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  1. Home affairs ministers to discuss Ukraine, Schengen and EU’s migration and asylum reform - Finnish Government

    3.3.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 3 March for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Topics on the meeting agenda will include the state of Schengen and the reform of the EU’s migration and asylum policy. The ministers will also continue their discussions on the EU’s response to the situation in Ukraine. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-ukraine-schengen-and-eu-s-migration-and-asylum-reform

  2. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses informal EU meeting - Finnish Government

    9.3.2022 | In its meeting on Wednesday 9 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the upcoming informal meeting of heads of state or government in France, the Commission Communication on fiscal policy guidance and the proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-informal-eu-meeting

  3. Estonia’s Minister of Defence to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    23.4.2021 | Estonia’s Minister of Defence to visit Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.4.2021 11.05 Type: Press release Estonia’s Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet will make an official visit to Finland on 26 to 27 April 2021. Minister of Defence A...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/estonia-s-minister-of-defence-to-visit-finland

  4. Pay security reform would improve the position of victims of serious work-based exploitation - Finnish Government

    19.9.2022 | The purpose of the pay security system is to ensure payment of employees’ claims arising from an employment relationship in the event of the employer’s insolvency. The Government proposes to reform the pay security legislation in order to address serious exploitation of workers, streamline the pay security process and combat the grey economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/pay-security-reform-would-improve-the-position-of-victims-of-serious-work-based-exploitation

  5. First offshore wind power research permits granted for Finland’s exclusive economic zone - Finnish Government

    20.1.2022 | The Government has granted research permits for three offshore wind power projects in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. Wpd Finland Oy was granted a permit on 20 January 2022 for the research area west of Jakobstad. OX2 Finland Oy received permits for two projects in the research areas west of Hailuoto and Jakobstad last week. Both companies’ permits offshore of Jakobstad concern the same area. The studies are set to be conducted this and next year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/first-offshore-wind-power-research-permits-granted-for-finland-s-exclusive-economic-zone

  6. 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

  7. Changes to how classification of highways is decided – consultation starts - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Highways are classified as main roads Class I, main roads Class II, regional roads or connecting roads. In its memorandum, the Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that decisions on the functional categories of highways would be made when final engineering plans are approved instead of by decree. The Ministry requests commends on the memorandum by 13 May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-to-how-classification-of-highways-is-decided-consultation-starts-1721859

  8. 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

  9. 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-

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. European affairs ministers to prepare for March European Council and discuss strengthening EU crisis preparedness and resilience - Finnish Government

    21.2.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 22 February. The topics of the meeting will include preparing for the European Council in March, discussing strengthening of the EU’s preparedness, response capacity and resilience to future crises, the rule of law in Poland, and 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/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-prepare-for-march-european-council-and-discuss-strengthening-eu-crisis-preparedness-and-resilience

  13. 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

  14. Temporary provisions of Communicable Diseases Act in force until end of June 2022 - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | The temporary provisions of the Communicable Diseases Act will be extended until the end of June 2022. For the most part, the provisions will remain as they are at present. The President of the Republic approved the Act on Temporarily Amending the Communicable Diseases Act on 22 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/temporary-provisions-of-communicable-diseases-act-in-force-until-end-of-june-2022

  15. Finland to share education competences in the Global Learning Network - Finnish Government

    21.9.2021 | Finland joined the international Global Learning Network of the World Economic Forum. Minister of Education Li Andersson participated in the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit on 21 September. A central theme at the meeting was to find solutions to close the education gap in education systems around the world that arose during the pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-to-share-education-competences-in-the-global-learning-network

  16. Leasing of LNG terminal ship will ensure sufficient gas supply in Finland - Finnish Government

    20.5.2022 | Gasgrid Finland Oy and US-based Excelerate Energy, Inc. signed a ten-year lease agreement for the LNG terminal ship Exemplar on 20 May 2022. The vessel will safeguard Finland’s security of supply and help Finland meet its gas needs in the event that imports of Russian pipeline gas are shut down.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/leasing-of-lng-terminal-ship-will-ensure-sufficient-gas-supply-in-finland

