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  1. 14.7.2021 | The European Commission's extensive legislative package (Fit for 55), published on 14 July 2021, aims for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the EU from 1990 levels by 2030. The newly proposed legislative package provides the means to upgrade the current EU reduction target of 40% to the level proposed by the Commission in September 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-s-fit-for-55-legislative-climate-package-seeks-to-tighten-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-targets
  2. 26.3.2021 | On 26 March 2021, the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) granted a fuel loading permit to Teollisuuden Voima Oyj’s Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant in Eurajoki. The use of the new unit is considered to start when the first batch of fuel is loaded into the reactor, after which the unit will be connected to the main grid in phases and become part of the Finnish and Nordic electricity markets.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-olkiluoto-3-s-fuel-loading-permit-a-decisive-step-towards-increased-clean-electricity-production
  3. 20.5.2020 | The Government has started to lift the restrictions and recommendations imposed due to the corona epidemic. This means that public transport services, too, that decreased during the state of emergency are starting to recover. In the beginning of June, the Ministry of Transport and Communications will organise a forum for transport operators to agree on the ways to ensure the provision of safe public transport services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-safe-public-transport-services-to-be-discussed-with-transport-operators
  4. 12.5.2021 | The government report on the General Government Fiscal Plan was submitted to Parliament at the government plenary session on 12 May 2021. The appropriation for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior will remain under EUR 1.5 billion per year during the 2022–2025 spending limits period.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/only-moderate-increases-to-funding-of-basic-activities-of-internal-security-authorities
  5. 20.5.2020 | The Government has started to lift the restrictions and recommendations imposed due to the corona epidemic. This means that public transport services, too, that decreased during the state of emergency are starting to recover. In the beginning of June, the Ministry of Transport and Communications will organise a forum for transport operators to agree on the ways to ensure the provision of safe public transport services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-safe-public-transport-services-to-be-discussed-with-transport-operators-1185152
  6. 29.4.2021 | “The decisions we have taken in the mid-term policy review session to support the renewal of industry, domestic ownership and investments, as well as research, development and innovation activities will help Finland rise from the coronavirus crisis,” says Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-government-s-decisions-in-mid-term-policy-review-to-boost-investments-and-renewal-of-industry-will-support-finland-after-the-pandemic
  7. 25.1.2022 | The national goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030 is achievable. This requires that the subsidies and incentives outlined in the roadmap for fossil-free transport are implemented in full and that every aspect of the emissions reduction potential is realised as expected. Measures at the EU level are also required, as is a greater obligation to distribute renewable fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-emissions-can-be-halved-by-2030-through-national-and-eu-measures-1641099
  8. 25.2.2021 | On 25 February, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for the first supplementary budget for 2021. The Government proposes additional funding of EUR 23.2 million to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to support the operation of cargo and passenger shipping companies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-government-proposes-additional-appropriation-to-assist-shipping
  9. 18.6.2020 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin spoke with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain on the telephone concerning the videoconference of the members of the European Council, which will be held tomorrow.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-held-a-discussion-with-the-president-of-the-european-council-and-the-prime-minister-of-spain-1
  10. 26.5.2020 | On Tuesday 26 May, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen attended an informal video conference of ministers for European affairs on the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ministers discussed the coordination of de-escalation measures among the Member States and sharing of best practices as well as efforts to ensure a balance between the launch of economic activities and protection of people's health.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-discuss-de-escalation-measures-and-economic-recovery
  11. 17.6.2021 | The importance of successful integration is growing in Finland as the working-age population is ageing and the number of people with an immigrant background is increasing. A Government report on integration proposes an extensive programme to better support immigrants in their integration. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-report-proposes-extensive-programme-to-speed-up-integration-of-immigrants
  12. 15.11.2021 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table on 15 November 2021 to hear the views of various interest groups on distribution channels for alternative fuels in road transport and on hydrogen as a power source. The demands of the EU regulations currently in preparation for refuelling/recharging infrastructure were also discussed in detail. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in efforts to mainstream low-emission alternative fuels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/forum-for-fossil-free-transport-focused-on-distribution-infrastructure-for-electricity-gas-and-hydrogen
  13. 6.5.2020 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend defence minister meeting of EI2 countries Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.5.2020 12.30 Type: Press release On 7 May 2020, Minister of Defence Antt Kaikkonen will attend a defence minister meeting of t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-defence-minister-meeting-of-ei2-countries-1
  14. 5.5.2020 | The topics on the agenda of EU telecommunications ministers' video conference on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, included mobile tracing applications in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/telecommunications-ministers-discuss-the-tracing-apps-in-tackling-covid-19-crisis
  15. 6.7.2020 | The EU home affairs ministers will meet at the first informal meeting of Interior Ministers during Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 7 July. The meeting will be held as a video conference. The Ministers will discuss the development of European law enforcement cooperation and search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-ohisalo-to-attend-the-first-meeting-of-eu-home-affairs-ministers-during-german-presidency
  16. 18.1.2021 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen, Minister of Education Jussi Saramo and the heads of central labour market organisations will meet on Tuesday 19 January to discuss equal pay. The meeting will focus on how to implement the joint Equal Pay Programme adopted in late 2020. The aim is to reduce the average pay gap between women and men faster.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-and-central-labour-market-organisations-commit-to-promoting-equality-in-pay
  17. 22.1.2021 | EU foreign ministers meet to discuss climate and energy matters and a broad range of other topical issues Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 22.1.2021 14.25 Type: Press release The EU Foreign Affairs Council will hold its first meeting ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-meet-to-discuss-climate-and-energy-matters-and-a-broad-range-of-other-topical-issues
  18. 10.6.2021 | On 10 June 2021, the Government adopted a Cyber Security Development Programme. It is a concrete implementation plan on how to develop cyber security across sectors in the long term. It covers the years 2021-2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/cyber-security-development-programme-higher-level-of-cyber-security-brings-growth-and-jobs
  19. 7.4.2021 | The negotiations between Finland and Norway on salmon fishing during the 2021 fishing season have been completed. As a joint outcome, Finland and Norway are proposing a highly exceptional ban on salmon fishing in the whole River Tenojoki (Tana) watercourse, the Tanafjord and the sea area. Fishing for other species will continue, and for this purpose a new type of rod fishing licence is proposed for the area.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/ban-on-salmon-fishing-in-the-river-tenojoki-tana-watercourse-proposed-for-the-2021-season-opportunities-to-fish-for-other-species-increased
  20. 3.11.2020 | Foreign Minister Haavisto to attend a session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts on democracy, the rule of law and human rights Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 3.11.2020 14.15 Ty...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-a-session-of-the-committee-of-ministers-of-the-council-of-europe-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-s-impacts-on-democracy-the-rule-of-law-and-human-rights