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3.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will represent Finland at the meeting of the Heads of State and Government on Monday 7 November, and during the ministerial week between 14 and 18 November the Finnish delegation will be led by Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-climate-change-conference-starts-in-sharm-el-sheikh-egypt-next-weekend-aim-to-boost-implementation-of-paris-agreement
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11.12.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 12 December. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the December European Council. The GAC will also adopt conclusions on the evaluation of its annual EU rule of law dialogue, enlargement and managing demographic change in Europe. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council-1
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21.12.2023 | The Ministry of the Environment has introduced a programme to eradicate long-term homelessness. The aim of the programme is to end long-term homelessness by 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-programme-aims-to-end-long-term-homelessness
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6.10.2022 | At the meeting of European leaders in Prague on Thursday 6 October, Prime Minister Sanna Marin stressed that Europe must continue its strong and united support to Ukraine so that Ukraine can win the war. The first meeting of the European Political Community brought together the heads of state or government of more than 40 countries across Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-emphasises-support-for-ukraine-at-prague-meeting
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14.3.2023 | The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council approved Finland’s updated Recovery and Resilience Plan on 14 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/eu-approves-finland-s-updated-recovery-plan
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21.3.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will take part in the European Council and Euro Summit in Brussels on 23–24 March. The European Council will focus on Ukraine, competitiveness, the single market and the economy, and energy. The meeting will begin with a discussion between the EU leaders and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-and-euro-summit-in-brussels
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20.10.2022 | Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to an energy crisis that affects not only individuals but also the operations of different sectors and individual businesses. The Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness proposed on 20 October 2022 that the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appoint a working group to draw up an overall assessment of the changed operating environment facing businesses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-working-group-to-assess-impacts-of-energy-crisis-on-operations-of-different-sectors-and-businesses
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3.2.2023 | Minister of Defence Savola to visit Oslo Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.2.2023 13.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Mikko Savola will make a working visit to Oslo on 6 February 2023. There, Minister Savola will attend the high-lev...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-savola-to-visit-oslo
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8.9.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft bill that proposes amendments to the Act on General Housing Allowance. The proposed amendments would 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-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-requests-comments
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14.7.2023 | Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz met in Berlin on Friday 14 July. Their meeting focused on European security and on developing trade and economic relations between Finland and Germany.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-federal-chancellor-scholz-discuss-european-security
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6.2.2024 | On 6 February 2024, the European Commission issued a Communication concerning the climate target for 2040 and a Communication on Industrial Carbon Management. The Communications open up paths towards new clean solutions and further development of carbon sequestration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/technologies-and-technical-carbon-sequestration-solutions-needed-to-reach-eu-s-2040-climate-target
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5.2.2023 | Minister Ville Skinnari is visiting Qatar from 5 to 7 February 2023. On 5 February, he inaugurated the new Embassy of Finland in Doha as a representative of the Finnish State. The Embassy started operations in December 2021. Besides the inauguration ceremony, Minister Skinnari’s programme in Doha includes meetings with authorities, researchers and representatives of business and industry. The visit aims to continue to foster good relations and promote trade between Finland and Qatar.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-development-cooperation-and-foreign-trade-skinnari-opened-finland-s-embassy-in-doha
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20.10.2023 | On 20 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the use of the EU Hybrid Toolbox, possible enlargement of the EU, and the Proposal for a Directive on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland's positions for the three forthcoming Council meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-to-discuss-eu-hybrid-toolbox
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20.3.2023 | Minister of Defence made decision on participation in joint procurement project for munitions Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.3.2023 17.35 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen signed the European Defence Agency's (EDA) d...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-made-decision-on-participation-in-joint-procurement-project-for-munitions-
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28.2.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will travel to Tallinn on Wednesday 1 March. During her visit, she will meet with Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Reinsalu and Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-tallinn
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23.3.2023 | Finland donates defence materiel assistance to Ukraine including more of mine-clearing Leopard 2 tanks Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.3.2023 14.15 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-donates-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine-including-more-of-mine-clearing-leopard-2-tanks
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12.10.2023 | The Government supports the EU's vision of healthy soils by 2050 and welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience (Soil Monitoring Law). In its position the Government stresses the need for national room for manoeuvre in the implementation of the Directive.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-outlined-its-position-on-commission-proposal-for-soil-monitoring-directive
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15.8.2023 | Finnish Industry Investment Ltd (Tesi) plays a significant role in the Finnish capital investment market and its operations are considered to be of high quality and expertise. According to an evaluation published on 15 August 2023, Tesi has also become an important player in producing information, providing sparring and building networks. The evaluation was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and conducted by 4FRONT.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/evaluation-finnish-industry-investment-provides-high-quality-and-expert-services
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8.6.2022 | Minister Kaikkonen to take part in Northern Group's defence minister meeting in Iceland Ministry of Defence Publication date 8.6.2022 11.00 Type: Press release Minister Kaikkonen will take part in the Northern Group's defence minister meeting from...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-kaikkonen-to-take-part-in-northern-group-s-defence-minister-meeting-in-iceland
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5.10.2022 | Minister Hanna Sarkkinen and Commissioner Nicolas Schmit will discuss poverty reduction, promotion of mental health and income security. The meeting between Minister Tuula Haatainen and Commissioner Schmit will address current issues related to working life, such as the platform economy and dialogue between the social partners.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-haatainen-and-sarkkinen-to-meet-eu-commissioner-for-jobs-and-social-rights-schmit-in-helsinki-on-6-7-october
