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  1. Prime Minister Marin stresses strong support for Ukraine at Moldova summit - Finnish Government

    1.6.2023 | The heads of state or government of the EU Member States and 20 other European countries met for the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Moldova on 1 June. The EPC Summit focused on three themes: security, energy and strengthening connections between the participating countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-stresses-strong-support-for-ukraine-at-moldova-summit

  2. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Russia’s war of aggression and progress of Finland’s NATO membership process - Finnish Government

    23.2.2023 | In their meeting on Thursday 23 February, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and the security situation in Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-and-progress-of-finland-s-nato-membership-process

  3. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss EU Strategic Compass and situation concerning Russia and Ukraine - Finnish Government

    28.1.2022 | On 28 January, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the EU’s Strategic Compass, which focuses on developing the Union’s crisis management, resilience, capabilities and partnerships.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-eu-strategic-compass-and-situation-concerning-russia-and-ukraine

  4. Speech by Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä at the Wärtsilä Sustainable Hub ceremony - Finnish Government

    2.6.2022 | Honorable Håkan Agnevall, CEO and President of Wärtsilä, dear Ladies and Gentlemen, dear audience
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/speech-by-minister-of-economic-affairs-mika-lintila-at-the-wartsila-sustainable-hub-ceremony

  5. President of the Republic and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Russia’s attack on Ukraine - Finnish Government

    27.2.2022 | On Sunday 27 February, the President of the Republic and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the situation in Ukraine following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. They also discussed assistance to Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-of-the-republic-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-russia-s-attack-on-ukraine

  6. Minister of Defence Savola to attend NATO defence minister meeting - Finnish Government

    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

  7. State Secretary and special assistants appointed for Minister of Social Security Grahn-Laasonen - Finnish Government

    5.7.2023 | Laura Rissanen is to serve as State Secretary to Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen. The minister has invited Sakari Rokkanen and Niilo Heinonen to serve as special assistants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/state-secretary-and-special-assistants-appointed-for-minister-of-social-security-grahn-laasonen

  8. Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission will discuss the transformation of global politics and future direction - Finnish Government

    16.8.2022 | Heads of Finland’s missions abroad and foreign policy leaders will meet again in Helsinki on 22–24 August. The meeting will take place against the background of Finland’s historic decision to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-will-discuss-the-transformation-of-global-politics-and-future-direction

  9. Comments requested on amendment to Tobacco Act concerning nicotine pouches - Finnish Government

    20.4.2023 | The Government’s proposal to amend the Tobacco Act has been sent out for comments. According to the proposal, the Act would include a definition of smokeless nicotine products that would cover nicotine pouches and products closely resembling them. Smokeless nicotine products mean snus-like products which do not contain tobacco but which do contain added nicotine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comments-requested-on-amendment-to-tobacco-act-concerning-nicotine-pouches

  10. OECD comparison: educational attainment of Finnish young people fallen below average - Finnish Government

    3.10.2022 | The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published its annual Education at a Glance publication, which consists of internationally comparable indicators of education systems. The main theme of this year’s edition focuses on tertiary education. The report mainly covers 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/oecd-comparison-educational-attainment-of-finnish-young-people-fallen-below-average

  11. Hätäkeskuslainsäädäntöä päivitetään EU:n tietosuojalainsäädännön mukaiseksi - Valtioneuvosto

    23.3.2023 | Hätäkeskustoimintaa koskevat säännökset henkilötietojen käsittelystä päivitetään vastaamaan EU:n tietosuojalainsäädännön vaatimuksia. Lakimuutos ei vaikuta Hätäkeskuslaitoksen päivystyshenkilöstön työssään tarvitsemien henkilötietojen käsittelyoikeuksiin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410869/hatakeskuslainsaadantoa-paivitetaan-eu-n-tietosuojalainsaadannon-mukaiseksi

  12. The President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the situation in Ukraine - Finnish Government

    15.2.2022 | On 15 February, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the situation in Ukraine, the actions taken by Russia and the security situation in Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-president-of-the-republic-and-the-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discussed-the-situation-in-ukraine

  13. Decree on the implementation of the Decision and Regulation of the Council of the European Union concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine - Finnish Government

    28.2.2022 | On 28 February 2022, the Finnish Government issued the Decree on the implementation of the Decision and Regulation of the Council of the European Union concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/decree-on-the-implementation-of-the-decision-and-regulation-of-the-council-of-the-european-union-concerning-restrictive-measures-in-view-of-actions-destabilising-the-situation-in-ukraine

