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Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till lagar om ändring av lagen om medling i arbetstvister och om villkor för vissa stridsåtgärder och 2 och 19 § i arbetstidslagen PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅLL I denna proposition föreslås...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/153048
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10.3.2022 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendment to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company and that the date of its entry into force be 1 August 2022. The Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, is to be amended so that the text-based online content published by YLE would be more closely linked to its audio or video content broadcasts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/act-on-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-for-approval-1685507
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10.3.2022 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendment to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company and that the date of its entry into force be 1 August 2022. The Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, is to be amended so that the text-based online content published by YLE would be more closely linked to its audio or video content broadcasts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/act-on-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-for-approval
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12.1.2022 | EU foreign affairs ministers will meet at an Informal Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Gymnich) on 13–14 January in Brest, France. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-security-situation-in-eastern-europe
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11.2.2022 | The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites its member states to nominate candidates for the next three-year term of the Expert Panel. The candidates should have a strong background in science and experience on the science-policy interface. Please let us know if you are interested by 23 February 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/candidates-sought-for-multidisciplinary-expert-panel-of-ipbes
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23.9.2021 | At its 65th General Conference, the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA elected Finland to the IAEA Board of Governors for a two-year term from September 2021 to September 2023 with a possible extension for a third year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-the-iaea-board-of-governors
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13.10.2022 | The proposal aims to provide those applying the Act with tools to distinguish between work carried out in a contractual employment relationship and self-employment. The objective is to prevent the disguising of an employment relationship as another form of work and thereby reduce uncertainty in working life. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 13 October 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-amend-the-employment-contracts-act-overall-consideration-to-help-define-employment-relationships-in-unclear-situations
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10.6.2022 | On 18 May, representatives of civil society organisations met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto to discuss Finland’s objectives and priorities at the 50th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council, which will convene in Geneva on 13 June–8 July 2022. Nearly 40 CSOs had sent their representatives to the consultation event organised at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The event was chaired by Ambassador for Human Rights and Democracy Rauno Merisaari.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/civil-society-organisations-had-a-discussion-on-finland-s-objectives-and-priorities-at-the-un-human-rights-council-s-summer-session-with-the-foreign-minister
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21.12.2022 | On this page, you will find information on the changes that will affect the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. For more information on all these topics, see the links for additional information in the press release.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-1
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2.5.2022 | Nepal is preparing for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in 2026. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs commissioned a study for an analysis of the changing relationship between Finland and Nepal, because the cooperation will expand and partnerships will diversify after the transition.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nepal-aims-to-achieve-middle-income-country-status-commissioned-study-analyses-future-opportunities-for-cooperation
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23.9.2021 | At its 65th General Conference, the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA elected Finland to the IAEA Board of Governors for a two-year term from September 2021 to September 2023 with a possible extension for a third year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-the-iaea-board-of-governors
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16.9.2021 | The Government has appointed Mikko Koivumaa as Director General of Communications at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs starting on 18 October 2021. The term of office will be five years. Koivumaa is currently Director of Communications at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/mikko-koivumaa-appointed-as-director-general-of-communications-at-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs
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13.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 13 March 2024. Check against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-european-parliament-13-march-2024
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27.9.2021 | The Prime Minister’s Office has set up a project to develop the Government’s preparedness and conditions for crisis management, with a particular focus on supporting the Prime Minister’s leadership role. The project will focus on developing the joint functions of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Government that fall under the mandate of the Prime Minister’s Office.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/lessons-learnt-from-covid-19-new-project-aims-to-develop-government-s-crisis-management
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1.7.2021 | Defence Ministers of JEF countries signed steering document guiding military activities Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.7.2021 12.36 Type: Press release The defence ministers of the JEF partner countries met in Helsinki on 30 June to 1 July...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-ministers-of-jef-countries-signed-steering-document-guiding-military-activities
