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  1. National strategy for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing updated due to changes in epidemiological situation - Finnish Government

    10.12.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has updated the national strategy for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. The principles for testing are still to detect infections quickly, curb the spread of infections among the population and protect particularly people who are at an increased risk of contracting a severe case of COVID-19.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/national-strategy-for-covid-19-testing-and-contact-tracing-updated-due-to-changes-in-epidemiological-situation

  2. Fourth application round for business cost support begins on 17 August - Finnish Government

    12.8.2021 | Companies will be able to apply for cost support for the March–May period starting on 17 August 2021. Companies in all sectors may apply for support. Companies in the sectors most affected by the coronavirus pandemic may submit an application without further justification.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/fourth-application-round-for-business-cost-support-begins-on-17-august

  3. Legislative proposal on long-term D visa facilitates labour migration - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists, growth or start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-on-long-term-d-visa-facilitates-labour-migration

  4. Ministers are being challenged by the youth in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs programme at the World Village Festival - Finnish Government

    25.5.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will participate in the virtually held World Village Festival on 29–30 May. The theme of the event – future – is prominently featured in the programmes produced by the Ministry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-are-being-challenged-by-the-youth-in-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-programme-at-the-world-village-festival

  5. Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses — restrictions to be lifted in Central Finland - Finnish Government

    9.9.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Separate restrictions on the number of customers or the opening and licensing hours of food and beverage service businesses will be removed in Central Finland as the region returns to the baseline restrictions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-restrictions-to-be-lifted-in-central-finland

  6. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment launches preparations for a report on security of supply - Finnish Government

    2.11.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment begins a process for the preparation of a Government report on security of supply. Security of supply and preparedness have become a topic of active public debate following the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic also created a need to build better plans for our security of supply extending across several government terms. The report will support this development work
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-launches-preparations-for-a-report-on-security-of-supply

  7. Speech by Minister Blomqvist at the Meeting of Heads of Mission, 23 August 2021 - Finnish Government

    23.8.2021 | Distinguished Ambassadors, dear colleagues and friends, When I spoke on this forum a year ago, I truly hoped that the COVID-19 pandemic had abated by now and that life had already started to normalise. We are not there yet, and we are meeting remotely, again.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-blomqvist-at-the-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-23-august-2021

  8. Nine-month acceptance period of EU COVID-19 vaccination certificates introduced for travel - Finnish Government

    31.1.2022 | From February 2022 onwards, EU COVID-19 vaccination certificates will be accepted for travel purposes for a period of nine months since the administration of the last dose of the primary vaccination series. As of yet, no acceptance period will apply to certificates issued following the administration of booster doses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/nine-month-acceptance-period-of-eu-covid-19-vaccination-certificates-introduced-for-travel

  9. Funding applications for circular economy projects now accepted — aims to create new business and support economic recovery after epidemic - Finnish Government

    12.4.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment funds cooperation between the public and private sectors for innovations in circular economy.  A total of million euros has been earmarked for grants that should be used during a three-year period. The funding aims to create new connections between different operators, inspire new solutions for achieving carbon neutrality and support the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/funding-applications-for-circular-economy-projects-now-accepted-aims-to-create-new-business-and-support-economic-recovery-after-epidemic

  10. EU-required amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid - opinions are requested on drafts of the Act and Decree - Finnish Government

    14.9.2021 | The Act on Broadband Construction Aid will be amended to continue to comply with the European Union's State aid rules. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests that opinions on the Government proposal and Government Decree be submitted by 27 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-required-amendments-to-the-act-on-broadband-construction-aid-opinions-are-requested-on-drafts-of-the-act-and-decree

  11. Elements of AI course continues to increase artificial intelligence skills among Europeans - Finnish Government

    10.1.2022 | Elements of AI, launched during Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, is the first educational course launched across Europe and an important investment in artificial intelligence (AI) skills throughout the continent. The course is available in all official EU languages. It was started with funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and will continue to increase Europeans’ competence in AI in cooperation with the University of Helsinki and Reaktor.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/elements-of-ai-course-continues-to-increase-artificial-intelligence-skills-among-europeans

