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8.4.2021 | Restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses must remain closed to customers until 18 April 2021 in regions where it is necessary to stop the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. Restaurants will be able to open to customers in Kittilä and North Ostrobothnia on 9 April 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/restaurants-to-remain-closed-to-customers-in-most-parts-of-finland-until-18-april-closure-to-end-in-kittila-and-north-ostrobothnia
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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
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27.1.2021 | The Finnish Government wishes to ensure the entry of workers critical for security of supply to Finland during the 2021 growing season. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has made a list of tasks that are indispensable or critical with respect to the security of supply or operations of the sectors, which also includes seasonal work in agriculture, forestry, horticulture and fisheries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/government-aims-to-ensure-the-entry-of-workers-critical-for-security-of-supply-to-finland-for-the-2021-growing-season
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6.5.2020 | The Government has agreed on a model to support restaurants in employing workers and to compensate for costs that companies have not been able to find ways to adapt to due to the changes caused by the statutory restrictions. The Government will submit the proposal to Parliament in the next few days.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/support-to-restaurants-for-re-employment-and-compensation-for-imposed-restrictions-on-activities
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13.8.2021 | In response to the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, the Finnish Government decided at an extraordinary meeting on 13 August that Afghans who have worked for Finland, the EU and NATO can be admitted to Finland with their families and issued residence permits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/afghans-who-have-worked-for-the-authorities-can-be-admitted-to-finland
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18.1.2021 | Panel discussion on climate change and biodiversity loss based on Sir David Attenborough’s documentary Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 18.1.2021 14.04 Type: News item Experts preparing for the 2021 UN summits will meet youth to discu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/panel-discussion-on-climate-change-and-biodiversity-loss-based-on-sir-david-attenborough-s-documentary
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13.8.2019 | Prime Minister Antti Rinne will attend the annual informal summer meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Reykjavik, Iceland on 20 August. The agenda of the meeting includes the development of Nordic cooperation, climate policy measures and current international issues.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-rinne-to-the-nordic-prime-ministers-meeting-in-reykjavik
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12.3.2020 | In its negotiations on Thursday 12 March, the Government discussed the coronavirus outbreak and decided on recommendations and preparedness measures.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-recommendations-to-curb-the-spread-of-coronavirus
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25.10.2021 | The EU energy ministers will meet at an extraordinary Council meeting in Luxembourg on Tuesday 26 October 2021. The only items on the agenda are the rising energy prices and the Commission’s proposed measures to mitigate them. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will represent Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-ministers-to-discuss-energy-prices-at-extraordinary-energy-council-meeting-on-26-october
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29.10.2020 | On 29 October, the Government has submitted a proposal to Parliament, according to which the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment as well as the Employment and Economic Development Offices could acquire and offer studies leading to a university degree as labour market training when certain preconditions are met between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2022. The aim of the propo...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/the-government-proposes-temporary-changes-to-labour-market-training-employment-and-economic-development-offices-could-also-offer-studies-leading-to-a-university-degree
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8.3.2021 | Finland is strengthening the rule of law activities in developing countries. Supporting democracy and the rule of law is a key goal in the Government Programme and the development policy of Finland. In recent years, development of the rule of law has considerably weakened in different parts the world. Development of the rule of law is subjected to growing challenges that are exacerbated further by the COVID-19 pandemic. Work to promote and strengthen the rule of law is increasingly important.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-and-university-of-helsinki-to-cooperate-to-strengthen-the-rule-of-law-workings-in-developing-countries
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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/-/1410829/cyber-security-development-programme-higher-level-of-cyber-security-brings-growth-and-jobs-1376758
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15.10.2021 | Finland bears its responsibility as part of the climate finance pledge of the Paris Agreement. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Finland will announce support for adaptation measures in developing countries in particular. The COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference will be held in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-bears-responsibility-on-eve-of-un-climate-change-conference-and-supports-developing-countries-adaptation-to-climate-change
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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/-/1410829/the-government-proposes-additional-appropriation-to-assist-shipping-1259809
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13.1.2022 | The number of parental leave days will increase and there will be more flexibility for parents to take leave. The reform aims to increase equality in working life and between parents and to take better account of different types of families. The new types of parental leave will mainly apply to families where the child’s estimated date of birth is 4 September 2022 or later.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/family-leave-reform-enters-into-force-in-august-2022
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25.6.2020 | On Thursday 25 June, the Prime Ministers of the Nordic Countries discussed the current situation with regard to COVID-19, their countries’ experiences and follow-up measures, and the common Nordic path forward after the crisis. The Prime Ministers also discussed the economy. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-prime-ministers-discuss-covid-19-situation
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15.7.2021 | On 15 July 2021, the President of the Republic approved legislation to curb rises in electricity distribution prices and cut the profits of distribution companies by amending the Electricity Market Act and the Act on the Supervision of the Electricity and Natural Gas Market. The Acts enter into force on 1 August 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-amendments-curbing-electricity-distribution-prices-to-take-effect-in-early-august
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14.9.2021 | The future prospects of Finland’s marine industry look very good. For them to come true, the sector must keep advancing in a comprehensive way in order to be competitive and successful on the world market. This is the conclusion of a report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment that was published on 14 September 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-marine-industry-is-a-developing-growth-sector-need-to-prepare-for-changing-circumstances
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27.1.2021 | In its meeting on 27 January, the Government decided on health insurance coverage for COVID-19 vaccines provided by private occupational healthcare. The Government also discussed the safe entry of seasonal workers and received a briefing on the pandemic-related legislation and government proposals currently in preparation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-reimbursement-for-covid-19-vaccinations-provided-by-occupational-healthcare