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19.12.2024 | The European Union reaffirmed its support for Ukraine when the leaders of the Member States met in Brussels on 19 December. The European Council held an in-depth discussion on Ukraine and the EU’s role on the global stage. Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also in attendance.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-union-pledges-support-for-ukraine-discussion-on-defence-will-continue-
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9.10.2024 | On 9 October 2024, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed and supported the new outlines for the ownership policy concerning Metsähallitus for 2024–2027. Besides the reconciliation of different needs, new objectives have also been included. Among the topics concerned are the economic benefit from the operations of Metsähallitus to the State and promotion of biodiversity and renewable energy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/outlines-for-ownership-policy-concerning-metsahallitus-new-objectives-related-to-promotion-of-renewable-energy-restoration-of-flowing-waters-and-recognition-of-revenue
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13.3.2025 | On 13 March 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal that aims to ensure essential work is performed during industrial action. The legislative project is based on a resolution issued by Parliament in 2022, the implementation of which is included in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-to-parliament-its-proposal-on-ensuring-essential-work-during-industrial-action
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25.11.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo spoke at an annual seminar organised by the Committee for Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Monday 25 November. In his speech, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of men in condemning violence against women.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-every-girl-and-woman-has-the-right-to-feel-safe-
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7.6.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2024) in Berlin on 11–12 June. The conference will focus on economic support, reconstruction and reforms for the future of Ukraine and will be co-hosted by Ukraine and Germany.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-ukraine-recovery-conference-in-berlin
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23.4.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029. The decisions focus on reinforcing the conditions for economic growth and enhancing the security of Finland and the Finnish people. At the same time, the Government will ensure that public finances are sustainable. The growth package will be financed responsibly through measures to increase general government revenue and reduce expenditure.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-decisions-in-mid-term-policy-review-session-will-strengthen-finland-s-competitiveness-and-security
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17.12.2024 | Finland is actively involved in international efforts to keep shipping and the marine environment safe in the Baltic Sea.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-plays-an-active-role-in-safeguarding-shipping-in-the-baltic-sea
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27.11.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the EU General Affairs Council meeting on cohesion issues in Brussels on Thursday 28 November. The main theme of the meeting will be a discussion on the future management model for cohesion policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-attend-general-affairs-council-meeting-on-cohesion-policy
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14.6.2024 | The management structure of the Team Finland network in Finland will be renewed and the foreign activities of Business Finland will be integrated into the Foreign Service. The changes will proceed in stages and the implementation will take place in cooperation with the business community.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/changes-to-management-structure-and-foreign-functions-of-team-finland-network
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7.11.2024 | Heads of state or government from across Europe discussed international security challenges at the meeting of the European Political Community in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday 7 November. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also in attendance.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-stresses-importance-of-european-unity-in-budapest
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8.1.2025 | The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has completed the Port State Control (PSC) inspection of the Eagle S and detained the ship.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-making-sustained-effort-to-improve-security-in-baltic-sea
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28.2.2025 | The resumed session of the UN Biodiversity Conference in Rome reached an understanding on developing the financial architecture for biodiversity and on the monitoring and common review of biodiversity work.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-agrees-on-steps-towards-more-effective-financing-victory-of-multilateral-cooperation-
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1.10.2024 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will visit Japan from 2 October to 7 October. The Minister will attend the meeting of the Science and Technology in Society forum, meet key figures in the field of science and culture and learn about topics and places of interest.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-multala-to-visit-japan
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Working group on population policy submits its proposal for boosting birth rate - Finnish Government
31.3.2025 | The working group on population policy has submitted its memorandum ‘Measures to boost the birth rate and support people to have children’ to Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen. Feedback on the memorandum containing the working group’s proposals can be submitted until 7 April 2025 to support the relevant consultation event.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-group-on-population-policy-submits-its-proposal-for-boosting-birth-rate -
