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14.6.2023 | The fourth meeting of the Permanent Joint Mechanism between Finland, Sweden and Türkiye took place in Ankara on 14 June. It was held between senior officials from Finland, Sweden, Türkiye and the NATO Secretariat.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/permanent-joint-mechanism-between-finland-sweden-and-turkiye-meet-in-ankara
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22.3.2024 | As assigned by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Mika Nykänen, State Secretary to the Minister of Employment, has met with the main labour market organisations and reviewed the conditions for starting bipartite negotiations on the Finnish labour market model. The organisations consider the preparation of a common agreement-based labour market model to be necessary. Some of the organisations, however, have preconditions for starting negotiations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-secretary-nykanen-s-review-of-conditions-for-starting-negotiations-of-the-finnish-labour-market-model-has-been-completed
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23.9.2024 | The Finnish Government proposes about EUR 15.2 billion in appropriations for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025. This is about EUR 1.1 billion less than in 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch-for-2025
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5.3.2024 | On 4 March 2023, the EU Member States, European Parliament and Commission reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. Finland has taken an active part in the preparation of the regulation. The proposal that was agreed on can be evaluated in further detail only after its final content is available. The proposal is still pending formal adoption by the Member States and Parliament.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/provisional-agreement-on-proposal-for-regulation-concerning-packaging-and-packaging-waste
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30.1.2024 | Democracy may be at risk anywhere in the world in times of uncertainty. That is why Finland should be more active in defending democracy both nationally and internationally.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-policy-committee-report-democracy-requires-strengthening-all-over-the-world
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17.5.2024 | Ministeri Sari Multalan puhe Kansallismuseon laajennusosan peruskiven muuraustilaisuudessa 17.5.2024 opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö Julkaisuajankohta 17.5.2024 15.03 Tyyppi: Puhe Arvoisat juhlavieraat, distinguished guests, ärade festpublik! Tänää...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410845/ministeri-sari-multalan-puhe-kansallismuseon-laajennusosan-peruskiven-muuraustilaisuudessa-17.5.2024
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29.9.2023 | At the presidential session on Friday 29 September, the President of the Republic appointed one new Ambassador and three new non-resident Ambassadors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ambassador-to-abu-dhabi-and-three-non-resident-ambassadors
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3.6.2022 | Following the student admissions reform, which was launched in 2018-2020 during the previous government term, most higher education students are now being admitted based on their matriculation examination certificate and vocational education and training grades. In the follow-up study published on 3 June, the researchers concluded that the extensive student admissions reform achieved its key objecti...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/study-shows-that-student-admissions-became-more-efficient-following-the-student-admissions-reform-in-higher-education-further-research-and-development-still-needed
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29.11.2023 | At the beginning of 2023, an amendment to the Decree on Prescribing Medicines entered into force whereby prescriptions for all biological medicines are valid for one year. People using biological medicines should check the validity of their prescriptions with their attending physician or the pharmacy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/prescriptions-for-biological-medicines-are-only-valid-for-one-year-at-a-time
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30.11.2023 | Government proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO SOFA and Paris Protocol submitted to Parliament Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.11.2023 14.11 Type: Press release Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice The...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sofa-and-paris-protocol-submitted-to-parliament-
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2.2.2023 | Voters’ place of residence will determine their electoral district and polling station in parliamentary elections. The voting register for the parliamentary elections to be held in April will be compiled based on the information contained in the Population Information System on 10 February 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/polling-station-in-parliamentary-elections-is-determined-based-on-voters-place-of-residence-on-10-february
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6.12.2023 | The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage has inscribed the knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production on the UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In Finland, the Ministry of Education and Culture is in charge of matters related to intangible cultural heritage and the Finnish Heritage Agency is responsible for implementing the Convention and coordinating the application processes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/handcrafted-glass-know-how-inscribed-on-unesco-s-list-of-intangible-cultural-heritage
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17.1.2024 | Finland continues to support the Council of EuropeAction Plan for Ukraine with four million euros in 2024–2025. Finland’s support emphasizes, disability inclusion, gender equality and prevention and combatting of violence against women.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-grants-additional-support-to-ukraine-through-the-council-of-europe
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27.11.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on 27 November 2023. The trade ministers will discuss the preparations for the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, the EU’s trade agreement with Chile and the EU–US trade relations. The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-wto-and-trade-relations-with-united-states