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19.2.2023 | Minister of Defence Savola to visit Kosovo Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.2.2023 12.01 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Mikko Savola will make a working visit to Kosovo on 19-20 February 2023. During his visit, Minister Savola will...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-savola-to-visit-kosovo
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21.8.2023 | The implementation of the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has started at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-we-will-build-transport-routes-improve-the-level-of-services-and-strengthen-safety-and-security
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13.9.2023 | Strengthening the labour market and international recruitment requires that proactive and effective measures are taken to tackle abuse in the labour market. In order to meet the objectives of the Government Programme, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will prepare an action plan to prevent and combat exploitation by the end of 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-to-prepare-an-action-plan-to-eradicate-labour-exploitation
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1.6.2023 | The heads of state or government of the EU Member States and 20 other European countries met for the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Moldova on 1 June. The EPC Summit focused on three themes: security, energy and strengthening connections between the participating countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-stresses-strong-support-for-ukraine-at-moldova-summit
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10.6.2022 | Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.6.2022 23.30 Type: Press release On June 10th 2022, the President of the Republic decided, at the proposal of the Government, tha...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-sends-more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine-1
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22.6.2022 | The labour market roadmap project aims to improve the match between jobs and workers. The data model built in the project uses data in more diverse ways than before. In this way, the special characteristics of different sectors can be considered in more detail in order to create a more accurate picture of the types of open vacancies, labour reserves and occupational differences.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-data-model-helps-discover-causes-of-labour-market-mismatch
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23.2.2023 | Finland's latest defence materiel package to Ukraine includes three Leopard 2 mine clearing tanks Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.2.2023 12.05 Type: Press release Finland will deliver another package of defence materiel to Ukraine. The Pre...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-latest-defence-materiel-package-to-ukraine-includes-three-leopard-2-mine-clearing-tanks-
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25.5.2023 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will participate in the Porto Social Forum on 26–27 May 2023. The meeting will discuss the EU’s social dimension, effects of the green and digital transition on the labour market, investments in skills and education, and child poverty.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-haatainen-to-attend-porto-social-forum-economy-and-social-dimension-go-hand-in-hand
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24.3.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the Euro Summit in Brussels on 24 March. Topics on the agenda included the economic situation and the coordination of economic policies. Discussions also focused on the situation in the banking sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-stresses-the-importance-of-completing-the-banking-union-which-has-strengthened-the-resilience-of-the-banking-sector-at-the-euro-summit
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31.5.2022 | On Tuesday 31 May, the second day of its special meeting, the European Council discussed security, defence and food security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-calls-on-russia-to-unblock-ukrainian-grain-exports
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23.10.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 24 October. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the October European Council. The GAC will also continue its annual rule of law dialogue with country-specific discussions. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-october-european-council-2
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24.11.2022 | On 24 November 2022, the Government authorised the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to make on its behalf a EUR 200 million gratuitous investment in the Climate Fund’s reserve of unrestricted equity. The capitalisation would occur in one instalment in 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-to-capitalise-climate-fund-by-eur-200-million
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7.10.2022 | Commissioner Schmit met Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen in Helsinki. They discussed issues related to the rights and livelihood of workers as well as homelessness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-commissioner-for-jobs-and-social-rights-nicolas-schmit-discussed-platform-economy-and-poverty-eradication-with-ministers-haatainen-and-sarkkinen
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1.2.2023 | Voluntary climate action is one way to promote climate work in Finland and globally. The guide published by the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on 1 February outlines good practices for the voluntary carbon market. The guide aims to improve the reliability of the domestic carbon market and create opportunities for Finnish companies to act for the benefit of the climate.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-guide-outlines-good-practices-for-voluntary-carbon-market
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23.11.2023 | International recruitments to and candidacies for multilateral organisations, coordinated by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, are an integral part of Finland's foreign and security policy. Multilateral cooperation makes Finland a more influential player globally than its size might suggest. In autumn 2023, several Finnish experts were successfully recruited to leadership positions important for Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-recruitments-are-part-of-finland-s-foreign-and-security-policy
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30.11.2022 | On 24 November, Finland sent much needed help for the energy sector in Ukraine. The delivery package comprised components of the electricity grid, such as current transformers, circuit breakers and relays. Earlier this autumn, 28 current transformers were delivered to Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-supports-energy-sector-in-ukraine
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31.1.2023 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will attend a meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Copenhagen on 31 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-1
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9.6.2023 | Finland will send emergency aid to southern Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. In response to Ukraine's request, Finland will deliver water purification material and food packages to the country. In addition, preparations are being made to send additional assistance on the basis of updated requests from the Ukrainian authorities. The human and environmental impacts of the explosion of the Kakhovka dam that took place on Tuesday 6 June are significant.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-send-emergency-aid-to-ukraine-following-destruction-of-kakhovka-dam
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27.9.2023 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 28 September for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Items on the agenda include the situation in Ukraine and migration issues. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The Spanish Presidency is seeking political agreement between the EU Member States on extending temporary protection for Ukrainians.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-to-decide-on-extension-of-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians-fleeing-the-war
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23.3.2023 | The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Mining Act on 23 March 2023. The amendments will give local residents more influence and increase business prospects and environmental considerations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-mining-act-will-strengthen-citizen-influence-economic-prospects-and-environmental-aspects