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  1. Finnish Internet Forum to discuss freedom of speech and regulation - Finnish Government

    20.9.2022 | The Finnish Internet Forum will be held on Thursday 29 September 2022, after a break of three years. The themes of the event include the impacts that giant platform economy companies may have on freedom of speech and EU regulation concerning the internet.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-internet-forum-to-discuss-freedom-of-speech-and-regulation

  2. Amendments to EU’s proposed AI regulation – Parliament to be informed by a follow-up Union communication - Finnish Government

    27.10.2022 | The EU’s objective is to create common rules for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The regulation aims to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence is safe for all companies and people. Amendments have been made to the original proposal and the Government will inform Parliament of the amendments. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-eu-s-proposed-ai-regulation-parliament-to-be-informed-by-a-follow-up-union-communication

  3. Work to form a vision for eastern Finland’s development begins - Finnish Government

    2.11.2022 | On 2 November 2022, Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä invited representatives of companies, organisations, and higher education and research institutes to discuss the launch of work to create a vision for development for eastern Finland. Forming a vision for development is one of the recommendations in the final report of the Working group of State Secretaries, which examined the vitality of eastern Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/work-to-form-a-vision-for-eastern-finland-s-development-begins

  4. Interest in Finnish expertise in Central Asia - Finnish Government

    1.3.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari led a broad delegation on a visit to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from 21 to 24 February. The Team Finland visit was organised in collaboration with EastCham Finland, which is a Finnish chambers of commerce focusing on the Central Asian market. Emerging economies are interested in Finnish expertise in such sectors as education, energy and the environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/interest-in-finnish-expertise-in-central-asia

  5. Finnish Presidency to host meeting of Barents Euro-Arctic Council on the preparation of a green transition strategy in Kuusamo - Finnish Government

    27.5.2022 | Senior officials responsible for Barents cooperation in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and the EU will meet in Kuusamo, Finland, on 30–31 May. Ambassador Jari Vilén will lead the discussion on the next steps during Finland’s Presidency of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-presidency-to-host-meeting-of-barents-euro-arctic-council-on-the-preparation-of-a-green-transition-strategy-in-kuusamo

  6. New working group to assess impacts of energy crisis on operations of different sectors and businesses - Finnish Government

    20.10.2022 | Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to an energy crisis that affects not only individuals but also the operations of different sectors and individual businesses. The Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness proposed on 20 October 2022 that the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appoint a working group to draw up an overall assessment of the changed operating environment facing businesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-working-group-to-assess-impacts-of-energy-crisis-on-operations-of-different-sectors-and-businesses

  7. Parliament receives U-communication on Commission proposal to amend laws on renewable energy - Finnish Government

    23.9.2021 | On 23 September 2021, the Government submitted a U-communication to Parliament on legislative proposals to tighten the EU’s renewable energy targets. In July, the European Commission published its proposals to amend the Directive on the promotion of energy from renewable sources (RED II), the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and the Fuel Quality Directive. The proposals are part of the broader package of measures called Fit for 55.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/parliament-receives-u-communication-on-commission-proposal-to-amend-laws-on-renewable-energy

  8. Defence Forces strive for significant emission reductions and prepare for energy transition - Finnish Government

    30.6.2022 | Defence Forces strive for significant emission reductions and prepare for energy transition Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.6.2022 14.31 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has set a target for the Defence Forces to significantly r...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-strive-for-significant-emission-reductions-and-prepare-for-energy-transition

  9. Minister Skinnari to visit Tokyo - Finnish Government

    31.8.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Japan on 1–5 September 2021. Minister Skinnari will attend the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games as a representative of Finnish state leaders and have meetings with Japanese ministers and representatives of Japanese companies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-tokyo

  10. Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 30 June - Finnish Government

    2.6.2022 | In line with the Government decision of 2 June, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 30 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-extended-until-30-june

