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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/-/1410829/working-group-proposes-support-formats-for-journalism-1265636
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5.9.2022 | The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has completed a study on how the 2018 reform of the Driving Licence Act has affected road safety. The driving licence reform was not found to have a significant impact on the number of injuries sustained by young people aged 15-20.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-proposal-to-amend-the-driving-licence-act-responds-to-challenges-in-young-people-s-road-safety
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11.6.2021 | On 14 June, EU development ministers will discuss the EU’s cooperation with middle income countries and exchange views on human development. On Finland’s proposal, the ministers will receive an overview of promoting school meals in the partner countries for development cooperation. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland in the informal video conference.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-to-discuss-cooperation-with-middle-income-countries-and-human-development
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20.9.2021 | In its meeting in Brussels on Tuesday 21 September, the EU General Affairs Council will discuss the October European Council agenda, current situation regarding EU COVID-19 coordination, the state of play in EU-UK relations, the European Commission’s annual foresight report and draft work programme for 2022, the Slovenian presidency programme, and 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-prepare-for-october-european-council
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19.3.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has appointed Pasi Rajala to the post of Press Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland in Washington DC. The three-year term will start on 1 June 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/pasi-rajala-appointed-as-press-counsellor-at-the-embassy-of-finland-in-washington-dc
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4.2.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto to visit St Petersburg Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 4.2.2021 14.40 Type: Press release On Monday 15 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit St Petersburg and hav...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-pekka-haavisto-to-visit-st-petersburg
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22.6.2022 | A national hydrogen network will be established in Finland. On Wednesday 22 June, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supported expanding the group-level mandate of the wholly state-owned Gasgrid Finland Oy to include hydrogen transmission infrastructure and the development of a related hydrogen market in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-accelerates-hydrogen-economy-gasgrid-establishes-a-hydrogen-transmission-company
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20.1.2021 | According to Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru, the manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines should stick to their promise to deliver the agreed batches of vaccines to the Member States. The Commission continues to play an essential role in putting pressure on the manufacturers. Minister Kiuru discussed the situation regarding vaccines with Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, on 20 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-kiuru-manufacturers-of-covid-19-vaccines-should-stick-to-agreed-vaccine-deliveries
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20.12.2021 | The first application round for energy investment subsidies under the Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland will take place from 20 December 2021 to 4 March 2022. Funding will be available for energy infrastructure projects, new energy technology, production and storage of low-carbon hydrogen, carbon dioxide capture and use, and investments to reduce carbon use and electrify industrial processes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/call-for-applications-for-funding-to-promote-the-green-transition-in-energy-system-and-industry-starts
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21.4.2021 | The EU Member States, European Parliament and Commission reached a provisional agreement on the European Climate Law early on Wednesday 21 April. With this law, the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050 is written into binding legislation. The Climate Law also includes EU’s climate target of at least 55% by 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mikkonen-agreement-on-european-climate-law-a-major-step-towards-a-climate-neutral-europe-
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13.4.2022 | On Wednesday 13 April, the Government adopted a report on changes in the security environment and submitted it to Parliament for consideration. The report assesses fundamental changes in Finland's foreign and security policy environment following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The report does not include any conclusions or present new security policy guidelines.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-report-discusses-changes-in-finland-s-security-environment
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27.6.2022 | The EU ministers for the environment and climate issues meet in Luxembourg on 28 June, where they will discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 Package. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-discuss-fit-for-55-package-agenda-includes-emissions-trading-emission-limits-for-cars-and-lulufc-regulation
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23.6.2021 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen has allocated nearly three million euros towards developing cultural tourism. This appropriation will contribute to the objective in the Government Programme of Prime Minister Sanna Marin to boost cultural tourism. The objective is linked to promoting the conditions for the creative industries to operate. The appropriation will also support culture ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/cultural-tourism-granted-almost-three-million-euros
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Government support for abrupt structural change situations in Jämsä and Utsjoki - Finnish Government
