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21.5.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the special meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 May. Topics on the agenda for the meeting include EU action against climate change, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, EU–UK relations and external relations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-meeting-5
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9.3.2023 | The Government has adopted a resolution on a strategy to prevent and combat labour exploitation. The strategy includes long-term objectives to help Finland respond more effectively to the exploitation of foreign labour. The objectives also support cooperation between the authorities and the inclusion of immigrants in the Finnish society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-resolution-helps-prevent-and-combat-labour-exploitation-in-finland
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14.2.2022 | On Monday 14 February, Prime Minister Sanna Marin attended a video meeting with the President of the European Council and the leaders of five other EU Member Stateshttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-spoke-with-several-eu-leaders
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15.8.2022 | In their meeting in Oslo on Monday 15 August, the prime ministers of the Nordic countries confirmed that they would further develop their cooperation on defence and security. As Finland and Sweden become members of NATO, the Nordic countries will become allied partners, which opens up new opportunities for cooperation. The new security situation in Northern Europe also featured prominently in the Nordic prime minsters’ discussion with German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-to-further-deepen-defence-cooperation
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10.12.2021 | Recognising that the success of businesses is vital for the wellbeing of society, the Finnish Government is outlining measures that will encourage companies to build their business, employ people, and invest. Government resolution on entrepreneurship outlines objectives and measures aiming to create favourable conditions for businesses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-resolution-on-measures-to-build-better-conditions-for-entrepreneurship-to-be-circulated-for-comments-
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14.9.2021 | The wholly state-owned special assignment company Solidium Oy owns 6.3% of the shares and 8.0% of the voting rights of the steel company SSAB AB. At its meeting on 14 September 2021, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supported the transfer of the SSAB shares from Solidium Oy to direct state ownership, as well as the definition of the State’s strategic interest related to SSAB ownersh...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-government-to-transfer-ssab-shares-from-solidium-to-direct-ownership-under-the-prime-minister-s-office
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8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a draft Government Decree on discretionary government grants for communications and news media in 2023. The decree is scheduled to take effect in April. Total funding of EUR 7 million is proposed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/media-support-proposals-released-for-consultation-round-grants-will-seek-to-support-socially-important-communications-and-a-diverse-news-media
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25.8.2021 | On Wednesday 25 August, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed the EU’s Fit for 55 package, which presents the means that will enable the EU to reduce its emissions by at least 55% by 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/fit-for-55-climate-package-important-and-necessary-brings-opportunities-for-finland
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16.9.2021 | The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists, growth or start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-proposal-on-long-term-d-visa-facilitates-labour-migration
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8.4.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video conference of transport ministers on 8 April 2022. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-coordinate-eu-response-to-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-in-field-of-transport
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30.8.2022 | “State-owned companies must remain committed to their ambitious corporate sustainability and climate targets even during times of crisis,” says Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen. This was the minister’s message to the CEOs and chairs of the boards of directors of state-owned companies at a sustainability seminar hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office on 30 August.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/no-compromising-on-state-s-sustainability-objectives-even-in-crises
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3.5.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland at the informal meeting of ministers for the economy and finance and in the Eurogroup video conference to be held on Tuesday, 3 May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finance-ministers-to-discuss-the-banking-union-and-the-implementation-of-the-eu-s-recovery-and-resilience-facility
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16.9.2021 | The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists, growth or start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-on-long-term-d-visa-facilitates-labour-migration
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11.6.2021 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Spanish State Secretary for the European Union Juan González-Barba Pera will meet in Oulu on Monday 14 June. The meeting will focus on current European Union affairs, such as economic recovery, the rule of law and EU-Russia relations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-spanish-state-secretary-juan-gonzalez-barba-pera-to-meet-in-oulu
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3.3.2022 | On Monday 7 March, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Tallinn and meet with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. In their meeting, the prime ministers will discuss the security situation in Europe, bilateral relations between Finland and Estonia and cooperation on topical EU matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-tallinn
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12.12.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 13 December. Topics on the agenda will include preparations for the December European Council, transparency and targeting of political advertising, the Commission’s enlargement package and the annual rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council
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29.6.2021 | On Wednesday 30 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a high-level forum in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, Mexico and the United Nations. The Generation Equality Forum is an international gathering to highlight the campaign for advancing global gender equality.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-paris
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17.2.2022 | The informal European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday 17 February expressed its strong and united support for Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-express-their-strong-support-for-ukraine
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24.6.2022 | EU leaders discussed economic issues on 24 June, the second day of the European Council meeting. They also met for a Euro Summit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discussed-economic-issues
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7.6.2022 | The employment and labour ministers from the member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will meet in Paris on 7 June 2022. The meeting will focus on the crisis resilience of the labour market and the ways to strengthen and improve its functioning after crises.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/oecd-employment-ministers-meet-to-discuss-crisis-resilience-of-labour-market
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23.6.2021 | The Government proposal for legislation on establishing wellbeing services counties and reforming the organisation of healthcare, social welfare and rescue services was adopted by Parliament on 23 June 2021. The proposed wellbeing services counties will be established as soon as possible after the passing and approval of the relevant acts. The acts will enter into force in stages, the first ones on 1 July 2021 and the last ones on 1 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-for-health-and-social-services-reform-and-related-legislation-adopted-by-parliament
