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  1. 30.5.2023 | On 30 May 2023, Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will attend an informal meeting of EU civil preparedness ministers in Brussels on CBRN threats (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear). The coordination meeting was convened by Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič and the Swedish Minister of Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-mikkonen-to-travel-to-brussels-for-informal-ministerial-meeting-on-cbrn-threats
  2. 23.3.2023 | On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic approved the new Pilotage Act. The aim of the Act is to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/pilotage-act-reform-aims-to-ensure-maritime-safety-in-finnish-waters
  3. 23.3.2023 | On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic approved the new Pilotage Act. The aim of the Act is to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/pilotage-act-reform-aims-to-ensure-maritime-safety-in-finnish-waters
  4. 5.8.2022 | Appropriations of around EUR 3.78 billion are proposed for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for 2023, which is EUR 236 million more than in the 2022 budget. In connection with the implementation of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, a total of EUR 346.13 million in appropriations and EUR 101.5 million in budget authority will be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-focuses-on-promotion-of-employment-renewal-and-low-carbon-economy
  5. 25.7.2022 | The EU energy ministers will meet for an extraordinary meeting of the Energy Council in Brussels on Tuesday 26 July 2022. The meeting will focus on the security of energy supply in the EU, particularly with regard to gas, and on preparing for the coming winter by reducing gas consumption.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-to-discuss-security-of-energy-supply-and-preparedness-for-situation-in-autumn
  6. 17.1.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will be present at Matka Nordic Travel Fair, held at Messukeskus in Helsinki from 19 to 22 January. Finns are again interested in travelling abroad after the pandemic years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-at-matka-nordic-travel-fair-2023
  7. 17.5.2023 | Finland’s accession to NATO opens up new opportunities for Finnish early-stage startups. Finland’s application to NATO's Innovation Fund has been approved, and Tesi will make a EUR 35 million investment in the fund. This also provides a new gateway to cooperation and financing opportunities for Finnish startups developing nascent technologies and for venture capital and private equity funds investing in them.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-joins-nato-innovation-fund-tesi-invests-eur-35-million-in-the-fund-1
  8. 14.11.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.11.2022 14.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the EU's Foreign Affairs Council meeting for defence ministers in Brussels on 15 No...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-brussels-1
  9. 1.6.2022 | According to Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, we need to make fundamental changes to how we think, act and measure success. Dasgupta spoke on Wednesday at a conference organised by the Economic Council around the theme of ecologically sustainable economic policy in the 2020s. The discussions were based on the Dasgupta Review, which has attracted wide international attention and emphasises the economic significance of biodiversity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ecologically-sustainable-economic-policy-as-a-challenge-for-the-coming-years-significant-structural-change-needed-in-society
  10. 7.2.2023 | Last year the Finns designated about 4,700 hectares of forest for permanent protection under the Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO. About 90 hectares were protected for 20 years. The aim of the METSO Programme is to establish 96,000 hectares of new protected areas by 2025. This year there is a record amount of funding available for environmental forestry subsidy agreements.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/voluntary-forest-protection-popular-among-forest-owners-record-funding-for-fixed-term-environmental-forestry-subsidy-agreements
  11. 30.9.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a new cooperation group to support the Ministry in coordinating the development and preparedness measures on security of supply at the Government level. The term of group is from Oktober 1 2021 to 30 September 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/cooperation-group-to-coordinate-development-of-government-s-security-of-supply-operations
  12. 18.10.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will meet UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in London on 19 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-meet-uk-foreign-secretary-1
  13. 28.6.2022 | The UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will meet in New York between 5 and 15 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-stresses-importance-of-finding-solutions-to-global-education-crisis-at-un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development
  14. 12.5.2022 | The Government has submitted a proposal to Parliament on reducing the maximum waiting times for access to care. The proposal would shorten the maximum waiting times for access to primary healthcare under the Health Care Act. The maximum waiting time guarantee would apply to both physical and mental health problems.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-seven-day-cap-on-waiting-times-for-access-to-primary-healthcare
  15. 1.12.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tirana, the capital of Albania, on Tuesday 6 December. The meeting will discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkan countries while also taking into account the impacts of Russia’s war of aggression on the region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-eu-western-balkans-summit-in-tirana
  16. 8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government appointed Rauli Paananen, Master of Culture and Arts, as National Cyber Security Director. His term of office will begin on 1 January 2023 and last until 31 December 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/rauli-paananen-appointed-as-national-cyber-security-director-1887661
  17. 8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government appointed Rauli Paananen, Master of Culture and Arts, as National Cyber Security Director. His term of office will begin on 1 January 2023 and last until 31 December 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/rauli-paananen-appointed-as-national-cyber-security-director
  18. 21.12.2022 | Negative decision on real estate transaction in Kankaanpää Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.12.2022 15.30 Type: Press release On 21 December 2022, the Ministry of Defence took a negative decision on a real estate transaction of the former L...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/negative-decision-on-real-estate-transaction-in-kankaanpaa
  19. 3.3.2022 | On 3 March, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will meet with the President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/president-of-the-eurogroup-paschal-donohoe-travels-to-finland
  20. 1.3.2023 | In a joint letter to the presidents of the European Commission and European Council, Finland and nine other EU Member States call for a long-term strategy to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and global influence. The countries hope that the European Council can adopt the strategy this spring. The European Council will discuss the European economy and competitiveness in its meeting at the end of March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/finland-and-several-other-member-states-call-for-strategy-to-improve-europe-s-competitiveness
