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1.12.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.12.2022 12.17 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will make a working visit to the United States from 2 to 4 December 2022. On 3 Decemb...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-united-states
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Study of migration administration structures to develop the best possible model - Finnish Government
20.12.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has commissioned an external study on the organisation of migration administration. Requested by the leaders of the five government parties, the study aims to provide an overall picture of migration legislation, processes related to entry into and stay in Finland, and the roles of national authorities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/study-of-migration-administration-structures-to-develop-the-best-possible-model -
24.2.2022 | On Thursday 24 February, the President of the Republic and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the actions taken by Russia and the European security situation, after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-of-the-republic-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-military-actions-launched-by-russia-in-ukraine
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19.1.2023 | Zambia’s current administration is renewing the country’s political operating culture and trying to solve the economic problems inherited from the previous administration. The focus of the cooperation between Finland and Zambia has shifted towards stronger trade relations, according to Finland’s Ambassador to Zambia Saana Halinen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/light-at-end-of-tunnel-for-zambia
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8.2.2022 | On Tuesday 8 February, the Ministerial Working Group on Coordinating COVID-19 Response continued the preparations for implementing the decisions made in the Government’s negotiations last week. The ministerial working group also decided in favour of lifting the recommendation on remote work at the end of February. Decrees on easing restaurant restrictions and extending the suspension of the use of the COVID-19 passport in its current form are under preparation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-on-covid-19-prepares-for-implementation-of-government-s-decisions-from-last-week
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22.11.2022 | Defence Ministers of Finland, Norway and Sweden signed an updated trilateral Statement of Intent Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.11.2022 16.30 Type: Press release Finland, Norway and Sweden strengthen trilateral defence cooperation. Finlan...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-ministers-of-finland-norway-and-sweden-signed-an-updated-trilateral-statement-of-intent
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22.11.2021 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 23 November. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/meeting-of-ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council
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9.3.2022 | In their meeting on 9 March, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the security situation in Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-russia-s-attack-on-ukraine-and-security-situation-in-europe
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10.8.2022 | Defence capability improvements to continue Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.8.2022 13.40 Type: Press release The 2023 draft budget for the Ministry of Defence’s branch of government is EUR 6.1 billion, representing an increase of EUR 1 bil...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-capability-improvements-to-continue
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22.12.2021 | The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare have updated two recommendations related to the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic. One of the recommendations applies to providers of early childhood education and care and school education, and the second to providers of general upper secondary education and vocational education and training, liberal adult education, basic education for adults, universities of applied sciences and universities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/updated-recommendations-for-early-childhood-education-and-care-school-education-and-vocational-education-and-training-to-prevent-the-coronavirus-epidemic
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1.4.2022 | Finland’s new Bioeconomy Strategy has been completed. The strategy aims to double the value added of bioeconomy in an ecologically, socially and economically sustainable manner and to make Finland climate neutral by 2035.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/bioeconomy-strategy-2022-2035-sustainably-towards-higher-value-added
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27.4.2022 | Statsminister Sanna Marin framförde statsrådets hälsning vid nationella veterandagens huvudfest i Villmanstrand den 27 april 2022. Det talade ordet gäller.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/statsminister-sanna-marin-statsradets-halsning-vid-nationella-veterandagens-riksomfattande-huvudfest-den-27-april-2022
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Prime Minister Marin to attend European Council and EU-ASEAN summit in Brussels - Finnish Government
12.12.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend two meetings in Brussels this week: the EU-ASEAN summit on 14 December and the European Council on 15 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-and-eu-asean-summit-in-brussels -
29.4.2021 | In its mid-term policy review, the Government published a sustainability roadmap that describes the current state of social, economic and ecological sustainability in Finland and sets goals for 2030. The roadmap gives specific form to the Government Programme’s goal of a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-s-sustainability-roadmap-describes-the-current-state-of-social-economic-and-ecological-sustainability-and-sets-goals-for-2030
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21.3.2023 | Vid miljöministeriets fjärde och sista utlysning inom programmet för en koldioxidsnål byggd miljö deltog 57 projekt. De söker statsunderstöd för sammanlagt cirka 5,5 miljoner euro. Vid ansökningsomgången utlystes det 1,5 miljoner euro för klimatarbete inom den byggda miljön.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410903/miljoministeriet-fick-57-ansokningar-om-statsunderstod-for-projekt-som-framjar-den-grona-omstallningen-inom-byggd-miljo
