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10.5.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Norway Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.5.2022 15.33 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the Nordic defence minister meeting in Kirkenes, Norway, on 11 May 2022. Norway ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-norway
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7.12.2022 | On Wednesday 7 December, Finland sent buses to Ukraine to be used to transport children and young people to school. This donation is part of the European Commission’s solidarity campaign. Russia’s war of aggression has affected an estimated 5.7 million schoolchildren in Ukraine with many schools having been destroyed in bombing.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-school-busses-to-ukraine
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14.4.2023 | The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action will discuss financing the green transition and strengthening the role of finance ministries in climate work this Friday in Washington. The ministers will publish a practical guide to help ministries implement climate measures.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-s-term-as-chair-of-coalition-of-finance-ministers-for-climate-action-ends
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11.12.2023 | The International Gender Equality Prize was awarded to the Afghan Women Skills Development Center, which works to promote and protect the rights of women in Afghanistan. The organisation does important humanitarian work to promote the safety of Afghan women.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-s-international-gender-equality-prize-awarded-for-humanitarian-work-among-afghan-women
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31.5.2022 | At the special meeting of the European Council, which began on 30 May in Brussels, the EU leaders agreed to impose new sanctions on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine. The leaders were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky via video conference for a discussion at the beginning of the meeting. Finland was represented at the meeting by Prime Minister Sanna Marin.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-agree-on-sixth-package-of-sanctions-against-russia
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20.4.2022 | Ann-Mari Kemell, who holds a Master of Science degree in Economics, was appointed State Secretary to Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä on 19 April 2022. The State Secretary’s term ends with that of the Minister. The Government appointed Kemell to the position on 13 April 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ann-mari-kemell-appointed-state-secretary-to-minister-of-economic-affairs
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19.12.2022 | The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity ends today on 19 December in Montreal, Canada. Almost 200 states negotiated on actions to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2030 and strengthen the state of the natural environment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-reached-agreement-on-halting-biodiversity-loss-by-2030-30-per-cent-protection-and-restoration-goal-for-world-s-nations
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21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation
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28.7.2022 | Finland ranked first in the European Union’s digital performance comparison. The European Commission’s annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) monitors the digital performance of EU Member States and tracks their progress in digitalisation. Finland has been at the top of the list for several years, ranking number two in 2021 and number one in 2019 and 2020.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-ranks-first-in-eu-digital-comparison
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23.5.2022 | On Monday 23 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin attended a video meeting with the President of the European Council and the leaders of four other EU Member States.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-speaks-with-several-eu-leaders
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12.10.2023 | As part of the strong urban policy package, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will launch the preparation of thematic agreements with cities. Preparation will begin with a survey that will be sent to cities to assess their readiness and needs for thematic agreements.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparations-begin-on-thematic-agreements-between-cities-and-the-central-government
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18.11.2022 | Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki will visit Finland on Sunday 20 November. During his visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Sanna Marin.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/polish-prime-minister-to-visit-helsinki
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21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation-1896544
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Towards accessible transport system: Accessibility vision sent out for comments - Finnish Government
27.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision is part of the implementation process of the 12-year transport system plan. Comments on the vision can be submitted until 25 August 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/towards-accessible-transport-system-accessibility-vision-sent-out-for-comments -
10.2.2023 | Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Luxembourg on 10 February at the invitation of the country’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel. The prime ministers discussed current EU policy issues and bilateral relations between the countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-luxembourg-discuss-common-eu-policy-goals
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1.6.2023 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembourg on 1–2 June 2023. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-and-telecommunications-ministers-to-meet-in-luxembourg
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24.10.2022 | Finland has placed fourth in the Gender Equality Index of the European Union. The Index measured gender equality in various domains, including the labour market, healthcare and power.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-rose-to-fourth-place-in-the-eu-s-gender-equality-index
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3.4.2023 | On 4 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will deposit Finland's instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty. Minister Haavisto will deposit the instrument of accession in Brussels with the Government of the United States. Finland will become a NATO member country at the moment of the deposit. Minister Haavisto will also represent Finland at the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs starting on the same day.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-deposit-finland-s-instrument-of-accession-and-attend-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-brussels
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11.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday 16 March 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-sanna-marin-to-visit-berlin
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2.2.2023 | Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will visit Helsinki from 6 to 7 February. He was invited by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto to attend the Hanalys foreign policy forum at Hanaholmen on 7 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/swedish-foreign-minister-to-attend-hanalys-foreign-policy-forum-in-finland