  21. 28.2.2022 | Overarching themes in the Roundtable discussion were the situation in Ukraine and the need for a fast transition away from fossil fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-discussed-medium-term-climate-change-policy-plan
  22. 7.7.2023 | On Friday 7 July, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined its positions on the mid-term review of the EU's multiannual financial framework, the reform of the EU fiscal policy framework and the development of the bank crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) framework.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlined-finland-s-positions-on-the-mid-term-review-of-the-eu-s-multiannual-financial-framework-for-2021-2027
  23. 7.9.2023 | Finland will seek a total of EUR 43.16 million in funding for nine military mobility projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme. The Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the applications on 7 September 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-to-seek-eur-43.16-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-military-mobility-projects
  24. 23.5.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland in the meeting of EU and euro area finance ministers in Brussels on 23–24 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finance-ministers-to-discuss-the-eu-s-economic-outlook-and-the-economic-effects-of-the-ukraine-crisis
  25. 7.9.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to take part in Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.9.2022 15.09 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group m...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-take-part-in-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting
  26. 5.5.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Japan from 10 to 12 May. During her visit, Prime Minister Marin will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Speaker of the House of Representatives Hiroyuki Hosoda. Prime Minister Marin will be accompanied by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and a Finnish business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-japan-1
  27. 2.9.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers in Gotland, Sweden Ministry of Defence Publication date 2.9.2022 9.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the meeting of Nordic and B...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-meet-nordic-and-baltic-defence-ministers-in-gotland-sweden
  28. 1.8.2022 | The family leave reform enters into force on 1 August 2022. The new types of parental leave will mainly apply to parents expecting a child on or after 4 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/family-leave-reform-increases-equality-and-takes-better-account-of-different-types-of-families
  29. 29.5.2023 | According to the 2023 survey, the attitudes of Finns towards rescue services have remained positive. World events, such as Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, are clearly reflected in how Finns perceive the likelihood that potential risks may materialise. Similarly, Finns see civil defence as more necessary than before.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/nine-out-of-ten-finns-consider-civil-defence-necessary-for-security
  30. 15.6.2022 | The EU ministers responsible for employment and social affairs will meet at the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) in Luxembourg on 16 June 2022. Finland’s representatives at the Council will be Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-employment-and-social-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-follow-up-to-porto-social-summit-european-semester-and-employment-of-people-with-disabilities
  31. 27.1.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will lead a Team Finland delegation to visit South Korea on 29-31 January 2023 to promote exports. The business delegation has 20 members representing the 5G, 6G, quantum technology, space and satellite sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-lead-a-team-finland-delegation-to-visit-south-korea-1925112
  32. 17.11.2022 | The Government proposes that the private interests of the members of the appeal boards operating under the administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health be entered in the same register as the private interests and extra-judicial activities of judges. At the same time, the register's name would be changed to the register of private interests and outside employment. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-to-enter-private-interests-of-members-of-appeal-boards-in-open-register
  33. 13.9.2022 | Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen to participate in meeting on materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.9.2022 8.40 Type: Press release On Tuesday 13 September 2022, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will particip...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-kaikkonen-to-participate-in-meeting-on-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine
  34. 26.10.2022 | Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson will visit Finland on Friday 28 October at the invitation of Prime Minister Sanna Marin. While in Helsinki, Prime Minister Kristersson will also meet with President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-of-sweden-to-visit-helsinki-1
  35. 13.2.2023 | Minister of Defence Savola to attend NATO defence minister meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.2.2023 15.10 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Mikko Savola will attend a meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels on Tuesday ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-savola-to-attend-nato-defence-minister-meeting
  36. 18.11.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Manama Dialogue organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in Bahrain from 18 to 19 November. He will have a number of bilateral meetings during the visit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-visit-bahrain
  37. 16.6.2022 | The Government has decided which regions will belong to support areas I and II in accordance with the EU regional state aid guidelines. The aim is to allocate aid to areas where the economic situation is disadvantaged either nationally or relative to the Union as a whole. In the support areas, the maximum amount of investment aid granted to companies is higher than in the rest of the country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-regions-eligible-for-higher-investment-aid-in-2022-2027
  38. 13.9.2022 | The EU will provide funding of EUR 1.5 billion for the building of alternative fuels infrastructure, including electricity and hydrogen, in 2021-2023. Finland has been granted funding within the framework of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport programme for expanding the recharging network of electric cars.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-provides-funding-for-the-building-of-alternative-fuels-infrastructure-finland-to-receive-funding-for-recharging-points-for-electric-cars-1838416
  39. 15.6.2022 | The OEDC published a report on the development of Finland’s anticipatory innovation governance system prepared in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and the European Commission on 15 June. According to the report, Finland’s anticipatory innovation governance system functions well, but there is room for improvement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/oecd-report-finland-has-many-opportunities-to-develop-anticipatory-innovation-governance
  40. 6.2.2023 | The Ministry of the Environment has published guidelines concerning the priority treatment of projects that promote investments in the green transition in permit procedures. The guidelines are available on the website of the Regional State Administrative Agency. They are intended both for the permit applicants and for the Regional State Administrative Agencies and Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/guidelines-for-priority-treatment-of-green-transition-projects-completed