  14. State signs bridge financing agreement with Fortum to cover collateral needs in electricity derivatives market - Finnish Government

    6.9.2022 | The State of Finland will provide fixed-term bridge financing to Fortum Corporation to mitigate the difficult situation in the Nordic electricity derivatives market. The aim of the arrangement is to strengthen Fortum’s liquidity reserves and thereby secure Finland’s energy supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-signs-bridge-financing-agreement-with-fortum-to-cover-collateral-needs-in-electricity-derivatives-market

  15. JEF Ministerial meeting in Oslo - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | JEF Ministerial meeting in Oslo Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.6.2022 11.01 Type: Press release Director General Janne Kuusela of the Defence Policy Department in the Ministry of Defence is to attend the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) mi...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/jef-ministerial-meeting-in-oslo

  16. The President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Russia, Ukraine and the security situation in Europe - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | On 11 February, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the actions taken by Russia and the security situation in Europe. The discussion focused on the situation concerning Russia and Ukraine and the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-president-of-the-republic-and-the-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discussed-russia-ukraine-and-the-security-situation-in-europe

  17. Equitable use of natural resources supports democracy in Mozambique - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | Liquefied natural gas, gold, precious stones and graphite. Mozambique on the southern coast of Africa has a long and impressive list of natural resources. Since 2017, Finland has been supporting Mozambique’s Parliament and regional parliaments in promoting equitable use of revenues from gas and extractive industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/equitable-use-of-natural-resources-supports-democracy-in-mozambique

  18. Discretionary government grants to civil society organisations operating in the field of foreign and security policy awarded for 2023 - Finnish Government

    17.2.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has awarded EUR 1,726,000 in discretionary government grants to 26 civil society organisations (CSOs) operating in the field of foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/discretionary-government-grants-to-civil-society-organisations-operating-in-the-field-of-foreign-and-security-policy-awarded-for-2023

  19. New non-resident Ambassador to Rwanda - Finnish Government

    28.10.2022 | At the presidential session on 28 October, the President of the Republic appointed one new non-resident Ambassador.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-non-resident-ambassador-to-rwanda

  20. Government proposes measures to stabilise the electricity derivatives market - Finnish Government

    4.9.2022 | In its meeting on 4 September, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed measures required in the electricity derivatives market. Stabilisation measures were also discussed in the government evening session on 4 September. The proposed central government scheme is a last-resort financing option for companies that would otherwise be at risk of insolvency.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-measures-to-stabilise-the-electricity-derivatives-market

  21. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari met Turkish Minister of Trade Mehmet Muş - Finnish Government

    12.1.2023 | The Ministers met in Helsinki on 12 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-development-cooperation-and-foreign-trade-ville-skinnari-met-turkish-minister-of-trade-mehmet-mus

  22. Home affairs ministers to discuss Ukraine and EU’s migration and asylum reform - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 14 October. The ministers will continue the discussion on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The focus will be on the refugee situation in the EU and the effects of the war on the Union's internal security. The ministers will also discuss the EU’s migration and asylum policy reform. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-ukraine-and-eu-s-migration-and-asylum-reform

  23. Working group proposes allowing companies to hold virtual meetings - Finnish Government

    23.11.2021 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Justice proposes a legislative amendment that would facilitate remote participation in the general meetings of limited liability companies and cooperatives and allow holding these meetings completely remotely, without assigning a physical meeting venue. The aim is to improve the opportunities of shareholders and members to participate in the meetings. The report of the working group is now being circulated for comments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/working-group-proposes-allowing-companies-to-hold-virtual-meetings

  24. Regeringens uppdaterade färdplan för hållbarhet ger en lägesbild av utvecklingen av den övergripande hållbarheten under denna valperiod - Statsrådet

    24.10.2022 | Regeringens färdplan för hållbarhet, som godkändes vid regeringens halvtidsöversyn våren 2021, konkretiserar regeringsprogrammets mål om ett socialt, ekonomiskt och ekologiskt hållbart samhälle. I den uppdaterade av färdplanen redogörs det för vilka framsteg som gjorts under denna regeringsperiod, hur hållbarheten ser ut i 2020-talets Finland, hurdan hållbarhet som eftersträvas i framtiden och hurdana åtgärder detta förutsätter.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/regeringens-uppdaterade-fardplan-for-hallbarhet-ger-en-lagesbild-av-utvecklingen-av-den-overgripande-hallbarheten-under-denna-valperiod