16.12.2021 | On 16 December 2021, the Government has granted EUR 4 million for the abrupt structural change situation in Jämsä and EUR 300,000 for the situation in Utsjoki. The funding will support the sustainable growth and vitality of the regions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-support-for-abrupt-structural-change-situations-in-jamsa-and-utsjoki -
3.4.2021 | Pekka Haavisto, Foreign Minister of Finland, mandated by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell, is undertaking a second mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Foreign Minister will discuss the situation in Ethiopia, notably the crisis in Tigray and its regional implications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ethiopia-minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-on-a-second-mission-mandated-by-the-eu-hr-borrell
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6.5.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend several meetings hosted by the Portuguese EU Council Presidency in Portugal on Friday 7 May and Saturday 8 May. On Thursday 6 May, Prime Minister Marin will have a bilateral meeting with Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-summits-in-portugal
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22.3.2021 | Travel restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have plagued the aviation industry and Rapporteur Kari Savolainen has been seeking ways of ensuring its future sustainable growth. His initial recommendation is to safeguard the finances of industry enterprises and the skills of their staff, with longer term investment focusing on such areas as cost-effectiveness, sustainability and quality of service.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/rapporteur-finances-staff-skills-and-international-competitiveness-of-aviation-companies-must-be-safeguarded
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7.5.2021 | Employment, equal opportunities, social protection and health were key themes on the agenda the Porto Social Summit on Friday 7 May. The summit was organised by the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-highlights-importance-of-education-at-porto-summit
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30.4.2021 | Minister of Social Affairs and Health Aino-Kaisa Pekonen, Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru and Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist say that the Government’s decisions at its mid-term policy review session will reinforce health and social services, improve access to care, safeguard the financing and activities of third-sector operators, promote the employment of people with partial work ability, and prevent disability pensions and sick leaves.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/decisions-in-the-mid-term-review-promote-wellbeing-and-support-covid-19-recovery-efforts
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1.9.2021 | A new discretionary government grant will encourage municipalities to hire more social, health and education services experts at the Ohjaamo service points, where young people can seek help and guidance at a low threshold. The incentive model will strengthen the resources and multi-professional approach of the Ohjaamo service points, in accordance with the Government decision during the budget session in autumn 2020.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-incentive-to-develop-the-ohjaamo-low-threshold-services-for-young-people
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25.10.2021 | What does the future of the European Union look like? What solutions does a social Europe offer? What would be socially just climate measures? What are the future prospects for young people’s employment, wellbeing and inclusion? Come meet Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen and discuss a socially sustainable Europe at Piispantalo, Piispankatu 8, Kuopio, on Monday 1 November 2021 at 11.15–13.30.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/discussion-on-the-future-of-the-european-union-underway-minister-sarkkinen-to-participate-in-the-discussion-in-kuopio-on-1-november
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1.11.2021 | On Monday, 22 November, Tampere Hall in Tampere will host the International Gender Equality Prize award ceremony, which will announce the winner of the 2021 Award. The prize is awarded to a person or operator who has significantly promoted gender equality internationally. The prize will be presented by the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin. The International Gender Equality Prize (IGEP) amounts to EUR 300,000.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-2021-international-gender-equality-prize-will-be-awarded-in-tampere-finland-on-22-november-2021
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14.10.2021 | The three-year term 2022-2024 is Finland’s first full membership in the Human Rights Council. Finland will continue its long-term work to promote universal human rights.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-elected-as-member-of-un-human-rights-council
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26.1.2021 | Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru calls on the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to scale up its production capacity and to deliver the agreed volumes of its COVID-19 vaccine to the EU Member States once the vaccine has been granted a marketing authorisation in the EU. Minister Kiuru sent a letter to Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer of AstraZeneca, on 26 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-kiuru-calls-on-head-of-astrazeneca-to-ensure-deliveries-of-covid-19-vaccine
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1.4.2021 | Restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses must remain closed to customers until 18 April 2021 in regions where it is necessary to stop the escalation of the COVID-19 epidemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/grounds-for-restaurant-lockdown-re-examined-after-easter
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24.11.2021 | Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen will attend two international meetings on the Economy of Wellbeing this week. On Wednesday 24 November, Finland, together with the OECD and other partners, will organise a seminar on the role of the Economy of Wellbeing in the European recovery. The seminar will be take place in hybrid form in Brussels. On Thursday 25 November, a virtual event w...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-sarkkinen-attends-seminar-on-economy-of-wellbeing-and-oecd-roundtable-discussion-on-effects-of-covid-19-on-wellbeing
