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19.6.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 19 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the progress of Finland’s efforts to influence EU policy and ways to increase the number of Finns working in EU institutions. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the Union’s enlargement prospects and outlined Finland’s positions for upcoming meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-progress-of-finland-s-work-to-influence-eu-policy
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Kansallinen rahanpesun ja terrorismin rahoittamisen riskiarvio 2023 Osittaispäivitys Rahoitusmarkkinat VALTIOVARAINMINISTERÖN JULKAISUJA – 2024:8 Kansallinen rahanpesun ja terrorismin rahoittamisen riskiarvio 2023 Osittaispäivitys Valtiovarainmini...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/134187
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19.2.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal that would provisionally amend the Act on the Reception of Persons Applying for International Protection and on the Identification of and Assistance to Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings. The deadline for submitting comments on the proposal is 13 March 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior-to-reduce-reception-allowance-circulated-for-comments
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29.9.2023 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Helsinki Security Forum 29.9.2023 Publication date 29.9.2023 12.00 Type: Speech Distinguished ministerial colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, The global security situation has changed. Tensions are ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-helsinki-security-forum-29.9.2023
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13.9.2023 | On 13 September, the Government decided to nominate MEP Petri Sarvamaa, Bachelor of Social Sciences, as Finland’s candidate for member of the European Court of Auditors for the term beginning on 1 June 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-nominates-petri-sarvamaa-as-its-candidate-for-the-european-court-of-auditors
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12.9.2022 | The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold its 51th regular session from 12 September to 7 October. This is the third session during Finland’s three-year membership in the Human Rights Council. Finland will continue its long-standing commitment to the promotion of universal human rights.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-emphasises-indigenous-peoples-rights-vulnerable-people-and-accountability-in-human-rights-council-this-autumn
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19.1.2024 | As it is at present, there are significant risks associated with the status of foreign berry pickers. The study commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment assesses the economic effects of the alternative solutions to both berry pickers and berry companies. The Government will decide on further preparation that may be needed later on.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/study-on-status-of-foreign-berry-pickers-and-its-economic-effects-begins
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11.10.2023 | Finland unequivocally condemns the assault against Israel by the terrorist organisation Hamas. Following the escalation of the situation, Finland will review its Country Programme for development cooperation in Palestine. In this way, Finland can verify that its support is targeted correctly. The report will be submitted to Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-launch-review-of-development-cooperation-with-palestine
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16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the Government issued three decrees on the accessibility requirements for certain products and services. These decrees will finalise the national implementation of the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882). The decrees will enter into force on 20 February 2023 and they will become applicable on 28 June 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decrees-on-accessibility-requirements-for-products-and-services-into-force-in-february-1941966
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6.5.2024 | In its current form, the status of foreign wild berry pickers involves significant risks. To support political decision-making, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment commissioned a study on the economic impacts of different solutions. A working group of the Ministry has also produced an additional impact assessment of the options.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-regulatory-changes-needed-to-improve-the-status-of-wild-berry-pickers-from-abroad
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10.1.2024 | In the first phase of the national health and wellbeing programme Terveydeksi (‘To Your Health’), concrete measures will be selected based on scientific expertise. The implementation of the measures in the second phase will start in autumn 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/national-health-and-wellbeing-programme-to-be-launched
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16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the Government issued three decrees on the accessibility requirements for certain products and services. These decrees will finalise the national implementation of the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882). The decrees will enter into force on 20 February 2023 and they will become applicable on 28 June 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decrees-on-accessibility-requirements-for-products-and-services-into-force-in-february
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26.3.2024 | Finland’s social security reform aims to streamline and simplify the social security system and to introduce more incentives for work. During this parliamentary term, the social security reform will include both government projects and the work of the Social Security Committee.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/social-security-reform-progresses
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17.5.2024 | Ministeri Sari Multalan puhe Kansallismuseon laajennusosan peruskiven muuraustilaisuudessa 17.5.2024 opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö Julkaisuajankohta 17.5.2024 15.03 Tyyppi: Puhe Arvoisat juhlavieraat, distinguished guests, ärade festpublik! Tänää...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410845/ministeri-sari-multalan-puhe-kansallismuseon-laajennusosan-peruskiven-muuraustilaisuudessa-17.5.2024
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28.7.2023 | On 28 July Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio assigned the task of drawing up a plan concerning Finland’s participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-is-preparing-for-reconstruction-of-ukraine
