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  1. Parliamentary RDI Working Group proposes legislative act to increase funding for research and development - Finnish Government

    13.12.2021 | In its new report, the Parliamentary Working Group on Research, Development and Innovation proposes introducing a legislative act on the financing of research and development and drawing up a statutory plan for R&D funding that would extend beyond the spending limits period. The working group also proposes introducing a permanent and more extensive tax incentive for research and development activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/parliamentary-rdi-working-group-proposes-legislative-act-to-increase-funding-for-research-and-development

  2. 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/-/1410829/minister-harakka-takes-part-in-a-us-nordic-webinar-on-fossil-fuel-free-transport-1266608

  3. Preliminary study on the reform of the Rescue Act sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments the memorandums of the working groups that examined possible needs to amend the Rescue Act. The preliminary study assessed the functioning and clarity of the provisions of the Rescue Act, and whether they are up to date. In addition to the amendments included in the legislative package of the health and social services reform, the preliminary st...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/preliminary-study-on-the-reform-of-the-rescue-act-sent-out-for-comments

  4. Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses — restrictions to be eased in Satakunta and Rovaniemi - Finnish Government

    5.9.2021 | 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 Satakunta and the baseline restrictions in the city of Rovaniemi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-restrictions-to-be-eased-in-satakunta-and-rovaniemi

  5. Finland opened Honorary Consulate in Mosul, Iraq - Finnish Government

    22.3.2021 | On 18 March 2021, Finnish Ambassador to Iraq Vesa Häkkinen opened an Honorary Consulate of Finland in Mosul together with Najm Al-Jubouri, Governor of the Nineveh Governorate. The Honorary Consulate of Finland is the first foreign honorary consulate in Mosul.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-opened-honorary-consulate-in-mosul-iraq

  6. Panel discussion on climate change and biodiversity loss based on Sir David Attenborough’s documentary - Finnish Government

    18.1.2021 | Panel discussion on climate change and biodiversity loss based on Sir David Attenborough’s documentary Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 18.1.2021 14.04 Type: News item Experts preparing for the 2021 UN summits will meet youth to discu...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/panel-discussion-on-climate-change-and-biodiversity-loss-based-on-sir-david-attenborough-s-documentary

  7. Minister of Employment Haatainen: Young people’s voices must be heard in discussion on the EU and working life - Finnish Government

    21.9.2021 | On 20 September 2021, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen listened to the views of Vantaa upper secondary students on future working life. The discussion centred on young people’s wellbeing and equal opportunities to study and work in the EU. The event was part of the Government’s “We are Europe” tour.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-young-people-s-voices-must-be-heard-in-discussion-on-the-eu-and-working-life

  8. Climate Policy Roundtable meets to discuss sectoral low-carbon roadmaps - Finnish Government

    5.2.2021 | The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its sixth meeting on Monday 8 February. The main topic of the meeting are the low-carbon roadmaps for individual sectors. The meeting will be chaired by Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-meets-to-discuss-sectoral-low-carbon-roadmaps

  9. Finland’s Arctic policy strategy sent for consultation - Finnish Government

    9.2.2021 | The Prime Minister’s Office sent a draft of Finland’s Arctic policy strategy for a broad round of consultations on 8 February 2021. The consultation period will continue until 12 March 2021, and the finalised strategy will be published in March. Drawing up an Arctic policy strategy is an integral part of Finland’s Arctic policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-arctic-policy-strategy-sent-for-consultation

  10. One in three Ukrainians wants to stay in Finland while many are uncertain about the future - Finnish Government

    7.9.2022 | In June-July, the Ministry of the Interior conducted an online survey to assess the situation and need for different services of Ukrainians who have fled to Finland. A total of 2,136 people responded to the survey.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/one-in-three-ukrainians-wants-to-stay-in-finland-while-many-are-uncertain-about-the-future

  11. Ministerial working group’s decision on Finland’s digital compass aims to make Finland a leader among EU countries - Finnish Government

    27.10.2021 | A new ministerial group decided on the creation of a digital compass for Finland during spring 2022 with the objective of formulating a shared national vision and targets for the digital transformation and the data economy for 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-s-decision-on-finland-s-digital-compass-aims-to-make-finland-a-leader-among-eu-countries