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25.8.2022 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has decided to support higher education institutions in their efforts to provide more study opportunities for beneficiaries of temporary protection. The funds will be used to finance the provision of English-language education and to increase preparatory education for higher education for immigrants in universities of applied sciences.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/altogether-eur-5.5-million-towards-higher-education-for-beneficiaries-of-temporary-protection
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19.3.2021 | The current state of emergency and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have a broad impact on all areas of society. In a state of emergency, the role of rapid dissemination of information and a clear division of responsibilities for coordinating and implementing communications is further emphasised. On 18 March, the Prime Minister’s Office made the decision to apply the powers laid down in section 106, subsect...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-s-office-decides-on-management-and-coordination-of-covid-19-communications
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16.3.2021 | Business Finland’s model for the internal control of coronavirus funding is comprehensive and well organised. Business Finland has succeeded well in communications and in providing clear and adequate instructions and advice to beneficiaries of aid. It has also continued to develop its internal guidelines and communications. The resources for processing the final reports were sufficient at the time of the audit, and there were no backlogs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/audit-of-business-finland-s-coronavirus-funding-completed
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5.5.2022 | On 5 May 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Driving Licence Act. The aim of the proposal is to improve the road safety of young drivers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-driving-licence-act-aim-to-improve-the-safety-of-young-drivers-1744672
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6.5.2021 | On Thursday 6 May, the Government appointed Hanna Heinonen as Director of the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA). Heinonen will take up her duties on 6 September 2021. Until then, Kristian Seemer will serve as the temporary Director.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/hanna-heinonen-appointed-as-director-of-stea
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18.3.2021 | Jukka Ahtela (Master of Laws trained on the bench) will continue as conciliator for a new three-year term starting on 1 April 2021. Ahtela will also continue as Deputy National Conciliator. The Government appointed the conciliator on 18 March 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/jukka-ahtela-to-continue-as-conciliator
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5.5.2022 | On 5 May 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for amending the Driving Licence Act. The aim of the proposal is to improve the road safety of young drivers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-driving-licence-act-aim-to-improve-the-safety-of-young-drivers
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2.2.2022 | In its meeting on Wednesday 2 February, the Government was briefed on the current epidemiological situation, discussed updates to its COVID-19 strategy and assessed the lifting of restrictions. The Government also decided on preparations for updating the COVID-19 passport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-to-update-covid-19-strategy-restrictions-to-be-lifted-gradually-taking-into-account-epidemiological-situation
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10.2.2022 | “This spring will be a critical time in building a carbon-neutral Finland. The Government’s proposals for a reformed Climate Change Act and all three key climate change plans will be finalised within the next few months,” Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Emma Kari said at her briefing on climate change policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-emma-kari-this-spring-will-be-critical-in-building-fossil-free-finland
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Foreign Minister Haavisto's keynote address at the Fletcher School Commencement - Finnish Government
23.5.2023 | Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto's keynote address at the Fletcher School Commencement May 21, 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-s-keynote-address-at-the-fletcher-school-commencement -
22.2.2022 | A report on public procurement education and training in Finland in 2021 was published as part of the Procurement Finland programme and the implementation of the National Public Procurement Strategy. The report charts the educational backgrounds of professionals engaged in public procurement and compiles information about educational institutions that provide procurement education and training. Accord...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/report-more-public-procurement-education-and-training-needed
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12464/25 ADD 3 RELEX.1 LIMITE FI Euroopan unionin neuvosto Bryssel, (OR. en) Toimielinten välinen asia: 2025/0810 (NLE) 12464/25 ADD 3 LIMITE COLAC 141 SÄÄDÖKSET JA MUUT VÄLINEET Asia: EU/MX/MGA/Liite 18-A/fi 1 LIITE 18-A RAJAT YLITTÄVÄ RAHOITUSPA...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/228018
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4.5.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has appointed an investigation commission to investigate a building fire in Kerimäki on 1 May 2021, where one member of a contract fire brigade was seriously injured.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-has-launched-investigation-into-an-accident-in-connection-with-a-building-fire-in-kerimaki-onnettomuudesta
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23.6.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has appointed a working group to prepare the government proposal on the implementation of the EAA in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/implementation-of-the-eaa-has-begun-aiming-for-a-society-accessible-to-all
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9.6.2022 | The Climate Change Act lays the foundation for national work on climate change in Finland. The reformed Act sets emission reductions targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. Now the target of a carbon-neutral Finland by 2035 has for the first time been laid down by law.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-climate-change-act-into-force-in-july
