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17.3.2022 | On Thursday 17 March, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen met with her colleague, German Minister of State for Europe Anna Lührmann, in Berlin. The ministers discussed the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Europe, particularly on the energy sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-and-german-ministers-for-european-affairs-discuss-energy-and-security-situation
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15.2.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the sixth summit of the European Union and the African Union (AU) to be held in Brussels on 17 and 18 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-african-union-eu-summit
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30.6.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced Finland’s commitments to promote global equality at a summit that began in Paris on 30 June. The Generation Equality Forum is organised by the French President Emmanuel Macron, Mexico and the UN.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-announces-finland-s-global-gender-equality-measures-in-paris
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6.4.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Copenhagen on 7–8 April.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/green-transition-in-focus-during-minister-skinnari-s-visit-to-denmark
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15.5.2022 | Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a fundamental change has taken place in the security and operating environment of Finland and Europe. On Sunday 15 May, the Government adopted the Report on Finland’s Accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-adopts-report-on-nato-membership
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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
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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
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28.6.2022 | The UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will meet in New York between 5 and 15 July.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-stresses-importance-of-finding-solutions-to-global-education-crisis-at-un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development
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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
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28.1.2022 | On Friday 28 January, Prime Minister Sanna Marin and UN Secretary-General António Guterres discussed the security situation in Europe and ways to strengthen the UN and the multilateral international system. They also highlighted global challenges such as climate change and discussed the opportunities offered by digitalisation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-un-secretary-general-guterres-discuss-european-security-strengthening-the-un-and-digitalisation
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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
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4.5.2022 | In a written procedure on 4 May 2022, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided that regional development funds allocated in 2022 to cross-border cooperation programmes under the EU’s regional and structural policy (approximately EUR 9.5 million) will be transferred to Interreg’s internal border cooperation programmes. The reason for this transfer is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-transfer-of-funds-from-eu-s-cross-border-cooperation-programmes-to-internal-border-programmes
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23.2.2022 | On 23 February 2022, the Government parties agreed on the key content of the reform of the Mining Act. The reform has been prepared by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, together with the relevant stakeholders.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-the-mining-act-to-be-circulated-for-comments-minister-for-economic-affairs-lintila-stresses-the-necessary-conditions-for-sustainable-mining
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13.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in Stockholm on Wednesday 13 April. The prime ministers discussed how to strengthen the security of Finland and Sweden in the changed security environment. The security situation in Europe has changed fundamentally following Russia’s attack on Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-swedish-prime-minister-in-stockholm
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20.6.2022 | On Monday 20 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin met Prime Minister Dimitra Kovačevski, President Stevo Pendarovski and President of the Assembly Talat Xhaferi in Skopje, North Macedonia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-mari-met-leaders-of-north-macedonia-
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31.3.2023 | The comprehensive WORK2030 programme, carried out collaboratively by ministries, social partner organisations, workplaces and other experts in the field, is coming to an end. The programme identified five solutions that will help make Finnish working life the best in the world.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-work2030-programme-identified-five-solutions-for-a-successful-working-life
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31.1.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will visit Sweden on 2 February and meet with Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde and Minister of Defence Peter Hultqvist.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-and-minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-sweden
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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
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22.2.2021 | On 22 February, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU will hold an informal videoconference of EU Ministers for Employment, Social Affairs and Equality. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Aino-Kaisa Pekonen, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-for-employment-social-affairs-and-equality-to-discuss-priorities-for-social-dimension-and-the-eu-covid-19-recovery
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11.8.2022 | The Government’s proposal to amend the act on residence permits for researchers has been sent out for comments. It would extend the duration of residence permits to make it easier for researchers to stay in Finland and conduct research. At the same time, it would improve the position of researchers conducting postgraduate research.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/comments-sought-on-government-proposal-to-simplify-residence-permits-for-researchers