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28.7.2023 | On 28 July Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio assigned the task of drawing up a plan concerning Finland’s participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-is-preparing-for-reconstruction-of-ukraine
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27.9.2023 | Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah participated in the meeting of the For Forest Group composed of the forest ministers of the most forested EU countries in Austria on 25–26 September. At the meeting, the ministers responsible for forestry of Austria, Slovenia, Sweden and Finland signed a joint statement on the EU forest policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/joint-statement-of-forestry-ministers-comprehensive-sustainability-of-forest-management-requires-that-local-conditions-are-taken-into-account
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15.2.2023 | During 2019–2023, the Government’s working capacity programme sought solutions to the employment problems of people with impaired capacity to work. At the same time, the programme developed more effective services to support working capacity. The closing event of the programme on 15 February examined the employment of people with impaired work capacity from the perspective of social sustainability, inclusion and the service system.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-capacity-programme-ends-but-measures-to-promote-employment-of-people-with-partial-work-capacity-will-continue
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5.6.2023 | On 6 June, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend the inaugural event of the OECD Global Forum on Technology in Paris.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-attend-oecd-global-forum-on-technology
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12.10.2023 | The Government has submitted to Parliament a proposal for amending the Act on the General Housing Allowance. The proposed amendments concern lowering the reimbursement rate of the allowance, tightening the effect of the income that affects the allowance, and abolishing the earned income allowance and the support for owner-occupied housing.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-proposed-to-general-housing-allowance
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24.8.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on Wednesday 23 August. There, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. Prime Minister Orpo also attended the third Crimea Platform Summit hosted by President Zelenskyy, where discussions highlighted the status of Crimea as part of Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-ukrainian-leaders-and-attends-crimea-platform-summit-in-kyiv
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30.6.2023 | The EU Member States condemned in the strongest terms Russia's war against Ukraine and reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it will be needed. The meeting of the European Council, which started in Brussels on Thursday 29 June, held a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-we-will-continue-to-strongly-support-ukraine
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6.3.2023 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend informal meeting of EU defence ministers Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.3.2023 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the informal meeting of EU defence ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/-minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-eu-defence-ministers
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5.10.2023 | The Government Programme states that, as a rule, mediation in cases involving domestic or family violence will be discontinued. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen invited a wide range of organisations and experts to discuss the issue on 4 October.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/mediation-in-cases-of-domestic-violence-was-discussed-under-the-leadership-of-minister-grahn-laasonen
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13.12.2023 | In its meeting on Wednesday 13 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the EU-Western Balkans Summit on 13 December and the European Council meeting on 14–15 December, both of which will be held in Brussels. In addition, the Ministerial Committee discussed the government resolution on the exercise of advance influence within the EU and proposals for amending the EU Treaties.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-ahead-of-upcoming-meetings
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10.11.2023 | Finland’s targets concerning national flexibilities accepted at the last minute. The outcome requires a thorough analysis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-reaches-provisional-agreement-on-nature-restoration-regulation
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23.8.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is on a visit to Ukraine and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv this morning. Orpo will also attend the third Crimea Platform Summit. In his meeting with Zelenskyy, Orpo stressed that Finland’s strong and unwavering support to Ukraine would continue.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-ukrainian-president-zelenskyy
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30.8.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen attended signing ceremony for 8x8 vehicle Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.8.2022 19.00 Type: Press release On Tuesday 30 August 2022, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen attended the signing ceremony in Bratis...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-attended-signing-ceremony-for-8x8-vehicle-
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6.10.2023 | Finland and the other Nordic countries risk becoming underrepresented among the official staff in EU institutions. Concerns were raised about the issue in a report published on 6 October comparing the measures taken by certain Member States to promote their citizens’ careers in the EU. According to the report, national efforts alone will not be enough to rectify the situation over the short or medium term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-number-of-finns-in-eu-positions-at-risk-of-collapse-situation-difficult-to-rectify-through-national-measures-alone
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2.3.2023 | On Thursday 2 March, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen convened a roundtable to discuss the role of the forest sector in climate policy. The aim of the discussion was to clarify the shared understanding of the situation and find solutions to strengthen sinks and reduce emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/forest-sector-roundtable-convened-to-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-carbon-sinks
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17.1.2024 | In its meeting on 17 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s policy priorities for the 2024–2029 EU parliamentary term. The Committee also discussed the Commission’s proposal to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for the two Council meetings taking place next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years
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13.4.2023 | Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and the energy crisis that characterised the whole year affected the operations of state-owned companies and ownership steering in many ways in 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russia-s-war-of-aggression-and-energy-crisis-challenge-state-s-corporate-portfolio-property-income-totals-eur-1.4-billion
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5.7.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo made his first bilateral visit abroad to Tallinn at the invitation of Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas. On 5 July, Prime Minister Orpo also met Estonian President Alar Karis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-estonian-president-and-prime-minister-in-tallinn
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14.9.2023 | The high-level meetings of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) will start in New York on Monday 18 September. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend ministerial events in New York and have bilateral meetings with their counterparts and with representatives of the UN. Minister Tavio’s programme will also incl...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-valtonen-and-tavio-to-attend-high-level-week-of-un-general-assembly-in-new-york
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2.2.2024 | Finland’s Navy and Air Force to participate in NATO’s collective peacetime missions Ministry of Defence Publication date 2.2.2024 11.22 Type: Press release “In 2024, the Finnish Navy will deploy one vessel and the Finnish Air Force a detachment of...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-navy-and-air-force-to-participate-in-nato-s-collective-peacetime-missions