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21.5.2021 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will be one of the keynote speakers at Global Leadership Day, organised by AIESEC on 21 May 2021. In her speech, Haatainen will encourage young people to acquire different skills and seize the opportunities offered by the transformation of work. The Minister will also emphasise the importance of mobility for international students and workers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-s-keynote-speech-at-global-leadership-day-to-focus-on-working-life-skills-of-the-future
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13.1.2022 | The number of parental leave days will increase and there will be more flexibility for parents to take leave. The reform aims to increase equality in working life and between parents and to take better account of different types of families. The new types of parental leave will mainly apply to families where the child’s estimated date of birth is 4 September 2022 or later.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/family-leave-reform-enters-into-force-in-august-2022
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29.4.2021 | In its mid-term policy review, the Government outlined extensive measures to strengthen employment and public finances and to promote people’s wellbeing in Finland in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decisions in the mid-term review include policies to strengthen growth, to continue on the path to carbon neutrality and to reduce inequality. The measures have been integrated into the 2022–2...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-policy-positions-for-remaining-part-of-its-term-and-for-2022-2025-general-government-fiscal-plan
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25.2.2021 | The 25–26 February video meeting of members of the European Council is currently under way. Prime Minister Sanna Marin is representing Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/covid-19-measures-and-the-eu-s-ability-to-respond-to-future-cross-border-health-threats-on-the-agenda-at-the-video-meeting-of-european-council-members
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26.4.2021 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will visit Kemi on Tuesday 27 April. The Minister will meet Stora Enso’s management and personnel as well as representatives of the City of Kemi and the region, the ELY Centre, the TE Office and the Regional Council of Lapland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-tuula-haatainen-to-visit-kemi-
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8.6.2021 | A group of researchers led by Professor Markus Jäntti proposes that the Government implement measures that studies have shown to promote employment. The Government will examine these proposals when it prepares employment measures to strengthen the economy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/research-group-proposes-changes-to-unemployment-security-and-labour-market-policy
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22.10.2021 | With the easing of the coronavirus crisis and lifting of restrictions, the economies and employment in the regions are experiencing strong growth. Near-term expectations are positive across the country and demand for labour is high. However, the outlook in all regions is dampened by concerns over the availability of skilled labour.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/strong-growth-in-regional-economies-and-employment-but-availability-of-labour-tempers-development-prospects
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26.8.2021 | “After many years of preparation and waiting, the implementation of the reform of healthcare, social welfare and rescue services can finally get under way,” Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru said in her opening address to a group of representatives from the wellbeing services counties at the implementation kick-off event on 26 August.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/implementation-of-health-and-social-services-reform-now-under-way
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8.10.2021 | President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Gilbert F. Houngbo will visit Finland on 12 October, on the invitation of Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ifad-president-gilbert-f.-houngbo-to-visit-finland
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2.9.2021 | Press release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport and Communicationshttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-to-develop-digital-transformation-data-economy-and-public-administration
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3.9.2021 | The Government of the Republic of Finland and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium reached an agreement on statistical transfers under the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive on late June. The Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä on behalf of Finland and the Minister of Energy Tinne Van der Straeten on behalf of Belgium have now signed the agreement.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-belgium-have-signed-the-agreement-on-statistical-transfers-of-renewable-energy
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2.6.2021 | Finland will contribute EUR 10 million in 2021 to the international Vaccine Alliance Gavi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-availability-of-vaccines-in-developing-countries
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13.8.2021 | In response to the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, the Finnish Government decided at an extraordinary meeting on 13 August that Afghans who have worked for Finland, the EU and NATO can be admitted to Finland with their families and issued residence permits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/afghans-who-have-worked-for-the-authorities-can-be-admitted-to-finland
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26.5.2021 | EU foreign affairs ministers will meet at the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) in Lisbon on 27 May. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-ministers-to-meet-at-informal-gymnich-in-lisbon