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18.10.2021 | In their meeting in Luxembourg on 19 October, the General Affairs Council will discuss the preparations for the October European Council, the annual rule of law dialogue and the Conference on the Future of Europe. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-preparations-for-european-council-and-rule-of-law-dialogue
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15.7.2022 | On 15 July 2022, the European Commission approved up to EUR 5.4 billion of public support by fifteen Member States for projects to boost the production of clean hydrogen and the development of new uses of hydrogen. This public support is also expected to generate private investments of EUR 8.8 billion. Finland is one of the Member States participating in the project.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-participates-in-creating-a-european-value-chain-for-the-hydrogen-economy
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2.12.2022 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has concluded the cooperation negotiations it initiated at the Service Centre for Entry Permits in Kouvola in October 2022. As a result, 17 public-service employment relationships will be terminated on a voluntary basis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-has-concluded-cooperation-negotiations-at-service-centre-for-entry-permits-in-kouvola
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1.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited comments on the assessment memorandum concerning passenger rail services in the 2030s. The consultation period ran from 3 April to 19 May 2023. The memorandum provides a knowledge base for making decisions on the organisation of passenger rail traffic in the 2030s. The Ministry has received 75 comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/organisation-of-passenger-rail-traffic-to-change-in-2030s-summary-of-opinions-on-assessment-memorandum
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5.10.2022 | The central government will implement an extensive energy saving programme in its premises with the aim to help Finland overcome the current challenging energy situation. The Ministerial working group on developing the digital transformation, the data economy and public administration discussed the matter on 5 October. Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero fully took over as chair of the ministerial working group for the remainder of the government term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-endorses-energy-saving-programme-in-government-premises
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5.8.2021 | The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) have updated their recommendations on how to organise early childhood education and care, primary and lower secondary education, upper secondary education and higher education. The autumn term will start with the same health security practices as before: good hygiene and ventilation will be ensured; unnecess...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/updates-to-recommendations-on-hygiene-and-physical-distancing-in-early-childhood-education-and-care-schools-educational-institutions-and-higher-education-institutions-contact-teaching-as-basic-principle-in-primary-and-secondary-education
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21.2.2023 | Finland must adhere to its target of climate neutrality by 2035 and aim to be carbon negative soon after that. Finland should not delay or reverse climate and nature measures, the Climate Policy Roundtable stated at its last meeting on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sanna Marin chaired the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-s-message-to-the-next-government-finland-must-stick-to-its-climate-neutrality-target
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15.12.2022 | Libanons ekonomi har kraschat, landet har ingen regering och antalet syriska flyktingar är stort. Trots detta ser Finlands ambassadör i Beirut, Anne Meskanen, att det bland kvinnor, barn och unga finns en vilja till förändring.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/mellanosternregionens-hopp-ligger-i-kvinnor-och-barn
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20.1.2023 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 23 January. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-sahel-and-coastal-countries-of-west-africa-and-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine
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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/-/10616/government-proposes-measures-to-stabilise-the-electricity-derivatives-market
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5.12.2022 | Minister of Defence to visit Türkiye Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.12.2022 16.05 Type: Press release On 7-8 December, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will pay a working visit to Ankara on the invitation of Minister of Defence of Türki...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-to-visit-turkiye
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2.7.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has adopted new decisions concerning investment aid for projects that rapidly phase out the use of coal energy. Three projects in Espoo, Kirkkonummi and Vaasa received EUR 22,829,282 in aid in total.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eur-22.8-million-for-new-projects-to-replace-coal-energy
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24.11.2022 | Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin spoke at the New European Bauhaus Goes Into the Woods event in Espoo, Finland, on 24 November 2022. Check against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-of-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-new-european-bauhaus-goes-into-the-woods-event-on-24-november-2022
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2.3.2023 | The Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces will be amended to improve the enforcement of the provisions on wage dumping and the monitoring of issues affecting indoor air quality. The powers of the occupational safety and health (OSH) authorities to enforce the provisions on wage dumping will be extended, and in future, the OSH authorities will be obliged to notify other authorities of problems with indoor air quality.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/powers-and-duties-of-occupational-safety-and-health-authorities-extended-to-improve-enforcement-of-wage-dumping-provisions-and-monitoring-of-issues-affecting-indoor-air-quality
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14.6.2023 | A recent survey shows that 85 per cent of Finns believe that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine increases the need for development cooperation and humanitarian aid. However, attitudes towards development cooperation are dividing Finns.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/most-finns-think-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-increases-need-for-development-cooperation
