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4.7.2024 | The Government issued a Decree on the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation on 4 July 2024. The Decree and the Convention will enter into force on 22 August 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-association-of-marine-aids-to-navigation-and-lighthouse-authorities-is-changing-its-status-to-that-of-an-international-organisation
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29.8.2023 | On 6 July 2023, Russia announced the closure of Finland’s Consulate General in St Petersburg as of 1 October 2023. Consequently, the customer service at the Consulate General will close on 1 September 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-to-consular-and-entry-services-in-russia-as-of-1-september
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10.1.2024 | In the first phase of the national health and wellbeing programme Terveydeksi (‘To Your Health’), concrete measures will be selected based on scientific expertise. The implementation of the measures in the second phase will start in autumn 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/national-health-and-wellbeing-programme-to-be-launched
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1.3.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 1 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed issues related to security and defence policy, as well as economic security. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for three upcoming council meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-defence-cooperation-and-economic-security
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19.10.2023 | NATO to increase its presence in Baltic Sea region Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.10.2023 19.38 Type: Press release NATO will increase its presence in the Baltic Sea region. The planned measures are part of NATO's standard procedures in a...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nato-to-increase-its-presence-in-baltic-sea-region
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22.3.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade mission to Thailand on 24–28 March. He will be accompanied by ten Finnish companies. The mission will focus on circular economy, construction and clean transition solutions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-thailand
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4.9.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft bill that aims to simplify the unemployment security system and increase employment. The proposed amendments would concern the prior work requirement for employees to be entitled to unemployment benefits, the adjusted unemployment benefit, the starting date of the right to receive unemployment benefits, and the child increments to unemployment benefits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-requests-comments-on-amendments-to-unemployment-security-act
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Utvärderingsrapport: Användningen av React-EU-finansiering för pandemin har lyckats väl - Statsrådet
31.1.2024 | Den React-EU-tilläggsfinansiering som riktats till de regioner och branscher som drabbats hårdast av coronapandemin har i huvudsak väl motsvarat företagens och företagarnas utvecklingsbehov på lång sikt. Genomförandet av finansieringen har lyckats med beaktande av andra samtidigt använda finansieringsinstrument som hänför sig till pandemin, konstateras det i en nyligen färdigställd slutrapport om utvärderingen av React-EU-tilläggsfinansieringen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410877/utvarderingsrapport-anvandningen-av-react-eu-finansiering-for-pandemin-har-lyckats-val -
4.4.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has decided to temporarily close the Petrozavodsk Office, which operates under the Consulate General in St. Petersburg.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-closes-office-in-petrozavodsk
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4.9.2023 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the informal meeting of EU development ministers in Cádiz in Spain in 4–5 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-to-discuss-ways-to-help-achieve-sustainable-development-goals-faster
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Transport 12 implementation progressing well despite challenging cost increases - Finnish Government
24.11.2023 | The first National Transport System Plan, Transport 12, covers the years 2021 to 2032. The Minis-try of Transport and Communications monitors the progress of the measures included in the Transport 12 plan on an annual basis. The second summary report on this was published on 23 November 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-12-implementation-progressing-well-despite-challenging-cost-increases -
23.10.2023 | Spanien, som innehar ordförandeskapet i Europeiska unionens råd, ordnar ett informellt telekommunikationsministermöte i León den 23–24 oktober 2023. Vid mötet företräds Finland av kommunikationsminister Lulu Ranne. Det är fråga om ett informellt ministermöte där det inte fattas några beslut.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410829/minister-ranne-deltar-i-eu-s-informella-mote-for-telekommunikationsministrarna-i-spanien
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3.11.2023 | More than 800 invited guests are expected to attend the state funeral of former President of the Republic Martti Ahtisaari in Helsinki on Friday 10 November. In addition to state protocol, the invited guests will reflect former president Ahtisaari’s decades-long international career.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/more-detailed-programme-announced-for-state-funeral-of-former-president-martti-ahtisaari
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27.6.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 27 June. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the June European Council. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-june-european-council-1
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18.3.2024 | Möte för Ukraine Defense Contact Group vid flygbasen i Ramstein försvarsministeriet Utgivningsdatum 18.3.2024 13.00 Typ: Pressmeddelande Följande möte för den grupp som samordnar materielstödet till Ukraina, Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG, Ra...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/236553176/mote-for-ukraine-defense-contact-group-vid-flygbasen-i-ramstein-1