  12. Finland replies to European Commission on Sanoma’s complaint concerning YLE - Finnish Government

    21.6.2021 | On 21 June 2021, Finland sent a reply to the European Commission on Sanoma Media Finland's complaint concerning the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-replies-to-european-commission-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle-1406271

  13. Revision of Schengen evaluation mechanism enhances trust between Member States - Finnish Government

    8.7.2021 | On 2 June, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a regulation to reform the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism. The Government expressed its position on the proposal in its communications submitted to Parliament on 8 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/revision-of-schengen-evaluation-mechanism-enhances-trust-between-member-states

  14. Government proposal to amend the Aliens Act for speedier work-based residence permits now out for comments - Finnish Government

    25.1.2022 | The Government wants to speed up the residence permit processes by reforming Chapter 5 of the Aliens Act. It therefore proposes to shorten the processing time for work-based residence permits to an average of 30 days by the end of the government term. The reform would also increase the use of automation and enable the certification of employers to make the application process easier. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposal-to-amend-the-aliens-act-for-speedier-work-based-residence-permits-now-out-for-comments

  15. Let us celebrate Nordic Day together! - Finnish Government

    19.3.2021 | Nordic Day is celebrated on 23 March in all the Nordic countries and Åland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland in honour of the fundamental treaty of Nordic cooperation, which was named after Helsinki and was signed on 23 March 1962. It defines the duties and composition of the Nordic Council and Nordic Council of Ministers and, in general, the main areas and methods of Nordic cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/let-us-celebrate-nordic-day-together-

  16. Nationwide COVID-19 restrictions to be eased — biggest changes in areas in acceleration phase - Finnish Government

    10.5.2021 | On 10 May 2021, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health made the decision to discontinue the nationwide tiers of COVID-19 prevention measures. Going forward, COVID-19 prevention in Finland will focus on regional restrictions and recommendations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/nationwide-covid-19-restrictions-to-be-eased-biggest-changes-in-areas-in-acceleration-phase

  17. Foreign affairs and home affairs ministers to discuss external aspects of EU migration policy - Finnish Government

    15.3.2021 | The home affairs ministers and foreign affairs ministers of EU member states will meet at an informal video conference on 15 March 2021. Finland will be represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and State Secretary Olli-Poika Parviainen. The announced theme of the meeting is the external dimension of the EU’s migration and asylum reform. The debate will focus on mutually benefic...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-affairs-and-home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-external-aspects-of-eu-migration-policy

  18. Agreement between Finland and Sweden to step up police cooperation in the border area - Finnish Government

    19.10.2021 | Finland and Sweden have signed an agreement on police cooperation in the border area in Tornionlaakso. Its purpose is to step up police cooperation between the two countries. Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo and Swedish Minister for Home Affairs Mikael Damberg signed the agreement in Tornio on Tuesday 19 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/agreement-between-finland-and-sweden-to-step-up-police-cooperation-in-the-border-area

  19. Den sociala och kulturella hållbarhetens perspektiv på skog lever i tiden - Statsrådet

    3.9.2021 | Skogar ger finländarna välfärd på många olika sätt – inte bara i fråga om ekologiska och ekonomiska effekter utan också socialt och kulturellt. Målet för den nationella skogsstrategin 2025 är att samordna dessa olika synvinklar och trygga den skogliga välfärden även i framtiden.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410837/den-sociala-och-kulturella-hallbarhetens-perspektiv-pa-skog-lever-i-tiden

  20. Foreign Ministry relief team leaves Afghanistan; Finland successfully evacuates 330 persons from Kabul - Finnish Government

    27.8.2021 | Finland ended its relief efforts in Kabul as planned on Thursday 26 August. Both the Foreign Ministry’s relief team and the Defence Forces’ unit tasked with safeguarding the efforts have now left Afghanistan. We will continue to provide consular assistance through other means to the extent possible.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-relief-team-leaves-afghanistan-finland-successfully-evacuates-330-persons-from-kabul

  21. Social enterprises to benefit from more advice and competence – A call for funding launched to establish a new centre of expertise - Finnish Government

