Search
- Fess search
Showing 1,361 to 1,400 of 1,919 entries.
-
5.6.2025 | On 5 June 2025, the Ministerial Finance Committee of the Finnish Government -approved in favour of granting investment aid totalling EUR 49.5 to three demonstration projects on new energy technology. The projects concern the production of renewable methanol, liquefied biomethane and bioethanol. Decisions on subsidies have not yet been made. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will prep...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministerial-finance-committee-recommends-aid-to-three-demonstration-projects-on-new-energy-technology
-
19.10.2023 | Today, on 19 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication on the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a new European Disability Card and an improved European Parking Card for persons with disabilities in all Member States.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/parliament-receives-union-communication-on-commission-proposal-for-directive-establishing-european-disability-card-and-parking-card-for-persons-with-disabilities
-
22.3.2024 | As assigned by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Mika Nykänen, State Secretary to the Minister of Employment, has met with the main labour market organisations and reviewed the conditions for starting bipartite negotiations on the Finnish labour market model. The organisations consider the preparation of a common agreement-based labour market model to be necessary. Some of the organisations, however, have preconditions for starting negotiations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-secretary-nykanen-s-review-of-conditions-for-starting-negotiations-of-the-finnish-labour-market-model-has-been-completed
-
14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups
-
5.6.2025 | On 5 June 2025, the Government issued a decree on sectors with labour shortages in which the holders of residence permits for employed persons may seek work more flexibly. At the same time, the Government wants to facilitate the supply of labour in sectors suffering from labour shortages.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-a-decree-on-current-labour-shortage-sectors
-
24.1.2023 | The development of premises used by central government authorities is being continued. The aim is to increase the security and reliability of properties used by authorities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-reliability-of-central-government-premises-in-emergencies-to-be-developed
-
23.9.2024 | On 23 September 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an act amending the Act on the Promotion of the Use of Renewable Fuels in Transport. According to the proposal, the rise in the levels of the statutory distribution obligation and additional obligation would be more moderate.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-proposal-to-moderate-rise-in-distribution-obligation-levels-to-parliament
-
11.10.2023 | In the beginning of next year, an exceptionally broad group of actors will join their forces to implement a record large biodiversity project. With EUR 50 million in funding, this eight-year Priodiversity LIFE project is the largest project to combat biodiversity loss ever implemented in Finland. The aim is to collect best practices and find new forms of funding to preserve biodiversity.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-s-largest-ever-eu-funded-life-biodiversity-project-started-new-and-more-effective-means-to-combat-biodiversity-loss
-
14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups
-
19.12.2024 | On 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic approved the Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone. The Act will help promote offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone, clarify the regulation of offshore wind power projects within the zone and ensure that the rights to the exploitation of offshore wind power are granted in a fair, transparent and predictable manner.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/act-on-offshore-wind-power-in-the-exclusive-economic-zone-enters-into-force-first-tenders-could-be-organised-at-the-end-of-2025
-
13.12.2022 | On 13 December 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a follow-up report that assesses the networks of recharging and refuelling stations for vehicles running on electricity, gas or hydrogen. It also includes an assessment of the take-up of electric and gas cars. According to the report, the targets set for 2020 have for the most part been achieved. However, the targets set in 2017 were moderate and they were tightened in 2021 in the Roadmap for Fossil-free Transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-market-for-new-propulsion-systems-develops-largely-in-line-with-the-objectives
-
13.12.2022 | On 13 December 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a follow-up report that assesses the networks of recharging and refuelling stations for vehicles running on electricity, gas or hydrogen. It also includes an assessment of the take-up of electric and gas cars. According to the report, the targets set for 2020 have for the most part been achieved. However, the targets set in 2017 were moderate and they were tightened in 2021 in the Roadmap for Fossil-free Transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-market-for-new-propulsion-systems-develops-largely-in-line-with-the-objectives-1893172
-
24.10.2023 | Finland has ranked eighth in the Gender Equality Index for the European Union (EU). The Index measured gender equality in various domains, such as work, health and power.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-ranks-eighth-in-the-eu-gender-equality-index
-