  11. European Council calls on Russia to unblock Ukrainian grain exports - Finnish Government

    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

  12. EU Innovation Fund launches REPowerEU application round for large projects - Finnish Government

    3.11.2022 | The EU Innovation Fund’s third application round for large projects began on 3 November 2022. A total of EUR 3 billion is available for investments in decarbonisation, electrification of industry, hydrogen, and manufacturing and piloting of energy technologies. The deadline for applications is 16 March 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-innovation-fund-launches-repowereu-application-round-for-large-projects

  13. New Vehicles Act to reflect the changes in EU regulation - Finnish Government

    14.1.2021 | The legislation on vehicle approval and market surveillance has been revised to bring it into line with the amended EU regulation. In the future, the Vehicles Act will only lay down provisions on the approval of new vehicles and equipment belonging to national vehicle categories and on their market surveillance. These categories and equipment include motorised work machinery, off-road vehicles, studs and studded tyres.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-vehicles-act-to-reflect-the-changes-in-eu-regulation-1251508

  14. Labour market roadmap project examines labour bottlenecks and proposes solutions - Finnish Government

    12.12.2022 | The labour market roadmap project provides important information about the problems related to the availability of labour. During the project, employers and employees met in eight sectoral groups to consider proposals for improving the situation. According to them, the transfer of labour from surplus occupations to shortage occupations and from one region to another should be speedier and the services for people moving to work in Finland could be improved. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/labour-market-roadmap-project-examines-labour-bottlenecks-and-proposes-solutions

  15. EU foreign ministers to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on Monday 11 April 2022. The main topics on the agenda will be Russian aggression against Ukraine and the new European strategy ‘Global Gateway’.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-russian-aggression-against-ukraine

  16. EU energy ministers to discuss Europe’s energy networks, hydrogen strategy and building renovations - Finnish Government

    11.6.2021 | The EU Ministers responsible for energy issues will convene in Luxembourg on 11 June 2021. The ministers aim to adopt a general approach on the proposed revision of the regulation on cross-border energy infrastructure (so-called TEN-E regulation), to discuss the hydrogen strategy published by the European Commission in July 2020 and to adopt conclusions on the renovations of buildings in Europe. St...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-to-discuss-europe-s-energy-networks-hydrogen-strategy-and-building-renovations

  17. Boost from EU funding for urban innovation agreements and area innovation networks - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | The new EU regional and structural policy programming period will further accelerate the development of urban innovation ecosystems and launch national innovation and skills network activity. On 10 February 2022, the Government allocated a total of approximately EUR 21.6 million of Innovation and Skills in Finland programme funding for the implementation of ecosystem agreements and approximately EUR 6.9 million for the launch of a national innovation and skills network in 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/boost-from-eu-funding-for-urban-innovation-agreements-and-area-innovation-networks

  18. Sustainable shipping makes headway: Joint declaration by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Meyer Turku Oy and Royal Caribbean Group strengthens the development of the Finnish maritime cluster - Finnish Government

    14.12.2022 | The joint declaration signed in Turku on 13 December 2022 will help develop sustainable shipping and shipbuilding and strengthen the Finnish maritime cluster.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/sustainable-shipping-makes-headway-joint-declaration-by-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-meyer-turku-oy-and-royal-caribbean-group-strengthens-the-development-of-the-finnish-maritime-cluster

  19. Preparations for COVID-19 vaccination passport progressing — working group appointed to prepare necessary legislation - Finnish Government

    18.8.2021 | On 13 August, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appointed a working group to prepare legislation on the COVID-19 vaccination passport. The term of the working group runs from 13 August 2021 to 30 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/preparations-for-covid-19-vaccination-passport-progressing-working-group-appointed-to-prepare-necessary-legislation

  20. Occupational Barometer: Increase in labour shortages has slowed down but health and social services continue to account for top shortage occupations - Finnish Government

    1.11.2022 | This autumn’s Occupational Barometer indicates that the increase in labour shortages has levelled off. At the national level, the Occupational Barometer nevertheless identified 56 shortage occupations out of 200 key occupations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/occupational-barometer-increase-in-labour-shortages-has-slowed-down-but-health-and-social-services-continue-to-ac-count-for-top-shortage-occupations

