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  1. Entrepreneurs to be temporarily entitled to labour market support in January–February 2022 - Finnish Government

    28.1.2022 | Entrepreneurs have been temporarily entitled to labour market support on more flexible terms during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the deteriorating coronavirus situation, this temporary amendment will continue. The President of the Republic confirmed the legislative amendment on 28 January 2022, and it will enter into force on 31 January 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/entrepreneurs-to-be-temporarily-entitled-to-labour-market-support-in-january-february-2022

  2. IMO agrees weak solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping - Finnish Government

    5.7.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a global short-term emission reduction measure. The decision is insufficient for any clear reduction of emissions in line with IMO targets. Finland joined the other EU Member States in opposing the inadequate level of carbon intensity cuts at a session that concluded on 17 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping

  3. Minister Harakka to attend a Telecommunications Council meeting - Finnish Government

    2.12.2021 | The EU Telecommunications Council will convene in Brussels on 3 December 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-attend-a-telecommunications-council-meeting-1600717

  4. Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä to visit the United States to discuss energy and bioeconomy - Finnish Government

    15.11.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will visit the United States on 15–16 November. This is his first visit since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his visit, Minister Lintilä will discuss energy, bioeconomy and digitalisation with high-level representatives of the US administration and of the states. He will also meet Finnish companies operating in the United States, and speak at a bioeconomy conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-to-visit-the-united-states-to-discuss-energy-and-bioeconomy-

  5. Operators in energy-intensive industries can apply for electrification aid in 2022−2026 - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | Electrification aid can be granted to energy-intensive industries, i.e. industries that use a large amount of energy, in 2022–2026. The practices related to the electrification aid are defined in the government decree. Companies operating in the sectors entitled to the aid must apply for the 2022 aid by the end of September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/operators-in-energy-intensive-industries-can-apply-for-electrification-aid-in-2022-2026

  6. Funding for measures in the Road Map for Fossil-Free Transport - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | On 7 April 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness decided on the green transition package for 2022 and 2023. As part of the package, funding was allocated to measures included in the Roadmap for Fossil-Free Transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/funding-for-measures-in-the-road-map-for-fossil-free-transport-1715208

  7. IPCC report: Climate change has serious impacts on people and nature – impacts unevenly distributed - Finnish Government

    28.2.2022 | According to the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published on 28 February 2022, climate change is a serious threat to human wellbeing. The impacts of climate change are unevenly distributed between regions. More than three billion people are living in extremely vulnerable conditions. Besides actions to mitigate climate change, even more effective adaptation measures are also needed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ipcc-report-climate-change-has-serious-impacts-on-people-and-nature-impacts-unevenly-distributed

  8. 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/-/minister-harakka-transport-system-development-is-a-long-term-effort

  9. Long-term national D visa to expedite entry of foreign labour - Finnish Government

    10.2.2022 | A legislative amendment, which will enter into force in June, will enable the introduction of a long-term visa. A long-term visa is related to work-based immigration and a fast track procedure for entry into the country. In the first phase, a long-term visa can be issued to senior specialists, start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/long-term-national-d-visa-to-expedite-entry-of-foreign-labour

  10. Climate plans of municipalities included in Climate Change Act – proposal sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    8.6.2022 | The Ministry of the Environment sent out the proposal supplementing the Climate Change Act for comments on 8 June. In future, the Act would oblige the municipalities to draw up climate plans either alone or together with other municipalities in the region. Provisions to clarify the procedure for requests for review would also be added to the Act. Comments are to be submitted by 3 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-plans-of-municipalities-included-in-climate-change-act-proposal-sent-out-for-comments

  11. EU climate package will also help Finland achieve climate neutrality - Finnish Government

    14.7.2021 | On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled a major package of legislative proposals on climate that would reduce the EU’s net emissions by at least 55 per cent by 2030. The Fit for 55 package contains 13 legislative proposals, eight of which would strengthen existing legislative instruments and five that are completely new regulations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-climate-package-will-also-help-finland-achieve-climate-neutrality

  12. Kewatec AluBoat to build new service boats for the Navy - Finnish Government

    5.5.2021 | Kewatec AluBoat to build new service boats for the Navy Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.5.2021 13.07 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to make a contract with Oy Kewatec AluBoat Ab on the supply o...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/kewatec-aluboat-to-build-new-service-boats-for-the-navy-

  13. Comprehensive reform of the Municipality of Residence Act to begin – working groups to lead preparations - Finnish Government

    13.10.2021 | Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero has launched a full reform of the Municipality of Residence Act. The steering group and the law-drafting group of the legislative project will prepare the reform. First, they will identify the needs to change the legislation on people’s municipality of residence, and then, based on these needs, they will prepare a proposal for a new Municipality of Residence Act and for the necessary changes to other legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/comprehensive-reform-of-the-municipality-of-residence-act-to-begin-working-groups-to-lead-preparations

  14. Foreign Minister Haavisto to attend Barents Euro-Arctic Council meeting in Tromsø - Finnish Government

    22.10.2021 | On 25–26 October, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Foreign Minister’s meeting of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Tromsø. The meeting will end Norway’s Chairmanship, after which the Chairmanship will be handed over to Finland for the next two years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-barents-euro-arctic-council-meeting-in-troms-

