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

    17.6.2021 | 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/-/1410829/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1426612

  2. Prime Minister Marin to speak with several EU leaders - Finnish Government

    17.3.2021 | On Thursday 18 March, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting with the President of the European Council and the leaders of five other EU Member States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-speak-with-several-eu-leaders

  3. 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

  4. Ministers for European Affairs to discuss preparations for European Council and rule of law dialogue - Finnish Government

    18.10.2021 | In their meeting in Luxembourg on 19 October, the General Affairs Council will discuss the preparations for the October European Council, the annual rule of law dialogue and 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-discuss-preparations-for-european-council-and-rule-of-law-dialogue

  5. Working group proposes support formats for journalism - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to study forms of media support is proposing permanent forms of assistance for media operations that provide news and current affairs content. These forms would be editorial production assistance and development assistance. The assistance will seek to promote communications that are reliable, diverse, wide-ranging and socially meaningful.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/working-group-proposes-support-formats-for-journalism

  6. Minister Blomqvist to Nordic conference on Faeroe Islands to discuss experiences during COVID-19 pandemic - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | On 25 November, Minister for Nordic Cooperation Thomas Blomqvist will attend a conference in Torshavn on the Faeroe Islands. The conference will discuss the experiences gained from crisis management in the Nordic countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and future Nordic cooperation in crisis preparedness. This is one of the key priorities for Finland’s Presidency in the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-nordic-conference-on-faeroe-islands-to-discuss-experiences-during-covid-19-pandemic

  7. Prime Minister Marin to attend video meeting of European Council members - Finnish Government

    24.3.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting of European Council members and participate in the Euro Summit on 25 and 26 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-video-meeting-of-european-council-members

  8. Climate Policy Roundtable meets to discuss agreement on low-carbon circular economy - Finnish Government

    12.10.2021 | The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its 11th meeting on Wednesday 13 October. The meeting will focus on the low-carbon circular economy agreement, which aims to boost the achievement of the objectives set in the Circular Economy Programme completed in spring 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-meets-to-discuss-agreement-on-low-carbon-circular-economy

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. EU finance ministers support Finland’s recovery plan - Finnish Government

    28.10.2021 | In a video conference held on Thursday 28 October, the EU finance ministers welcomed the assessment of Finland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko represented Finland in the conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/eu-finance-ministers-support-finland-s-recovery-plan

  12. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment prepares compensation to businesses affected by restrictions on movement - Finnish Government

    25.3.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is urgently preparing legislation to provide reasonable compensation to companies affected by the restrictions on movement. The Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament for an act on the temporary restriction of freedom of movement and close contacts on 25 March 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-prepares-compensation-to-businesses-affected-by-restrictions-on-movement

  13. European affairs ministers to discuss Commission’s election integrity package and priorities of French EU Council Presidency - Finnish Government

    24.1.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 25 January. Topics on the agenda for the meeting will include the Commission’s legislative package to strengthen democracy and election integrity, the priorities of the French EU Council Presidency, progress on the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU’s COVID-19 response measures and relations between the EU and the UK. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-commission-s-election-integrity-package-and-priorities-of-french-eu-council-presidency

  14. 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/-/changes-to-how-classification-of-highways-is-decided-consultation-starts

  15. Foreign Minister Haavisto attends the Arctic Council Ministerial meeting - Finnish Government

    18.5.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Arctic Council Ministerial meeting on 19–20 May in Reykjavik.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-attends-the-arctic-council-ministerial-meeting

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Amended law to ease entry and retention of international students in Finland - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Under a new act, students arriving in Finland from abroad will obtain a residence permit for the entire duration of their studies*. The law will also make it easier to apply for work after graduation. However, students will still be responsible for their livelihood throughout their studies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-law-to-ease-entry-and-retention-of-international-students-in-finland-

  19. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari visits Stockholm - Finnish Government

    31.3.2021 | Minister Skinnari will visit Stockholm on 31 March–1 April. The purpose of the visit is to promote both countries’ access on a growth track in international trade after COVID-19. Worldwide and European recovery measures offer excellent growth opportunities for Finnish and Swedish companies when they explore solutions related to green transition, digitalisation and development of industries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-development-cooperation-and-foreign-trade-ville-skinnari-visits-stockholm