  21. Cooperation group to coordinate development of Government’s security of supply operations - Finnish Government

    30.9.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a new cooperation group to support the Ministry in coordinating the development and preparedness measures on security of supply at the Government level. The term of group is from Oktober 1 2021 to 30 September 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/cooperation-group-to-coordinate-development-of-government-s-security-of-supply-operations

  22. Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 5 June - Finnish Government

    6.5.2022 | In line with the Government decision of 5 May, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 5 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-extended-until-5-june

  23. New Vehicles Act to reflect the changes in EU regulation - Finnish Government

    14.1.2021 | The legislation on vehicle approval and market surveillance has been revised to bring it into line with the amended EU regulation. In the future, the Vehicles Act will only lay down provisions on the approval of new vehicles and equipment belonging to national vehicle categories and on their market surveillance. These categories and equipment include motorised work machinery, off-road vehicles, studs and studded tyres.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-vehicles-act-to-reflect-the-changes-in-eu-regulation

  24. Legislative amendments to reform and harmonise market surveillance in Finland - Finnish Government

    23.9.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to certain laws regulating market surveillance in Finland. The amendments will update national market surveillance structures to correspond with the new EU Market Surveillance Regulation. The proposal also aims to harmonise the regulation of market surveillance in Finland. The amendments are set to enter into force during autumn 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-amendments-to-reform-and-harmonise-market-surveillance-in-finland

  25. Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 10 April - Finnish Government

    14.3.2022 | In line with the Government decision of 10 March, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 10 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-extended-until-10-april

  26. Gender impact of the upcoming Climate and Energy Strategy assessed - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | Finland’s Climate and Energy Strategy, which will be completed towards the end of the year, has been assessed for its gender impact, in accordance with the Government Action Plan for Gender Equality. The report examines the different impacts that the proposed policy measures have on men and women. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/gender-impact-of-the-upcoming-climate-and-energy-strategy-assessed

  27. The budget proposal of Minister of Finance Riikka Purra implements decisions that strengthen general government finances - Finnish Government

    25.8.2023 | The proposal of the Ministry of Finance for the 2024 budget and spending limits for 2024–2027 ensures implementation of the policies in the Government Programme. The budget proposal totals EUR 87.2 billion, and a deficit of EUR 10.1 billion is proposed. The budget total is EUR 3.7 billion higher than the total budgeted for 2023, including the first supplementary budget. The budget proposal will be published in full at budjetti.vm.fi on Monday 28 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-s-budget-proposition-2024

  28. Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 8 May - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | In line with the Government decision of 7 April, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 8 May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-extended-until-8-may

  29. Fence on the eastern border and rescue services to receive the largest budget increases in the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government - Finnish Government

    17.11.2022 | The Government proposes approximately EUR 217 million for the Ministry of the Interior's branch of government in the amendment to the 2023 budget proposal. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/fence-on-the-eastern-border-and-rescue-services-to-receive-the-largest-budget-increases-in-the-ministry-of-the-interior-s-branch-of-government

  30. Freedom does not happen by itself. Respond to the backlash against gender equality and LGBTI rights - Finnish Government

    3.10.2022 | Saturday night on 25 June got off to a good start in Oslo. It was the Pride Festival. It was the day before the Pride Parade.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/freedom-does-not-happen-by-itself

  31. The first event in the TF Talks webinar series will discuss opportunities for European recovery - Finnish Government

    21.9.2021 | The key actors in the Team Finland network, that is, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Business Finland, Finnvera and the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, will hold a series of Team Finland Talks webinars in autumn 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-first-event-in-the-tf-talks-webinar-series-will-discuss-opportunities-for-european-recovery

  32. Government submits legislative proposal to Parliament on temporarily restricting freedom of movement and close contacts - Finnish Government

    25.3.2021 | The Government has submitted a proposal that would place temporary restrictions on freedom of movement and close contacts and introduce a mask mandate in the areas worst affected by COVID-19. The main objective is to reduce the number of encounters and close contacts between people in areas where COVID-19 is spreading rapidly and uncontrollably. The goal is to protect people from the dangerous communicable disease and to safeguard the capacity of the healthcare system.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-legislative-proposal-to-parliament-on-temporarily-restricting-freedom-of-movement-and-close-contacts

