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  1. 19.6.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 19 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the progress of Finland’s efforts to influence EU policy and ways to increase the number of Finns working in EU institutions. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the Union’s enlargement prospects and outlined Finland’s positions for upcoming meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-progress-of-finland-s-work-to-influence-eu-policy
  2. 16.9.2024 | Finland and Sweden will increase cooperation on security of supply. "The matter was agreed on in connection with the joint meeting of the Finnish and Swedish governments in Stockholm on 16 September 2024. The aim is to develop security of supply between the two countries and specify it in concrete terms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-sweden-to-intensify-planning-and-cooperation-on-security-of-supply
  3. 25.9.2024 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will attend a formal meeting of EU competitiveness ministers in Brussels on 26 September 2024. The ministers will discuss the future of European competitiveness and the development of state aid.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-competitiveness-ministers
  4. 23.11.2023 | On Thursday 23 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2024. Among others, the proposal includes amendments related to support for Ukraine, the health and social services transfer calculation and central government transfers to local government. In line with the proposal, the revenue estimate will be increased by EUR 76 million, while the need for appropriations will decrease by EUR 48 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2024-budget-proposal
  5. 4.10.2024 | The Cabinet Committee on EU Affairs has formulated the position of Finland on using immobilised Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine, and on establishing a cooperation mechanism for loans to Ukraine and granting macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/cabinet-committee-on-eu-affairs-considers-the-use-of-immobilised-russian-central-bank-assets-to-support-ukraine
  6. 6.12.2023 | The telecommunications ministers of Finland, Estonia and Sweden stress that the resilience of critical underwater infrastructure is now more important than ever. The ministers underlined the importance of resilient infrastructure at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels 5 December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-estonia-and-sweden-emphasise-the-importance-of-resilient-european-submarine-infrastructure
  7. 4.11.2024 | The world states will convene at the Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on 11–22 November. The aim is to decide on a new common climate finance target. A faster energy transition will be needed as the countries are preparing to set new emission reduction targets during next year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/baku-climate-change-conference-to-focus-on-finance-target-energy-transition-needs-to-be-boosted
  8. 7.6.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Ethiopia and Kenya on 10–14 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-ethiopia-and-kenya-to-discuss-regional-issues-and-promote-trade
  9. 12.3.2024 | On Tuesday 12 March, the EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council decided to recommend that the European Parliament grant discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022. Finland voted against the recommendation together with four other Member States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/eu-must-reduce-errors-in-budget-implementation
  10. 21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-3
  11. 21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-3
  12. 23.11.2023 | On 23 November 2023, the Government adopted a resolution on launching an auction procedure concerning offshore wind power sites located in the public water areas of Finland. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/metsahallitus-launches-auctions-concerning-large-scale-offshore-wind-power-projects
  13. 24.5.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will attend the UN’s fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda on 27–29 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-un-conference-on-small-island-developing-states
  14. 17.10.2024 | The European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday 17 October focused on Ukraine and the Middle East. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the meeting and told the Council about the situation in Ukraine and his Peace Formula.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-sends-strong-message-on-continuing-support-for-ukraine
  15. 15.3.2024 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 18 March. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-aggression-against-ukraine-situation-in-the-middle-east-and-belarus
  16. 9.4.2024 | The European Entrepreneurship Promotion Awards (EEPA) recognise the most successful promoters of entrepreneurship across Europe, highlight the best entrepreneurial practices, raise awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship and encourage Europeans to become entrepreneurs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/competition-for-the-european-enterprise-promotion-awards-begins
  17. 5.12.2023 | The EU’s Competitiveness Council will meet in Brussels on 7–8 December 2023. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will represent Finland in the meeting of ministers responsible for internal market and industry on 7 December. Meanwhile, Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will be Finland’s representative at the meeting of the ministers responsible for research and space on 8 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels-on-7-8-december
  18. 5.9.2024 | Because of the reform, local collective bargaining would be possible regardless of whether the company belongs to an employers' association or what kind of employee representation the company has.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-proposal-on-promoting-local-bargaining-to-parliament
  19. 12.4.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has received 49 comments on the legislative proposals to promote local collective bargaining. The feedback received will now be analysed as part of further preparation. The draft proposal will also be sent to the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis for evaluation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparation-of-legislative-proposal-on-local-bargaining-continues
  20. 3.5.2024 | GPS interference in aviation has been debated in public. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom published a press release saying that it is safe to fly to and in Finland. Traficom is responsible for flight and aviation safety as well as for monitoring GPS interference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-gps-interference-from-russia-taken-seriously-authorities-work-to-ensure-flight-safety