  12. Centre of Expertise for Social Enterprises starts operations - Finnish Government

    7.10.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has allocated EUR 3 million in discretionary government grants to a new Centre of Expertise for Social Enterprises in accordance with the Government policy outlined in its mid-term policy review. Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen signed the funding decision.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/centre-of-expertise-for-social-enterprises-starts-operations

  13. Amendment to the reception act would clarify responsibilities for preparing for mass influx of migrants - Finnish Government

    7.10.2021 | The Government proposes that the reception act be amended so that the Finnish Immigration Service would have central responsibility for preparedness planning concerning the organisation of reception services in the event of a mass influx of migrants. The amendment would improve preparedness for large numbers of migrants and clarify the division of duties between the authorities. The Government submitted a proposal on the amendment to Parliament on 7 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/amendment-to-the-reception-act-would-clarify-responsibilities-for-preparing-for-mass-influx-of-migrants

  14. COVID-19 epidemic stabilising, need for hospital care still high - Finnish Government

    17.2.2022 | Koronaepidemia on tasaantunut parin viimeisen viikon aikana. Sairaalahoidon tarve on pysynyt tasaisen korkealla tasolla ja tehohoidon kuormitus samalla tasolla kuin viime viikolla. Kolmansien rokoteannosten ottamista suositellaan kaikille 18 vuotta täyttäneille, mutta erityisen tärkeää se on riskiryhmille ja 60 vuotta täyttäneille. Rajoitusten keventyessä korostuvat ihmisten omaehtoiset toimet tartuntojen leviämisen estämiseksi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-epidemic-stabilising-need-for-hospital-care-still-high

  15. Commitments to sustainable development made by the Ministry of Justice aim to combat human trafficking and reduce inequality - Finnish Government

    23.8.2021 | The Ministry of Justice has made new operational commitments to sustainable development. The Ministry of Justice is committed to combating trafficking in human beings, strengthening the rule of law in international cooperation, using research data that takes better account of different population groups, and reducing the carbon footprint of its administrative branch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/commitments-to-sustainable-development-made-by-the-ministry-of-justice-aim-to-combat-human-trafficking-and-reduce-inequality

  16. Regeringen får ny ministerarbetsgrupp för hållbar tillväxt i Finland - Statsrådet

    14.1.2021 | Vid sitt allmänna sammanträde torsdagen den 14 januari tillsatte statsrådet en ministerarbetsgrupp för hållbar tillväxt i Finland. Arbetsgruppen har till uppgift att styra beredningen av programmet för hållbar tillväxt och av den därtill hörande återhämtnings- och resiliensplanen för Europeiska unionen. Gruppen ska även styra och följa genomförandet av dessa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/regeringen-far-ny-ministerarbetsgrupp-for-hallbar-tillvaxt-i-finland

  17. EU:n ympäristöministerit sopivat ilmastopaketin useista lainsäädäntöehdotuksista – päästökaupan laajentaminen etenee - Valtioneuvosto

    29.6.2022 | Suomen EU:n puheenjohtajuuskaudella vuonna 2019 sovittiin EU:n tavoitteesta olla hiilineutraali viimeistään vuonna 2050. Nyt EU:n ympäristöneuvosto on saavuttanut pitkien neuvottelujen jälkeen 29.6. Luxemburgissa yleisnäkemykset vuoden 2030 55 % päästövähennystavoitteen eli Fit For 55 -ilmastopaketin keskeisimmistä lainsäädäntöehdotuksista. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410903/eu-n-ymparistoministerit-sopivat-ilmastopaketin-useista-lainsaadantoehdotuksista-paastokaupan-laajentaminen-etenee

  18. Persons in need of international protection could be admitted on grounds of work or studies – Finland explores the possibilities of testing the model - Finnish Government

    12.11.2021 | At the initiative of the Ministry of the Interior, the Finnish Government commissioned a study examining the types of complementary pathways for legal migration available in different countries for use by people in need of international protection. The focus of the study was on labour-based and study-based complementary pathways. The results confirm that there is a need for legal pathways, as has been discussed in Finland, and they support the EU in seeking new solutions to migration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/persons-in-need-of-international-protection-could-be-admitted-on-grounds-of-work-or-studies-finland-explores-the-possibilities-of-testing-the-model