  25. Two Finnish projects join the new European value chain for hydrogen economy - Finnish Government

    22.9.2022 | The European Commission has selected the projects of P2X Solutions Oy and Solar Foods Oy for a new European value chain for hydrogen economy, which will boost the production of clean hydrogen and develop new uses for hydrogen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/two-finnish-projects-join-the-new-european-value-chain-for-hydrogen-economy

  26. Foreign Minister Haavisto to UN Human Rights Council and Conference on Disarmament in Geneva - Finnish Government

    26.2.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Geneva, Switzerland, from 26 to 27 February. He will deliver Finland’s address to a High-Level Segment of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council on 27 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-un-human-rights-council-and-conference-on-disarmament-in-geneva

  27. Development Policy Committee: Sustainable development investments need clear criteria - Finnish Government

    3.10.2022 | The Development Policy Committee commissioned a report on sustainable development investing. While significant sums are already being invested from Finland in the world’s least-developed countries, private investment could bolster the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) even more systematically. It would be essential to create clear criteria for sustainable development investing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-policy-committee-sustainable-development-investments-need-clear-criteria

  28. Ministry of Transport and Communications launches a legislative project on national implementation of the EU Regulation on alternative fuels infrastructure - Finnish Government

    18.8.2023 | In July 2023, the European Union adopted the outcome of the negotiations on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR).  In the Regulation, there is flexibility in areas that are important for Finland. On 15 August 2023, the Ministry of Transport and Communications decided to launch a legislative project on the matter and start preparations for adopting legislative amendments. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-launches-a-legislative-project-on-national-implementation-of-the-eu-regulation-on-alternative-fuels-infrastructure

  29. Prime Minister Marin announces Finland’s global gender equality measures in Paris - Finnish Government

    30.6.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced Finland’s commitments to promote global equality at a summit that began in Paris on 30 June. The Generation Equality Forum is organised by the French President Emmanuel Macron, Mexico and the UN.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-announces-finland-s-global-gender-equality-measures-in-paris

  30. The Government proposes EU-required amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid - funding only for fixed connections - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | On 21 October 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal for amending the Act on Broadband Construction Aid. The most significant amendment is that in the future, aid could only be granted for constructing fixed connections. At the same time, the name of the act would be changed from the current Act on Broadband Construction Aid to Act on Fixed Broadband Construction Aid.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-government-proposes-eu-required-amendments-to-the-act-on-broadband-construction-aid-funding-only-for-fixed-connections

  31. Ministry for Foreign Affairs at Educa: Supporting education in crisis areas - Finnish Government

    24.1.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will be at Educa education and training event at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre Messukeskus from 27 to 28 January. At the Ministry’s stand 6n50, visitors can hear accounts of how Finland and the EU are supporting education in in the world’s crisis areas. Publications of the Foreign Ministry are available free of charge at the stand.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-at-educa-supporting-education-in-crisis-areas

  32. Prime Minister Marin to Paris - Finnish Government

    29.6.2021 | On Wednesday 30 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a high-level forum in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, Mexico and the United Nations. The Generation Equality Forum is an international gathering to highlight the campaign for advancing global gender equality. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-paris

  33. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces a call for proposals for an Institutional Cooperation Instrument project in Tanzania - Finnish Government

    10.3.2022 | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland opens a call for proposals for an Institutional Cooperation Instrument (ICI) project in Tanzania. The aim of the ICI project is to enhance Tanzania’s climate resilience by building up the capacity and skills of the institutions and agencies in Tanzania.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-announces-a-call-for-proposals-for-an-institutional-cooperation-instrument-project-in-tanzania

  34. EU trade ministers to discuss trade relations with United States and China - Finnish Government

    24.5.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on Thursday 25 May. The trade ministers will discuss the EU’s trade relations with the United States and China and preparations for the next Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-trade-relations-with-united-states-and-china

  35. Most civil defence shelters in Finland are in good condition but some shelter equipment needs maintenance - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | Finland's civil defence shelters are largely in good repair, but there is still some need for maintenance and repairs. A new Ministry of the Interior study shows that more than 90 per cent of civil defence shelters would provide people with good protection against the effects of conventional weapons. Shelter equipment is in most need of repair. Based on the report, the Ministry of the Interior has drawn up four recommendations for improving the network of civil defence shelters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/most-civil-defence-shelters-in-finland-are-in-good-condition-but-some-shelter-equipment-needs-maintenance

  36. Finland and Estonia discuss the promotion of cooperation in the transport sector - Finnish Government

    9.3.2022 | On 9 March 2022, representatives of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and the cities of Helsinki and Tallinn discussed transport questions between the countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-estonia-discuss-the-promotion-of-cooperation-in-the-transport-sector-1684276

