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  1. 5.10.2022 | The central government will implement an extensive energy saving programme in its premises with the aim to help Finland overcome the current challenging energy situation. The Ministerial working group on developing the digital transformation, the data economy and public administration discussed the matter on 5 October. Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero fully took over as chair of the ministerial working group for the remainder of the government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-endorses-energy-saving-programme-in-government-premises
  2. 14.9.2022 | The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its 17th meeting on Thursday 15 September. The main topics are solutions to energy crisis and green transition. The Roundtable is chaired by Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-meets-to-discuss-energy-crisis-and-ways-to-boost-green-transition
  3. 6.10.2021 | At their informal dinner meeting on 5 October, the EU Heads of State or Government held a strategic discussion about the EU’s role on the international stage. The meeting took place in Slovenia, which currently holds the EU Council Presidency. Topics on the agenda included security, trade policy and relations between the EU and China.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-discuss-strengthening-union-s-role-on-international-stage
  4. 8.12.2021 | The Nordic Welfare Forum will be held on 8–9 December 2021 as part of Finland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2021. The Forum is one of the main events in the health and social sector during Finland’s Presidency.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/nordic-welfare-forum-discusses-effects-of-covid-19-pandemic-and-societal-challenges
  5. 21.10.2022 | On the first day of its meeting, Thursday 20 October, the European Council agreed on measures to mitigate the energy crisis. The EU leaders reaffirmed that, in the face of Russia’s weaponisation of energy, the European Union would remain united in supporting its citizens and businesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-agrees-on-measures-to-tackle-the-energy-crisis
  6. 20.5.2022 | In its negotiations on 20 May 2022, the Government discussed the second supplementary budget for 2022. Appropriation increases proposed by the Government will respond to the increase of transport expenses and improve the information security of the public sector and businesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-government-supports-public-transport-and-invests-in-cybersecurity-1750445
  7. 16.2.2022 | International meetings of Minister of Defence Kaikkonen 17 to 22 February 2022 Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.2.2022 12.23 Type: Press release On Thursday 17 February 2022, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the secon...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/international-meetings-of-minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-17-to-22-february-2022
  8. 13.1.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will visit Romania on 16–17 January and Moldova on 18 January. The programme for her visit includes several high-level meetings in both countries. While in Romania, Minister Tuppurainen will also visit centres assisting Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-romania-and-moldova
  9. 20.5.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on Monday 23 May. Topics on the agenda for their meeting include preparations for the special meeting of the European Council on 30–31 May and for the European Council on 23–24 June, the follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, and the hearings with Hungary on the rule of law. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-upcoming-european-council-meetings-and-reflect-on-follow-up-to-the-conference-on-the-future-of-europe
  10. 7.9.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will speak at the plenary session of the European Parliament on Tuesday 13 September. Her visit is part of the “This is Europe” series of debates, where the European Parliament invites leaders from different EU Member States to discuss their visions for the future of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-the-european-parliament
  11. 1.11.2022 | In their meeting in Helsinki on Tuesday 1 November, the Nordic prime ministers conveyed a strong message that Russia’s war has permanently changed the Nordic region and that the countries’ common objectives will better prepare the region to operate in the changed environment. The Nordic region aims to be the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-prime-ministers-strengthen-preparedness-to-counter-russian-threat
  12. 12.12.2022 | Finland will participate in the replenishment cycle of the African Development Fund and in the reinforcing of the Fund’s work in the coming years, especially with regard to climate change adaptation. The African Development Fund helps the poorest African countries in coping with the many coinciding crises and in recovering from them.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-grants-additional-funding-to-african-development-fund
  13. 28.10.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson met in Helsinki on Friday 28 October. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed bilateral relations between Finland and Sweden, the countries’ future NATO membership, support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s invasion, and other topical EU matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-swedish-prime-minister-kristersson-highlight-importance-of-cooperation-between-finland-and-sweden
  14. 11.10.2022 | EU energy ministers will hold an informal meeting in Prague on 11−12 October 2022 to discuss the need and ways to reform the electricity market as well as emergency measures to curb high gas prices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-discuss-electricity-market-reform-and-emergency-measures-to-curb-high-gas-prices
  15. 22.2.2022 | On 22 February, the Government’s Ministerial Working Group on Coordinating COVID-19 Response received an update on the epidemiological situation. The Ministerial Working Group proposes that changes be made to the restrictions on food and beverage service businesses and the amendments made to the Health Insurance Act be extended. The proposal for measures to improve safety at work during the COVID-19 epidemic will be circulated for comments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-on-coordinating-covid-19-response-proposes-to-lift-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-hygiene-requirements-to-remain-in-force
  16. 16.9.2022 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Environment will appoint a rapporteur to investigate how to increase wind power construction in eastern Finland. Lieutenant General (ret.) Arto Räty will serve as rapporteur.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/solutions-sought-for-increasing-wind-power-construction-in-eastern-finland
  17. 16.6.2022 | The board of directors of Työkanava Oy has appointed Sari Nikkola as the company’s chief executive. She will start in the position on 1 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/sari-nikkola-to-head-tyokanava-from-1-september
  18. 11.2.2023 | Finland has provided material assistance in the form of emergency accommodation for approximately 3,000 people in Türkiye. Preparations are also underway to deliver material assistance to Syria quickly. The need for assistance in the rescue and clearance operations is great in the aftermath of the earthquake. The first instalment arrived in Türkiye today and was delivered through NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EARDCC).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sent-emergency-accommodation-to-turkiye-material-assistance-to-syria-is-also-under-preparation
  19. 10.10.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will attend the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington on 13–15 October. The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action will also meet on 12 October, and Minister Saarikko will chair the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/energy-on-the-agenda-in-meetings-of-international-institutions-in-washington
  20. 15.12.2022 | In its meeting on 15 December, the European Council discussed transatlantic relations, energy and the economy, Ukraine and Russia, security and defence, and the Southern Neighbourhood.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-reaffirms-support-for-ukraine-and-discusses-transatlantic-relations