    2.7.2021 | The aim of the new centre of expertise for social enterprises is to increase the number of social enterprises in Finland and to promote the employment of people with partial work capacity at the same time. From 2 July to 31 August 2021, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise a call for applications for a discretionary government grant to establish a centre of excellence and for its network-based activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/social-enterprises-to-benefit-from-more-advice-and-competence-a-call-for-funding-launched-to-establish-a-new-centre-of-expertise

  22. Government decides on new regional restrictions on food and beverage service businesses - Finnish Government

    2.9.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The restrictions for the acceleration phase of the epidemic will be introduced in the entire region of South Savo and the restrictions for the community transmission phase in the region of South Ostrobothnia. The restrictions on opening and licensing hours will no longer apply in Åland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-decides-on-new-regional-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-1

  23. New Climate Change Act to be submitted to Parliament - carbon neutrality target 2035 included in the Act, emission reduction targets for coming decades as well - Finnish Government

    3.3.2022 | The Government approved the proposal for the new Climate Change Act on 3 March. The Act has been reformed to make sure that Finland’s carbon neutrality target for 2035 and other international and EU climate objectives will be reached. In addition to the carbon neutrality target, the Act sets emission reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. The Act lays down provisions on climate policy plans, and the reform will extend the scope of the Act to the land use sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-climate-change-act-to-be-submitted-to-parliament-carbon-neutrality-target-2035-included-in-the-act-emission-reduction-targets-for-coming-decades-as-well

  24. Extension of compulsory education – information available for young people in social media and in Education Minister’s Q&As - Finnish Government

    11.2.2021 | The minimum school leaving age will be raised to 18 years. This first applies to those school-leavers who finish comprehensive school this spring. The Ministry of Education and Culture provides information on the reform to young people in the social media. School-leavers finishing comprehensive school will also be sent information on the reform to their home address.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/extension-of-compulsory-education-information-available-for-young-people-in-social-media-and-in-education-minister-s-q-as

  25. New project aims to reform national guidance system for rescue services - Finnish Government

    26.2.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to reform the administration of rescue services. The project will prepare for the implementation of the rescue services reform by developing the national guidance system to meet the requirements of the reform. The goal is to transfer the responsibility for organising rescue services from municipalities to wellbeing services counties in a controlled manner.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-project-aims-to-reform-national-guidance-system-for-rescue-services

  26. Traffic safety provisions in aviation legislation to be specified - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited comments on amendments to aviation legislation, including the Aviation Act. The aim of the amendments is to clarify the national aviation regulation, specify the powers of the authorities and maintain the high standard of safety in civil aviation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/traffic-safety-provisions-in-aviation-legislation-to-be-specified-1265832

  27. Finland supports continuation of roaming regulation - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Regulation that would prolong the current roaming rules for ten years until summer 2032. The proposal puts forward a reduction in maximum wholesale charges in 2022 and 2025. The Government submitted a letter to Parliament concerning the Commission proposal on 8 April 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-continuation-of-roaming-regulation

  28. EU-required amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid - opinions are requested on drafts of the Act and Decree - Finnish Government

    14.9.2021 | The Act on Broadband Construction Aid will be amended to continue to comply with the European Union's State aid rules. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests that opinions on the Government proposal and Government Decree be submitted by 27 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-required-amendments-to-the-act-on-broadband-construction-aid-opinions-are-requested-on-drafts-of-the-act-and-decree-1510242

  29. Utrikesministeriet deltar i SuomiAreena - Statsrådet

    9.7.2021 | SuomiAreena ordnas i år i hybridform den 12–16 juli. Utrikesministeriet deltar i SuomiAreena med två evenemang. Tisdagen den 13 juli diskuteras klimatsprånget och vem som bär ansvaret för att begränsa klimatförändringen. Paneldiskussionen onsdagen den 14 juli om nuläget för det nordiska samarbetet ordnas i samarbete med Nordiska ministerrådet.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/utrikesministeriet-deltar-i-suomiareena

  30. Government resolution on measures to build better conditions for entrepreneurship to be circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    10.12.2021 | Recognising that the success of businesses is vital for the wellbeing of society, the Finnish Government is outlining measures that will encourage companies to build their business, employ people, and invest. Government resolution on entrepreneurship outlines objectives and measures aiming to create favourable conditions for businesses. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-resolution-on-measures-to-build-better-conditions-for-entrepreneurship-to-be-circulated-for-comments-