  33. Internal border control will end, restrictions on external border traffic will continue until 14 February - Finnish Government

    29.1.2022 | In line with the Government decision of 27 January, internal border control between Finland and all Schengen countries will end on 31 January. Restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 14 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/internal-border-control-will-end-restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-will-continue-until-14-february

  34. Government proposal: Municipalities obliged to draw up climate plans in future - Finnish Government

    20.10.2022 | The Government approved the proposal for amending the Climate Act on 20 October. The Climate Act was supplemented by an obligation concerning the municipalities. In future, the Act obliges them to draw up climate plans, either alone or together with other municipalities in the region. Provisions to clarify the procedure to be applied in requests for review were also included in the Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-proposal-municipalities-obliged-to-draw-up-climate-plans-in-future

  35. OECD policy paper assesses the state of wellbeing in Finland - Finnish Government

    9.6.2023 | The level of wellbeing among people in Finland may fall if we do not invest in education, social capital and the reduction of health inequalities, according to a recent policy paper by the OECD. The policy paper describes the combined effects of the sustainability of people’s wellbeing, the economy and the environment. It is possible to create solutions to the challenges of economic sustainability with the help of information.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/oecd-policy-paper-assesses-the-state-of-wellbeing-in-finland

  36. Ministry for Foreign Affairs helps Finns in distress abroad - Finnish Government

    19.1.2023 | In 2022, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the missions abroad provided consular services to a total of approximately 256,000 customers. The demand for advisory services, in particular, continued to grow. During the year, the ministry’s 24/7 service received more than 8,000 contacts in total.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-helps-finns-in-distress-abroad

  37. An overview of migration to the EU and Finland 1/2023 - Finnish Government

    4.8.2023 | Summary: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues. As a result of the war, around four million Ukrainians have applied for temporary protection in the Member States of the European Union. Other migration to the EU is also growing. Both the number of asylum applications submitted in the EU and irregular migration to the EU are on the rise. At the moment, migration pressure is concentrated on the Central Mediterranean route from Tunisia and Libya to Italy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/an-overview-of-migration-to-the-eu-and-finland-1-2023

  38. Sustainable Growth Programme’s reforms and investments to start - Finnish Government

    26.5.2021 | Finland will begin the first reforms and investments of its Sustainable Growth Programme already this year, but most of the funding will be used in 2022–2023. In its third supplementary budget, the Government proposes investments in research, continuous learning, quicker access to care and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal includes EUR 238 million in funding for the Sustainable Growth Programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/sustainable-growth-programme-s-reforms-and-investments-to-start

  39. Government grants EUR 4.2 million to help companies manage the sudden structural change in Kemi-Tornio - Finnish Government

    23.6.2021 | The Government has granted EUR 4.2 million in business aid authorisation to the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centre) of North Ostrobothnia to manage the sudden structural change in Kemi-Tornio. The funding will be allocated in particular to investment and development projects of SMEs that create new jobs in the region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-grants-eur-4.2-million-to-help-companies-manage-the-sudden-structural-change-in-kemi-tornio

  40. Government supports Kemi due to sudden structural change - Finnish Government

    17.6.2021 | Cooperation negotiations at the Veitsiluoto paper and pulp mill in Kemi have been completed and Stora Enso confirmed that 550 jobs will be cut. Measures to support the employees and businesses of the region in the sudden structural change were launched in April. The Government will decide on additional funding for the region in June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-supports-kemi-due-to-sudden-structural-change

  41. Police traffic enforcement and safety programme has been published, with the aim of reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries - Finnish Government

    2.6.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has published a programme for police traffic enforcement and traffic safety for 2021–2030. The programme aims to reduce traffic fatalities, serious injuries, traffic accidents and traffic offences, as well as transportation crime and the grey economy in commercial traffic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/police-traffic-enforcement-and-safety-programme-has-been-published-with-the-aim-of-reducing-traffic-fatalities-and-serious-injuries

