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15.3.2024 | Finland achieves its EU ammunition funding goal Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.3.2024 13.47 Type: Press release The Finnish defence industry has been granted EUR 32.5 million in EU funding for ramping up its ammunition production. The fun...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-achieves-its-eu-ammunition-funding-goal
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13.3.2024 | In his speech at the plenary session of the European Parliament, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo underlined the importance of strengthening the Union internally, securing its borders and providing stronger support to Ukraine for the future of Europe. The Prime Minister addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday 13 March as part of the “This is Europe” series of debates. During his two-...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-emphasises-european-security-in-speech-to-european-parliament
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20.11.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on 21–22 November. There, he will meet with the leaders of the European Parliament and its political groups, EU Commissioners, Finnish MEPs and key public officials.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-adlercreutz-to-visit-european-parliament
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13.3.2024 | In his speech at the plenary session of the European Parliament, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo underlined the importance of strengthening the Union internally, securing its borders and providing stronger support to Ukraine for the future of Europe. The Prime Minister addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday 13 March as part of the “This is Europe” series of debates. During his two-...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-emphasises-european-security-in-speech-to-european-parliament
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19.6.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 19 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the progress of Finland’s efforts to influence EU policy and ways to increase the number of Finns working in EU institutions. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the Union’s enlargement prospects and outlined Finland’s positions for upcoming meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-progress-of-finland-s-work-to-influence-eu-policy
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23.1.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will travel to Brussels on 24 January. The purpose of her visit is to discuss topical EU matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-brussels
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23.11.2023 | In its session on 23 November, the Government decided that Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sami People would continue its work. The commission’s work will continue as outlined in the Government Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government until 31 December 2025. The commission was appointed at a government session on 28 October 2021. Its aim is to collect Sami people’s experien...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sami-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-to-continue-its-work
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Towards accessible transport system: Accessibility vision sent out for comments - Finnish Government
27.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision is part of the implementation process of the 12-year transport system plan. Comments on the vision can be submitted until 25 August 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/towards-accessible-transport-system-accessibility-vision-sent-out-for-comments -
24.11.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision defines the aims for the development of the accessibility of the transport system throughout Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/accessibility-vision-published-aiming-for-smooth-safe-and-independent-journeys
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7.6.2022 | The state remains highly committed to the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi people and considers the process very important and historically significant. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People is the first truth and reconciliation process to be implemented in Finland. It is understandable that it has taken some time for the commission to begin its challenging and difficult work.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-state-remains-committed-to-continuing-the-work-of-the-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-concerning-the-sami-people
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9.11.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the EU Arctic Forum in Brussels on 10 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-the-eu-arctic-forum-in-brussels
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24.11.2022 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo gave her speech at the Into the Woods event on 24th of November 2022. The event, held at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Espoo, brought together high-level European decision-makers to explore solutions forests can offer in the pursuit of good living environments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/speech-of-minister-maria-ohisalon-at-the-into-the-woods-event-24.11.2022
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1.2.2022 | Finland and Sweden have sent a letter to Mairead McGuinness, EU Commissioner for financial services, financial stability and the Capital Markets Union, in which they express their concerns about the proposed technical screening criteria for nuclear power in the draft complementary delegated act of the EU Taxonomy Regulation. The College of Commissioners is expected to publish the final delegated act this week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-sweden-express-their-concerns-on-taxonomy-s-proposed-technical-screening-criteria-for-nuclear-power-to-the-commission
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11.3.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä has been invited to the fifth meeting of the European Battery Alliance on Friday 12 March 2021. Commissioners Maroš Šefčovič and Thierry Breton have convened this high-level meeting, which will be organised virtually.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/european-battery-alliance-aims-to-strengthen-the-sector-by-promoting-skills-and-raw-material-production
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28.10.2021 | In its session on 28 October, the Government appointed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People. The work to establish the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has continued in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government. The matter has been prepared in close cooperation with representatives of the Finnish state, the Sámi Parliament and the Skolt Sámi Siida Council.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-concerning-the-sami-people-to-begin-its-work-in-finland
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24.8.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has invited a group of EU leaders to the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi on 13–14 September. The aim of the summit is to strengthen the EU’s common strategic approach to the Arctic region as its geopolitical significance continues to grow rapidly.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-host-arctic-summit-of-eu-leaders-in-rovaniemi
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14.7.2026 | EU ministers for sports have asked the European Commission to consider whether EU funding should be restricted for international sports organisations that have allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international competitions during Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministers-for-sports-eu-funding-should-be-reviewed-for-sports-organisations-that-allow-russian-and-belarusian-participation
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14.9.2026 | At the European Arctic Summit on 13–14 September 2026, the leaders of more than ten EU Member States highlighted the increasing strategic importance of the Arctic region for the security of Europe as a whole. In their joint statement, the leaders stressed the need for active work to strengthen the role of the European Union in northern regions. The summit, held against a backdrop of autumn foliage in Rovaniemi, Lapland, was hosted by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-in-rovaniemi-the-arctic-region-is-vital-to-european-security-
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14.7.2026 | EU-maiden urheiluministerit ovat pyytäneet Euroopan komissiota arvioimaan, tulisiko sellaisten kansainvälisten urheilujärjestöjen EU-rahoitusta rajoittaa, jotka ovat sallineet venäläisten ja valkovenäläisten urheilijoiden osallistumisen kansainvälisiin kilpailuihin Venäjän Ukrainaa vastaan käymän hyökkäyssodan aikana.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410845/urheiluministerit-eu-rahoitusta-arvioitava-urheilujarjestoilta-jotka-sallivat-venalaisten-ja-valkovenalaisten-osallistumisen
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14.7.2026 | EU-ländernas ministrar med ansvar för idrott har bett Europeiska kommissionen bedöma ifall EU-finansieringen till de internationella idrottsorganisationer som har tillåtit ryska och belarusiska idrottare att delta i internationella tävlingar under Rysslands anfallskrig mot Ukraina borde begränsas.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410845/idrottsministrarna-eu-maste-overvaga-finansieringen-av-idrottsorganisationer-som-tillater-deltagande-for-ryska-och-belarusiska-idrottare