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12.4.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on the implementation of the Data Governance Act. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 May 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-for-the-implementation-of-the-data-governance-act-circulated-for-comments
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22.8.2022 | "In times of crisis, decision-making capacity is weighed up. Through good cooperation between various actors, Finland has made the necessary foreign and security policy decisions. In the middle of difficult times, we have made rapid but deliberate progress."https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-pekka-haavisto-s-speech-at-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-2022
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15.12.2023 | Hydrogen is the fuel of the stars and makes our life possible. Humanity, however, is still in its infancy in harnessing fusion nuclear power as an energy source, so the role of hydrogen on Earth is different - at least for the moment. Traditionally, it already works as a raw material for many industrial processes, for example oil refining. A new, climate-based need is to utilize clean hydrogen in industrial processes that replace fossil-based production.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/hydrogen-enables-clean-transition-and-requires-large-investments
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23.8.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior is launching a series of immigration dialogues. The idea is for various actors across Finland to organise discussions on immigration this autumn. The aim of the discussions is to increase understanding of different perspectives and the changing nature of immigration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/immigration-dialogues-invite-people-to-discuss-immigration
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22.12.2021 | On 22 December, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed current issues relating to the development of NATO and Finland’s partnership with NATO. Finland will continue its close partnership cooperation with NATO.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-finland-s-partnership-with-nato-russia-and-the-situation-in-ukraine
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19.9.2022 | Defence budget for 2023 to be submitted to Parliament Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.9.2022 19.01 Type: Press release The Government has submitted its budget proposal for 2023 to Parliament. The proposed appropriations for the defence adm...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-budget-for-2023-to-be-submitted-to-parliament
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30.9.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a new cooperation group to support the Ministry in coordinating the development and preparedness measures on security of supply at the Government level. The term of group is from Oktober 1 2021 to 30 September 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/cooperation-group-to-coordinate-development-of-government-s-security-of-supply-operations
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27.6.2022 | The EU ministers for the environment and climate issues meet in Luxembourg on 28 June, where they will discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 Package. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-discuss-fit-for-55-package-agenda-includes-emissions-trading-emission-limits-for-cars-and-lulufc-regulation
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22.4.2022 | The work of the Saimaa Canal Commission continues. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed the new members of the Saimaa Canal Commission for the five-year term 17 February 2022-16 February 2027. The Commission held the first meeting in its new composition on 21 April 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-term-of-saimaa-canal-commission-starts-1723924
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1.12.2022 | On Thursday 1 December, the Government appointed Kirsi Henriksson (MA) to continue as Director of the Crisis Management Centre (CMC) Finland. The post will be filled for the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/kirsi-henriksson-to-continue-as-director-of-crisis-management-centre
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23.2.2023 | Friday 24 February marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will mark the day in many ways. Finland wants to show its solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people and to commemorate the victims of Russia’s aggression.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-shows-finland-s-solidarity-with-ukraine-and-honours-victims-of-russia-s-aggression
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15.6.2021 | The Real Time Economy project will create the conditions for companies to move to real-time economy. Invoices and receipts will be electronic, for example, and business information will be automatically transferred between different systems. Up-to-date information and its automated processing will increase productivity in both companies and public administration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-project-to-help-companies-digitalise-their-financial-administration
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3.4.2023 | On 4 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will deposit Finland's instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty. Minister Haavisto will deposit the instrument of accession in Brussels with the Government of the United States. Finland will become a NATO member country at the moment of the deposit. Minister Haavisto will also represent Finland at the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs starting on the same day.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-deposit-finland-s-instrument-of-accession-and-attend-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-brussels
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20.1.2023 | Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.1.2023 9.00 Type: Press release Finland will deliver another package of defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-4
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21.2.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 22 February. The topics of the meeting will include preparing for the European Council in March, discussing strengthening of the EU’s preparedness, response capacity and resilience to future crises, the rule of law in Poland, and progress of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-prepare-for-march-european-council-and-discuss-strengthening-eu-crisis-preparedness-and-resilience