  42. Regional development prospects increasingly reflect uncertainty about the future - Finnish Government

    24.10.2022 | Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine creates uncertainty for the international economy and has broad multiplier effects. Rising prices weaken consumers’ purchasing power, increase production costs and reduce willingness to invest. On the other hand, projects related to circular economy, digitalisation and clean energy solutions are progressing quickly in the regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-development-prospects-increasingly-reflect-uncertainty-about-the-future

  43. EU’s sixth package of sanctions against Russia enters into force - Finnish Government

    3.6.2022 | The European Union (EU) published a new package of sanctions on 3 June 2022. The new sanctions prohibit the import of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-s-sixth-package-of-sanctions-against-russia-enters-into-force

  44. Changes to restrictions on entry into the country - Finnish Government

    11.2.2021 | On 11 February, the Government decided to change certain entry restrictions, which will take effect from 15 February. Because the coronavirus situation in Iceland has improved, Finland will no longer restrict entry from Iceland. In contrast, entry restrictions will again apply to residents of Rwanda arriving from Rwanda. In addition, the opening hours of certain border crossing points on the western border in Lapland and the eastern border will be limited.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-restrictions-on-entry-into-the-country-1

  45. Government decides on regions eligible for higher investment aid in 2022–2027 - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | The Government has decided which regions will belong to support areas I and II in accordance with the EU regional state aid guidelines. The aim is to allocate aid to areas where the economic situation is disadvantaged either nationally or relative to the Union as a whole. In the support areas, the maximum amount of investment aid granted to companies is higher than in the rest of the country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-regions-eligible-for-higher-investment-aid-in-2022-2027

  46. Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 13 March - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | In line with the Government decision of 10 February, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue until 13 March 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-extended-until-13-march

  47. Finland has civil defence shelters for about 4.8 million people - Finnish Government

    9.2.2023 | Finland has around 50,500 civil defence shelters with space for about 4.8 million people. Finland has a sufficient number of places in shelters. Civil defence shelters are located in large cities in particular. The highest number of places in civil defence shelters in relation to the population can be found in the Greater Helsinki area and Pirkanmaa. This is evident in the preliminary data of the Ministry of the Interior’s report.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-has-civil-defence-shelters-for-about-4.8-million-people

  48. Minister Lintilä welcomes new battery chemicals plant in Sotkamo, calling it a “milestone in building a responsible battery value chain” - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | “Terrafame’s battery chemicals plant is a good example of how we are developing the Finnish mining and battery industry towards production of higher value added. Finland is introducing advanced processes and technologies and improving competences in a new area that will enable a responsible green transition,” Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä said at the opening of the plant in Sotkamo on 16 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-welcomes-new-battery-chemicals-plant-in-kajaani-calling-it-a-milestone-in-building-a-responsible-battery-value-chain-

  49. Prime Minister Marin meets with Greek Prime Minister in Athens - Finnish Government

    28.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriákos Mitsotákis in Athens on Thursday 28 April. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, the changed security situation in Europe, topical EU matters, and relations between Finland and Greece.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-greek-prime-minister-in-athens

  50. Report on supply, shortage and matching of labour sums the results of the Labour Market Roadmap project - Finnish Government

    16.1.2023 | The report contains the results of the Labour Market Roadmap project by occupation and region and proposes solutions to improve the availability of labour. According to the report, that divides occupations into those suffering from labour shortage, mismatch or surplus, the increase in labour market mismatch is largely explained by the growing number of atypical employment relationships. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-on-supply-shortage-and-matching-of-labour-sums-the-results-of-the-labour-market-roadmap-project

  51. Government decides policy positions for remaining part of its term and for 2022–2025 General Government Fiscal Plan - Finnish Government