  37. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment considers termination of Pyhäjoki plant delivery contract reasoned - Finnish Government

    2.5.2022 | Fennovoima announced on 2 May 2022 that it has terminated the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with RAOS Project concerning the planned nuclear power plant in Pyhäjoki. According to Fennovoima, the decision is due to RAOS Project’s significant delays and its inability to deliver the project.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-considers-termination-of-pyhajoki-plant-delivery-contract-justified

  38. Päivi Paasikoski appointed Director of Government Communications - Finnish Government

    7.10.2021 | On Thursday 7 October, the Government appointed Päivi Paasikoski, Master of Social Sciences, as Director General of the Government Communications Department at the Prime Minister’s Office. Paasikoski will take up her post as Director General on 8 October. Her term of office will be five years. The title of Director General of the Government Communications Department is an honorary title for the Director of Government Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/paivi-paasikoski-appointed-director-of-government-communications

  39. Prime Minister Sanna Marin: Government address at the National Veterans’ Day event on 27 April 2022 - Finnish Government

    27.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin gave an address on behalf of the Government at the main event for National Veterans’ Day in Lappeenranta on 27 April 2022. Prime Minister’s speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-sanna-marin-government-address-at-the-national-veterans-day-event-on-27-april-2022

  40. Speech by Minister Valtonen at FIIA Forum 2024 20 March 2024 - Finnish Government

    21.3.2024 | Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the FIIA (Finnish Institute of International Affairs) Forum on 20 March 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-valtonen-at-fiia-forum-2024-20-march-2024

  41. First national radiation measurement strategy is ready - Finnish Government

    30.6.2022 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of the Interior has drawn up the first national radiation measurement strategy. The aim of the strategy is to ensure that Finland is prepared for managing various radiation hazards and to improve the readiness for radiation measurement to safeguard the functioning of society and its vital functions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/first-national-radiation-measurement-strategy-is-ready

  42. Government budget proposal for 2023 secures purchasing power, compensates price hike in electricity and strengthens conditions for sustainable growth - Finnish Government

    1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-budget-proposal-for-2023-secures-purchasing-power-compensates-price-hike-in-electricity-and-strengthens-conditions-for-sustainable-growth

  43. Government proposes amendments to 2025 budget proposal - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | On Thursday 21 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2025. Some items in the proposal concern the Government's EUR 4 billion investment programme. The proposal will increase the revenue estimate by EUR 67 million and the requirement for appropriations by EUR 405 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2025-budget-proposal

  44. Expected upturn in Finland’s economy now at hand - Finnish Government

    17.6.2021 | Underpinned by global growth and recovery, growth in Finland’s economy will quicken to reach 2.6% for 2021, according to the updated forecast of the Ministry of Finance, published on 17 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/expected-upturn-in-finland-s-economy-now-at-hand

  45. Preparations begin on thematic agreements between cities and the central government - Finnish Government

    12.10.2023 | As part of the strong urban policy package, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will launch the preparation of thematic agreements with cities. Preparation will begin with a survey that will be sent to cities to assess their readiness and needs for thematic agreements.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparations-begin-on-thematic-agreements-between-cities-and-the-central-government

  46. Tiede- ja kulttuuriministeri Sari Multala Eliel Saarisen 150-vuotisjuhlassa - Valtioneuvosto

    20.8.2023 | Tiede- ja kulttuuriministeri Sari Multalan puhe Eliel Saarisen 150-vuotisjuhlassa Rantasalmella 20.8.2023. Muutosvarauksin
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410845/tiede-ja-kulttuuriministeri-sari-multalan-puhe-eliel-saarisen-150-vuotisjuhlassa

  47. Statsminister Marin reser till Paris - Statsrådet

    29.6.2021 | Onsdagen den 30 juni deltar statsminister Sanna Marin i ett toppmöte i Paris med Frankrikes president Emmanuel Macron, Mexiko och FN som värd. Generation Equality Forum utgör startskottet för en kampanj som har som mål att globalt påskynda jämställdhet mellan könen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/statsminister-marin-reser-till-paris

  48. IPCC report: Decisions made now have impacts for thousands of years – climate change challenges can be met with swift and extensive action - Finnish Government

    20.3.2023 | The scientific evidence is clear: climate change is a threat to the wellbeing of humans and nature. In the report published today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC points out that urgent action is needed to ensure a liveable future for all. There is very little time for corrective actions but solutions are available.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ipcc-report-decisions-made-now-have-impacts-for-thousands-of-years-climate-change-challenges-can-be-met-with-swift-and-extensive-action