13.11.2024 | On 13 November, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met with representatives of the technology sector to discuss the opportunities artificial intelligence has to offer for Finland and Finnish businesses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-hosts-roundtable-discussion-on-artificial-intelligence
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27.6.2025 | The clean energy transition is progressing at a good pace, thanks in part to the emissions trading system. However, reaching Finland’s climate targets will require more action in the effort sharing sector, and especially in the land use sector where emissions increased compared to the previous year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-climate-report-2025-emissions-from-finland-s-energy-production-fell-sharply-but-more-action-is-needed-to-meet-climate-targets
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3.12.2024 | Resilience and the report on the future of European competitiveness are on the agenda at the Health Council meeting in Brussels on 3 December 2024. On Finland's initiative, the meeting will also discuss the health sector’s role as part of the preparedness union strategy. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-council-to-discuss-competitiveness-and-resilience
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2.10.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and German Minister of State for Europe and Climate Anna Lührmann will meet in Helsinki on Friday 4 October.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-and-german-minister-of-state-for-europe-anna-luhrmann-to-meet-in-helsinki
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22.12.2024 | In a meeting hosted by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Saariselkä, Lapland on 21–22 December, a group of EU leaders held extensive discussions on Europe’s security challenges. The North-South Summit brought together perspectives from northern and southern Europe, especially with regard to security and migration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/north-and-south-come-together-eu-leaders-discuss-security-at-summit-in-lapland
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29.8.2024 | Unofficial EU defence minister meeting in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.8.2024 13.38 Type: Press release The defence ministers of the European Union will convene for an informal meeting in Brussels on 30 August 2024. Permanent S...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/unofficial-eu-defence-minister-meeting-in-brussels
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16.1.2025 | Finland’s comprehensive security reinforced through new security strategy for society Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.1.2025 14.59 Type: Press release The Finnish Government adopted a government resolution on the Security Strategy for Soci...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-comprehensive-security-reinforced-through-new-security-strategy-for-society
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12.6.2024 | Prime Minister Orpo reiterated Finland’s continued support for Ukraine at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2024) in Berlin on 11–12 June. The conference focused on support for Ukraine’s economy and reconstruction and on the reforms needed for Ukraine’s convergence with the EU.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-importance-of-finland-s-participation-in-reconstruction-of-ukraine
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Reko-Antti Suojanen appointed national head of ICE Pact -icebreaker cooperation - Finnish Government
21.10.2024 | Reko-Antti Suojanen (M.Sc. Engineering) will lead the national coordination of ICE Pact – an icebreaker collaboration effort between Finland, the United States and Canada.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reko-antti-suojanen-appointed-national-head-of-ice-pact-icebreaker-cooperation -
22.11.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a monitoring project to assess the impacts of the legislative amendments that were needed to implement the Directive establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC). The Code regulates electronic communications (telecoms) networks and services. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom will carry out the impact assessment under the Ministry's guidance.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/project-launched-to-assess-impacts-of-european-electronic-communications-code
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6.3.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched the TUUTTI project for security and growth through communications networks. This project will formulate national policies for developing a secure communications network infrastructure fostering sustainable growth and competitiveness through digitalisation until 2037.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/tuutti-project-to-shape-finland-s-communication-network-policy-until-2037
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30.1.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend a special meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday 1 February. Items on the agenda include the mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework and, in particular, the continuation of support for Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-european-council-eu-leaders-aim-to-agree-on-support-for-ukraine
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30.7.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the Olympic Games in Paris from 1 to 4 August. The Prime Minister will be in the stands for a number of events where Finnish athletes are competing, including athletics and judo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-olympic-games-in-paris
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16.10.2024 | In their first-ever summit in Brussels on Wednesday 16 October, the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) outlined a vision for closer cooperation. For Finland, it was important that the joint statement issued at the summit condemn Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-gulf-countries-agree-to-deepen-cooperation
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2.5.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will meet in Copenhagen on Monday 6 May. After their bilateral meeting, the prime ministers will open the newly renovated Finnish Embassy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-with-danish-prime-minister-in-copenhagen
