 55 per cent by 2030, compared to 1990.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-begins-implementation-of-new-eu-climate-rules
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10.3.2023 | Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Ukraine at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. The visit steps up Finland and Europe’s support for Ukraine. Prime Minister Marin met with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian leadership as well as with Oleksandra Matviichuk from the Center for Civil Liberties, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-in-kyiv-ukraine-s-future-lies-firmly-in-europe
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31.10.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Vienna, Austria, on 1 November. Haavisto will attend a symposium of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and meet the Austrian Foreign Minister.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-visit-vienna
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23.6.2022 | The EU energy ministers will meet at a Council meeting in Luxembourg on 27 June 2022. They aim to reach a general approach on the tightening of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Renewable Energy Directive as part of the Fit for 55 package. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-to-decide-on-proposals-to-tighten-energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-targets
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30.12.2021 | On 30 December 2021, the Government appointed a Board for Business Finland for the term from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023. Päivi Marttila, a board professional, will become Chairman and Petri Peltonen, Under-Secretary of State from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, will continue to serve as Vice-Chairman.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-board-of-directors-for-business-finland
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23.6.2022 | A report published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on 23 June 2022 evaluates the development of international and national funding for the green transition in the coming years and analyses its significance for the renewal of Finnish business and industry.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-evaluates-green-transition-funding-as-part-of-growth-policy
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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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9.12.2021 | On 9 December 2021, the European Commission published a proposed directive on improving working conditions in platform work. The proposal contains provisions on the determination of employment status of people working through digital platforms as well as other requirements. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will assess the relationship between the proposals and Finnish legislation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/commission-issues-proposal-to-improve-working-conditions-in-platform-work
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4.7.2022 | Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.7.2022 18.15 Type: Press release On July 4th 2022, the President of the Republic decided, at the proposal of the Government, that ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-sends-more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine
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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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11.11.2022 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 14 November. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-great-lakes-region-of-africa-and-western-balkans
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6.2.2023 | Finland is rapidly sending a team of experts to Türkiye to assist in rescue efforts following a major earthquake. The experts will be deployed through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-expert-assistance-to-turkiye-