  20. Minister of Defence: Legislative amendments unnecessary for many measures to develop military service - Finnish Government

    26.11.2021 | Minister of Defence: Legislative amendments unnecessary for many measures to develop military service Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 26.11.2021 14.32 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen considers the d...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-legislative-amendments-unnecessary-for-many-measures-to-develop-military-service

  21. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels - Finnish Government

    5.5.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.5.2021 15.04 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the EU's Foreign Affairs Council meeting in...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-foreign-affairs-council-meeting-in-brussels-1

  22. Advances made in harmonised regulation of AI – Government submits a Union communication on EU proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | On 27 May 2021, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the EU’s proposal on harmonised regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The Government emphasises that the global competition between companies and economic areas requires that the EU create a favourable operating environment for the development and application of AI.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/advances-made-in-harmonised-regulation-of-ai-government-submits-a-union-communication-on-eu-proposal-to-parliament

  23. Finns highlight climate change, EU’s shared values, young people and security at ‘We are Europe’ series of events - Finnish Government

    9.2.2022 | In autumn 2021 and at the start of 2022, Finnish ministers toured Finland to listen to people’s ideas and hopes for the future of Europe. The discussions highlighted a variety of concrete issues where citizens consider EU cooperation to bring added value and where they wanted to see action from the EU. The EU is widely seen as valuable both as a significant economic operator and as a community of values and security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finns-highlight-climate-change-eu-s-shared-values-young-people-and-security-at-we-are-europe-series-of-events

  24. Ministry of Defence authorises Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Conlog Oy - Finnish Government

    24.2.2021 | Ministry of Defence authorises Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Conlog Oy Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.2.2021 16.11 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sig...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/ministry-of-defence-authorises-partnership-agreement-between-defence-forces-and-conlog-oy

  25. Prime Minister Marin to discuss COVID-19 pandemic with other EU leaders - Finnish Government

    20.1.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting of European Council members on Thursday 21 January in the evening to discuss strengthening the EU’s joint actions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-discuss-covid-19-pandemic-with-other-eu-leaders-1

  26. Ministers to discuss minimum wages, pay transparency and the COVID-19 pandemic in Brussels - Finnish Government

    3.12.2021 | EU ministers responsible for employment and social affairs will discuss the directive on adequate minimum wages as a way of combating in-work poverty. Other items on their agenda include pay transparency and gender equality in the labour market.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-to-discuss-minimum-wages-pay-transparency-and-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-brussels

  27. Finland involved in EU cooperation to eradicate homelessness – joint declaration to boost the work - Finnish Government

    21.6.2021 | With the declaration signed in Portugal on 21 June 2021, the EU Member States make the commitment to take determined action to eradicate homelessness by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-involved-in-eu-cooperation-to-eradicate-homelessness-joint-declaration-to-boost-the-work

  28. Travel recommendations to be updated for individual countries - Finnish Government

    15.9.2021 | In future, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will update its travel advice for each country individually. In our advice, we will continue to take into account the recommendations with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, issued by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the general security situation in the country in question.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/travel-recommendations-to-be-updated-for-individual-countries

  29. Transition to alternative power sources in transport calls for changes in energy supply and distribution - Finnish Government

    1.4.2022 | On 1 April 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the ongoing energy transition. The topics of the discussion were the challenges and opportunities presented to the energy system by the increased use of alternative sources of power in transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transition-to-alternative-power-sources-in-transport-calls-for-changes-in-energy-supply-and-distribution-1711594

  30. Transition to alternative power sources in transport calls for changes in energy supply and distribution - Finnish Government

    1.4.2022 | On 1 April 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the ongoing energy transition. The topics of the discussion were the challenges and opportunities presented to the energy system by the increased use of alternative sources of power in transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transition-to-alternative-power-sources-in-transport-calls-for-changes-in-energy-supply-and-distribution

  31. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy in favour of establishing project company for eastern rail link - Finnish Government