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20.9.2023 | A seminar on the Finnish labour market model will be held in Helsinki on 8 November 2023. The seminar will discuss the development needs of Finland’s labour market negotiation system and the different options for implementing the policies outlined in the Government Programme. After the seminar, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will launch an open consultation round on the topic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-arto-satonen-invites-social-partners-to-discuss-the-finnish-model
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12.9.2023 | The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published its annual Education at a Glance (EAG) publication, which consists of internationally comparable indicators of education systems. This year’s report focuses on vocational education and training. The report mainly covers 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-at-a-glance-vocational-education-and-training-is-more-popular-in-finland-than-in-other-oecd-countries
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23.11.2023 | On 23 November 2023, the Government appointed new members to the Research and Innovation Council. The purpose of the Research and Innovation Council is to support the Government in developing its long-term, comprehensive research and innovation policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-research-and-innovation-council
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Försvarsministeriet åläggs att främja arbetet för att värna om veteranernas traditioner - Statsrådet
8.5.2024 | Försvarsministeriet åläggs att främja arbetet för att värna om veteranernas traditioner försvarsministeriet Utgivningsdatum 8.5.2024 13.32 Typ: Pressmeddelande Statsrådet utfärdade på föredragning av försvarsminister Antti Häkkänen den 8 maj 2024 ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/236553176/forsvarsministeriet-alaggs-att-framja-arbetet-for-att-varna-om-veteranernas-traditioner -
18.9.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 19 September in Brussels. Their agenda will include discussing Spain's request to amend Regulation No 1/1958 (the EU language regulation), preparing for the European Council's October meeting, and continuing the GAC’s rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-eu-language-regulation-and-start-preparations-for-october-european-council
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6.6.2023 | Boosting the value added of the bioeconomy in general and from the perspective of different sectors was the focus of a seminar held in Helsinki on 6 June 2023, where the main guest was Magda Kopczynska, Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development. More than 130 invited guests followed the event on location and online. The seminar ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/seminar-discusses-ways-to-boost-value-added-of-the-innovative-bioeconomy
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31.1.2024 | Koronapandemiasta eniten kärsineille alueille ja toimialoille kohdennettu REACT-EU-lisärahoitus on vastannut yritysten ja yrittäjien pitkän aikavälin kehittämistarpeisiin pääosin hyvin. Rahoituksen toimeenpano on ollut onnistunutta huomioiden muut samanaikaisesti käytössä olleet pandemiaan liittyvät rahoitusinstrumentit, todetaan juuri valmistuneessa REACT-EU-lisärahoituksen arvioinnin loppuraportissa.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410877/arviointiraportti-react-eu-pandemiarahoituksen-kaytto-onnistunut-hyvin
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10.10.2023 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO defence minister meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.10.2023 12.06 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence at NATO ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nato-defence-minister-meeting-1
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12.1.2024 | On Friday 12 January, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the security situation at Finland’s eastern border.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situation-at-finland-s-eastern-border-russia-s-war-of-aggression-in-ukraine-and-security-situation-in-europe
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6.11.2023 | The addresses and opening hours of the general advance polling stations for the presidential election to be held in January 2024 are now available on the elections website of the Ministry of Justice, Electionsfinland.fi. The list includes information on all advance polling stations located both in Finland and abroad.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/presidential-election-list-of-advance-polling-stations-at-electionsfinland.fi
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30.3.2023 | On 30 March 2023, the Government granted Fortum Power and Heat Oy an operating licence for the disposal facility for low and intermediate level waste, located in the Loviisa power plant area. The new licence, which will be in force until 2090, will replace the current one expiring in 2055.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-grants-fortum-a-licence-to-operate-the-disposal-facility-for-loviisa-nuclear-power-plant-s-low-and-intermediate-level-waste
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25.3.2024 | Clean energy is one of the main themes of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government program in Finland. The energy and climate policy actions for the coming years will be outlined in a comprehensive national strategy. The key objective is to establish a predictable and economically sustainable foundation for the significant investment efforts needed to advance both climate goals and our national economy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-and-climate-strategy-in-preparation-clean-investments-are-crucial
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21.12.2023 | Finland’s communicable diseases legislation is being reformed in 2023–2025. During the reform, a number of thematic workshops will be organised to give the key stakeholders an opportunity to express their views. The first workshop was held on 18 December under the theme business activities and employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/workshop-participants-hope-to-see-communicable-diseases-act-treat-different-sectors-on-more-equal-terms
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20.12.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has appointed a steering group to prepare a minerals strategy in accordance with the Government Programme. Kimmo Tiilikainen, Director General of the Geological Survey of Finland, will chair the steering group. The strategy will be completed at the end of 2024..https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-appointed-to-prepare-a-national-mineral-strategy
