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6.5.2021 | The Government adopted a resolution on 6 May 2021 that confirms measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and the priorities for exerting influence internationally. The resolution draws on the work on the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decided-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-aviation-focus-on-renewable-aviation-fuels-and-carbon-pricing-1295073
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15.11.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will visit the United States on 15–16 November. This is his first visit since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his visit, Minister Lintilä will discuss energy, bioeconomy and digitalisation with high-level representatives of the US administration and of the states. He will also meet Finnish companies operating in the United States, and speak at a bioeconomy conference.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-to-visit-the-united-states-to-discuss-energy-and-bioeconomy-
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17.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a global short-term emission reduction measure. The decision is insufficient for any clear reduction of emissions in line with IMO targets. Finland joined the other EU Member States in opposing the inadequate level of carbon intensity cuts at a session that concluded on 17 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1426612
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8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-seeks-global-solution-to-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment proposes appropriations of EUR 4.4 billion for its administrative branch for 2024, which is about EUR 448 million more than in the 2023 budget.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-proposes-investments-in-promotion-of-employment-entrepreneurship-and-low-carbon-economy
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8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-seeks-global-solution-to-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1376249
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6.2.2022 | This year, Ireland and Finland celebrate 60 years since diplomatic relations were established in 1962.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-statement-on-the-60th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-relations-between-finland-and-ireland-6-february-2022
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23.3.2022 | At its meeting on Wednesday 23 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the March European Council and the Euro Summit, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, and legally binding nature restoration targets.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-upcoming-eu-meetings
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21.4.2021 | At its meeting on 20 April, the Government adopted a plan to lift the restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The Government discussed the feedback received on the plan and made clarifications based on the comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-adopts-plan-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions
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23.11.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published three reports on the green transition in maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/assessments-of-the-impacts-and-development-needs-of-the-green-transition-in-maritime-transport-published-1880608
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9.5.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 9 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s proposals for a Preparedness Union Strategy and an Internal Security Strategy. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the Common European System for Returns, the EU-UK Summit and e-commerce.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-preparedness-union-and-internal-security-strategies
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25.3.2024 | Clean energy is one of the main themes of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government program in Finland. The energy and climate policy actions for the coming years will be outlined in a comprehensive national strategy. The key objective is to establish a predictable and economically sustainable foundation for the significant investment efforts needed to advance both climate goals and our national economy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-and-climate-strategy-in-preparation-clean-investments-are-crucial
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23.11.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published three reports on the green transition in maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/assessments-of-the-impacts-and-development-needs-of-the-green-transition-in-maritime-transport-published
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30.9.2021 | The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-submits-four-union-communications-to-parliament-outlining-positions-on-eu-climate-initiatives-for-transport-1537752
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30.9.2021 | The Government submitted four Union communications to Parliament on 30 September 2021 concerning legislative proposals for transport. These communications address the tightening of CO2 emission limits for motor vehicles, development of a distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels, and an increase in the use of alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-four-union-communications-to-parliament-outlining-positions-on-eu-climate-initiatives-for-transport
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11.10.2022 | Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, adopted almost unanimously a new long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG). In international aviation, the aim is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net-zero by 2050. The ICAO Assembly was held in Montreal, Canada, from 27 September to 7 October 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/icao-member-states-agree-on-a-global-aspirational-goal-of-net-zero-emissions-in-aviation-by-2050-1844067
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11.10.2022 | Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, adopted almost unanimously a new long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG). In international aviation, the aim is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net-zero by 2050. The ICAO Assembly was held in Montreal, Canada, from 27 September to 7 October 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/icao-member-states-agree-on-a-global-aspirational-goal-of-net-zero-emissions-in-aviation-by-2050
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21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation-1896544
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7.7.2020 | Finland, along with Latvia, Cyprus, Denmark and Estonia, is one of highest performing countries when it comes to the enforcement of single market rules. In the transposition of directives, Finland scored its best result ever with a transposition deficit of just 0.1% compared to the EU average of 0.6%.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-scores-high-in-single-market-enforcement
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21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation