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7.10.2021 | The Government proposes that the reception act be amended so that the Finnish Immigration Service would have central responsibility for preparedness planning concerning the organisation of reception services in the event of a mass influx of migrants. The amendment would improve preparedness for large numbers of migrants and clarify the division of duties between the authorities. The Government submitted a proposal on the amendment to Parliament on 7 October.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/amendment-to-the-reception-act-would-clarify-responsibilities-for-preparing-for-mass-influx-of-migrants
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26.5.2023 | Finland will host for the first time the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) from 29 May to 8 June 2023. Around 400 leading experts on Antarctica will gather in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/helsinki-antarctic-meeting-to-stress-urgency-of-climate-action
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29.3.2022 | A limited company is being established for the planning of the eastern rail link. The documents concerning the establishment of the company, East Railway Ltd, have been signed. The State of Finland owns 51% of the company.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/planning-of-eastern-rail-link-takes-off-documents-to-establish-company-signed-1699091
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5.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2023–2026. In its spending limits discussion, the Government decided on extensive measures that will strengthen security, create a vision for the future and build sustainable growth.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2023-2026-policies-to-safeguard-finland-s-future-sustainable-growth-and-security
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1.9.2023 | The Government will strengthen urban policy by forming a strategic alliance with Finland’s largest cities. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will chair the alliance while Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen will act as vice-chair.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-ikonen-government-to-launch-a-new-partnership-with-cities
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4.10.2021 | The draft government proposal for an act concerning purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles has been sent out for comments. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments by 10 October 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revisions-to-purchase-and-conversion-subsidies-for-vehicles-consultation-starts-1527803
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17.6.2021 | Finland’s digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate will be updated and made interoperable with the EU Digital COVID Certificate as of 22 June. This means that the EU Digital COVID Certificate will be available to people in the My Kanta Pages starting on 22 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-digital-covid-certificate-available-in-finland-as-of-22-june
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23.5.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on 23-25 May 2022. The World Economic Forum brings together the world's most influential political and business leaders, and representatives of research, the media and other fields of expertise, to seek solutions to global challenges together. Russia's war of aggression...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-world-economic-forum-in-davos-1750282
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6.2.2024 | On 6 February 2024, the European Commission issued a Communication concerning the climate target for 2040 and a Communication on Industrial Carbon Management. The Communications open up paths towards new clean solutions and further development of carbon sequestration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/technologies-and-technical-carbon-sequestration-solutions-needed-to-reach-eu-s-2040-climate-target
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20.6.2023 | On Tuesday 20 June, the President of the Republic appointed Finland’s 77th Government, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. At the same time, the President released the ministers in Prime Minister Marin’s Government from their duties as members of the Government.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-s-government-appointed
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11.2.2021 | The Government has issued a decree amending the Decree on Audiovisual Services. The list of events of major importance for society that have to be broadcast on television will be updated to include those women's sports events that are equivalent to the men's events already on the list.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/women-s-sports-events-included-in-televised-events-of-major-importance-for-society
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22.6.2022 | On 22 June 2022, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Network Security for a new term of office. The role of the Advisory Board is to assess and develop the security of domestic communications networks and to support the authorities' decision-making processes. The Board was appointed for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/mandate-for-advisory-board-for-network-security-renewed
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13.11.2021 | Completed late on Saturday, the Glasgow Climate Change Conference has successfully reinforced commitment to the objectives of the Paris Agreement.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/glasgow-climate-change-conference-introduces-new-tools-for-limiting-global-temperature-increase-to-1.5-degrees
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20.12.2022 | On 20 December 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication regarding the Commission's proposal on the so-called Euro 7 emission standards. The emissions standards apply to vehicle emissions such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, particles and nitrogen oxides, which are detrimental to health. The proposal is aimed at reducing the air pollution caused by new motor vehicles sold in the EU. The Government is mainly in favour of the proposal.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlined-its-positions-on-the-european-commission-s-proposal-on-euro-7-emission-standards-1896881
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20.12.2022 | On 20 December 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication regarding the Commission's proposal on the so-called Euro 7 emission standards. The emissions standards apply to vehicle emissions such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, particles and nitrogen oxides, which are detrimental to health. The proposal is aimed at reducing the air pollution caused by new motor vehicles sold in the EU. The Government is mainly in favour of the proposal.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-outlined-its-positions-on-the-european-commission-s-proposal-on-euro-7-emission-standards
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14.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) met on 6-10 June 2022. At the remote meeting, guidelines were adopted to specify the short-term emissions reduction measure negotiated already in June 2021. The measure aims at improving the energy efficiency of existing ships and at limiting their carbon intensity.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-finalises-the-short-term-emissions-reduction-measure-finland-s-concerns-heard
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6.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 6-10 June 2022. The purpose of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and to update the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. Negotiations will also be held on, for example, matters relating to ships' ballast water, the designat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-renegotiates-the-reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping-1765234
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6.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 6-10 June 2022. The purpose of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and to update the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. Negotiations will also be held on, for example, matters relating to ships' ballast water, the designat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-renegotiates-the-reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping
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18.3.2021 | To date, the costs incurred by Finnish authorities for the repatriation of 20 Finnish children and their mothers from northeast Syria amount to approximately EUR 395,000. The assignment began in 2019.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/costs-of-al-hol-assignment-eur-395-000
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18.12.2023 | The EU Ministers responsible for energy issues will convene for the Energy Council meeting in Brussels on 19 December 2023. The meeting seeks a political agreement to extend three emergency Council regulations on energy by 12 months. Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-s-energy-council-meeting-to-extend-emergency-measures-on-energy