  31. Discretionary government grants for civil society organisations’ Europe information in 2021 - Finnish Government

    22.2.2021 | Discretionary government grants for civil society organisations’ Europe information in 2021 Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 22.2.2021 12.00 Type: Press release The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted EUR 445,000 in discretionary...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/discretionary-government-grants-for-civil-society-organisations-europe-information-in-2021

  32. Finland replies to European Commission on Sanoma’s complaint concerning YLE - Finnish Government

    21.6.2021 | On 21 June 2021, Finland sent a reply to the European Commission on Sanoma Media Finland's complaint concerning the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-replies-to-european-commission-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle

  33. Finland and five other EU Member States urge Commission to ensure BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine deliveries - Finnish Government

    15.1.2021 | Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Denmark sent a joint letter to the European Commission calling for more efficient production of the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine and speedier delivery of vaccine batches. The letter addressed to Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, was signed on behalf of Finland by Krista Kiuru, Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-and-five-other-eu-member-states-urge-commission-to-ensure-biontech-pfizer-vaccine-deliveries

  34. Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to attend the meetings of EU and NATO Foreign Ministers - Finnish Government

    19.3.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday 22 March. The agenda highlights are the EU’s Southern Neighbourhood, Turkey and discussion with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet. In Brussels Minister Haavisto will also attend the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 24 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-attend-the-meetings-of-eu-and-nato-foreign-ministers

  35. Minister of Education Li Andersson's speech at the Eminent Conference 7.12.2021 - Finnish Government

    7.12.2021 | Dear friends, Over the last couple of years, European societies have been faced with an unprecedented amount of sudden change and turmoil. It has been impossible to miss how immensely important resiliency is for our societies. Our ability to adapt to new circumstances has been greatly tested, underlining the need to invest in skills – that is to say, to invest in people. Europe’s future wellbeing ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-li-andersson-speech-at-eminent-conference-7.12.2021

  36. Working Life Barometer 2021: Wage and salary earners’ view of the labour market is positive, but continuous learning not available to all - Finnish Government

    24.3.2022 | At the end of the second coronavirus year, the views of wage and salary earners on the labour market were fairly positive, according to preliminary data from the Working Life Barometer 2021, which was published on 24 March 2022. More than 80 per cent of them felt that their capacity to work was good in relation to the physical and mental demands of the work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-life-barometer-2021-wage-and-salary-earners-view-of-the-labour-market-is-positive-but-continuous-learning-not-available-to-all

  37. Next application round of EU Innovation Fund in autumn – advice available for project preparation - Finnish Government

    8.7.2021 | The European Commission has informed the Member States about the next application rounds of the EU Innovation Fund and the situation with respect to last year’s applications. In addition, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has created an advisory service that will provide immediate assistance for the preparation of energy investments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/next-application-round-of-eu-innovation-fund-in-autumn-advice-available-for-project-preparation

  38. New Finnish diplomatic mission in Senegal - Finnish Government

    8.6.2022 | Finland has opened its first Embassy in French-speaking West Africa. Ambassador Anu Saxén and Administrative Official Maija-Liisa Vähäkuopus from the Embassy discuss the reasons behind the decision to establish a mission in Dakar.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-finnish-diplomatic-mission-in-senegal

  39. Lighter regional restrictions on food and beverage service businesses - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Owing to the improved epidemiological situation, the restrictions on opening and licensing hours will be lifted in Kainuu and in the Hospital District of South Savo, and eased in South Ostrobothnia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/lighter-regional-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses

  40. Employers to compensate employees for all non-competition agreements – legal amendments to take effect in January 2022 - Finnish Government

    18.11.2021 | Unfounded non-competition agreements restrict employee mobility, causing inflexibility in the labour market. Parliament has approved statutory amendments proposed by the Government seeking to reduce the use of unfounded non-competition agreements. Employers will also have to compensate employees for non-competition agreements lasting for less than six months.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employers-to-compensate-employees-for-all-restraint-of-trade-agreements-legal-amendments-to-take-effect-in-january-2022

