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  1. 12.5.2022 | On 12 May 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened the first Transport System Forum. In future, such forums will be held regularly to discuss the state of the transport system.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-transport-system-development-is-a-long-term-effort
  2. 17.2.2022 | The Government proposes to extend the validity of the Act on Municipal Experiments to Promote Employment until 31 December 2024. This will ensure a smooth transfer of TE services to municipalities during 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-extend-local-government-pilots-on-employment
  3. 14.3.2022 | On Monday 14 March, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen and Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Hans Dahlgren met in Stockholm for a wide-ranging discussion on the security situation in Europe and other topical EU issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-and-dahlgren-stress-importance-of-eu-as-a-guarantor-of-security
  4. 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/-/1410829/imo-finalises-the-short-term-emissions-reduction-measure-finland-s-concerns-heard-1776168
  5. 7.1.2021 | In its plenary session on Thursday 7 January, the Government appointed Anna-Mari Vimpari (M.Soc.Sci.) State Secretary to Ministers Annika Saarikko, Matti Vanhanen, Jari Leppä, Mika Lintilä and Antti Kaikkonen from 7 January 2021 onwards. The State Secretaries’ terms end with those of the ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/anna-mari-vimpari-appointed-state-secretary-to-centre-party-ministerial-group
  6. 29.4.2022 | Minister Aki Lindén held a roundtable discussion on the economy of wellbeing on Wednesday 27 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/developing-economy-of-wellbeing-through-knowledge
  7. 28.2.2022 | According to the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published on 28 February 2022, climate change is a serious threat to human wellbeing. The impacts of climate change are unevenly distributed between regions. More than three billion people are living in extremely vulnerable conditions. Besides actions to mitigate climate change, even more effective adaptation measures are also needed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ipcc-report-climate-change-has-serious-impacts-on-people-and-nature-impacts-unevenly-distributed
  8. 9.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the EU organised an Informal Meeting of Telecommunications Ministers in Paris and Nevers on 8-9 March 2022. Finland's representative at the meeting was Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-telecommunications-ministers-initiate-action-to-combat-disinformation-and-improve-cyber-security
  9. 16.8.2022 | In its meeting on 16 August, the Government’s Ministerial Working Group on Coordinating COVID-19 Response received an overview of the epidemiological situation, progress on vaccinations and the possible continuation of the temporary amendments to the Communicable Diseases Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-on-covid-19-discusses-current-epidemiological-situation-and-preparedness-for-autumn-season
  10. 17.8.2021 | The EU foreign affairs ministers will hold an informal video conference on Tuesday 17 August. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-situation-in-afghanistan
  11. 28.1.2022 | Entrepreneurs have been temporarily entitled to labour market support on more flexible terms during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the deteriorating coronavirus situation, this temporary amendment will continue. The President of the Republic confirmed the legislative amendment on 28 January 2022, and it will enter into force on 31 January 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/entrepreneurs-to-be-temporarily-entitled-to-labour-market-support-in-january-february-2022
  12. 22.10.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Berlin on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-germany
  13. 9.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the EU organised an Informal Meeting of Telecommunications Ministers in Paris and Nevers on 8-9 March 2022. Finland's representative at the meeting was Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-telecommunications-ministers-initiate-action-to-combat-disinformation-and-improve-cyber-security-1684637
  14. 21.4.2022 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen is currently visiting the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. On Wednesday 20 April, Minister Kurvinen opened the Pavilion Finland which premieres Pilvi Takala’s video installation Close Watch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-kurvinen-at-venice-biennale-art-and-culture-strengthen-solidarity
  15. 19.10.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will visit Estonia with a Team Finland business delegation. The aim of the visit is to discuss the recovery of tourism and the opportunities of Finnish companies in Estonia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-visits-estonia-to-promote-tourism-and-cooperation-during-recovery
  16. 7.2.2022 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will attend a virtual meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation on 8 February. This will be the first meeting during Norway’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2022. Finland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers ended at the turn of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-virtual-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation
  17. 25.3.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on Monday 28 March for an extraordinary meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Items on the agenda include coordination between EU countries with respect to the reception of refugees from Ukraine. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-discuss-support-for-refugees-from-ukraine-responsibility-for-refugees-should-be-shared-between-eu-member-states
  18. 25.5.2021 | On its second meeting day, Tuesday 25 May, the special European Council urged Member States to implement the EU Digital COVID Certificate rapidly. The EU leaders also discussed climate change and provided the European Commission with additional guidance for the preparation of its proposals on effort sharing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-calls-for-rapid-implementation-of-covid-19-vaccination-certificate
  19. 10.11.2021 | Finland participates in six transport initiatives adopted at the Glasgow Climate Change Conference. Countries make commitments to reduce emissions on the road, at sea and in the air. Most of these declarations were published on the Transport Day on 10 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-joins-several-transport-declarations-in-glasgow-commitments-spur-countries-towards-decarbonised-road-transport-shipping-and-aviation
  20. 7.3.2022 | EU development ministers will hold an informal meeting in Montpellier, France, on 7 March 2022. The meeting will focus on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and on the EU’s actions in the current situation. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-ministers-to-discuss-the-humanitarian-situation-in-ukraine