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14.6.2023 | The Government of Finland awards the International Gender Equality Prize now for the fourth time. We are now asking for nominations for the 2023 candidate. Anyone is welcome to make a nomination.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/nominate-a-candidate-for-the-2023-international-gender-equality-prize
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16.9.2022 | On 16 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a Media Freedom Act (MFA). The aim of the Act is to harmonise the legal framework of EU Member States in the media sector to enhance the functioning of the internal market and to promote media freedom.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-commission-supports-free-media
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16.9.2022 | On 16 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a Media Freedom Act (MFA). The aim of the Act is to harmonise the legal framework of EU Member States in the media sector to enhance the functioning of the internal market and to promote media freedom.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-commission-supports-free-media-1833416
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17.10.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the School Meals Coalition Global Summit in Paris on Wednesday 18 October. Finland and France are co-chairs of the School Meals Coalition, and Minister Tavio is the Global Champion for School Meals. The French President Emmanuel Macron will open the summit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-france-to-co-host-school-meals-coalition-global-summit-in-paris
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26.9.2023 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to examine the reception allowance granted to applicants for international protection and beneficiaries of temporary protection. According to the Government Programme, the amount of the reception allowance will be reduced to the minimum amount permitted by the Constitution and the Reception Directive. The aim is to submit a proposal to Parliament for consideration during the 2024 spring session.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-to-examine-reception-allowance
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26.9.2023 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen will attend the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 27 September 2023. The Conference will be held in Vienna this week. Mykkänen will deliver Finland’s national statement at the Conference on Wednesday.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-mykkanen-to-attend-iaea-general-conference-in-vienna
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11.6.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen’s welcoming remarks at the Allied Foresight Conference on 11 June 2024 Publication date 11.6.2024 15.02 Type: Speech General Lavigne, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Let me begin by wishing you all a ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-welcoming-remarks-at-the-allied-foresight-conference-on-11-june-2024
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9.11.2023 | On 9 November 2023, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered a judgment on a case concerning the right to a fair hearing. The Court ruled that there had been no violation of Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights (right to a fair hearing).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-court-of-human-rights-delivers-judgment-on-case-concerning-right-to-fair-hearing
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5.4.2023 | The regulatory framework of Finland's fiscal policy has faced several crises that have revealed its ineffectiveness in dealing with unexpected situations. The system should be reformed and its operating model clarified, finds a recent study conducted by the Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (ETLA) for the Government. According to the researchers, the budgetary framework should distinguish between the operating procedures for normal economic cycles and exceptional crises.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-finland-s-spending-limits-system-needs-a-reform-as-the-current-rules-do-not-function-effectively-in-unexpected-crises
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20.4.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will recover EUR 50,000 from Finn Church Aid because it has not been possible to verify that funds have been used in accordance with the government grant decision.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/recovery-of-funds-in-somalia-project-by-finn-church-aid
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2.6.2023 | On 2 June, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child issued recommendations to Finland based on Finland's combined fifth and sixth periodic reports on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Optional Protocols thereto.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-committee-on-the-rights-of-the-child-issues-recommendations-to-finland
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7.11.2022 | Finland’s human rights record will be examined in the Universal Periodic Review by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 9 November. The review gives UN Member States the opportunity to ask Finland questions about our human rights record and give Finland recommendations. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will head Finland’s interministerial delegation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-human-rights-record-to-be-examined-by-un-human-rights-council
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23.11.2023 | In its session on 23 November, the Government decided that Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sami People would continue its work. The commission’s work will continue as outlined in the Government Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government until 31 December 2025. The commission was appointed at a government session on 28 October 2021. Its aim is to collect Sami people’s experien...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sami-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-to-continue-its-work
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31.10.2022 | On 31 October 2022, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) gave Finland recommendations in relation to the eighth periodic report of Finland on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/recommendations-to-finland-on-elimination-of-discrimination-against-women
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14.11.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto has convened an international conference to discuss gender equality promotion and feminist foreign policy. The conference will take place at the House of the Estates in Helsinki on 16 November. The conference aims to share best practices on the content and means of foreign policy that promotes gender equality. Another aim is to encourage more discussion about feminist foreign policy in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-conference-to-discuss-promotion-of-gender-equality-through-foreign-policy
