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  1. Finland and Spain agree on cooperation in digitalisation - Finnish Government

    27.9.2021 | First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation Nadia Calviño visited Finland on Monday, 27 September 2021, at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-spain-agree-on-cooperation-in-digitalisation-1519641

  2. European responsibility in times of crisis highlighted during Minister Tuppurainen’s visit to Bratislava - Finnish Government

    3.6.2022 | On 3 June, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen travelled to Bratislava, where she participated in the GLOBSEC 2022 Bratislava Forum, one of Europe’s leading conferences on security policy. The programme for her visit also included several high-level meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-responsibility-in-times-of-crisis-highlighted-during-minister-tuppurainen-s-visit-to-bratislava

  3. Ministers for European Affairs to prepare for December European Council and receive progress reports on the situation in Poland and in Hungary - Finnish Government

    13.12.2021 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 14 December. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council-and-receive-progress-reports-on-the-situation-in-poland-and-in-hungary

  4. Spring meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action discussed the changed operating environment and carbon pricing. - Finnish Government

    20.4.2022 | The member countries of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action discussed climate and economic policy at the ministerial meeting held on 19 April. Finland and Indonesia co-chair the Coalition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/spring-meeting-of-the-coalition-of-finance-ministers-for-climate-action-discussed-the-changed-operating-environment-and-carbon-pricing

  5. Take part in the Competition for the European Enterprise Promotion Awards! - Finnish Government

    31.3.2022 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, together with the European Commission, has launched a competition to promote European entrepreneurship in 2022. You can participate in the national selection by 3 June 2022. The two best candidates from Finland will compete at the European level, where the most successful promoters of business and entrepreneurship will receive an award.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/take-part-in-the-competition-for-the-european-enterprise-promotion-awards-

  6. Finland invests in fighting climate change in North Africa - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | Finland will strengthen its role in the fight against climate change through an investment in a new partnership launched by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The funding will be targeted at climate action in North Africa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-invests-in-fighting-climate-change-in-north-africa

  7. Ministers Andersson and Kurvinen: The Government is continuing investment in competence as well as quality and equity in education in its budget proposal for 2022 - Finnish Government

    27.9.2021 | The Government submitted its budget proposal for 2022 to Parliament on 27 September. The proposed appropriations for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Education and Culture total EUR 7.41 million. Next year’s budget will continue to focus on improving quality and equity in education and on safeguarding funding for science and research. Funds will also be allocated for rebuilding the cultural sector in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministers-andersson-and-kurvinen-the-government-is-continuing-investment-in-competence-as-well-as-quality-and-equity-in-education-in-its-budget-proposal-for-2022-

  8. The Helmi programme defines concrete goals and actions for enhancing habitats - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | On May 27th 2021 the Government adopted a resolution on the Helmi habitats programme that extends until 2030. The programme includes 40 actions for accelerating the restoration, management and protection of different habitats. The Helmi programme is a significant package of measures for halting biodiversity loss in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/the-helmi-programme-defines-concrete-goals-and-actions-for-enhancing-habitats

  9. Amendments to Competition Act would prevent harmful market concentration - Finnish Government

    19.9.2022 | Mergers and acquisitions that exceed certain turnover thresholds must be notified to the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA). The FCCA will intervene in the transaction if it is deemed to prevent effective competition in Finland. The Government proposes that the notification threshold for mergers and acquisitions be lowered under the Competition Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-competition-act-would-prevent-harmful-market-concentration

  10. International climate finance actors meet in Lahti: aim to respond to commitments made at COP26 - Finnish Government

    1.4.2022 | Finland will organise a high-level meeting on adaptation finance in Lahti on 3–4 April. The purposes of adaptation finance include preparing for extreme weather events, such as droughts or floods. The meeting seeks to find a common direction to fulfil the commitments made in the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 and pave the way towards COP27 to be held in November 2022. The aim is also to expand the role of the private sector in the funding.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-climate-finance-actors-meet-in-lahti-aim-to-respond-to-commitments-made-at-cop26

  11. Finland allocates EUR 125 million to support the world's poorest countries - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | Finland will contribute EUR 125 million to the replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA), which is part of the World Bank Group. The replenishment process was brought forward to help the world’s poorest countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-allocates-eur-125-million-to-support-the-world-s-poorest-countries

  12. Government submits to Parliament its position on the proposed EU-wide ban of products made with forced labour - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | In September 2022, the European Commission proposed regulation that would ban products made with forced labour. While the Government supports the proposal’s objective, certain points need to be considered during the negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-to-parliament-its-position-on-the-proposed-eu-wide-ban-of-products-made-with-forced-labour