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23.10.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 24–26 October.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-expertise-in-education-and-clean-energy-on-agenda-during-minister-tavio-s-visit-to-riyadh
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28.9.2023 | On 28 September 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Accounting Act, the Auditing Act and certain related acts. The proposed acts would implement the EU-Directive on corporate sustainability reporting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-increased-transparency-on-sustainability-impacts-of-large-and-listed-companies
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25.11.2022 | In their meeting on Friday 25 November, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy agreed that Finland will continue to participate in Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in Iraq with about 75 soldiers until the end of 2024. Finland’s participation involves training and advisory tasks, along with the necessary staff, administrative and support functions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-finland-s-participation-in-international-crisis-management-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-and-finland-s-nato-membership-process
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29.3.2023 | Carbon dioxide capture, use and storage technologies offer significant opportunities for Finland when it comes to both achieving the carbon neutrality target and creating new business. However, stronger national guidance, a clearer regulatory environment and measures to ensure sustainability are needed for the deployment of solutions. This is according to a new report drawn up for the Government...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-carbon-dioxide-use-and-removal-present-significant-opportunities-for-finland
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17.6.2022 | Accelerating inflation is slowing economic growth. Finland’s gross domestic product will grow by 1.4% this year, estimates the Ministry of Finance in the Economic Survey published on 17 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/outlook-for-economic-growth-remains-subdued
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7.3.2024 | Distinguished ministers, Under Secretary-General, Permanent representatives, dear friends, It is my great pleasure and honor to close the second LDC Future Forum in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/closing-remarks-by-minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-ville-tavio-at-the-ldc-future-forum-in-helsinki
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27.2.2023 | Luxembourg will fund solar power projects in Finland with EUR 40 million through a new EU renewable energy financing mechanism. The projects will be selected through competitive tendering carried out by the European Commission and the European Climate, Environment and Infrastructure Executive Agency (CINEA).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/luxembourg-supports-finnish-solar-energy-projects-by-eur-40-million-through-eu-mechanism
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6.2.2023 | The 61st session of the UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD61) will be held in New York from 6 to 15 February 2023. Finland will be represented at the session by Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen and Youth Delegate Hung Ly. Finland, the International Labour Organization ILO, the African Union and UN Women will organise a side event focusing on social protection and the effects of climate change.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/social-development-and-sustainability-employment-and-decent-work-on-the-agenda-of-un-csocd-session
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26.8.2024 | Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki on 26 August 2024. Speech to be checked against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-in-helsinki-on-26-august-2024
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3.10.2023 | In its meeting on Tuesday 3 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the meetings to be held in Spain at the end of the week. The committee also discussed ways to exercise influence on the EU’s climate target for 2040.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-ahead-of-granada-meetings
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12.7.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has appointed Markus Hippi as Press Counsellor in London from 11 July 2023 to 31 July 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/markus-hippi-appointed-as-press-counsellor-in-london
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15.6.2023 | Business Finland office in Taiwan will start providing notarial services defined in the Consular Services Act on 15 June 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/business-finland-office-in-taiwan-to-provide-notarial-services-as-of-june
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23.3.2023 | In its meeting on 23, the European Council discussed the EU’s support for Ukraine and the global effects of the war. Also present at the meeting were UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the latter of whom joined the EU leaders via videoconference. The second main theme of the day was strengthening Europe’s long-term competitiveness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-at-european-council-meeting-ukraine-is-fighting-for-the-international-rules-based-system
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13.10.2023 | The Government proposes that nicotine pouches and other smokeless nicotine products be more comprehensively covered by the Tobacco Act than now. The aim is for legally sold nicotine pouches to replace illegally obtained snus. The proposal also aims to prevent the use of nicotine pouches among young people.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-on-nicotine-pouches-and-other-smokeless-nicotine-products-sent-out-for-comments
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17.1.2023 | The European Commission is funding the EU’s first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear strategic reserve in Finland, under rescEU, which includes personal protective equipment, measuring equipment, pharmaceuticals and antibodies in Finland for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear accidents.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-s-common-reserve-of-rescue-equipment-and-medical-supplies-to-be-located-in-finland-project-budget-eur-242-million
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12.10.2023 | On 12 October 2023, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a decision on a case concerning continuation of detention on remand. The Court declared inadmissible the application alleging a violation of Article 5 (right to liberty and security of person) of the European Convention on Human Rights (Convention).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-court-of-human-rights-delivered-a-decision-on-a-case-concerning-continuation-of-detention-on-remand
