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  1. 5.2.2023 | Minister Ville Skinnari is visiting Qatar from 5 to 7 February 2023. On 5 February, he inaugurated the new Embassy of Finland in Doha as a representative of the Finnish State. The Embassy started operations in December 2021. Besides the inauguration ceremony, Minister Skinnari’s programme in Doha includes meetings with authorities, researchers and representatives of business and industry. The visit aims to continue to foster good relations and promote trade between Finland and Qatar.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-development-cooperation-and-foreign-trade-skinnari-opened-finland-s-embassy-in-doha
  2. 11.3.2021 | Informal video conference of home affairs ministers on Friday 12 March. Finland will be represented at the meeting by State Secretary Olli-Poika Parviainen. At their meeting, ministers will hold a policy debate on the proposal for a directive to enhance the resilience of critical entities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-will-discuss-enhancing-the-resilience-of-critical-entities-providing-essential-services-
  3. 10.5.2022 | The recovery from the coronavirus crisis was well under way until Russia’s attack on Ukraine created a new global crisis and fundamentally changed the outlook for the regions, according to a review on the current situation and short-term outlook for the regions published on 10 May 2022. Foreseeing future developments has become increasingly difficult.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-development-prospects-economic-growth-is-strong-but-difficulties-expected-ahead
  4. 22.12.2021 | The President of the Republic approved the act on purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles on 22 December 2021. The act enters into force on 1 January 2022. The new subsidy schemes are adopted for a fixed term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/act-on-purchase-and-conversion-subsidies-for-low-emission-vehicles-into-force
  5. 26.5.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and government agencies under its purview will open calls for funding applications from companies under Finland’s Sustainable Growth Programme in autumn 2021. The funding will support energy transformation, circular economy and energy solutions in industry, and investments in research, development and innovation (RDI).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/companies-can-apply-for-sustainable-growth-programme-funding-in-autumn
  6. 3.11.2022 | A draft government proposal on the adoption of the North Atlantic Treaty and of the Agreement on the status of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, National Representatives and International Staff was sent out for comments on 3 November 2022. The draft proposal was prepared by a working group led by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/draft-government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sent-out-for-comments
  7. 16.12.2021 | The reception act will be amended so that the Finnish Immigration Service will have central responsibility for preparedness planning concerning the organisation of reception services in the event of a mass influx of migrants. The President of the Republic approved the bill for the act on Thursday 16 December. The act will enter into force on 1 January 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/amendment-to-the-reception-act-clarifies-responsibilities-for-preparing-for-mass-influx-of-migrants
  8. 13.4.2023 | Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and the energy crisis that characterised the whole year affected the operations of state-owned companies and ownership steering in many ways in 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russia-s-war-of-aggression-and-energy-crisis-challenge-state-s-corporate-portfolio-property-income-totals-eur-1.4-billion
  9. 2.6.2023 | Defence Forces to purchase armoured 6x6 personnel carriers Ministry of Defence Publication date 2.6.2023 10.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Defence Forces to procure armoured 6x6 personnel carriers fro...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-purchase-armoured-6x6-personnel-carriers-
  10. 22.12.2021 | The President of the Republic approved the act on purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles on 22 December 2021. The act enters into force on 1 January 2022. The new subsidy schemes are adopted for a fixed term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/act-on-purchase-and-conversion-subsidies-for-low-emission-vehicles-into-force-1616387
  11. 25.2.2021 | The Finnish Government approved the content of REACT-EU funding on 25 February as part of the ongoing Sustainable growth and jobs structural funds programme. Allocation of recovery funds to regions will begin in spring 2021. This funding will particularly support SMEs from the perspective of digitalisation and a green economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/react-eu-instrument-to-support-regions-affected-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic
  12. 7.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union organises an informal meeting of telecommunications ministers on 8-9 March 2022 in Paris and in Nevers. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-telecommunications-ministers-discuss-cyber-security-1682778
  13. 28.9.2021 | On 21 May 2021, central government and municipal negotiators reached an agreement on establishing a project company for planning the Itärata eastern rail link. The company would be tasked with planning and financing the Lentorata–Porvoo–Kouvola railway line project until the line is ready for construction. The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed the establishment of the project company from the state’s point of view on 28 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-in-favour-of-establishing-project-company-for-eastern-rail-link
  14. 27.2.2022 | Decision-making by EU countries concerning closing their airspace to Russian air traffic is progressing. Finland is preparing to act according to the policies agreed in the EU. We will make further announcements as soon as more information on the matter is available.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-decision-making-on-closing-its-airspace-to-russian-air-traffic-progresses-1675436
  15. 9.9.2021 | The Government has issued a decree according to which the Act on Discretionary Government Transfers to Develop Business Operations in 2021–2028 will enter into force on 1 November 2021. The grant programmes under the Act will be used for implementing the EU’s regional and structural policy programmes in the programme period 2021–2027 and for nationally funded grants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/a-new-act-on-discretionary-government-grants-to-develop-business-operations-to-enter-into-force-in-november
  16. 19.10.2021 | The Marine Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to promote autonomous shipping. It proposes the launching of preparations for regulations enabling autonomous maritime systems. Finland played an active role in the preparation of the decision.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-to-promote-autonomous-shipping
  17. 4.11.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will visit the United States on 4-9 November 2021. He will travel to Seattle, Tacoma and Washington DC. In Seattle and Tacoma, Minister Harakka will be accompanied by a business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-visit-the-united-states
  18. 21.10.2021 | The Government proposes that the Aviation Act and certain related acts be further specified to meet the recent developments in EU regulation, among other things. The key amendments proposed in the draft bill would clarify the powers of the aviation authorities and certain other aviation operators. The objective is to further improve safety in civil aviation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-aviation-act-aim-to-clarify-roles-and-responsibilities-and-to-improve-safety
  19. 18.1.2021 | Direct passenger flights from the UK, Ireland and South Africa continue to be suspended Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 18.1.2021 15.37 Type: News item The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has decided that the sus...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/direct-passenger-flights-from-the-uk-ireland-and-south-africa-continue-to-be-suspended
  20. 8.6.2022 | On 8 June 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out an invitation to comment a draft proposal for amendments to the Decree on Driving Licences. The deadline for submitting opinions is 3 August 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-amendments-to-the-decree-on-driving-licences