  13. EU home affairs ministers discuss the effects of the war in Ukraine on the Union’s internal security - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | The EU home affairs ministers will hold an informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 11 July in Prague. The meeting will be the first during the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Ministers will discuss the effects of the war in Ukraine on the EU’s internal security, fight against child sexual abuse, and interoperability between EU information systems in the justice and home affairs sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-discuss-the-effects-of-the-war-in-ukraine-on-the-union-s-internal-security

  14. Finland and six other EU Member States support the European Payment Initiative - Finnish Government

    9.11.2021 | On Tuesday 9 November, Finland and six other EU Member States published a joint statement, expressing their support to the European Payment Initiative aimed at creating a European payment card and a digital wallet.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-and-six-other-eu-member-states-support-the-european-payment-initiative

  15. Minister Skinnari to visit Brazil - Finnish Government

    8.11.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Brazil from 8 to 12 November 2021. The Minister will have bilateral meetings with, among others, Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos França, and Minister of the Institutional Security Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic Augusto Heleno, with whom bilateral discussions have already taken place virtually in December 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-brazil

  16. Prime Minister Marin meets with Greek Prime Minister in Athens - Finnish Government

    28.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriákos Mitsotákis in Athens on Thursday 28 April. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, the changed security situation in Europe, topical EU matters, and relations between Finland and Greece.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-greek-prime-minister-in-athens

  17. Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to visit Washington DC - Finnish Government

    24.9.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Washington DC on 24 September. The aim of the visit is to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries and to discuss topical foreign policy themes, focusing on questions relating to Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-visit-washington-dc

  18. Government adopts resolution on implementing the hybrid strategy for border traffic and travel - Finnish Government

    11.9.2020 | In its session on 11 September, the Government adopted a resolution on a new operating model for implementing the hybrid strategy to manage COVID-19 in border traffic and travel. The operating model will make it possible to ease restrictions on entry while also combating the pandemic at the borders.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-adopts-resolution-on-implementing-the-hybrid-strategy-for-border-traffic-and-travel

  19. Draft budget of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment focuses on promotion of employment, renewal and low-carbon economy - Finnish Government

    5.8.2022 | Appropriations of around EUR 3.78 billion are proposed for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for 2023, which is EUR 236 million more than in the 2022 budget. In connection with the implementation of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, a total of EUR 346.13 million in appropriations and EUR 101.5 million in budget authority will be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-focuses-on-promotion-of-employment-renewal-and-low-carbon-economy

  20. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to take part in Northern Group defence minister meeting - Finnish Government

    9.6.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to take part in Northern Group defence minister meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.6.2021 9.07 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will take part in a video conference of the Northern G...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-take-part-in-northern-group-defence-minister-meeting

  21. Government proposes to amend the Employment Contracts Act: Overall consideration to help define employment relationships in unclear situations - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | The proposal aims to provide those applying the Act with tools to distinguish between work carried out in a contractual employment relationship and self-employment. The objective is to prevent the disguising of an employment relationship as another form of work and thereby reduce uncertainty in working life. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 13 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-amend-the-employment-contracts-act-overall-consideration-to-help-define-employment-relationships-in-unclear-situations

  22. Finance ministers to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the related economic impact - Finnish Government

    11.3.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland in the meeting of EU and euro area finance ministers on 14–15 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finance-ministers-to-discuss-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-and-the-related-economic-impact

  23. Minister Lintilä welcomes new battery chemicals plant in Sotkamo, calling it a “milestone in building a responsible battery value chain” - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | “Terrafame’s battery chemicals plant is a good example of how we are developing the Finnish mining and battery industry towards production of higher value added. Finland is introducing advanced processes and technologies and improving competences in a new area that will enable a responsible green transition,” Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä said at the opening of the plant in Sotkamo on 16 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-welcomes-new-battery-chemicals-plant-in-kajaani-calling-it-a-milestone-in-building-a-responsible-battery-value-chain-

  24. Minister Blomqvist to attend virtual meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation - Finnish Government

    7.2.2022 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will attend a virtual meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation on 8 February. This will be the first meeting during Norway’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2022. Finland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers ended at the turn of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-virtual-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation

  25. Spain’s recovery package opens possibilities for business cooperation - Finnish Government

    18.3.2022 | Spain’s recovery and resilience plan focuses on the green and digital transitions, which are also Finland’s priorities. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari, accompanied by a business delegation, will visit Madrid on 20–23 March to promote cooperation between Spain and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/spain-s-recovery-package-opens-possibilities-for-business-cooperation

  26. Finland to fund European Digital Innovation Hubs - Finnish Government

    21.1.2022 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will fund the European Digital Innovation Hubs selected from Finland for the first three years. The hubs support businesses and the public sector in the utilisation and deployment of digital solutions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-fund-european-digital-innovation-hubs