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17.1.2024 | In its meeting on 17 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s policy priorities for the 2024–2029 EU parliamentary term. The Committee also discussed the Commission’s proposal to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for the two Council meetings taking place next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years
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18.12.2023 | Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet beviljade genom den tredje ansökningsomgången inom programmet för hållbar tillväxt statsunderstöd till projekthelheter som är gemensamma för välfärdsområdena.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1271139/teksti
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21.11.2023 | EU ministers responsible for education, youth, culture and sport will meet in Brussels on 23–24 November. Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson will represent Finland in the Education Council; Minister Sandra Bergqvist is Finland’s representative in matters related to young people, sport and culture. The EU ministers will discuss a range of topics, including digital skills and digital educati...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-youth-culture-and-sport-council-on-23-24-november-topics-include-digital-skills-young-people-s-mental-health-and-working-conditions-in-cultural-sector
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28.6.2024 | The Government and central labour market organisations have negotiated joint equal pay measures for the period 2024–2027. The aim of the Equal Pay Programme is to further reduce the gender pay gap. In addition to the measures set out in the Programme, there are other measures underway to reduce the pay gap.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/equal-pay-programme-of-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-government-and-central-labour-market-organisations-published
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23.1.2024 | Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson, Minister Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist and Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala together with the Ministry's specialists will be present for several sessions at Educa on 26 and 27 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministry-of-education-and-culture-joins-several-sessions-at-educa-on-26-27-january
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8.2.2023 | Kulturmiljödagarna firas årligen med tusentals evenemang på olika håll i Europa. Temaåret Levande traditioner, som inleddes i dag, betonar det immateriella kulturarvet som överförs från människa till människa och generation till generation. Levande traditioner är bland annat handarbete och mattraditioner och seder, kunskaper och färdigheter som hänför sig till naturen och byggnadsarvet. De som ordnar evenemang är välkomna att på sitt eget sätt lyfta fram exempel ur det levande kulturarvet.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410903/temaaret-levande-traditioner-lockar-till-att-lyfta-fram-traditioner-seder-och-berattelser
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4.8.2022 | On Thursday 4 August, the Government appointed Director General Veli-Mikko Niemi as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. His term as Permanent Secretary will begin on 15 August 2022 and run for five years. The Permanent Secretary directs, develops and monitors the work of the Ministry and the activities within its branch of government.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/veli-mikko-niemi-appointed-as-new-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health
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Johanna Buchert to continue as President of Natural Resources Institute Finland - Finnish Government
31.8.2023 | The Government has appointed Johanna Buchert, Doctor of Technology, to continue as President and CEO of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) for the term 10 September 2023 – 9 September 2028. Buchert has served as President of the Institute since 2018. A total of 12 persons applied for the post by the deadline of 24 July 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/johanna-buchert-to-continue-as-president-of-natural-resources-institute-finland -
1.9.2023 | The Ministry of Finance of Finland conducted an exercise called Northern Bastion on 29 and 30 August 2023 in Helsinki, Finland, designed to improve financial sector resilience in the Baltic Sea region by developing and exercising approaches for maintaining business continuity through cross-border coordination and cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-conducts-financial-sector-resilience-exercise-with-us-and-regional-partners
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2.12.2023 | Statement by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the COP28 Climate Conference, 2 December 2023. Subject to changes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/statement-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-cop28-climate-conference
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14.11.2023 | Minister Sari Essayah visited China to promote the business opportunities of Finnish companies and exports. The agenda included the signing of a protocol on the export conditions for poultry meat, and an agreement was reached on starting cooperation on food safety. Minister Essayah also visited a trade fair where Finnish companies showcased their products for the Chinese market.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/agreement-enabling-export-of-poultry-meat-to-china-signed-in-beijing
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30.11.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Dubai in the United Arab Emirates 2–4 December. Minister Tavio will attend events organised as part of the UN Climate Change Conference and meet ministers from other countries and representatives of businesses and international organisations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-highlight-finnish-expertise-at-cop28-in-dubai
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4.4.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has examined ways to improve the safety of fireworks and to reduce the number of fires, noise and disturbances caused by fireworks. The report does not recommend any restrictions on fireworks supplied to consumers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-highlights-ways-to-improve-firework-safety-and-reduce-the-harm-caused-by-fireworks