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30.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg had a video call on Tuesday 29 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-speaks-with-nato-secretary-general-stoltenberg
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3.3.2022 | The Government approved the proposal for the new Climate Change Act on 3 March. The Act has been reformed to make sure that Finland’s carbon neutrality target for 2035 and other international and EU climate objectives will be reached. In addition to the carbon neutrality target, the Act sets emission reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. The Act lays down provisions on climate policy plans, and the reform will extend the scope of the Act to the land use sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-climate-change-act-to-be-submitted-to-parliament-carbon-neutrality-target-2035-included-in-the-act-emission-reduction-targets-for-coming-decades-as-well
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15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for digital products and ancillary services, i.e. Cyber Resilience Act, CRA. The purpose of the proposal is to protect consumers, in particular, against cybersecurity risks that the increasing number of connected devices can generate.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cybersecurity-to-be-a-general-requirement-for-digital-products-1832871
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26.4.2022 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will attend a meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation on 26 April. The meeting will be held virtually. The main topics will be the Nordic Council of Ministers cooperation with neighbouring regions in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nordic cooperation in times of crisis and the dialogue between the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council for developing the Council of Ministers budget.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation
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10.3.2022 | In its plenary session on Thursday 10 March, the Government appointed a Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness. Its mission is to guide the preparedness operations related to the impacts of Russia’s attack on Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-appoints-ministerial-working-group-on-preparedness
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8.4.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video conference of transport ministers on 8 April 2022. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-coordinate-eu-response-to-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-in-field-of-transport-1710799
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20.12.2022 | There are more than 44,000 people in Finland who have sought temporary protection having fled Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. In order to secure their access to integration services, the Integration Act and the Reception Act will be amended to allow the central government to pay compensation to municipalities and wellbeing services counties for service provision. The amendments to the Recept...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-the-integration-act-and-reception-act-to-secure-services-for-those-who-have-fled-ukraine-
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31.1.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto and Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Sweden Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.1.2022 14.27 Type: Press release Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen wi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-and-minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-sweden
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9.11.2022 | Recent crises underline the importance of development cooperation as a key instrument of foreign and security policy, according to Finland’s Development Policy Results Report submitted to Parliament on 9 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-cooperation-produces-results-according-to-recent-report
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15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for digital products and ancillary services, i.e. Cyber Resilience Act, CRA. The purpose of the proposal is to protect consumers, in particular, against cybersecurity risks that the increasing number of connected devices can generate.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/cybersecurity-to-be-a-general-requirement-for-digital-products
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17.2.2023 | Aalto University and the Ministry of Transport and Communications are implementing the extensive Cyber Citizen Project to create a common model for teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens in the EU Member States. As part of the project, on 17 February 2023 Aalto University published a comprehensive report on the current state of teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens throughout the European Union.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-creates-common-model-for-eu-member-states-for-teaching-cybersecurity-skills-to-citizens
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22.6.2022 | Annual report on export of defence materiel 2021 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.6.2022 9.27 Type: Press release In 2021, the Ministry of Defence granted a total of 261 licences for permanent exports and transfers of defence mate...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/annual-report-on-export-of-defence-materiel-2021-published
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18.3.2022 | The Government has agreed on measures by which Finland will halve its emissions in the effort sharing sector by 2030 and set the course towards carbon neutrality by 2035. The measures decided in the autumn will be strengthened to ensure that the necessary emission reductions of 5.7 Mt in total will be reached. This is how Finland can achieve the emissions reduction target proposed by the European Commission for 2030 in the effort sharing sector, i.e.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-agreed-on-measures-to-strengthen-climate-action
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14.6.2022 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) will meet in Luxembourg on 14 June 2022 in its health ministers configuration. Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Aki Lindén will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-discuss-establishment-of-european-health-data-space-and-revision-of-eu-global-health-strategy-on-14-june-
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20.9.2022 | New energy technology projects may be granted investment aid that aims to speed up the introduction of new technologies and help Finland achieve the national and EU climate targets by 2030. A total of about EUR 153 million will be available for large-scale demonstration projects on new energy technology in 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-receives-31-new-applications-for-large-demonstration-projects-on-new-energy-technology-
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5.4.2022 | NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs will meet in Brussels on 6–7 April 2022. The meeting will focus on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NATO’s Strategic Concept and the international security situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-pekka-haavisto-to-attend-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs
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25.11.2021 | Minister of Defence’s New Year’s Day reception cancelled Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.11.2021 10.34 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has decided to cancel the traditional New Year’s Day reception because of the cu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-s-new-year-s-day-reception-cancelled
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20.3.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 21 March. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the March European Council. The ministers will also discuss EU-UK relations and continue their annual rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-march-european-council-1
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1.11.2022 | This autumn’s Occupational Barometer indicates that the increase in labour shortages has levelled off. At the national level, the Occupational Barometer nevertheless identified 56 shortage occupations out of 200 key occupations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/occupational-barometer-increase-in-labour-shortages-has-slowed-down-but-health-and-social-services-continue-to-ac-count-for-top-shortage-occupations