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  1. 7.10.2022 | On 6 October 2022, the European Union imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The eight package of sanctions will ban transport of Russian oil that exceed a pre-established price cap and add new import and export bans.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-s-new-sanctions-ban-some-oil-transport-add-export-and-import-bans-and-tackle-circumvention
  2. 7.7.2021 | The study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport on the costs of shipping, the national economy and Finland's competitiveness has been completed. The impacts on the national economy are negative, but the scale of those impacts is modest.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-information-on-economic-impacts-of-emissions-trading-in-maritime-transport
  3. 8.12.2022 | The Government has issued a decree that lays down provisions on classification of critical electricity consumers during disruptions, power shortages and crises. Grid operators must update their preparedness plans in accordance with the decree. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-decree-on-critical-electricity-consumers
  4. 17.1.2024 | In its meeting on 17 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s policy priorities for the 2024–2029 EU parliamentary term. The Committee also discussed the Commission’s proposal to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for the two Council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years
  5. 29.1.2021 | Minister Ville Skinnari participates in World Economic Forum panel on sustainable investments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 29.1.2021 10.00 Type: Press release Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari w...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-ville-skinnari-participates-in-world-economic-forum-panel-on-sustainable-investments
  6. 17.1.2024 | In its meeting on 17 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s policy priorities for the 2024–2029 EU parliamentary term. The Committee also discussed the Commission’s proposal to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for the two Council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years
  7. 23.2.2022 | On Wednesday 23 February, the European Union imposed new sanctions due to Russia’s actions. On Monday 21 February, Russia announced that it had decided to recognise the separatist Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Eastern Ukraine. Russia's acts violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Russia's actions are a grave breach of its international obligations and commitments, including the Minsk Agreements.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-imposes-new-sanctions-due-to-russia-s-actions
  8. 22.6.2022 | Annual report on export of defence materiel 2021 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.6.2022 9.27 Type: Press release In 2021, the Ministry of Defence granted a total of 261 licences for permanent exports and transfers of defence mate...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/annual-report-on-export-of-defence-materiel-2021-published
  9. 23.8.2021 | The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF will establish two innovation hubs in Finland. The hubs are the latest addition to the UN competence cluster built in Finland in recent years by UNOPS and UN Global Pulse.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/unicef-innovation-activities-to-finland-new-hubs-will-promote-learning-and-innovative-financing-solutions
  10. 7.7.2021 | The study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport on the costs of shipping, the national economy and Finland's competitiveness has been completed. The impacts on the national economy are negative, but the scale of those impacts is modest.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-information-on-economic-impacts-of-emissions-trading-in-maritime-transport-1440291
  11. 22.12.2021 | On 22 December 2021, the European Commission issued a proposal for a Council Directive concerning a global minimum level of taxation for multinational groups. The proposal is based on the project to reform international income taxation, launched by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/commission-s-proposal-for-directive-on-global-minimum-taxation-for-multinational-groups-circulated-for-comments
  12. 31.5.2022 | On Tuesday 31 May, the second day of its special meeting, the European Council discussed security, defence and food security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-calls-on-russia-to-unblock-ukrainian-grain-exports
  13. 15.11.2021 | Finland and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 9 November 2021 in Brazil. The aim is to provide a framework for cooperation between the countries in the field of cyber security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-brazil-agreed-on-cooperation-in-cyber-security
  14. 15.11.2021 | Finland and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 9 November 2021 in Brazil. The aim is to provide a framework for cooperation between the countries in the field of cyber security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-brazil-agreed-on-cooperation-in-cyber-security-1579934
  15. 17.3.2022 | On Thursday 17 March, the Government appointed a new Deputy Director General.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-deputy-director-general-to-the-department-for-development-policy
  16. 16.9.2022 | Professor Eeva Furman has been appointed Secretary-General of the Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development. Furman took up her post in mid-August. She previously worked as Director of the Environmental Policy Centre at the Finnish Environment Institute and has also served as Chair of the Expert Panel on Sustainable Development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eeva-furman-appointed-secretary-general-of-the-national-commission-on-sustainable-development
  17. 16.6.2023 | The new Government will build a strong and committed Finland – a well-functioning, safe and just society where opportunities for success and wellbeing are secured across generations and throughout Finland. The Government will safeguard the future of the welfare society, ensure adequate services for all and promote the balanced development of the national economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/outcome-of-the-negotiations-on-the-new-government-programme-a-strong-and-committed-finland
  18. 28.5.2021 | The ministerial council meeting of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will be held virtually on 31 May–1 June 2021. The meeting will focus on the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and the future priorities of the OECD.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-skinnari-and-lintila-to-attend-oecd-council-on-post-pandemic-sustainable-recovery-and-organisation-s-future-priorities
  19. 8.7.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka has sent a letter to European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans concerning emissions trading in maritime transport. Minister Harakka stresses that the special circumstances related to winter navigation should be taken into account in the Commission's proposal for emissions trading, and the proposal should also include an assessment of its impacts on the relative competitiveness of Member States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-winter-navigation-to-be-taken-into-account-in-eu-emissions-trading-proposal-1430171
  20. 5.12.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will visit Japan on 9–12 December. The purpose of the visit is to deepen cooperation between Finland and Japan, to discuss the current foreign and security policy situation and to strengthen contacts between Finnish and Japanese businesses. A business delegation put together by Business Finland will accompany the Prime Minister on the visit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-visit-japan