  49. UN high-level week begins – Finland’s programme focuses on COVID-19 pandemic, climate questions and human rights - Finnish Government

    20.9.2021 | The high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly, which marks an annual special event for global cooperation, begins on 20 September. The week provides Finland with an opportunity to strengthen its cooperative relations and to highlight themes that are important for foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-high-level-week-begins-finland-s-programme-focuses-on-covid-19-pandemic-climate-questions-and-human-rights

  50. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Berlin - Finnish Government

    30.11.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Berlin Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.11.2022 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the Berlin Security Conference on Thursday 1 December. Minister Kaikkonen will ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-berlin

  51. Minister Skinnari to visit Austria and Slovakia - Finnish Government

    14.3.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Vienna and Bratislava on 14–16 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-austria-and-slovakia

  52. Ympäristöministeriö sai 57 hakemusta rakennetun ympäristön vihreää siirtymää vauhdittavaan viimeiseen hankehakuun - Valtioneuvosto

    21.3.2023 | Vähähiilisen rakennetun ympäristön ohjelman ympäristöministeriön neljänteen ja viimeiseen hakukierrokseen osallistui 57 hanketta. Ne hakevat valtionavustusta yhteensä noin 5,5 miljoonan euron edestä. Hakukierroksella oli haettavana 1,5 miljoonaa euroa rakennetun ympäristön ilmastotyöhön.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410903/ymparistoministerio-sai-57-hakemusta-rakennetun-ympariston-vihreaa-siirtymaa-vauhdittavaan-viimeiseen-hankehakuun

  53. Finland submits its draft update of the National Energy and Climate Plan to the Commission - Finnish Government

    30.6.2023 | Finland submitted its draft update of the integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission on 30 June 2023. The energy and climate policy targets of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government Programme have been incorporated into Finland’s plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-submits-its-draft-update-of-the-national-energy-and-climate-plan-to-the-commission

  54. Learn about the Transparency Register Act – information available - Finnish Government

    3.4.2023 | The new Transparency Register Act obligates lobbyists to provide information on lobbying targeted at Parliament and ministries to the Transparency Register from the beginning of next year. The National Audit Office of Finland is the controller of the Transparency Register and it will monitor compliance with the obligation to provide information to the Register.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/learn-about-the-transparency-register-act-information-available

  55. Emergency response centre legislation to be updated to comply with EU data protection legislation - Finnish Government

    23.3.2023 | The provisions on the processing of personal data in emergency response centre operations will be updated to comply with the EU data protection legislation. The legislative amendments will not affect the right of the Emergency Response Centre Agency’s operators to process personal data needed in their work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/emergency-response-centre-legislation-to-be-updated-to-comply-with-eu-data-protection-legislation

  56. Product safety legislation to be updated for the digital era - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The European Commission issued a proposal to update the General Product Safety Directive on 30 June 2021. The reform’s key objective is to update the 20-year-old regulation to better suit the digital operating environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/product-safety-legislation-to-be-updated-for-the-digital-era

  57. Satu Santala appointed Associate Vice-President at the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development - Finnish Government

    26.11.2021 | Satu Santala, Director General of the Department for Development Policy in the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, has been appointed Associate Vice-President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). IFAD is a specialised agency of the UN.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/satu-santala-appointed-associate-vice-president-at-the-un-s-international-fund-for-agricultural-development

  58. Russia terminates bilateral agreement between Finland and Russia on military evaluation visits - Finnish Government

    23.5.2023 | On 23 May, Finland was informed by Russia that Russia will terminate the bilateral agreement between Finland and Russia on additional military evaluation visits as of 1 June. Under the agreement, Russia may make one evaluation visit to Finland per calendar year, and reciprocally Finland may make one evaluation visit to Russia’s Leningrad Military District. This bilateral agreement, signed in 20...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russia-terminates-bilateral-agreement-between-finland-and-russia-on-military-evaluation-visits

  59. 2022 budget proposal for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government - Finnish Government

    27.9.2021 | The Government proposes appropriations of about EUR 15.9 billion for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2022. This is about EUR 1.9 billion less than in the 2021 Budget. The decrease is mainly due to one-off payments to compensate for the costs caused by COVID-19 to the healthcare and welfare service system.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/2022-budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-branch-of-government

  60. Finland receives a record EUR 80.78 million in EU funding for transport projects - Finnish Government

    29.6.2022 | The European Union has awarded funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for nine projects in Finland. Funding was received for rail transport and port projects. They include central government projects and projects by other actors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-receives-a-record-eur-80-78-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects-1796305