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27.10.2023 | On 26 October, on the first day of the European Council meeting in Brussels, the EU leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East. The European Council condemned Hamas’ attacks on Israel and called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages while underlining the importance of ensuring protection of all civilians and enabling humanitarian access and aid to reach those in need in Gaza. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discusses-situation-in-the-middle-east-addressing-also-gas-pipeline-in-the-gulf-of-finland
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27.10.2023 | The European Union will continue to provide strong military, financial, economic and diplomatic support and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The EU leaders decided on the matter on the closing day of the European Council held in Brussels on 26–27 October. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-union-to-continue-to-support-ukraine-over-the-long-term
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30.6.2023 | On 30 June, on the second day of the meeting, the European Council continued the discussion on migration, which it had started on the previous day.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discussed-migration
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25.10.2023 | In its meeting on 25 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs decided on Finland’s positions for the October European Council and Euro Summit and outlined the Government’s priorities for the European Commission’s 2024 work programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-eu-meetings-and-commission-s-2024-work-programme
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26.6.2023 | The main theme of the Nordic prime ministers’ summer meeting in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland on 25 and 26 June was how to respond to various security threats. Along with the Nordic prime ministers, the Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers invited Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-and-canada-to-deepen-security-and-defence-cooperation
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4.10.2022 | On Thursday 6 and Friday 7 October, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend two high-level meetings hosted by the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU in Prague. The first ever meeting of the European Political Community will take place on Thursday, followed by an informal meeting of the members of the European Council on Friday.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-high-level-meetings-in-prague
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22.6.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the summer meeting of Nordic prime ministers in Iceland on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 June. The Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers has also invited Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the meeting. This is Petteri Orpo’s first trip abroad as Prime Minister.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-with-prime-ministers-of-nordic-countries-and-canada-in-iceland
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7.9.2023 | The purpose of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) is to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy by supporting the development of critical technologies and products. Another aim is to ensure the availability of necessary labour and skills in strategic sectors. While the Finnish Government supports the facility’s objective, it does not endorse a completely new EU-level financial instrument.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-position-on-the-eu-s-step-facility-to-parliament
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5.12.2022 | On 5 December 2022, the EU's Transport Council adopted the general approach on the proposal for a new TEN-T Regulation. The Regulation defines a trans-European transport network (TEN-T) and issues provisions on the quality requirements for TEN-T corridors and nodes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-ports-of-oulu-and-kaskinen-included-in-the-ten-t-regulation-proposal-transport-ministers-reach-agreement-on-proposal-1886857
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14.11.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on Wednesday 15 November. In the meeting, the council will begin preparations for the December European Council and discuss a wide range of other topical issues, such as the Commission’s work programme for 2024, rule of law issues, EU electoral law and Spain’s request for amendments to the regulation governing the EU’s language regime. Minister ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-begin-preparations-for-december-european-council-and-discuss-eu-electoral-law
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1.3.2023 | Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez will meet with Prime Minister Sanna Marin in Helsinki on Friday 3 March. In their meeting, the prime ministers will discuss preparations for the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, Ukraine and Russia, Finland’s future NATO membership, and bilateral relations between their countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/spanish-prime-minister-sanchez-to-meet-with-prime-minister-marin-in-helsinki
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21.4.2023 | Finland continues to support Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.4.2023 11.15 Type: Press release Finland provides defence materiel for the training of Ukrainian soldiers in the EUMAM Ukraine operation. On 21 April 2023, the President ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-continues-to-support-ukraine
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1.3.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Slovakian State Secretary for European Affairs Andrej Stančík will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 2 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-slovakian-state-secretary-for-european-affairs-stancik-to-meet-in-helsinki
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23.10.2023 | Improving industrial peace is one of the Government’s labour market reforms. The proposed legislative amendments were prepared in a tripartite working group that was not unanimous in its work. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will circulate the working group’s report for comments from 23 October to 4 December 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-industrial-peace-legislation-sent-out-for-comments
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1.6.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will travel to Washington, DC, on 2–4 June to attend a meeting of the Bilderberg Group.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-washington-dc
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20.9.2023 | Finland will make its first country strategy for India. The DESI Initiative will strengthen Finland’s competitive positioning on the Indian market.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/closer-trade-relations-between-finland-and-india
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6.7.2023 | The Government has submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the proposed amendments to the EU Driving Times, Breaks and Rest Periods Regulation. The proposals are related to special rules for driving and rest periods for occasional passenger transport drivers. In most cases, occasional passenger transport means chartered transport by bus or coach.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-government-outlined-its-position-on-the-commission-s-proposal-for-flexibility-in-driving-and-rest-times-for-occasional-bus-services
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7.10.2022 | The leaders of the EU Member States held a thorough discussion about energy and the economy, which are facing challenges due to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. The European Council met for an informal meeting on Friday 7 October in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/energy-economy-and-ukraine-on-agenda-at-informal-european-council-meeting
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15.9.2023 | Finland will implement the European Commission’s guidance (FAQ) on prohibiting the import of vehicles registered in Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-import-of-vehicles-registered-in-russia
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17.2.2023 | Minister of Defence Mikko Savola to Munich Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.2.2023 12.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Mikko Savola will attend a high-level international security conference in Munich on 17 to 19 February 2023. Th...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-mikko-savola-to-munich