  19. Finland continues to rank high in EU digital comparison - Finnish Government

    12.11.2021 | Finland ranked second in the European Union’s digital performance comparison. The European Commission’s annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) monitors the digital performance of EU Member States and tracks their progress in digitalisation. Finland ranked number one in the previous two years, and has been one of the leading countries for several years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-continues-to-rank-high-in-eu-digital-comparison

  20. More than half of people aged 80 or over have received their fourth vaccine dose - Finnish Government

    19.5.2022 | COVID-19 also spread widely among the older population in early 2022. This led to a rise in the number of COVID-19-related deaths occurring within 30 days of testing positive. However, this trend took a downward turn in late April–early May. Despite the considerable number of infections, the mortality rate among those who have received at least three vaccine doses has clearly remained at a lower level when compared to the rest of the population.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/more-than-half-of-people-aged-80-or-over-have-received-their-fourth-vaccine-dose

  21. Minister Harakka deltar i Förenta staternas och de nordiska ländernas webbinarium om fossilfria transporter - Statsrådet

    14.4.2021 | Hur kan Förenta staterna övergå till fossilfria transporter? Vad kan USA lära sig av de nordiska klimatlösningarna och var kunde man samarbeta mer? Dessa frågor behandlas vid Förenta staternas och de nordiska ländernas klimatwebbinarium den 15 april 2021. Kommunikationsminister Timo Harakka talar vid evenemanget.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/minister-harakka-deltar-i-forenta-staternas-och-de-nordiska-landernas-webbinarium-om-fossilfria-transporter

  22. New Ambassadors to Bern, Hanoi, Nairobi and Tehran - Finnish Government

    12.2.2021 | At the presidential session on Friday 12 February, the President of the Republic appointed new Ambassadors to Bern, Hanoi, Nairobi and Tehran.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-ambassadors-to-bern-hanoi-nairobi-and-tehran

  23. Government adopts revised hybrid strategy - Finnish Government

    6.9.2021 | In its negotiations on 6 September, the Government decided on measures to open up Finland and lift the restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government aims to dismantle the nationwide restrictions and comprehensive recommendations when at least 80 per cent of people over 12 years of age have been vaccinated twice or they have been offered the opportunity to get vaccinated twice. The implementation of the revised hybrid strategy will begin in stages even earlier.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-adopts-revised-hybrid-strategy

  24. Prime Minister’s presentation speech at the referral debate in Parliament 26.3. - Finnish Government

    26.3.2021 | Prime Minister’s presentation speech at the referral debate in Parliament on the government proposal to Parliament for an act on the temporary restriction of freedom of movement and close contacts. Changes possible during the speech.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-s-presentation-speech-at-the-referral-debate-in-parliament-26.3

  25. Government grants EUR 4.2 million to help companies manage the sudden structural change in Kemi-Tornio - Finnish Government

    23.6.2021 | The Government has granted EUR 4.2 million in business aid authorisation to the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centre) of North Ostrobothnia to manage the sudden structural change in Kemi-Tornio. The funding will be allocated in particular to investment and development projects of SMEs that create new jobs in the region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-grants-eur-4.2-million-to-help-companies-manage-the-sudden-structural-change-in-kemi-tornio

  26. Responsible use of leisure time contributes to more contact teaching in higher education institutions and a swift return to normal conditions - Finnish Government

    17.8.2021 | All students have the right to start their studies in a safe way. The goal that we all share is to be able to bring in much more contact teaching in higher education institutions during the autumn term. Interaction between people, both in contact teaching and in students’ leisure activities, improves wellbeing and strengthens the spirit of community. With the pandemic still ongoing, it has become particularly important to improve both student wellbeing and the ability to study.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/reminder-by-the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-the-national-union-of-university-students-in-finland-syl-and-the-union-of-students-in-finnish-universities-of-applied-sciences-samok-responsible-use-of-leisure-time-contributes-to-more-contact-teaching-in-

  27. Kirsi Kaulanen’s Välittäjä wins first prize in design competition for memorial honouring President Mauno Koivisto - Finnish Government

    1.9.2021 | The first prize in the design competition for a memorial honouring President Mauno Koivisto has been awarded to Kirsi Kaulanen’s proposal Välittäjä (The Mediator). The competition was of an artistically high standard, with 110 entries received. Prizes were awarded to three entries in the competition, while three received commendation awards.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kirsi-kaulanen-s-valittaja-wins-first-prize-in-design-competition-for-memorial-honouring-president-mauno-koivisto