  17. Finland publishes its plan for international climate finance: nearly twofold increase in funding - Finnish Government

    21.3.2022 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs publishes for the first time its long-term plan for Finland’s international climate finance, extending up to 2026. Finland’s international climate finance will increase nearly twofold during this government term compared to the previous term, and a larger share than before will be allocated to critical climate adaptation measures in developing countries. More attent...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-publishes-its-plan-for-international-climate-finance-nearly-twofold-increase-in-funding

  18. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports lease of LNG terminal ship with Estonia to free Finland of Dependency on Russian pipeline gas - Finnish Government

    7.4.2022 | At the meeting on 7 April 2022, the Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy recommended that Finland lease a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal ship in cooperation with Estonia. Leasing a terminal ship enables Finland to become independent of Russian pipeline gas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-lease-of-lng-terminal-ship-with-estonia-to-free-finland-of-dependency-on-russian-pipeline-gas

  19. European Council granted candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova - Finnish Government

    24.6.2022 | On 23 June, the European Council discussed the membership applications from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia and the support for Ukraine and held a strategic discussion on the EU’s relations with its partners in Europe and the Western Balkans.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-granted-candidate-status-to-ukraine-and-moldova

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. Government issues resolution on promoting entrepreneurship - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | The Government issued a resolution on entrepreneurship on 21 April 2022. By investing in a strong entrepreneurship policy Finland can diversify its business structure and create opportunities for sustainable growth for companies of all sizes. The resolution will be in effect in 2022–2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-resolution-on-promoting-entrepreneurship

  23. Government proposal on the COVID-19 vaccination passport to be submitted to Parliament in mid-September - Finnish Government

    9.9.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health together with the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Justice has prepared a government proposal on the nationwide use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, or the so-called COVID-19 vaccination passport. The proposal is to be submitted to Parliament in mid-September. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-on-the-covid-19-vaccination-passport-to-be-submitted-to-parliament-in-mid-september

  24. Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen to visit Paris - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will visit Paris on 14–15 February and meet her French colleagues Minister of State for European Affairs Clément Beaune, Minister of Public Sector Transformation and the Civil Service Amélie de Montchalin and Minister Delegate for Public Accounts Olivier Dussopt. The topics to be discussed include the priorities of France’s current Presidency of the Coun...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-to-visit-paris

  25. Government proposes amendments to Aliens Act to ease work-based immigration - Finnish Government

    25.8.2022 | The Government’s proposed amendments to Chapter 5 of the Aliens Act would make it easier to apply for and receive work-based residence permits in Finland. The reform is part of a broader package that aims to reduce the average processing time of permits to a maximum of one month. The reform would also increase automation of the application process and allow certification of employers. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-amendments-to-aliens-act-to-ease-work-based-immigration

  26. 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

  27. Commission adopts Finland’s regional and structural policy programme for 2021–2027 - Finnish Government

    12.5.2022 | The European Commission has approved the EU regional and structural policy programme, Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027, and Finland’s partnership agreement among the first in the whole EU. The programme promotes the vitality, employment and wellbeing of the regions. The partnership agreement describes the strategic direction and mutual coordination of different funds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/commission-adopts-finland-s-regional-and-structural-policy-programme-for-2021-2027

  28. The Ministry of Defence procures spare parts from Millog Oy - Finnish Government

    6.8.2021 | The Ministry of Defence procures spare parts from Millog Oy Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.8.2021 12.38 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to order spare parts for systems of the Army and for all ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/the-ministry-of-defence-procures-spare-parts-from-millog-oy

  29. Minister Tuppurainen’s visit to Zagreb discussed NATO, EU enlargement and support for Ukraine - Finnish Government

    4.6.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen visited Zagreb on 3–4 June. During her visit, Minister Tuppurainen met for discussions with Croatian State Secretary for Europe Andreja Metelko-Zgombić and Chair of the European Affairs Committee of the Croatian Parliament Domagoj Hajduković, among other things.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-s-visit-to-zagreb-discussed-nato-eu-enlargement-and-support-for-ukraine

