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23.6.2022 | The EU energy ministers will meet at a Council meeting in Luxembourg on 27 June 2022. They aim to reach a general approach on the tightening of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Renewable Energy Directive as part of the Fit for 55 package. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-to-decide-on-proposals-to-tighten-energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-targets
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11.2.2022 | Defence Forces to procure munition for heavy rocket launchers Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.2.2022 15.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has approved a proposal to procure ammunition for a heavy rocket launcher sy...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-procure-munition-for-heavy-rocket-launchers
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1.8.2022 | The family leave reform enters into force on 1 August 2022. The new types of parental leave will mainly apply to parents expecting a child on or after 4 September 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/family-leave-reform-increases-equality-and-takes-better-account-of-different-types-of-families
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22.6.2022 | On 22 June, the Ministerial Working Group on COVID-19 received an epidemiological review as well as an overview of the updated vaccination strategy and testing and tracing strategy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-on-covid-19-vaccination-strategy-and-testing-and-tracing-strategy-are-up-to-date
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13.5.2022 | What are the special needs related to the promotion of walking and how could we better take them into account? How could we provide the public with more information on active and emission-free modes of transport?https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/fourth-walking-and-cycling-forum-focuses-on-the-promotion-of-walking-and-information-pro-vision-1747068
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8.12.2022 | The Government has issued a decree that lays down provisions on classification of critical electricity consumers during disruptions, power shortages and crises. Grid operators must update their preparedness plans in accordance with the decree.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-decree-on-critical-electricity-consumers
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22.6.2021 | On 22 June, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy gave its support for the Finnish Government’s participation in financing domestic vaccine development and production. The Committee justified its support based on innovation and business policy and financial security of supply.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-financing-for-finnish-vaccine-development-project-to-study-launch-of-vaccine-production
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28.4.2022 | The European Commission has selected six Finnish cities, Tampere, Turku, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Espoo and Helsinki, as European pioneers that aim to achieve carbon neutrality already by 2030. In all, 100 cities were selected from among 362 applicants in the EU. Nine cities in Finland applied.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/six-cities-in-finland-selected-as-european-pioneers-in-climate-neutrality
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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
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19.9.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 20 September in Brussels. The main topics of the meeting will be a discussion on the rule of law based on the Commission’s annual Rule of Law Report, the follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, and the Union’s legislative planning. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-rule-of-law-in-the-eu
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27.5.2021 | The third draft supplementary budget for 2021 will accelerate growth, bring forward investments and respond to the needs caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The supplementary budget will also launch reforms and investments under the EU’s recovery and resilience facility.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-supplementary-budget-s-investments-in-industrial-policy-to-help-companies-rise-from-the-coronavirus-crisis
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5.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2023–2026. In its spending limits discussion, the Government decided on extensive measures that will strengthen security, create a vision for the future and build sustainable growth.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2023-2026-policies-to-safeguard-finland-s-future-sustainable-growth-and-security
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24.1.2023 | As work-based immigration to Finland grows, it is important to ensure that recruitment practices are ethical and that the regional service systems are able to meet the needs of immigrants. This is a conclusion from a report on the greenhouse industry in the Närpes region, which was prepared by the Migration Institute of Finland. The report was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employm...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-on-work-based-immigration-in-the-narpes-region-emphasises-ethical-recruitment-and-sufficient-services-
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20.12.2022 | There are more than 44,000 people in Finland who have sought temporary protection having fled Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. In order to secure their access to integration services, the Integration Act and the Reception Act will be amended to allow the central government to pay compensation to municipalities and wellbeing services counties for service provision. The amendments to the Recept...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-the-integration-act-and-reception-act-to-secure-services-for-those-who-have-fled-ukraine-
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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
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23.5.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland in the meeting of EU and euro area finance ministers in Brussels on 23–24 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finance-ministers-to-discuss-the-eu-s-economic-outlook-and-the-economic-effects-of-the-ukraine-crisis
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1.9.2022 | The budget proposal for 2023 of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government builds sustainable growth for the future, secures purchasing power and assists people with the hike in electricity prices. The budget proposal responds to the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and inflation, improves safety and security, security of supply, and energy self-sufficiency, and provides further investment in research and development and in the green transition.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-budget-proposal-for-2023-secures-purchasing-power-compensates-price-hike-in-electricity-and-strengthens-conditions-for-sustainable-growth
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15.2.2022 | The EU ministers responsible for employment, social, health and consumer affairs (EPSCO) will convene for an informal meeting in Bordeaux, France on 15 February 2022. The meeting will focus on the effects of the digital and green transition on the labour market.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-employment-ministers-to-discuss-the-effects-of-digital-and-green-transition-on-work
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31.3.2022 | Työkanava Ltd, a special assignment company wholly owned by the State, will start to employ people with impaired capacity to work who are in the most difficult labour market position. The Government submitted the bill concerning the Act on Työkanava for approval on 31 March. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on Friday 1 April. The Act is intended to enter into force on 1 July 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tyokanava-ltd-to-start-employing-the-most-disadvantaged-people-with-impaired-capacity-to-work
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24.2.2021 | At their video conference on 25 February 2021, the EU ministers responsible for the internal market and industry will discuss national recovery plans, the New Consumer Agenda of the EU and public country-by-country tax reporting. A declaration prepared by the group of ministers from digitally advanced EU countries (D9+) will moreover be presented by Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-discuss-eu-recovery-package-and-tax-reporting