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7.10.2024 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will visit The Hague in the Netherlands on 8 October 2024 as part of Team Finland’s trade mission focusing on the maritime industry.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-lead-marine-industry-focused-team-finland-visit-to-the-netherlands
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13.9.2024 | Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter, on the proposal of the Government, on 13 September 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/ukraine-to-receive-more-defence-materiel-from-finland
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11.10.2024 | Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne has called for the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom to interrupt the process to introduce the location data service prepared by Traficom.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-launch-of-location-data-service-postponed
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3.9.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will meet in Helsinki on Wednesday 4 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-and-irish-minister-for-european-affairs-macneill-to-meet-in-helsinki
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30.10.2024 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz will attend the 2024 Global Education Meeting (GEM) organised by UNESCO in Fortaleza, Brazil, on 31 October and 1 November 2024. Brazil is hosting the meeting as part of its G20 Presidency. The meeting will examine strategies needed to achieve the SDG4 Education 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and is expected to adopt the Fortaleza Declaration by the ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-unesco-meeting-of-education-ministers-in-brazil-on-31-october-and-1-november
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19.12.2024 | Mediation in domestic violence cases will be discontinued from the beginning of 2025. In future, domestic violence cases can be mediated only when they concern petty offences committed by minors against their parents or other custodians or their relatives.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/domestic-violence-cases-can-no-longer-be-mediated-from-beginning-of-2025
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18.4.2024 | In the evening on Wednesday 17 April, the special European Council discussed the security situation in Europe and the Middle East. The European Union condemned Russia’s attacks on Ukraine and called for swift military assistance. Ukraine is in urgent need of support, especially when it comes to air defence. The EU leaders also expressed their concern over the tense situation in the Middle East and called on all parties to avoid the use of force.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-stresses-need-for-urgent-military-support-to-ukraine-and-calls-for-restraint-in-the-middle-east
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11.4.2024 | The Government has decided to introduce maximum income limits to the selection of residents to state-subsidised rental housing (rental housing of the Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland Ara). The income limits will be applied both to the selection of new residents and to moving to another apartment. No income limits will be applied to rental housing intended for special groups. The maximum income limits will become applicable as from 1 January 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/income-limits-introduced-for-selection-of-residents-to-state-subsidised-rental-housing
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9.8.2024 | The level of spending included in the draft budget is EUR 88.1 billion in total with a deficit of EUR 12.2 billion.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-publishes-its-draft-budget-for-2025
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22.5.2024 | The EU ministers responsible for competitiveness will meet in Brussels on 23–24 May 2024. Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will be Finland’s representative at the meetings of the ministers responsible for space, research and innovation on 23 May. Meanwhile, Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will represent Finland at the internal market and industry meetings on 24 May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-council-to-meet-in-brussels-to-discuss-the-future-of-internal-market-and-competitiveness-of-european-industry
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19.12.2024 | Government Defence Report outlines development of Finland’s defence as part of NATO Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.12.2024 13.38 Type: Press release At its session on 19 December 2024, the Finnish Government approved the Government Defenc...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-defence-report-outlines-development-of-finland-s-defence-as-part-of-nato
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6.9.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit South Korea and Japan Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.9.2024 16.32 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will visit South Korea and Japan from 9 to 13 September 2024. Minister Häkkänen ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-south-korea-and-japan
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6.11.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at two meetings hosted by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU in Budapest on 7–8 November. Leaders from across Europe will convene for the meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday, and the European Council will hold an informal meeting on Friday. The main themes on the agenda are European security and the EU’s competitiveness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-budapest-meetings
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29.11.2024 | At its meeting on Friday 29 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs received an update on the EU’s climate targets and outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s proposal for a directive to harmonise insolvency law.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-climate-targets-and-insolvency-law
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6.5.2024 | Support for Ukraine and the threat posed by Russia were the main topics of discussion when Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met in Copenhagen on Monday 6 May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-denmark-call-for-more-arms-assistance-to-ukraine-and-highlight-importance-of-strengthening-european-defence-industry