  15. Supplementary budget funds for COVID-19 vaccines, unemployment security and support for children, young people and families - Finnish Government

    25.2.2021 | In the first supplementary budget for 2021, the Government proposes that appropriations be granted to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health for COVID-19 vaccine procurement, unemployment security, and services for children, young people and families, among other things.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/supplementary-budget-funds-for-covid-19-vaccines-unemployment-security-and-support-for-children-young-people-and-families

  16. Government submits its position on Single Market Emergency Instrument to Parliament - Finnish Government

    27.10.2022 | The purpose of the Single Market Emergency Instrument is to strengthen the preparedness and functioning of the internal market in crises. The proposal includes measures on cooperation and information exchange as well as joint procurement and strategic reserves. The Government supports the strengthening of crisis resilience and coordination, but it also has some reservations concerning the proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-position-on-single-market-emergency-instrument-to-parliament

  17. Report: Development policy investments significantly reduced emissions in developing countries - Finnish Government

    18.2.2022 | Finland’s development policy investments focus on combating climate change and promoting gender equality. Investments target Africa and developing countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-development-policy-investments-significantly-reduced-emissions-in-developing-countries

  18. Ambassador to Copenhagen and non-resident ambassadors to Liechtenstein and Bosnia and Herzegovina - Finnish Government

    15.7.2021 | On Thursday 15 July, the President of the Republic appointed a new ambassador to Copenhagen and non-resident ambassadors to Liechtenstein and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ambassador-to-copenhagen-and-non-resident-ambassadors-to-liechtenstein-and-bosnia-and-herzegovina

  19. European recognition awarded to Nordic Carbon Neutral Bauhaus project - Finnish Government

    14.4.2022 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark and the Faroe Islands will together launch a Nordic Carbon Neutral Bauhaus project to promote low-carbon construction and the circular economy. The European Commission has selected the joint Nordic project to be part of the extensive New European Bauhaus initiative. The project will strengthen the status of architecture, design and art in the transition towards sustainable and carbon-neutral construction.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/european-recognition-awarded-to-nordic-carbon-neutral-bauhaus-project

  20. Prime Minister Marin meets with Federal Chancellor Merkel in Berlin - Finnish Government

    27.10.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Germany’s outgoing Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel met for a farewell visit on Wednesday 27 October in Berlin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-federal-chancellor-merkel-in-berlin

  21. IMO renegotiates the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping - Finnish Government

    6.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 6-10 June 2022. The purpose of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and to update the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. Negotiations will also be held on, for example, matters relating to ships' ballast water, the designat...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-renegotiates-the-reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping-1765234

  22. IMO renegotiates the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping - Finnish Government

    6.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 6-10 June 2022. The purpose of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and to update the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. Negotiations will also be held on, for example, matters relating to ships' ballast water, the designat...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-renegotiates-the-reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping

  23. Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    3.2.2022 | The Government submitted the first supplementary budget proposal for 2022 to Parliament on Thursday 3 February. The supplementary budget aims to respond to the direct and essential needs arising from COVID-19 and to safeguard the preparations for the launch of wellbeing services counties.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-1

  24. Foreign Minister Haavisto hosts a meeting of Nordic Foreign Ministers - Finnish Government

    4.3.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will chair the meeting of the Nordic Foreign Ministers on Friday 5 March 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-hosts-a-meeting-of-nordic-foreign-ministers

  25. EU health and foreign ministers to meet on 9–10 February to discuss promotion of global health - Finnish Government

    9.2.2022 | EU foreign and health ministers will convene for a joint ministerial conference in Lyon, France, on 9 February, and EU health ministers for an informal meeting in Grenoble on 10 February. At their joint conference, foreign and health ministers will discuss how to promote EU measures in the field of global health to support low- and middle-income countries. The meeting of health ministers will focus on the public health dimension of the European Health Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-and-foreign-ministers-to-meet-on-9-10-february-to-discuss-promotion-of-global-health-

  26. Position of employees working variable hours to be strengthened – improvements also to be made to predictability and transparency of conditions of employment - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | The stability of working hours in variable hours contracts will be improved in accordance with the Government Programme. In addition, the amendments necessitated by the directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the EU, which obligate employers to provide employees information on the conditions of employment more extensively and quickly, will be implemented.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/position-of-employees-working-variable-hours-to-be-strengthened-improvements-also-to-be-made-to-predictability-and-transparency-of-conditions-of-employment

  27. Minister Blomqvist to attend session of UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York - Finnish Government

    11.3.2022 | The 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place in hybrid format in New York between 14 and 25 March 2022. Finland will be represented at the session by a broad-based delegation headed by Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist. The delegation consists of representatives from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Heal...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-session-of-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women-in-new-york

  28. Ministerial working group proposes easing COVID-19 restrictions - Finnish Government

    27.1.2022 | On 27 January, the Government’s Ministerial Working Group on COVID-19 received an update on the epidemiological situation and the authorities’ assessments of its development. The ministerial working group proposes changes to the restrictions on restaurants and low-risk facilities and events.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-proposes-easing-covid-19-restrictions