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9.11.2023 | On 9 November 2023, the Government appointed the new Finnish Climate Change Panel for the term 2024–2027. The panel will be chaired by Jyri Seppälä from the Finnish Environment Institute. The panel gives statements and produces scientific knowledge to support decision-making.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-appointed-new-climate-change-panel-chaired-by-jyri-seppala
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23.11.2023 | According to a recent evaluation, long-term commitment and funding for development cooperation in the education sector should be guaranteed to maintain Finland's current reputation and the effectiveness of development cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-cooperation-in-the-education-sector-strengthened-clarity-needed-on-vision
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17.10.2023 | The Sámi Climate Council convened at its first meeting in Rovaniemi on 13 October. The mission of the Council is to bring the knowledge base and perspectives of the Sámi people into the climate policy processes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/sami-climate-council-started-its-work
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16.6.2023 | The UN Human Rights Council convenes for its 53rd Regular Session from 19 June to 14 July in Geneva, Switzerland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-the-rights-for-women-and-girls-as-well-as-accountability-at-the-un-human-rights-council
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22.8.2023 | Changes in working life challenge OSH enforcement. In addition to the prevention of accidents, occupational diseases and other health hazards caused by work, OSH enforcement plays an increasingly important role in ensuring a fair working life.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/occupational-safety-and-health-osh-enforcement-strengthens-sustainable-and-fairer-working-life
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Foreign Service guidelines help support human rights defenders around the world - Finnish Government
8.5.2023 | In late 2022, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs published new guidelines on supporting human rights defenders. They are intended as a practical tool, helping the Foreign Service to actively support human rights defenders. The guidelines were issued for the first time in 2014. They have now been updated to better reflect the current operating environment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-service-guidelines-help-support-human-rights-defenders-around-the-world -
11.12.2023 | Pääministeri Petteri Orpo puhui kansainvälisen IGEP-tasa-arvopalkinnon julkistamisjuhlassa maanantaina 11.12. Puhe muutosvarauksin. Vain englanniksi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/paaministeri-petteri-orpon-puhe-kansainvalisessa-tasa-arvopalkintojuhlassa-11.12.2023
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24.8.2023 | On 24 August 2023, the Government appointed the Sámi Climate Council for a four-year term. The Sámi Climate Council is a new independent expert body, tasked with bringing the knowledge base and perspectives of the Sámi people into the climate policy processes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-appointed-sami-climate-council
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Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laeiksi työriitojen sovittelusta ja eräiden työtaistelutoimenpiteid edellytyksistä annetun lain ja työaikalain 2 ja 19 §:n muuttamisesta ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan muutettavaksi työriitoj...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/153047
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24.5.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on Thursday 25 May. The trade ministers will discuss the EU’s trade relations with the United States and China and preparations for the next Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-trade-relations-with-united-states-and-china
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31.12.2023 | Fellow citizens, The coming year will bring plenty of opportunities, but also uncertainties. We have to hope for the best, though it is also wise to prepare for more difficult times.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-new-year-s-message-31-december-2023
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19.6.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) have developed a new Dialogue Card tool to help arts and culture organisations make their operations more equal and sustainable. The new dialogue cards can be ordered free of charge.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/dialogue-cards-available-for-promoting-cultural-diversity-and-sustainable-development-within-work-communities
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20.12.2023 | A new evaluation commissioned by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs shows that Finland’s support has strengthened tax administrations and expanded tax bases of developing countries. This has increased the countries’ national public funding, which reduces their dependence on external aid.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-development-cooperation-has-helped-developing-countries-to-increase-their-tax-revenue
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Nationell riskbedömning av penningtvätt och fi nansiering av terrorism 2023 Partiell uppdatering Finansmarknaden FINANSMINISTERIETS PUBLIKATIONER – 2024:9 Nationell riskbedömning av penningtvätt och finansiering av terrorism 2023 Partiell uppdater...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/134191
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19.1.2024 | In 2023, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 244,000 customers. The demand for advisory services remained high. Over the course of the year, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 8,000 times in total.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/travel-doesn-t-always-go-smoothly-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-helps-travellers-around-the-world
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4.10.2023 | Digital transactions increase public services that are independent of time and place, and boost the efficiency and sustainability of administration. The ministerial working group on reforming society has determined the principles for promoting official digital transactions over the present government term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-prioritises-digital-transactions