21.5.2024 | Unofficial translation Government proposal to Parliament for an Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration MAIN CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL The Government proposes that an act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410869/0/Government+proposal+to+Parliament+for+an+Act+on+Temporary+Measures+to+Combat+Instrumentalised+Migration.pdf/54aac8d6-b4ea-7732-b7d9-72c60724578d?t=1716288716089
-
19.2.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal that would provisionally amend the Act on the Reception of Persons Applying for International Protection and on the Identification of and Assistance to Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings. The deadline for submitting comments on the proposal is 13 March 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior-to-reduce-reception-allowance-circulated-for-comments
-
13.6.2024 | In its meeting on Thursday 13 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland's positions on the development of the EU capital markets union and on the matters to be discussed at the informal meeting of EU leaders on 17 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-development-of-capital-markets-union
-
23.10.2023 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen appointed a working group, whose task is to find ways to promote offshore wind power in Finland. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will also launch a legislative project on offshore wind power located in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. The measures will implement the objective of the Government Programme of Prime Minister Pett...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-working-group-and-legislative-project-launched-to-streamline-offshore-wind-projects
-
6.3.2025 | On 6 March 2025, the Government decided on the allocation of funds under ‘Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027’, the EU’s Regional and Structural Policy Programme, for 2025. At the same time, the Government made decisions on the allocation of funds from the 2021–2027 Interreg programmes for 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eur-357-million-is-allocated-to-support-regional-growth-and-vitality
-
17.1.2025 | In their meeting on Friday 17 November, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the surveillance of underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. It is important to intensify cooperation with our partner countries in order to protect maritime infrastructure effectively.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-underwater-infrastructure-current-situations-in-ukraine-and-syria-and-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-release-agreement
-
1.3.2023 | Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al-Hogail visits Finland from 1 to 2 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/saudi-arabia-s-minister-of-municipal-rural-affairs-and-housing-to-visit-finland
-
5.1.2023 | The European Commission has selected projects to receive grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). A project coordinated by Cinia Oy received EUR 3.65 million for planning the development of digital backbones in Northern Europe and the Arctic region with Danish Nordunet, the other member of the consortium. Telia received funding for improving cross-border network service continuity. The proje...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eu-funding-for-developing-digital-connections
-
23.11.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo made an announcement to the Parliament on border security 23 November 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-s-announcement-on-border-security-23-november-2023
-
23.1.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on the administrative categories of roads on 23 January 2024. The report examines the concepts guiding the classification, the practical application of the concepts and the challenges in defining and changing the categories. The study was carried out by Wuutis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-on-administrative-categories-of-roads-examines-classification-criteria
-
7.9.2023 | On Thursday 7 September, the Government issued a Decree Amending the Decree on the Running of Veikkaus Oy's Gambling Games. The current decree has been updated to correspond to the amendments made to the Lotteries Act. The amendment will enable Veikkaus to create a new way to run lotteries online.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/veikkaus-to-have-new-method-for-offering-online-lottery-tickets
-
28.11.2024 | New Scientific Advisory Board for Defence appointed Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.11.2024 14.16 Type: Press release In its session on 28 November 2024, the Government appointed a new Scientific Advisory Board for Defence (MATINE) for a t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/new-scientific-advisory-board-for-defence-appointed
-
9.1.2023 | The revised Directive concerning the security of network and information systems (NIS2) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 27 December 2022. NIS2 will replace the earlier Directive concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (NIS). The Ministry of Transport and Communications launched the national implementation on 2 January 2023 to transpose the obligations of the new Directive into national law.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/nis2-directive-strengthens-cybersecurity-across-the-eu-national-implementation-launched-in-january-1903770
-
12.10.2023 | As part of the strong urban policy package, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will launch the preparation of thematic agreements with cities. Preparation will begin with a survey that will be sent to cities to assess their readiness and needs for thematic agreements.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparations-begin-on-thematic-agreements-between-cities-and-the-central-government
-