  28. New restrictions to be imposed on food and beverage service businesses in several regions - Finnish Government

    19.8.2021 | 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 community transmission phase will enter into force in the entire Uusimaa region and South Karelia. The Hospital District of South Savo is moving to the acceleration phase of the epidemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-restrictions-to-be-imposed-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-in-several-regions

  29. Forum for fossil-free transport focused on distribution infrastructure for electricity, gas and hydrogen - Finnish Government

    15.11.2021 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table on 15 November 2021 to hear the views of various interest groups on distribution channels for alternative fuels in road transport and on hydrogen as a power source. The demands of the EU regulations currently in preparation for refuelling/recharging infrastructure were also discussed in detail. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in efforts to mainstream low-emission alternative fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/forum-for-fossil-free-transport-focused-on-distribution-infrastructure-for-electricity-gas-and-hydrogen-1580665

  30. Finland applies for financial support from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for the planning of transport projects in urban areas - Finnish Government

    11.3.2021 | The State of Finland and certain other actors are applying for financial support from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for four transport projects. Two of these projects are central government projects and two are port projects. The Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the applications on 11 March 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-applies-for-financial-support-from-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-for-the-planning-of-transport-projects-in-urban-areas

  31. EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia and meet US foreign minister - Finnish Government

    19.2.2021 | The EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on Monday 22 February. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto. The ministers will exchange views on Russia, the Strategic Compass for EU security and defence policy, and Hong Kong. Foreign Minister Haavisto will give a report on his visit to Ethiopia and Sudan as Special Envoy of the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-russia-and-meet-us-foreign-minister

  32. Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses — Ostrobothnia moves to COVID-19 community transmission phase - Finnish Government

    26.8.2021 | 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 community transmission phase will be applied to food and beverage service businesses in Ostrobothnia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-ostrobothnia-moves-to-covid-19-community-transmission-phase

  33. Finland to participate in IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit ahead of the Glasgow Climate Change Conference - Finnish Government

    30.3.2021 | On 31 March 2021, Finland will participate in the IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit, which will discuss measures to speed up the transition to clean energy as well as means for States to cooperate more effectively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 in order to achieve international climate goals. Finland’s representative at the virtual meeting will be Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-participate-in-iea-cop26-net-zero-summit-ahead-of-the-glasgow-climate-change-conference

  34. Study: Finland’s centenary year was a diverse and cheerful festival opening up plenty of new opportunities - Finnish Government

    15.10.2021 | The centenary of Finland’s independence in 2017 showed that small-scale everyday matters with positive aspects that are characteristic of Finnishness can also be celebrated in connection with official anniversaries. This emerges from a study produced by the Center for Cultural Policy Research Cupore, Owal Group and Demos Helsinki. The three thematic reports of the study assessed the impacts of Finland’s centenary year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-finland-s-centenary-year-was-a-diverse-and-cheerful-festival-opening-up-plenty-of-new-opportunities

  35. 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/-/1410829/steering-group-on-fossil-free-transport-started-its-work-1257424

  36. Yrityksille ja tutkimukseen tarjolla 40 miljoonaa euroa rakennetun ympäristön vähähiilisten ratkaisujen kehittämiseen – ensimmäinen rahoitushaku käynnissä - Valtioneuvosto

    23.8.2021 | Ympäristöministeriö ja Business Finland ovat käynnistäneet Vähähiilisen rakennetun ympäristön ohjelman, jonka kautta tuetaan vuosina 2021–2023 yhteensä 40 miljoonalla eurolla suomalaisia yrityksiä ja tutkimusorganisaatioita rakennetun ympäristön vähähiilisyyden edistämisessä.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410903/yrityksille-ja-tutkimukseen-tarjolla-40-miljoonaa-euroa-rakennetun-ympariston-vahahiilisten-ratkaisujen-kehittamiseen-ensimmainen-rahoitushaku-kaynnissa

  37. 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/-/working-group-assessing-emissions-trading-in-the-national-road-transport-sector-priority-should-be-given-to-work-on-an-eu-level-emissions-trading-scheme

  38. Government decides on new regional restrictions on food and beverage service businesses – Satakunta to community transmission phase - Finnish Government