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7.4.2022 | At the meeting on 7 April 2022, the Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy recommended that Finland lease a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal ship in cooperation with Estonia. Leasing a terminal ship enables Finland to become independent of Russian pipeline gas.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-lease-of-lng-terminal-ship-with-estonia-to-free-finland-of-dependency-on-russian-pipeline-gas
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14.9.2022 | An independent evaluation indicates that Finland’s humanitarian assistance is meeting the needs of people in emergency settings and that Finland has been successful in advancing gender equality and the rights of persons with disabilities. Understaffing and rigid administrative procedures, among other matters, are identified as Finland’s weaknesses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/evaluation-finland-s-humanitarian-assistance-is-relevant-to-people-in-need
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14.7.2022 | VALTIONEUVOSTON KANSLIA PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vnk.fi p. 0295 16001 STATSRÅDETS KANSLI PB 23, 00023 Statsrådet vnk.fi\sv Tfn 0295 16001 1(4) Lähtökohta / lähtökohtaisesti 22.7.2009 Olemme koonneet tähän tiedostoon esimerkkejä siitä, mitä kään...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039986/L%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohta,+l%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohtaisesti+(fi-en).pdf/43fefa3f-3957-4a61-a6ca-85113a303290/L%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohta,+l%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohtaisesti+(fi-en).pdf?t=1657783769197
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9.3.2023 | The Sámi Climate Council to be established under the new Climate Act will begin its work in the spring. The purpose of the Sámi Climate Council is to bring the knowledge base and perspectives of the Sámi people into the climate policy processes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-adopts-decree-on-sami-climate-council
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26.2.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Geneva, Switzerland, from 26 to 27 February. He will deliver Finland’s address to a High-Level Segment of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council on 27 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-un-human-rights-council-and-conference-on-disarmament-in-geneva
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6.6.2022 | The working group appointed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs presents proposals concerning the amendment of the Act on the Making of Decisions Concerning the Provision of and Request for International Assistance. The working group proposes that the Act be amended so that its scope of application would cover not only international assistance but also activities arising from Finland's national needs without an outside request.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/working-group-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-strengthen-finland-s-ability-to-participate-in-international-activities
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9.2.2023 | The Government has adopted a resolution on Finland’s third National Roma Policy (ROMPO 3). The key objective of the National Roma Policy for 2023–2030 is to support Roma inclusion, participation and equality and to end discrimination by tackling antigypsyism.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-s-third-national-roma-policy-supports-roma-inclusion-
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22.9.2022 | Representatives of civil society organisations met at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in early September to exchange views with Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto on Finland’s objectives and priorities in the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Consultation events under the lead of the Minister for Foreign Affairs prior to the UNHRC sessions is an integral part of Finland’s preparations for its membership in the Council.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/messages-from-civil-society-to-minister-for-foreign-affairs-an-important-element-of-finland-s-preparations-for-autumn-session-of-un-human-rights-council
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21.12.2022 | The new year brings changes to the Act on the Making of Decisions Concerning the Provision of and Request for International Assistance, among others.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-year-brings-changes-to-foreign-ministry-s-branch-of-government
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26.1.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has awarded a total of EUR 373.6 million in grants from the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) to healthcare and social welfare organisations for their non-profit activities promoting health and social wellbeing in 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/organisations-receive-eur-373.6-million-in-funding-for-activities-promoting-health-and-social-wellbeing
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27.9.2022 | The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will hold its General Conference in Vienna this week. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will attend the conference as Finland’s representative.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-mika-lintila-to-represent-finland-in-the-international-atomic-energy-agency-s-iaea-general-conference
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9.3.2023 | In its meeting on 9 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy and influencing the mid-term review of the multiannual financial framework, and on the topics to be discussed at next week’s meetings of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council and the Eurogroup.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-affairs-discusses-eu-strategic-autonomy
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24.3.2022 | The Government has granted regional councils, which serve as regional development authorities, a total of EUR 33 million for regional development and promotion of contractual cooperation between the central government and regions. The funding is also intended for measures that improve the resilience of regions in the changing operating environment and in anticipation of future structural changes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-allocates-eur-33-million-for-regional-development-and-future-structural-change-measures
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19.1.2023 | The Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (hereinafter, the Integration Act) has been amended to ensure integration services to those who have fled Ukraine. Following the amendment, the central government can compensate municipalities and wellbeing services counties for organising integration services for those beneficiaries of temporary protection who have a municipality of residence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/municipalities-will-be-compensated-for-services-promoting-integration-