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Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle eurooppalaista medianvapaussäädöstä täydentäväksi lainsäädännöksi ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan säädettäväksi uusi mediamarkkinoiden valvontaa koskeva laki, jolla annettaisiin eurooppalaisee...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/154417
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27.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin gave an address on behalf of the Government at the main event for National Veterans’ Day in Lappeenranta on 27 April 2022. Prime Minister’s speech to be checked against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-sanna-marin-government-address-at-the-national-veterans-day-event-on-27-april-2022
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1.2.2021 | This year, 2021, will see the start of implementation of some significant changes in cen-tral government administration. These changes form part of the Public Governance Strategy published in December 2020. The aim, in our increasingly diverse society, is to ensure equal, people-centred public services that are economically sustainable.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/coordinating-services-and-premises
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15.11.2021 | Finland is renowned for its water and its technical expertise in the water sector. A recent evaluation calls for Finland to decide what kind of operator it would like to become in water diplomacy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/becoming-a-water-diplomacy-influencer
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17.6.2021 | The Government has appointed Kimmo Levä, (MA), as Director General of the Finnish National Gallery. Levä has held various leadership positions in the museum sector since 1994. The new position runs from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/kimmo-leva-appointed-as-director-general-of-finnish-national-gallery
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10.9.2021 | We now have an opportunity to create the conditions that encourage investment in a healthy population and planet, with adequately resourced, responsive and innovative health care, social care, environmental protection and related systems, the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development appointed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) states in its final report.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/monti-commission-future-crisis-management-requires-investment-in-health-and-sustainable-development
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17.5.2022 | Business cost support granted during the coronavirus crisis increased companies’ turnover, turned them profitable and lowered the risk of debt restructuring. Due to the support for business costs, some of the loss-making companies became profitable during the coronavirus epidemic. However, the new rounds of support have slowed down a beneficial structural change of the economy. These are the conclusi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/assessment-coronavirus-support-helped-companies-survive-the-pandemic-but-initial-allocation-of-aid-could-have-been-improved
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10.2.2022 | The need for hospital care due to COVID-19 has stayed at a high but stable level for two weeks now. The burden on intensive care has reduced considerably since mid-January. Getting a third vaccine dose is an important way of preventing the more serious forms of the disease and curbing the burden on hospital care.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-situation-remains-essentially-unchanged
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3.4.2021 | Pekka Haavisto, Foreign Minister of Finland, mandated by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell, is undertaking a second mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Foreign Minister will discuss the situation in Ethiopia, notably the crisis in Tigray and its regional implications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ethiopia-minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-on-a-second-mission-mandated-by-the-eu-hr-borrell
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1.4.2021 | Today, on 1 April 2021, the United Nations’ Human Rights Committee issued its recommendations to Finland concerning Finland’s seventh Periodic Report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/recommendations-to-finland-on-the-realisation-of-civil-and-political-rights
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23.8.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin's speech at the annual meeting of Heads of Mission, hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland on 23 August 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/speech-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission
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12464/25 ADD 3 RELEX.1 LIMITE FI Euroopan unionin neuvosto Bryssel, (OR. en) Toimielinten välinen asia: 2025/0810 (NLE) 12464/25 ADD 3 LIMITE COLAC 141 SÄÄDÖKSET JA MUUT VÄLINEET Asia: EU/MX/MGA/Liite 18-A/fi 1 LIITE 18-A RAJAT YLITTÄVÄ RAHOITUSPA...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/228125
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26.1.2022 | The Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and Public Administration decided to circulate for comments a resolution on technology policy. The goal of the Government resolution is that in 2030 Finland will be the most successful and best known country for generating wellbeing from the development and utilisation of technology.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-outlined-consultation-round-on-technology-policy-resolution
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13.12.2021 | According the OECD’s review, the development of Finland’s environmental policy has been positive in recent years. The OECD considers the carbon neutrality target and targets related to promoting biodiversity and a circular economy as highly relevant. However, the current measures will not be enough to reach the targets that have been set and, according to the OECD, this will be a challenge for Finland in the coming decade.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/oecd-appreciates-finland-s-ambitious-environmental-targets-more-effective-policy-measures-needed
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22.12.2021 | In the new decade, the Energy Authority should be a visionary national authority in the energy sector that carries out the implementation and monitoring tasks assigned to it objectively, but also actively offers its expertise to support the reform of energy and climate policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/evaluation-energy-authority-performs-well-but-should-take-a-more-active-approach-to-energy-transition