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25.8.2025 | "Our task is to promote a world in which as many people as possible—regardless of country of birth and circumstances—can live their lives safely and freely, and be happy. That is Finland’s story."https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-2025-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission
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13.6.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the Government’s draft proposal to Parliament for an act amending the Act on Fairway Dues.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-to-amend-the-act-on-fairway-dues-sent-out-for-comments
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20.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the European Council on 21–22 March and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with the Council meeting. On 21 March, the Prime Minister will also attend the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-eu-summit-in-brussels
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8.3.2024 | The Finnish Government will draw up a national security strategy as part of the development of an operating model for the management of national security at the Government level. The strategy aims to identify and assess the most serious threats against Finland in more efficient and extensive ways through cooperation across administrative boundaries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-government-to-draw-up-national-security-strategy
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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
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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
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24.7.2023 | The first stocktaking meeting of the UN Food Systems Summit held two years ago takes place in Rome on 24–26 July. Finland highlights its experiences as a frontrunner in providing school meals.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-food-systems-summit-2-in-rome-finland-advocates-expanding-school-feeding-to-support-the-learning-and-development-of-children-and-young-people
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30.5.2024 | Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on the acceptance and bringing into force of the Defence Cooperation Agreement between Finland and the United States on 30 May. The proposal consists of the act bringing into force the agreement and ten related acts. According to the proposal, the acceptance of the agreement will require a two-thirds majority decision of Parliament.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/government-proposal-on-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-the-united-states-submitted-to-parliament
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13.5.2024 | At their summer meeting in Stockholm on 13 May, the Nordic prime ministers focused on promoting competitiveness. Support for Ukraine was also high on the agenda in the discussions. Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz participated in some of the day’s meetings as an invited guest.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-prime-ministers-promote-competitiveness-and-support-for-ukraine
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19.1.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a proposal for an act on the protection of infrastructure critical to society and on the improvement of resilience. The legislative project will enhance national security and the resilience of society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-to-improve-protection-of-infrastructure-critical-to-functioning-of-society
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15.9.2023 | On Friday, 15 September, the Finnish Government’s Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the EU Regulation on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment (Taxonomy Regulation) and the Commission communication on a sustainable finance framework. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions on Spain’s request...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-sustainable-finance-essential-patents-and-new-genomic-techniques
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10.11.2023 | Finland’s targets concerning national flexibilities accepted at the last minute. The outcome requires a thorough analysis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-reaches-provisional-agreement-on-nature-restoration-regulation
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27.3.2024 | The central government’s financial situation remained difficult, and indebtedness continued in 2023. The year’s expenditures exceeded revenues by EUR 7.4 billion. This figure includes the expenses incurred by the launch of the wellbeing services counties’ activities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/the-state-treasury-s-proposal-for-the-final-central-government-accounts-for-2023-has-been-completed
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29.5.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet Tuesday 30 May in Brussels. There, the ministers will begin preparations for the June European Council. The GAC will also hold hearings on respect for the EU’s values in Hungary and the rule of law in Poland. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-preparations-for-june-european-council-and-rule-of-law-issues
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1.2.2024 | On Thursday 1 February 2024, the Government appointed Reima Palonen as Director of the Pharmaceuticals Pricing Board (HILA) for a fixed-term public-service relationship. The Board operates in conjunction with the Department for Insurance and Social Security at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Palonen will take up his duties as Director on 1 March 2024. The appointment will last until 31 December 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/reima-palonen-appointed-director-of-the-pharmaceuticals-pricing-board-for-a-fixed-term
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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
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15.3.2023 | Finland has been one of the leading providers of assistance to Ukraine's energy sector during the war. On Tuesday 14 March, the latest energy sector assistance, a smart solar power system, was sent from Finland to Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sent-solar-power-system-and-other-energy-sector-assistance-to-ukraine