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9.2.2023 | The number of visas applied for at Finnish missions abroad are on the rise again after the pandemic years. However, the number of visas granted was only about one fifth of the number of visas granted in 2019, the year before the pandemic started.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/number-of-visa-applications-at-finnish-missions-on-rise-after-pandemic
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30.11.2023 | The Finnish Government submitted a proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO SOFA and the Paris Protocol to Parliament on 30 November. In addition to the acts bringing into force the treaties, the proposal contains amendments to nine related acts. The Government’s assessment is that acceptance by Parliament will require a two-thirds majority decision.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sofa-and-paris-protocol-submitted-to-parliament
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5.12.2023 | Findings of the OECD’s PISA 2022 (Programme for International Student Assessment) show that the learning outcomes of young people in Finland have deteriorated. Anna-Maja Henriksson, the Finnish Minister of Education, says restructuring of educational policies and resources for implementing the changes will be needed to improve learning outcomes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-henriksson-improving-students-basic-skills-by-introducing-more-lessons-and-restructuring-support-measures
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21.6.2023 | The informal meeting of ministers for European affairs on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 June in Stockholm will focus on the future of the EU. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz, who was appointed on Tuesday 20 June, will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministrarna-med-ansvar-for-eu-fragor-samlas-i-stockholm-for-att-diskutera-eu-s-framtid
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29.8.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs proposes an increase to some of the prices of services provided by Finland’s missions abroad and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The new prices would enter into force on 1 September 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-to-prices-of-services-provided-by-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-and-finland-s-missions-abroad
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5.8.2022 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of about EUR 15.8 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2023. This is about EUR 0.2 billion less than in the 2022 Budget. The decrease is mainly due to the end of the Government Programme projects and changes in the needs assessment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/2023-draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch
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17.3.2023 | ”Muut maat odottavat Suomelta paljon sukupuolten tasa-arvon edistämisessä”, pohjoismaisen yhteistyön ja tasa-arvon ministeri Thomas Blomqvist kertoo. Hän johti Suomen valtuuskuntaa YK:n naisten asemaa käsittelevän toimikunnan 67. istunnossa New Yorkissa sen ensimmäisellä korkean tason viikolla.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/suomelta-odotetaan-paljon-sukupuolten-tasa-arvon-edistamisessa
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22.12.2023 | Finland will provide EUR 17.3 million in humanitarian aid to Sudan, Ukraine, Burkina Faso and Lebanon through the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-provide-humanitarian-aid-to-crisis-areas
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3.5.2023 | As part of their work, the tables and divisions for the government formation talks consult external experts. A list of experts consulted during the government formation talks has been published on the Government website. The list will be updated daily during the talks.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/list-of-experts-consulted-during-government-formation-talks-published
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28.10.2022 | In their meeting on Friday 28 October, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the Finnish Defence Forces’ participation in international exercises.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-defence-forces-exercises-intelligence-issues-and-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine
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1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-ministers-discuss-eu-climate-package-proposals
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1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-ministers-discuss-eu-climate-package-proposals-1759035
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24.11.2023 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet in London from 27 November to 6 December 2022. Finland is a candidate for membership in the IMO Council. The configuration of the incoming Council will be subject to a vote by the Assembly on 1 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-assembly-to-decide-on-finland-s-membership-in-the-council
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21.12.2023 | Finland's national plan for the reconstruction of Ukraine will improve the prerequisites for the business operations of Finnish companies in Ukraine. A reconstruction plan based on the Government Programme was published on 21 December 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/financing-solutions-advice-and-support-finland-s-national-plan-supports-ukraine-by-improving-the-operating-conditions-of-finnish-companies-in-the-reconstruction-of-ukraine
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12.9.2023 | In its meeting on 12 September, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided to begin preparing the central government productivity programme specified in the Government Programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/preparation-of-central-government-productivity-programme-begins
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18.1.2023 | Misuse of development cooperation funds has been the subject of much public debate recently. One of Finland’s key principles is to investigate all alleged misuse of funds and to recover any misappropriated funds, according to Director General of the Department for Development Policy Titta Maja-Luoto.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/investigating-alleged-misuse-of-funds-among-key-principles-of-finland-s-development-cooperation
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2.12.2023 | Statement by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the COP28 Climate Conference, 2 December 2023. Subject to changes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-cop28-climate-conference