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12.5.2022 | Finland focuses on developing a child benefit system in the poorest provinces of Mozambique, as part of the UN Joint Programme. To support the work, a report commissioned by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on social security practices in southern Africa has been completed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-support-the-development-of-a-social-security-system-in-mozambique
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27.10.2022 | I det ockuperade Palestinska området bor över fem miljoner människor: tre miljoner på Västbanken och två miljoner i Gaza. Unga människor som bor i Palestinska området är frustrerade över både ockupationen och den egna förvaltningen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/livet-bakom-muren-i-palestinska-omradet
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13.4.2022 | On Wednesday 13 April, the Government adopted a report on changes in the security environment and submitted it to Parliament for consideration. The report assesses fundamental changes in Finland's foreign and security policy environment following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The report does not include any conclusions or present new security policy guidelines.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-report-discusses-changes-in-finland-s-security-environment
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23.8.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin's speech at the annual meeting of Heads of Mission, hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland on 23 August 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission
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8.7.2021 | Today, on 8 June 2021, the Finnish Government nominated Licentiate in Laws, Bachelor of Economics, Heikki Kanninen and Master of Laws Tuula Pynnä (trained on the bench) as Finland’s candidates to serve as judges at the General Court of the European Union for a six-year term beginning 1 September 2022. Both are being nominated for a renewed term. Once Finland has nominated its candidates, the jud...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/heikki-kanninen-and-tuula-pynna-nominated-as-finland-s-candidates-for-judges-at-the-eu-general-court
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20.4.2021 | COVID-19 support for businesses reduced the likelihood of layoffs. However, allocating aid to sectors most affected by the coronavirus pandemic by means of the support for business development did not produce the desired impact, and companies would have needed support for costs of business sooner.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/research-finland-s-covid-19-support-package-internationally-small-companies-needed-support-when-the-crisis-broke-out
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13.9.2022 | In 2006–2022, the Rural Village Water Resources Management Project in the Far West regions of Nepal brought clean water to more than 600,000 people. At the same time, it promoted health and food security, advanced the rights of women and minorities, and improved economic livelihoods.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/water-management-project-in-nepal-improved-lives-of-hundreds-of-thousands-of-people
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10.11.2021 | In its informal meeting on Wednesday 10 November, the Government discussed the COVID-19 situation and the measures needed to address it. The Government decided to adopt in full the action plan implementing the revised hybrid strategy to manage the pandemic. Restaurant restrictions will continue, as will the preparations for expanding the use of the COVID-19 passport. The Government also proposed t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-discusses-covid-19-situation-and-decides-on-measures-needed-to-address-it
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24.6.2021 | Yesterday, the Government confirmed its resolution on the contents of the third national fundamental and human rights action plan. The action plan includes indicators for fundamental and human rights, which can be used to produce systematic data on how these rights are realised in the everyday lives of people.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/the-monitoring-of-fundamental-and-human-rights-to-be-improved-with-indicators
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26.8.2021 | “After many years of preparation and waiting, the implementation of the reform of healthcare, social welfare and rescue services can finally get under way,” Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru said in her opening address to a group of representatives from the wellbeing services counties at the implementation kick-off event on 26 August.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/implementation-of-health-and-social-services-reform-now-under-way
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14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains
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2.7.2021 | In spring 2021, the European Commission published a Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for the period 2021–2030. The Strategy aims to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities in society. The key principles of the Strategy are equality and non-discrimination.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-eu-strategy-for-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-also-serves-as-an-important-tool-for-finland
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16.9.2021 | The introduction of the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of the European Galileo satellite navigation system is progressing. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing legislative amendments so that Finland could introduce the service in 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/public-regulated-service-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-be-introduced-in-finland-in-2024-legislative-drafting-begins-1515333
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16.9.2021 | The introduction of the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of the European Galileo satellite navigation system is progressing. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing legislative amendments so that Finland could introduce the service in 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/public-regulated-service-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-be-introduced-in-finland-in-2024-legislative-drafting-begins
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14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains-1268425