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2.2.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from January 31 to February 1. At the invitation of Ukraine's Minister of Culture Mykola Tochytskyi, the Minister attended an international ministerial meeting in Uzhhorod, Zakarpatska region. It was the minister's first official visit abroad.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/working-group-submitted-proposals-for-developing-student-financial-aid-both-essential-and-comprehensive-restructuring-discussed-duplicate-1
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10.2.2025 | During its membership of the UN Human Rights Council between 2022 and 2024, Finland defended universal human rights and the multilateral rules-based system. Finland’s key priorities were to ensure accountability and gender equality and to promote and defend the rights of women and girls, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and LGBTI persons.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-human-rights-globally-during-its-three-year-membership-of-un-human-rights-council
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26.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Geneva, Switzerland, on 26 February. She will deliver Finland’s address to a High-Level Segment of the 55th session of the Human Rights Council.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-un-human-rights-council-session-and-conference-on-disarmament-in-geneva
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4.4.2024 | The UN Human Rights Council adopted the resolution Combating Discrimination, Violence, and Harmful Practices against Intersex Persons on 4 April. The resolution was presented by Finland together with Australia, Chile and South Africa. Several states across the world also supported the resolution.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-leads-un-human-rights-council-intervention-in-discrimination-and-violence-against-intersex-persons
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10.2.2025 | Keynote Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, Chairperson-in-office of the OSCE, Conference on Addressing Anti-Semitism in the OSCE Region, 10 February 2025https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/keynote-speech-by-minister-elina-valtonen-conference-on-addressing-anti-semitism-in-the-osce-region
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11.12.2023 | The 75th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights will be celebrated on 11–12 December in Geneva, Switzerland. The Global Refugee Forum will be held in Geneva on 13–15 December. State Secretary Lauri Tierala will represent Finland at both events.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/geneva-to-host-global-refugee-forum-and-75th-anniversary-celebrations-of-un-declaration-of-human-rights
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26.2.2024 | Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 55th session on 26 February 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-high-level-segment-of-the-united-nations-human-rights-council-s-55th-session
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22.8.2024 | On Thursday 22 August, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s participation in informal ministerial meetings during the Hungarian EU Council Presidency, efforts to advance Finland’s EU policy priorities and two upcoming informal council meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-finland-s-participation-in-informal-meetings-during-hungarian-presidency
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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
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11.10.2024 | The EU environment ministers will meet in Luxembourg on Monday 14 October. The topics include the negotiation objectives of the EU for both the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in October and UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November. The ministers will also exchange views on the progress of the UN Plastics Treaty and on the EU Chemicals Strategy. Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen will represent Finland in Luxembourg.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-prepare-for-upcoming-international-environment-meetings
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4.10.2024 | Finland is one of the strongest supporters of Ukraine in Europe. Finland has sent wide-ranging support to Ukraine; defence material; civilian material; humanitarian aid; and development cooperation. In a short period, Ukraine has become Finland’s most significant partner in development cooperation. Finland also supports Ukraine as part of the European Union.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-finland-continues-its-strong-support-for-ukrainian-civil-society
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13.10.2023 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will exert influence on EU decision-making in Brussels on 16–18 October 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-brussels
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2.5.2024 | Minister for European Affairs Anders Adlercreutz will open the Europe Day event at Helsinki Central Library Oodi on Tuesday 7 May. After delivering the opening address, Minister Adlercreutz will take part in a discussion with EU Youth Delegate Eetu Leinonen from the Finnish National Youth Council Allianssi. Together, they will discuss what young people would lose if Finland were not an EU Member State.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-adlercreutz-to-take-part-in-europe-day-event
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25.1.2024 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will attend the opening day of the Tartu Capital of Culture year on Friday 26 January. During her visit, the Minister will also meet the Ministers of Culture of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and the European Commissioner for Culture.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-multala-to-visit-the-european-capital-of-culture-tartu
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5.3.2024 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 6–8 March 2024. The aim of the visit is to exert influence on the future work programme of the European Commission.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-brussels-1
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Joint project seeks new solutions for strengthening vitality of eastern Finland - Finnish Government
26.3.2024 | The European Commission has granted funding for a project that seeks solutions to changes brought by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine to the operating environment in eastern Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/joint-project-seeks-new-solutions-for-strengthening-vitality-of-eastern-finland -
6.2.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened, on 6 February 2023, the Elements of 6G Unleashed organised by Business Finland and 6G Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-opened-business-finland-s-6g-seminar
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6.2.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened, on 6 February 2023, the Elements of 6G Unleashed organised by Business Finland and 6G Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-opened-business-finland-s-6g-seminar-1936831
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26.2.2024 | The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council convened to discuss the current crisis in the European agricultural sector. The EU agriculture ministers strongly support both fast and long-term action to improve farmers’ situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/farmers-crisis-discussed-at-agriculture-and-fisheries-council-member-states-unanimous-about-improving-farmers-situation
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20.3.2023 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 20-22 March 2023 to exert influence on EU decision-making. She will meet, among others, representatives of the European Commission. Items on the agenda include topical and future transport and communications initiatives and projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-minna-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-brussels-1947832