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8.4.2022 | On Friday 8 April, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the security situation in Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-russia-s-attack-on-ukraine-and-government-report-on-changes-in-the-security-environment
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26.10.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Sweden’s SWENEX21 exercise Ministry of Defence Publication date 26.10.2021 14.45 Type: Press release Defence Ministers Antti Kaikkonen and Peter Hultqvist will visit the Swedish Navy’s main exercise SWENEX21 ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-sweden-s-swenex21-exercise-
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10.1.2024 | Finland will hold its presidential election on Sunday 28 January 2024. In the election, Finnish citizens entitled to vote will elect the President of the Republic for a term of six years. The candidates stand for election in the entire country.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/presidential-election-on-sunday-28-january-2024
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1.12.2021 | Reduced borrowing requirement does not change the overall economic situation or the longer-term challenges in public finances.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/central-government-borrowing-requirement-in-2021-smaller-than-anticipated
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3.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, Finland joined a core group set up to support Ukraine in achieving accountability for Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine. Altogether 19 states and the European External Action Service have joined the group in addition to Finland and Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-joins-core-group-dedicated-to-holding-russian-leaders-accountable-for-aggression-against-ukraine
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17.2.2023 | Finland will send fire engines, an ambulance, a tanker truck and equipment needed for rescue operations to Ukraine on Friday 17 February. These vehicles and equipment were donated by the Rescue Departments of Central Uusimaa and Pirkanmaa. Assistance will be delivered to Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-rescue-service-vehicles-and-equipment-to-ukraine
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30.3.2023 | Preliminary results of the parliamentary elections to be conducted on Sunday 2 April will be published online in the Result Service of the Ministry of Justice starting at 20.00 on election day.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/results-of-parliamentary-elections-available-online-on-2-april-starting-at-20.00
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4.4.2022 | Convening at the Lahti Adaptation Finance Ministerial on 3-4 April, 2022, members of the Champions Group on Adaptation Finance reiterated their commitment to work together to respond to growing climate change adaptation needs. At the Ministerial, the Champions Group discussed the key priorities for its work including increasing the level, quality and accessibility of adaptation finance, ensuring a balance with mitigation finance, and that it reaches those most in need.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-of-commitment-champions-group-on-adaptation-finance-commit-to-driving-political-ambition-on-adaptation-finance-ahead-of-cop27
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29.5.2023 | According to the 2023 survey, the attitudes of Finns towards rescue services have remained positive. World events, such as Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, are clearly reflected in how Finns perceive the likelihood that potential risks may materialise. Similarly, Finns see civil defence as more necessary than before.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/nine-out-of-ten-finns-consider-civil-defence-necessary-for-security
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19.6.2023 | Den färska MaaTieto-utredningen sammanställer information om marken i Finland. Enligt utredningen är övervakningen av markens tillstånd fortfarande delvis bristfällig och kontinuiteten i övervakningen av skogsmarker bör tryggas. Utredningen stöder förberedelserna inför förhandlingarna med EU-medlemsländerna om markdirektivet.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410903/utredning-overvakningen-av-markens-tillstand-i-finland-bor-utvecklas
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21.2.2022 | Datahub, the centralised information exchange system for the electricity retail market, went live on 21 February 2022. Datahub centralises the data from about 3.8 million electricity accounting points in a single system, and it significantly accelerates the exchange of information in the electricity retail market. Datahub is a key part of the flexible power system of the future.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/information-exchange-in-the-electricity-retail-market-enters-a-new-era-datahub-goes-live-successfully
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13.1.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will visit Romania on 16–17 January and Moldova on 18 January. The programme for her visit includes several high-level meetings in both countries. While in Romania, Minister Tuppurainen will also visit centres assisting Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-romania-and-moldova
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10.6.2022 | On Friday 10 July, the President of the Republic granted a new authorisation to represent Finland abroad.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/authorisation-to-represent-finland-in-sri-lanka
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3.5.2023 | Finland’s new government must promote global sustainable development and strengthen Finland’s positive handprint abroad. In this way, we can also safeguard Finland’s own security in the long term. This is the Development Policy Committee's key message to the government-formation negotiators in 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-policy-committee-s-message-to-government-formation-negotiators-in-2023-new-government-must-strengthen-finland-s-global-responsibility-and-impact
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28.1.2022 | The Government has extended the validity of the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The restrictions on the use of the COVID-19 passport will continue until mid-February and the restrictions on serving and opening hours of food and beverage service businesses will continue until the end of March. Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses will be eased for businesses serving food.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-use-of-covid-19-passport-extended-restaurant-restrictions-eased