    13.8.2021 | The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Satakunta moves to COVID-19 community transmission phase.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-decides-on-new-regional-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-satakunta-to-community-transmission-phase

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

    12.8.2021 | 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 Central Ostrobothnia and North Ostrobothnia and the city of Rovaniemi are moving to the acceleration phase of the epidemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-decides-on-new-regional-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses

  40. New centre of expertise to support social enterprises and to help employ people with partial work ability - Finnish Government

    7.5.2021 | In its mid-term policy review, the Government decided to set up an expert unit to support the creation and growth of social enterprises. The centre of expertise’s operations will be network-based and funded by both the working capacity programme for persons with partial working ability and the European Social Fund. The aim is to organise a call for applications to enable the centre to start operations in October 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-centre-of-expertise-to-support-social-enterprises-and-to-help-employ-people-with-partial-work-ability

  41. Government submits legislative proposal to Parliament to prevent spread of COVID-19 to Finland from abroad - Finnish Government

    18.6.2021 | The Government proposes a number of temporary amendments to the Communicable Diseases Act. The aim of the proposed amendments is to prevent COVID-19 infections contracted abroad from spreading to Finland. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-submits-legislative-proposal-to-parliament-to-prevent-spread-of-covid-19-to-finland-from-abroad-

  42. Changes at the turn of the year in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | Changes to enter into force in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as of the beginning of 2022
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1620601

  43. Changes at the turn of the year in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | Changes to enter into force in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as of the beginning of 2022
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications

  44. Keynote speech by Prime Minister Sanna Marin at high-level seminar on societal impact of digitalisation in Tokyo on 11 May 2022 - Finnish Government

    11.5.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin gave a keynote speech at a high-level seminar exploring the impacts of digitalisation on society in Tokyo on 11 May 2022. Prime Minister’s speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/keynote-speech-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-high-level-seminar-on-societal-impact-of-digitalisation-in-tokyo-on-11-may-2022

  45. Finland nominated its 1000th UN Junior Professional Officer - Finnish Government

    5.8.2021 | Finland has sponsored the United Nations Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme since 1965, encouraging young Finnish nationals to work in UN agencies and international financial and research institutions. The newly selected Finnish JPO will be posted to work in the UN Global Pulse innovation initiative.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-nominated-its-1000th-un-junior-professional-officer

  46. Focus on supporting people’s own health security measures as epidemic continues and COVID-19 restrictions are eased - Finnish Government

    24.2.2022 | The need for hospital care has remained at a high but stable level. It is recommended that everyone aged 18 years or over take a third vaccine dose. The epidemiological situation is still serious. For that reason, the focus will be on people’s own measures to prevent the spread of infections as the restrictions are eased.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/focus-on-supporting-people-s-own-health-security-measures-as-epidemic-continues-and-covid-19-restrictions-are-eased

  47. Government approves Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan - proposal submitted to European Commission - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | At its session on 16 December, the Government approved the proposal for Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan, prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The CAP Strategic Plan under the common agricultural policy of the EU specifies the agricultural support and rural development measures to be implemented in Finland in 2023–2027 and the conditions applicable to the measures included these support schemes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/government-approves-finland-s-cap-strategic-plan-proposal-submitted-to-european-commission

  48. National battery cooperation body to promote implementation of Battery Strategy - Finnish Government

    25.3.2021 | A national battery cooperation body will implement the Battery Strategy. The Strategy’s objective is to create a leading battery cluster in Finland by 2025, which will support Finland’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The cooperation body will bring together the different operators in the sector and promote the implementation of the Strategy’s objectives.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/national-battery-cooperation-body-to-promote-implementation-of-battery-strategy

  49. Higher profile for Finland’s international crisis management - Finnish Government

    17.3.2021 | In its recent report, the Parliamentary Committee on Crisis Management proposes that the level of ambition in Finnish crisis management should be raised. This requires commitment to more active and diverse participation, enhanced effectiveness and deeper cooperation between those involved in crisis management.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/higher-profile-for-finland-s-international-crisis-management

  50. Finland preparing to issue EU COVID-19 vaccination certificates to people vaccinated in other countries - Finnish Government

    8.9.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and the Social Insurance Institution of Finland will start preparing the technical implementation and operating model which will allow Finland to issue the EU COVID-19 vaccination certificate to people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in a non-EU country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-preparing-to-issue-eu-covid-19-vaccination-certificates-to-people-vaccinated-in-other-countries