6.3.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have appointed a cross-sectoral working group to prepare the reform of the Act on the Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions, as outlined in the Government Programme. The Programme states that the Act will be reformed to more effectively take into account risks relating to national security, security of supply and wide-ranging influence activities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-to-prepare-the-reform-of-the-foreign-corporate-acquisitions-act
-
5.12.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Education and Culture appointed an Advisory Board for the Creative Economy on 3 December 2024 with the aim of promoting the growth and internationalisation of Finland’s creative industries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/advisory-board-for-the-creative-economy-has-been-appointed
-
5.1.2023 | The European Commission has selected projects to receive grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). A project coordinated by Cinia Oy received EUR 3.65 million for planning the development of digital backbones in Northern Europe and the Arctic region with Danish Nordunet, the other member of the consortium. Telia received funding for improving cross-border network service continuity. The proje...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-receives-eu-funding-for-developing-digital-connections-1901775
-
2.2.2023 | Finnish operators apply for a total of EUR 61.5 million in funding from the European Commission under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for five communications projects. On 2 February 2023, the Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the applications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-applies-for-eur-61-5-million-in-eu-funding-for-communications-projects-1928864
-
9.10.2023 | Finland’s support to Ukraine, channelled through the World Bank Group, will be used to strengthen basic public services, repair critical infrastructure, promote policy reforms and lay the foundation for Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery. Part of the support will be used to help the least-developed countries affected by the Russian invasion and by other global crises.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-allocates-additional-eur-92-million-to-support-to-ukraine-and-countries-affected-by-russia-s-aggression
-
2.2.2023 | Finnish operators apply for a total of EUR 61.5 million in funding from the European Commission under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for five communications projects. On 2 February 2023, the Ministerial Finance Committee endorsed the applications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-applies-for-eur-61.5-million-in-eu-funding-for-communications-projects
-
9.1.2023 | The revised Directive concerning the security of network and information systems (NIS2) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 27 December 2022. NIS2 will replace the earlier Directive concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (NIS). The Ministry of Transport and Communications launched the national implementation on 2 January 2023 to transpose the obligations of the new Directive into national law.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nis2-directive-strengthens-cybersecurity-across-the-eu-national-implementation-launched-in-january
-
6.5.2025 | Nordic solutions to climate change adaptation will be sought at the Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (NOCCA2025) to be held in Rovaniemi on 14–15 May 2025. The conference is part of Finland’s and Åland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/limits-and-opportunities-in-climate-change-adaptation-in-nordic-countries-to-be-discussed-in-rovaniemi-on-14-15-may
-
Tunisian Minister of Communication Technologies Nizar Ben Neji to visit Finland - Finnish Government
15.2.2023 | Tunisia’s Minister of Communication Technologies, Dr Nizar Ben Neji, will visit Finland from 16 to 17 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/tunisian-minister-of-communication-technologies-nizar-ben-neji-to-visit-finland -
16.9.2024 | At a meeting between the Finnish and Swedish governments in Stockholm on 16 September, the countries agreed to further intensify their cooperation in civil preparedness and emergency planning. Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin signed a letter of intent concerning the joint planning of the protection of the civilian population.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-and-sweden-to-strengthen-civil-preparedness-and-emergency-planning-together
-
2.6.2022 | The Medium-term Climate Change Policy Plan presents the package of measures by which Finland will halve emissions from the effort-sharing sector by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. The Government approved and gave to Parliament the Report on the Medium-term Climate Change Policy Plan on 2 June 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/towards-carbon-neutral-finland-government-adopts-medium-term-climate-change-policy-plan
-
23.5.2023 | While Finland and Antarctica may be a world apart, Finland as an Arctic country is actively involved in the international cooperation on Antarctica. In this way, we can have a say in the affairs of the two polar regions as climate change threatens the environment in both. The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) will be held for the first time in Finland at the end of May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-experts-on-antarctica-to-meet-in-helsinki
-
29.11.2024 | The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet in London from 2 to 6 December 2024. This will be the Committee’s 109th session.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-maritime-safety-committee-meets-in-london-in-the-beginning-of-december