    29.4.2021 | In its mid-term policy review, the Government outlined extensive measures to strengthen employment and public finances and to promote people’s wellbeing in Finland in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decisions in the mid-term review include policies to strengthen growth, to continue on the path to carbon neutrality and to reduce inequality. The measures have been integrated into the 2022–2...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-policy-positions-for-remaining-part-of-its-term-and-for-2022-2025-general-government-fiscal-plan

  52. Commission’s proposal for Directive on global minimum taxation for multinational groups circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    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

  53. Draft bill out for comments: Support to SMEs to mitigate adverse effects of Brexit - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests comments on the draft legislative proposal that would implement the EU’s Brexit adjustment reserve. Companies affected negatively by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU would be supported from the reserve. The Act is necessary for the utilisation of the funding reserved for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-bill-out-for-comments-support-to-smes-to-mitigate-adverse-effects-of-brexit

  54. COVID-19 certificates issued outside the EU to be accepted as COVID-19 passports in Finland as of 23 December - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | As of 23 December, COVID-19 certificates issued outside the EU will be accepted as COVID-19 passports in Finland. Operators in different sectors may check certificates issued outside the EU manually, without the COVID certificate reader application.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-certificates-issued-outside-the-eu-to-be-accepted-as-covid-19-passports-in-finland-as-of-23-december

  55. Government decides policy positions for remaining part of its term and for 2022–2025 General Government Fiscal Plan - Finnish Government

    29.4.2021 | In its mid-term policy review, the Government outlined extensive measures to strengthen employment and public finances and to promote people’s wellbeing in Finland in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decisions in the mid-term review include policies to strengthen growth, to continue on the path to carbon neutrality and to reduce inequality. The measures have been integrated into the 2022–2...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-decides-policy-positions-for-remaining-part-of-its-term-and-for-2022-2025-general-government-fiscal-plan

  56. New loan guarantee scheme boosts clean technology and energy efficiency investments in SMEs, households and housing companies - Finnish Government

    1.9.2022 | The Government has approved Finland’s participation in the EUR 700 million InvestEU guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), households and housing companies. The programme promotes investments in clean technology solutions. Finland will invest EUR 100 million in the European Investment Fund’s (EIF) Sustainability Guarantee product, which is a guarantee programme delivered through financial institutions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-loan-guarantee-scheme-boosts-clean-technology-and-energy-efficiency-investments-in-smes-households-and-housing-companies

  57. External evaluation of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency completed - Finnish Government

    25.3.2022 | A report that evaluates the activities, services and implementation of digitalisation projects at the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has been completed. The report includes recommendations for both Tukes and the ministries steering its activities to develop the agency's activities in the future.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/external-evaluation-of-the-finnish-safety-and-chemicals-agency-completed

  58. New direct flight connection to second largest US state, Texas, enables new growth for Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    25.3.2022 | Texas is known for its energy and technology industries, which makes it a promising export market for Finnish companies. Finnair’s new direct flight connection to Dallas is a sign of the growth potential. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Texas and Washington from 27 March to 1 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-direct-flight-connection-to-second-largest-us-state-texas-enables-new-growth-for-finnish-companies

  59. Audit of ELY Centre COVID-19 subsidies completed - Finnish Government

    18.6.2021 | An audit commissioned by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy of grants made by Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) for SME development projects has been completed. The audit sought to provide information on the guidance, oversight and reporting of financing granted due to the COVID-19 epidemic. It was conducted by BDO Audiator Ltd for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/audit-of-ely-centre-covid-19-subsidies-completed

  60. Many food and beverage service sector businesses will receive compensation for restrictions on activities without an application – businesses can apply for job retention and re-employment support as of 5 June - Finnish Government

    4.6.2020 | Businesses in the food and beverage service sector can receive support for job retention and the re-employment of employees once their activities resume, along with compensation for the restrictions on their activities due to COVID-19. The support and compensation will be granted by the KEHA Centre, which provides development and administrative services for the Centres for Economic Development, Transp...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/suuri-osa-ravitsemisyrityksista-saa-hyvitysta-toiminnan-rajoittamisesta-ilman-hakemusta-tukea-tyollistamiseen-voi-hakea-5-kesakuuta-alkaen