  41. EU Ministers for Employment, Social Affairs and Equality to discuss priorities for social dimension and the EU COVID-19 recovery - Finnish Government

    22.2.2021 | On 22 February, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU will hold an informal videoconference of EU Ministers for Employment, Social Affairs and Equality. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Aino-Kaisa Pekonen, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-for-employment-social-affairs-and-equality-to-discuss-priorities-for-social-dimension-and-the-eu-covid-19-recovery

  42. Amendments to legislation on the Average Adjuster - Finnish Government

    28.1.2021 | The Government proposes that the provisions on the Average Adjuster be reformed and included in the Maritime Act. The aim of the proposal is to clarify the initiation process of matters that are to be referred to the Average Adjuster as well as the involved indemnity schemes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-legislation-on-the-average-adjuster

  43. Amendments to legislation on the Average Adjuster - Finnish Government

    28.1.2021 | The Government proposes that the provisions on the Average Adjuster be reformed and included in the Maritime Act. The aim of the proposal is to clarify the initiation process of matters that are to be referred to the Average Adjuster as well as the involved indemnity schemes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-legislation-on-the-average-adjuster-1252900

  44. Government reaches agreement on fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2021 - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | The fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will reduce the central government’s net borrowing requirement for this year by approximately EUR 2.2 billion. The proposal takes into account changes in needs estimates resulting from the economic upturn and increases in tax revenue estimates. On the whole, the supplementary budget proposal envisages a reduction of approximately EUR 249 million in appropriations for 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-reaches-agreement-on-fourth-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2021

  45. Ministeri Harakka USA:n ja Pohjoismaiden fossiilittoman liikenteen webinaariin - Valtioneuvosto

    14.4.2021 | Miten Yhdysvallat voi siirtyä fossiilittomaan liikenteeseen? Mitä USA voi oppia Pohjoismaiden ilmastoratkaisuista ja missä voitaisiin tehdä enemmän yhteistyötä? Näitä kysymyksiä käsitellään USA:n ja Pohjoismaiden ilmastowebinaarissa 15. huhtikuuta 2021. Tilaisuudessa puhuu liikenne- ja viestintäministeri Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/ministeri-harakka-usa-n-ja-pohjoismaiden-fossiilittoman-liikenteen-webinaariin

  46. Ministeri Harakka USA:n ja Pohjoismaiden fossiilittoman liikenteen webinaariin - Valtioneuvosto

    14.4.2021 | Miten Yhdysvallat voi siirtyä fossiilittomaan liikenteeseen? Mitä USA voi oppia Pohjoismaiden ilmastoratkaisuista ja missä voitaisiin tehdä enemmän yhteistyötä? Näitä kysymyksiä käsitellään USA:n ja Pohjoismaiden ilmastowebinaarissa 15. huhtikuuta 2021. Tilaisuudessa puhuu liikenne- ja viestintäministeri Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410829/ministeri-harakka-usa-n-ja-pohjoismaiden-fossiilittoman-liikenteen-webinaariin-1266517

  47. Government discusses adopting powers laid down in Emergency Powers Act - Finnish Government

    3.3.2021 | In its meeting on 3 March, the Government discussed the adoption of certain powers laid down in the Emergency Powers Act. The decrees on the use of these powers are currently under preparation. The Government aims to make decisions on the decrees in its session on Friday 5 March, after which they will be submitted to Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-discusses-adopting-powers-laid-down-in-emergency-powers-act

  48. Expert working group proposes changes to palliative care – no shared view on the legalisation of euthanasia - Finnish Government

    31.8.2021 | An independent working group of experts examined regulatory needs concerning good end-of-life care, patients' right to self-determination, and terminal care and euthanasia. The working group has now completed its final report and submitted it to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/expert-working-group-proposes-changes-to-palliative-care-no-shared-view-on-the-legalisation-of-euthanasia

  49. Minister Harakka takes part in a US–Nordic webinar on fossil fuel-free transport - Finnish Government

    14.4.2021 | How can the United States transition to fossil fuel-free transport? What can the US learn from the climate solutions proposed by the Nordic countries and in which areas can we work more together? These issues will be discussed at a climate webinar between the US and the Nordic countries on 15 April 2021. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will speak at the event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-takes-part-in-a-us-nordic-webinar-on-fossil-fuel-free-transport