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30.5.2024 | In its meeting on 29 May, the government-appointed parliamentary research, development and innovation (RDI) monitoring group discussed the multiannual plan for the use of research and development funding, which is currently under preparation. The monitoring group highlighted the role of R&D experts and stressed the importance of deepening cooperation and improving effectiveness in R&D activities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/parliamentary-rdi-monitoring-group-discusses-multiannual-plan-for-use-of-r-d-funding
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10.4.2024 | A total of 8 candidates applied for the post of National Police Commissioner at the National Police Board by the deadline. The post will be filled for a maximum term of five years, starting on 1 September 2024. The National Police Commissioner is appointed by a government plenary session.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eight-applications-received-for-post-of-national-police-commissioner
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22.2.2024 | During the negotiations on the carbon removal certification framework regulation of the European Union, a provisional political agreement was reached on the night between Monday and Tuesday. The regulation also provides support for the promotion of activities related to the domestic carbon market.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/provisional-agreement-reached-on-eu-carbon-removal-certification-framework
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8.9.2023 | Finland’s Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen will visit Stockholm on 11–12 September. She will meet Sweden’s Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer, Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-mari-rantanen-to-visit-sweden-on-11-12-september
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31.5.2024 | Sandra Bergqvist, Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity, visited the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on 30 and 31 May by invitation of the Council of Europe. The agenda included ways to promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law in sports and physical activity.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-bergqvist-visited-the-council-of-europe-in-strasbourg
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12.6.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the revised draft of Finland's Cyber Security Strategy. The deadline for submitting opinions is 9 August 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revised-cyber-security-strategy-circulated-for-comments
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15.12.2023 | Defence Forces purchase industrial participation capability from Patria Aviation Oy to build services for F-35 project Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.12.2023 16.06 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-purchase-industrial-participation-capability-from-patria-aviation-oy-to-build-services-for-f-35-project-
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26.6.2024 | At its meeting on Wednesday 26 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council in Brussels on 27–28 June and discussed Finland’s priorities regarding the EU’s forthcoming strategy for a preparedness union.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-june-european-council
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9.6.2023 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) will meet in Luxembourg on 12–13 June 2023. The topics of the meeting include platform work, health and safety at work, labour market dialogue, gender equality, strengthening the pharmaceutical ecosystem, combating antimicrobial resistance, mental health at workplaces, and loneliness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-ministers-to-seek-agreement-on-platform-work-and-discuss-the-pharmaceutical-ecosystem
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17.4.2024 | As part of its adjustment measures outlined in the spending limits session of 15–16 April 2024, the Government has decided to terminate the funding of Työkanava Ltd and dissolve the company. The launch of Työkanava’s employment activities has not met the objectives set for the company.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tyokanava-ltd-to-be-dissolved
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18.9.2024 | The multiannual plan for the use of central government research and development funding allocates funds to expanding partnerships between private and public R&D parties and to accelerating private R&D investment. Other key objectives and funding allocations include strengthening R&D competence and researcher careers, supporting research and technology infrastructures, and promoting European and international partnerships.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/increased-r-d-funding-to-help-renewal-of-society-prime-minister-orpo-submits-announcement-on-multiannual-plan-to-parliament
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11.12.2023 | The first year of the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) 2023–2027 is coming to an end. In Finland the implementation has started very well, despite the numerous challenges in the environment where we operate today. The national policy outlines are specified in the CAP Strategic Plan, which will have significant impacts on agriculture and on the vitality of the rural areas.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/new-period-of-eu-s-common-agricultural-policy-off-to-good-start
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14.12.2023 | Defence Forces to procure bridge-laying tanks Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.12.2023 11.44 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to order bridge-laying tanks from Patria Land Oy. The orde...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-procure-bridge-laying-tanks-
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15.2.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture published on Wednesday 15 February an Outlook Review of the Officials of the Ministry of Education and Culture on the Next Government Term. In the future, too, Finland’s success, wellbeing and sustainable growth can only be based on the growth of human and social capital and innovation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministry-of-education-and-culture-published-outlook-review-of-education-policy-and-policy-measures-required-for-next-government-term