  27. Government agrees third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 - Finnish Government

    25.5.2021 | The third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will boost growth, bring forward investment, respond to spending requirements caused by the coronavirus, and alleviate harm that the virus has caused to businesses and to children and young adults. The supplementary budget will initiate reforms and investment under the European Union recovery instrument.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-agrees-third-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2021

  28. The budget proposal of Minister of Finance Riikka Purra implements decisions that strengthen general government finances - Finnish Government

    25.8.2023 | The proposal of the Ministry of Finance for the 2024 budget and spending limits for 2024–2027 ensures implementation of the policies in the Government Programme. The budget proposal totals EUR 87.2 billion, and a deficit of EUR 10.1 billion is proposed. The budget total is EUR 3.7 billion higher than the total budgeted for 2023, including the first supplementary budget. The budget proposal will be published in full at budjetti.vm.fi on Monday 28 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-s-budget-proposition-2024

  29. Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to visit Ethiopia as the EU representative - Finnish Government

    26.1.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to visit Ethiopia as the EU representative Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 26.1.2021 13.35 Type: Press release High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-visit-ethiopia-as-the-eu-representative

  30. Minister Lintilä visits Estonia to promote tourism and cooperation during recovery - Finnish Government

    19.10.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will visit Estonia with a Team Finland business delegation. The aim of the visit is to discuss the recovery of tourism and the opportunities of Finnish companies in Estonia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-visits-estonia-to-promote-tourism-and-cooperation-during-recovery

  31. Minister Skinnari to visit Stockholm - Finnish Government

    25.10.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Stockholm on 25 October 2021. The Minister will have a meeting with Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade Anna Hallberg and, together with representatives of Swedish and Finnish companies and universities, meet representatives of Swedish industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-stockholm

  32. European Commission President to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    30.9.2021 | On Monday 4 October, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet in Helsinki to discuss topical EU matters. In connection with the visit, the Commission will publish its assessment of Finland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan and will present a proposal for the Council of the European Union’s decision on the plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-commission-president-to-visit-helsinki

  33. Finland receives EUR 21 million in EU funding for transport projects - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | The EU granted funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the electrification of the Laurila-Tornio-Haparanda railway, the Oritkari wye in Oulu and Neste's electric vehicle (EV) charging project.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-receives-eur-21-million-in-eu-funding-for-transport-projects-1715629

  34. Government supplementary budget proposal provides funding for new transport projects, cyber security and transport support - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | The Government submitted a third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 to Parliament on 27 May. Proposed additional appropriations include funds allocated to the purview of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for new transport projects, cyber security and support for transport due to the coronavirus situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-supplementary-budget-proposal-provides-funding-for-new-transport-projects-cyber-security-and-transport-support

  35. EU and Eastern Partnership countries pledge to strengthen cooperation - Finnish Government

    15.12.2021 | At their summit in Brussels on Wednesday 15 December, the EU Member States and the countries in the Eastern Partnership adopted a joint declaration and a revised programme for Eastern Partnership policy beyond 2000. The long-term policy objectives emphasise recovery, resilience and reform. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-eastern-partnership-countries-pledge-to-strengthen-cooperation

  36. The EU’s Telecommunications Council adopts the general approaches on artificial intelligence and eIDAS regulations - Finnish Government

    7.12.2022 | The EU's telecommunications ministers convened in Brussels on 6 December 2022. Finland was represented by State Secretary Pilvi Torsti. The meeting dealt with various proposals for regulations promoting digitalisation and its use.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-eu-s-telecommunications-council-adopts-the-general-approaches-on-artificial-intelligence-and-eidas-regulations-1891936

  37. Ministers for European affairs to continue rule of law dialogue - Finnish Government

    11.4.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 12 April. In its meeting, the Council will continue its annual rule of law dialogue and discuss the progress of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-continue-rule-of-law-dialogue

  38. EU foreign ministers to discuss situation in Afghanistan - Finnish Government

    17.8.2021 | The EU foreign affairs ministers will hold an informal video conference on Tuesday 17 August. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-situation-in-afghanistan

  39. Minister Harakka: Transport system development is a long-term effort - Finnish Government

    12.5.2022 | On 12 May 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened the first Transport System Forum. In future, such forums will be held regularly to discuss the state of the transport system.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-transport-system-development-is-a-long-term-effort-1742883

  40. Finland joins several transport declarations in Glasgow – commitments spur countries towards decarbonised road transport, shipping and aviation - Finnish Government

    10.11.2021 | Finland participates in six transport initiatives adopted at the Glasgow Climate Change Conference. Countries make commitments to reduce emissions on the road, at sea and in the air. Most of these declarations were published on the Transport Day on 10 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-joins-several-transport-declarations-in-glasgow-commitments-spur-countries-towards-decarbonised-road-transport-shipping-and-aviation