  30. Ministerial working group outlines: Most personal customer, employer and business services to transfer to municipalities - Finnish Government

    28.9.2021 | The Ministerial Working Group on Promoting Employment decided on 28 September 2021 that the majority of personal customer, employer and business services currently under the responsibility of Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices) would be transferred to municipalities in 2024. At the same time, the procurement of these services would be transferred from the ELY Centres to municipalities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministerial-working-group-outlines-most-personal-customer-employer-and-business-services-to-transfer-to-municipalities

  31. 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

  32. Government proposes to extend local government pilots on employment - Finnish Government

    17.2.2022 | The Government proposes to extend the validity of the Act on Municipal Experiments to Promote Employment until 31 December 2024. This will ensure a smooth transfer of TE services to municipalities during 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-extend-local-government-pilots-on-employment

  33. Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen discusses EU single market and security situation in Baltic Sea region during visit to Warsaw - Finnish Government

    24.1.2022 | On Monday 24 January, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen made a visit to Warsaw, where she discussed a wide range of key EU issues with Polish Minister for European Affairs Konrad Szymański. Minister Tuppurainen also discussed the security situation in Europe with Secretary of State Paweł Soloch, who is Head of Poland’s National Security Bureau.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-discusses-eu-single-market-and-security-situation-in-baltic-sea-region-during-visit-to-warsaw

  34. Tax exemption for small imported online purchases to be removed in July - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | Value-added tax (VAT) on online purchases will, in future, also be payable on consignments valued at EUR 22 or less that are imported from outside the European Union. The Government proposes that the applicable legislative amendments be approved by the President of the Republic for entry into force at the beginning of July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/tax-exemption-for-small-imported-online-purchases-to-be-removed-in-july

  35. Prime Ministers of Finland and Spain seek to strengthen cooperation - Finnish Government

    26.1.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met in Madrid on Wednesday 26 January. The two prime ministers discussed strengthening their countries’ economic relations and cooperation on a number of EU issues. The security situation in Europe also came up in the discussion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain-seek-to-strengthen-cooperation

  36. Minister Kurvinen to visit Tokyo Olympics - Finnish Government

    20.7.2021 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen will visit the Tokyo Summer Olympics on 23–27 July 2021. During his visit, Minister Kurvinen will attend the opening of the Olympic Games and show his support for Finland’s athletes. He will also meet with Japanese partners to discuss issues related to education, research and innovation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-kurvinen-to-visit-tokyo-olympics

  37. EU development ministers to discuss Afghanistan - Finnish Government

    11.10.2021 | EU ministers of development will hold an informal video conference to exchange views on Afghanistan on Monday evening, 11 October. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-to-discuss-afghanistan

  38. Walking and Cycling in Finland Forum to be organised on 11 May 2021 – towards better roads - Finnish Government

    21.4.2021 | How can we together make Finland's road infrastructure safer and more functional for pedestrians and cyclists? What kinds of successes have there been around Finland?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/walking-and-cycling-in-finland-forum-to-be-organised-on-11-may-2021-towards-better-roads-1293121

  39. A new state-owned company to employ the most disadvantaged people with partial work ability - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | A state-owned special assignment company named Työkanava Ltd will be established in Finland. Its task is to promote the employment of people with partial work ability who are in the most difficult labour market position. The company would support their skills so that the people could find employment in the open labour market after working at Työkanava.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/a-new-state-owned-company-to-employ-the-most-disadvantaged-people-with-partial-work-ability

  40. Life cycle perspective is the key to promoting low-carbon construction - Finnish Government

    9.12.2021 | At its meeting on Thursday 9 December, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed low-carbon construction. Concrete measures to promote low-carbon construction that were identified include life cycle analysis of emissions from buildings, land use planning and community structure, and investments in research and development. The meeting was chaired by Terhi Lehtonen, State Secretary to the Minister...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/life-cycle-perspective-is-the-key-to-promoting-low-carbon-construction