  51. Parliamentary RDI Working Group proposes legislative act to increase funding for research and development - Finnish Government

    13.12.2021 | In its new report, the Parliamentary Working Group on Research, Development and Innovation proposes introducing a legislative act on the financing of research and development and drawing up a statutory plan for R&D funding that would extend beyond the spending limits period. The working group also proposes introducing a permanent and more extensive tax incentive for research and development activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/parliamentary-rdi-working-group-proposes-legislative-act-to-increase-funding-for-research-and-development

  52. 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/-/1410869/foreign-affairs-and-home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-external-aspects-of-eu-migration-policy

  53. Amendments to Communicable Diseases Act to restrict activities of restaurants and other food and beverage services businesses after lockdown - Finnish Government

    16.4.2021 | The new temporary amendments to the Communicable Diseases Act will make it possible to impose stricter restrictions on regions regarding the opening hours, licensing hours and number of customer seats of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses. The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Act on 16 April. The amendments will enter into force on 19 April and remain in force until 30 June 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/amendments-to-communicable-diseases-act-to-restrict-activities-of-restaurants-and-other-food-and-beverage-services-businesses-after-lockdown

  54. Finland applies for financial support from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for the planning of transport projects in urban areas - Finnish Government

    11.3.2021 | The State of Finland and certain other actors are applying for financial support from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for four transport projects. Two of these projects are central government projects and two are port projects. The Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the applications on 11 March 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-applies-for-financial-support-from-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-for-the-planning-of-transport-projects-in-urban-areas-1261749

  55. Summary of online targeting and shaming published - Finnish Government

    12.4.2021 | The summary is based on written material and supplements the report published earlier in March on measures to combat online targeting and shaming. However, the assessment of the extent and impacts of online targeting and shaming will require even more research-based information in the future.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/summary-of-online-targeting-and-shaming-published

  56. Finland opens museum of Contemporary Emotions to support crisis recovery - Finnish Government

    7.10.2021 | Launched by the Prime Minister’s Office on 7 October 2021, the Museum of Contemporary Emotions seeks to help people reflect on the emotions aroused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to recover from the crisis. The museum combines science and art in recording the feelings experienced during the pandemic in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-opens-museum-of-state-of-emergency-emotions-to-support-crisis-recovery

  57. Citizens’ Jury publishes a statement on the fairness of climate actions - Finnish Government

    27.4.2021 | The Citizens’ Jury convened to assess climate actions has discussed the citizens’ views and development proposals concerning the emission reduction measures. The Jury’s statement is a considered opinion of the people on how the measures could be implemented in a way that is as effective as possible while treating different people in a fair and just manner.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/citizens-jury-publishes-a-statement-on-the-fairness-of-climate-actions

  58. Occupational Barometer: Number of shortage occupations rises slightly as effect of coronavirus epidemic stabilises - Finnish Government

    26.3.2021 | In February–March 2021, the Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices) defined 37 occupations as shortage occupations nationwide. A year ago, before the effects of the coronavirus epidemic started to show, there were 60 such occupations. In the autumn of 2020, 31 of the estimated 200 occupations suffered from labour shortage. In other words, the number of shortage occupations has risen slightly from the assessment in the autumn.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/occupational-barometer-number-of-shortage-occupations-rises-slightly-as-effect-of-coronavirus-epidemic-stabilises

  59. OECD report: Finland lags behind in foreign investments – more policy measures needed - Finnish Government

    19.5.2021 | Despite its openness to trade and investment, Finland lags behind the other Nordic countries and Baltic countries as a destination for foreign investments. In 2019, foreign direct investment (FDI) to Finland accounted for 31% of GDP – less than in 2010 and well below the 49% average in the peer countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/oecd-report-finland-lags-behind-in-foreign-investments-more-policy-measures-needed

  60. EU ministers to discuss energy prices at extraordinary Energy Council meeting on 26 October - Finnish Government

    25.10.2021 | The EU energy ministers will meet at an extraordinary Council meeting in Luxembourg on Tuesday 26 October 2021. The only items on the agenda are the rising energy prices and the Commission’s proposed measures to mitigate them. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will represent Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-ministers-to-discuss-energy-prices-at-extraordinary-energy-council-meeting-on-26-october