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29.12.2022 | On 29 December 2022, the President of the Republic approved the Act on the National Implementation of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. Funds from the Reserve will be used to support companies that have been negatively affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The support is channelled as business development aid from the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/support-for-businesses-to-mitigate-the-effects-of-brexit-act-to-enter-into-force-at-the-beginning-of-2023
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17.2.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany from 17 to 19 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-munich-security-conference-1
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25.5.2020 | Revenue through responsible ownership Government Resolution on the State Ownership Policy 8 April 2020 Prime Minister's Office 2020 Government Resolution on the State Ownership Policy 2 April 2020 Government Resolution on the State Ownership Polic...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200040721/State+Ownership+Policy_08042020.pdf/581f2a9c-ca52-83ac-44e6-0d6684950125?t=1590388384000
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20.2.2023 | The Climate Policy Roundtable holds its last meetings for now on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 February. The main topics are the evaluation of the work done by the Roundtable and key messages to the next Government. The Roundtable is chaired by Prime Minister Sanna Marin.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-convened-for-last-time-for-now-messages-to-next-government-on-agenda
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10.2.2023 | Finnish Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will meet with German Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner in Helsinki on Wednesday 15 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/german-finance-minister-christian-lindner-to-visit-helsinki
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29.5.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet Tuesday 30 May in Brussels. There, the ministers will begin preparations for the June European Council. The GAC will also hold hearings on respect for the EU’s values in Hungary and the rule of law in Poland. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-preparations-for-june-european-council-and-rule-of-law-issues
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6.2.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened, on 6 February 2023, the Elements of 6G Unleashed organised by Business Finland and 6G Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-opened-business-finland-s-6g-seminar
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7.4.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto visited Mogadishu, Somalia, on 7 April. He met President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abshir Omar Jama, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Khadija M. Almakhzoumi and international actors in Somalia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-visited-somalia
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15.12.2022 | In its latest Economic Survey of Finland, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) assesses the Finnish economy. The OECD also presents recommendations for Finland’s economic and structural policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/oecd-publishes-economic-survey-of-finland-1
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3.3.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met today in Helsinki. In their meeting, discussions focused on measures to strengthen the EU’s strategic economy and other major issues in EU policy, the war in Ukraine, and Finland’s deepening allyship as the country becomes a member of NATO.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-strategic-autonomy-and-war-in-ukraine-feature-prominently-in-discussions-between-prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain
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13.10.2023 | On 12 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for a new Emissions Trading Act and amendments to the Act on Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass Fuels. The current Emissions Trading Act and the Act on Aviation Emissions Trading would be repealed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-proposal-on-new-emissions-trading-act-to-parliament
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23.1.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will travel to Brussels on 24 January. The purpose of her visit is to discuss topical EU matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-brussels
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27.1.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will lead a Team Finland delegation to visit South Korea on 29-31 January 2023 to promote exports. The business delegation has 20 members representing the 5G, 6G, quantum technology, space and satellite sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-lead-a-team-finland-delegation-to-visit-south-korea
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7.12.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Slovenian State Secretary for European Affairs Marko Štucin will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 8 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-slovenian-state-secretary-for-european-affairs-stucin-to-meet-in-helsinki
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26.8.2022 | Making claims about climate action has become more popular in recent years. Businesses are using claims about carbon neutrality and similar initiatives in their marketing for carbon offset goods and services. Currently, the responsibility for following good offsetting practices largely rests on the users of carbon offsetting services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/as-popularity-of-voluntary-carbon-offsetting-grows-guidelines-are-drawn-up-for-offset-providers
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16.1.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Minister Haavisto will be in Davos from 17 to 19 January and Minister Skinnari from 17 to 18 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-haavisto-and-skinnari-to-attend-world-economic-forum-in-davos
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19.6.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) have developed a new Dialogue Card tool to help arts and culture organisations make their operations more equal and sustainable. The new dialogue cards can be ordered free of charge.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/dialogue-cards-available-for-promoting-cultural-diversity-and-sustainable-development-within-work-communities
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22.6.2023 | On Thursday 22 June, the Government appointed Risto Artjoki, Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry, as State Secretary to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. At the same session, the Government appointed Mikaela Nylander, Bachelor of Laws and Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, as State Secretary to Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson and Riikka Slunga-Poutsalo, Design Assistant, as State Secretary to Minister of Finance Riikka Purra.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-state-secretaries-to-ministers
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16.5.2022 | On Wednesday 18 May, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi in Rome.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-rome
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22.6.2023 | On Thursday 22 June, the Government appointed Risto Artjoki, Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry, as State Secretary to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. At the same session, the Government appointed Mikaela Nylander, Bachelor of Laws and Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, as State Secretary to Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson and Riikka Slunga-Poutsalo, Design Assistant, as State Secretary to Minister of Finance Riikka Purra.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-appoints-state-secretaries-to-ministers