    28.9.2021 | On 21 May 2021, central government and municipal negotiators reached an agreement on establishing a project company for planning the Itärata eastern rail link. The company would be tasked with planning and financing the Lentorata–Porvoo–Kouvola railway line project until the line is ready for construction. The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed the establishment of the project company from the state’s point of view on 28 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-in-favour-of-establishing-project-company-for-eastern-rail-link

  32. Nordic conference discusses benefits and future of wage formation model based on collective agreements - Finnish Government

    14.10.2021 | Labour market and working life experts from different Nordic countries met at an event organised by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to discuss Nordic wage formation. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/nordic-conference-discusses-benefits-and-future-of-wage-formation-model-based-on-collective-agreements-

  33. Importance of the EU's unity and resilience emphasised during Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen’s visit to Paris - Finnish Government

    15.2.2022 | Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen visited Paris on 14–15 February and met 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 discussions highlighted the need to build a stronger EU that is capable of taking effective action in all circumstances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/importance-of-the-eu-s-unity-and-resilience-emphasised-during-minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-s-visit-to-paris

  34. Finland to open an embassy in Dakar - Finnish Government

    23.8.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is making preparations to expand and strengthen the network of Finnish missions abroad. A new embassy will be opened in Dakar, Senegal. The embassy would start operations at some point later this year. In September 2020, Finland reopened its embassy in Manila, the Philippines. In addition to Dakar, Finland is currently preparing to open a mission in the capital of Qatar, Doha.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-open-an-embassy-in-dakar

  35. Prime Minister Marin and Lithuanian Prime Minister Šimonytė discuss COVID-19 and Nordic-Baltic cooperation - Finnish Government

    8.1.2021 | In a telephone conversation on 8 January, Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė discussed bilateral relations between Finland and Lithuania, EU affairs and international issues. Prime Minister Marin congratulated Šimonytė on her recent appointment as Prime Minister. The Prime Ministers have not yet met in person, but they talked via video connection.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-lithuanian-prime-minister-simonyte-discuss-covid-19-and-nordic-baltic-cooperation

  36. Prime Minister Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Ratas discuss COVID-19 situation and prospects for sustainable recovery - Finnish Government

    11.1.2021 | On 11 January, Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Jüri Ratas discussed bilateral relations between Finland and Estonia, the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and progress on vaccine coverage in the EU, other topical EU matters and international issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-estonian-prime-minister-ratas-discuss-covid-19-situation-and-prospects-for-sustainable-recovery

  37. 2022 draft budget of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch - Finnish Government

    13.8.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of about EUR 16.5 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2022. This is about EUR 1.3 billion less than in the 2021 Budget. The decrease is mainly due to one-off payments to compensate for the costs caused by COVID-19 to the healthcare and welfare service system. The biggest increases arise from the dismantling of the backlog in treatment and services and the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/2022-draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch

  38. County elections will be held on 23 January 2022 - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | County elections will be held on Sunday 23 January 2022. The new wellbeing services counties will constitute the electoral districts for the county elections. In these elections, the members and deputy members of county councils will be elected in each wellbeing services county. No county elections will be conducted in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/county-elections-will-be-held-on-23-january-2022

  39. Municipal elections on 13 June 2021 - Finnish Government

    5.5.2021 | The 2021 municipal elections will be held on Sunday 13 June. In the elections, local councillors and deputy councillors will be elected for the next four-year term. The term of office of the local councils will begin on 1 August 2021 and last until 31 May 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/municipal-elections-on-13-june-2021

  40. Mental health is supported through proactive measures at workplaces — effective cooperation with occupational healthcare is of key importance - Finnish Government

    15.11.2022 | Supporting mental health at work requires that both workplaces and occupational healthcare update their cooperation practices and are willing to learn together. As a result of the Mental Health at Work Programme, a model has now been published where mental wellbeing is promoted through cooperation between workplaces and occupational healthcare by strengthening the resources of work communities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/mental-health-is-supported-through-proactive-measures-at-workplaces-effective-cooperation-with-occupational-healthcare-is-of-key-importance