  29. EU foreign ministers discuss escalation of Israel– Palestine conflict via video conference - Finnish Government

    18.5.2021 | EU foreign affairs ministers will hold an informal video conference on Tuesday 18 May. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-discuss-escalation-of-israel-palestine-conflict-via-video-conference

  30. EU’s common reserve of rescue equipment and medical supplies to be located in Finland – project budget EUR 242 million - Finnish Government

    17.1.2023 | The European Commission is funding the EU’s first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear strategic reserve in Finland, under rescEU, which includes personal protective equipment, measuring equipment, pharmaceuticals and antibodies in Finland for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear accidents.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-s-common-reserve-of-rescue-equipment-and-medical-supplies-to-be-located-in-finland-project-budget-eur-242-million

  31. Finland participates in the 60th session of the UN Commission for Social Development — priority theme for this year is eradicating poverty and hunger worldwide - Finnish Government

    7.2.2022 | The 60th session of the UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD) will be held in a hybrid format, that is, both in New York and virtually, from 7 to 16 February 2022. The priority theme of the session is ‘Inclusive and resilient recovery from COVID-19 for sustainable livelihoods, well-being and dignity for all: eradicating poverty and hunger in all its forms and dimensions to achieve the 2030 Agenda’. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-participates-in-the-60th-session-of-the-un-commission-for-social-development-priority-theme-for-this-year-is-eradicating-poverty-and-hunger-worldwide

  32. Digivision 2030 project implementation in higher education institutions launched - Finnish Government

    3.2.2021 | The Digivision 2030, a joint project between Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, will bring greater opportunities for all learners to learn flexibly. The aim is to restructure Finland’s higher education over the next decade by means of digitalisation and to make Finland a model country for flexible learning.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/digivision-2030-project-implementation-in-higher-education-institutions-launched

  33. Government adopts Report on Gender Equality Policy - Finnish Government

    9.6.2022 | The Government adopted a Report on Gender Equality Policy on 9 June 2022. The Report outlines Finland’s national and international gender equality policy until the end of the 2020s.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-government-adopted-a-report-on-gender-equality-policy-on-9-june-2022.-the-report-outlines-finland-s-national-and-international-gender-equality-policy-until-the-end-of-the-2020s

  34. Minister Tuppurainen to attend plenary session of Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg - Finnish Government

    29.4.2022 | Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will attend the seventh and final plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg on 29–30 April. At the plenary session, the representatives will draw up a proposal for the final report of the Conference on the Future, which will be published on 9 May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-attend-plenary-session-of-conference-on-the-future-of-europe-in-strasbourg

  35. Family leave reform to increase gender equality and flexibility in daily lives of today’s families and in everyday working life - Finnish Government

    17.9.2021 | The Government has completed its proposal for the family leave reform, and the proposal will now proceed to Parliament for consideration as decided by the Government on 16 September. The reform is scheduled to enter into force on 1 August 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/family-leave-reform-to-increase-gender-equality-and-flexibility-in-daily-lives-of-today-s-families-and-in-everyday-working-life

  36. Forest ministers from Finland and five other EU countries publish a joint statement on promoting forest cooperation - Finnish Government

    5.10.2021 | On 5 October 2021, forest ministers from five highly- forested EU countries – Finland, Sweden, Germany, Slovakia and Austria – met at an informal meeting in Vienna. The initiative to this meeting came from Austria. The Slovenian Presidency was also represented. After the meeting, the ministers published a joint statement on the promotion of forest cooperation, which France also supports.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/forest-ministers-from-finland-and-five-other-eu-countries-publish-a-joint-statement-on-promoting-forest-cooperation

  37. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Estonian Minister of Defence - Finnish Government

    3.3.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Estonian Minister of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.3.2021 12.00 Type: Press release On Wednesday afternoon 3 March 2021, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will hold a bilateral meeting with ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-meet-estonian-minister-of-defence

  38. Reform of digital TE services will improve services and increase efficiency of job search - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | The reform aims to provide jobseekers and employers with digital services that will meet their needs better and that will ease the use of services. The overall reform includes a new service platform to promote the matching of jobs with workers and to improve job search and employment services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-digital-te-services-will-improve-services-and-increase-efficiency-of-job-search

  39. Global plastics agreement to be negotiated at the UN Environment Assembly on 28 February to 2 March - Finnish Government

    25.2.2022 | The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) brings together nearly 200 Member States to launch the negotiations on a global plastics agreement. UNEA is the highest environmental decision-making body in the UN. The Finnish delegation in Nairobi, Kenya, is headed by State Secretary Terhi Lehtonen from the Ministry of the Environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/global-plastics-agreement-to-be-negotiated-at-the-un-environment-assembly-on-28-february-to-2-march

  40. Minister Harakka to attend a Telecommunications Council meeting - Finnish Government

    2.12.2021 | The EU Telecommunications Council will convene in Brussels on 3 December 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-attend-a-telecommunications-council-meeting