  50. Legislative proposal on long-term D visa facilitates labour migration - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists, growth or start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-proposal-on-long-term-d-visa-facilitates-labour-migration

  51. Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses - Finnish Government

    23.9.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Based on the current epidemiological situation, the restrictions on the maximum permitted number of customers and on opening and licensing hours will be lifted in North Ostrobothnia. In addition, restrictions will be eased in Kymenlaakso and Pirkanmaa and tightened in Satakunta.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses

  52. UN Committee on the Rights of the Child underlines the primacy of the child’s best interests in a Finnish asylum case - Finnish Government

    9.2.2021 | UN Committee on the Rights of the Child underlines the primacy of the child’s best interests in a Finnish asylum case Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 9.2.2021 10.36 Type: Press release On 4 February 2021, the UN Committee on the Righ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-committee-on-the-rights-of-the-child-underlines-the-primacy-of-the-child-s-best-interests-in-a-finnish-asylum-case

  53. Minister Harakka attends a meeting of the EU Transport and Telecommunications Council - Finnish Government

    2.6.2021 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Luxembourg on 3-4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-the-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council-1361253

  54. Health security at Finland’s borders: Government decides on requirements for people arriving in Finland from abroad - Finnish Government

    6.7.2021 | On Tuesday 6 July, the Government decided on a decree and on a model for preventing the spread of COVID-19 infections to Finland from abroad.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/health-security-at-finland-s-borders-government-decides-on-requirements-for-people-arriving-in-finland-from-abroad

  55. Steering group on fossil-free transport started its work - Finnish Government

    5.2.2021 | On 4 February 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed an interministerial steering group on fossil-free transport. The steering group has representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Finance. The group is tasked to promote the implementation of the Government Resolution on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from domestic transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/steering-group-on-fossil-free-transport-started-its-work

  56. New regional restrictions on food and beverage service businesses – Three regions and Greater Helsinki area move to COVID-19 community transmission phase - Finnish Government

    5.8.2021 | The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The regions of Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Kymenlaakso and the cities of the Greater Helsinki area are moving to the community transmission phase of the epidemic. The regions of South Ostrobothnia, South Karelia and Ostrobothnia are moving to the acceleration phase of the epidemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-regional-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-three-regions-and-greater-helsinki-area-move-to-covid-19-community-transmission-phase

  57. Finland sends international rescue service expert assistance to Equatorial Guinea - Finnish Government

    11.3.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has decided to send two experts to Bata, Equatorial Guinea, where an explosion at a munitions depot has caused extensive destruction. Equatorial Guinea has requested international assistance in the rescue operations following the explosion accident. The Emergency Services Academy Finland will serve as the employer of the posted experts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-international-rescue-service-expert-assistance-to-equatorial-guinea

  58. Government reaches agreement on fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2021 - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | The fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will reduce the central government’s net borrowing requirement for this year by approximately EUR 2.2 billion. The proposal takes into account changes in needs estimates resulting from the economic upturn and increases in tax revenue estimates. On the whole, the supplementary budget proposal envisages a reduction of approximately EUR 249 million in appropriations for 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-reaches-agreement-on-fourth-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2021

  59. Number of patients receiving hospital care due to COVID-19 remains high - Finnish Government

    3.3.2022 | It is recommended that everyone aged 18 years or over take a third vaccine dose. Although the restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 have been eased, it is still important for people to stay at home when ill, to wear a mask in public indoor spaces and to practise good hand hygiene.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/number-of-patients-receiving-hospital-care-due-to-covid-19-remains-high

  60. Working group assessing emissions trading in the national road transport sector: Priority should be given to work on an EU-level emissions trading scheme - Finnish Government

    24.1.2022 | An assessment memorandum on emissions trading in the national road transport sector prepared by a cross-sectoral working group of the Ministry of Transport and Communications was published on 24 January 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/working-group-assessing-emissions-trading-in-the-national-road-transport-sector-priority-should-be-given-to-work-on-an-eu-level-emissions-tra-1639703