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18.10.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will make an export promotion visit to Vietnam and the Philippines on 21–25 October, accompanied by a business delegation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-vietnam-and-the-philippines-to-promote-exports
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3.10.2024 | The reform would strengthen the consideration of the overall benefit of the national economy and the functioning of wage formation in the conciliation procedure. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 3 October 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-sends-its-proposal-on-developing-the-conciliation-system-to-parliament
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24.10.2024 | Government report on Finland’s contribution to NATO’s collective peacetime missions submitted to Parliament Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.10.2024 14.53 Type: Press release In its plenary session on 24 October 2024, the Finnish Government...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-report-on-finland-s-contribution-to-nato-s-collective-peacetime-missions-submitted-to-parliament
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4.12.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 4 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs agreed on Finland’s positions on the deliberations for the EU pharmaceutical package. The Ministerial Committee on also outlined Finland’s positions for next week’s council meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-eu-pharmaceutical-package-and-several-upcoming-council-meetings
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3.9.2024 | In 2025, the Government will launch several important transport infrastructure projects across Finland. The decision on new infrastructure investments was reached today, 3 September, in the government budget session.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-government-budget-session-decides-on-road-projects-strengthening-safety-security-and-the-economy
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18.12.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions ahead of the December European Council and the EU-Western Balkans summit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-prepares-for-upcoming-eu-meetings
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19.12.2024 | On 19 December 2024, the Government adopted a strategy and an action plan for tackling the shadow economy and economic crime for 2024–2027. During the new programming period, operating conditions of the authorities will be enhanced and their cooperation intensified.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-continues-to-combat-the-shadow-economy-and-economic-crime
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21.11.2024 | The Government proposes that the Integration Act, which will enter into force at the beginning of 2025, be amended to strengthen central government finances. The proposal aims to achieve the savings target set in the government session on spending limits and the government budget session.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposal-on-cuts-to-integration-spending-submitted-to-parliament
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9.5.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft government proposal concerning the general social security benefit by 19 June 2025. This is the first stage of the extensive social security reform where different basic social security benefits will be gradually combined into a single general social security benefit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/general-social-security-benefit-to-simplify-social-security-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-requests-comments-on-the-first-stage-of-introducing-general-social-security-benefit
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27.9.2024 | Finnish defence administration proposes Mikkeli as site for NATO Multi Corps Land Component Command Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.9.2024 12.04 Type: Press release Finland's defence administration proposes Mikkeli, the town where the Finn...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-defence-administration-proposes-mikkeli-as-site-for-nato-multi-corps-land-component-command
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10.10.2024 | Public authorities will be better able to exchange information in their efforts to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. The Government is proposing legislative amendments that will improve access to information and strengthen national security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/legislative-amendments-to-enhance-exchange-of-information-in-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing
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18.11.2024 | Finland and the United Kingdom will intensify their cooperation in a broad range of peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim to establish structures for collaboration concerning nuclear energy projects, programmes, research and development, and policies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-uk-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-promote-new-nuclear-energy-solutions
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8.11.2024 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends further adjustments to public finances and continued structural reforms for Finland. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Friday 8 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-supports-government-s-economic-policy
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18.9.2024 | The reform will increase immigrants’ own responsibility for integration and introduce obligations into the system in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government aims to submit a proposal for the reform during the autumn session 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparation-of-integration-services-reform-begins
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7.6.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Ethiopia and Kenya on 10–14 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-ethiopia-and-kenya-to-discuss-regional-issues-and-promote-trade
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25.9.2024 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will attend a formal meeting of EU competitiveness ministers in Brussels on 26 September 2024. The ministers will discuss the future of European competitiveness and the development of state aid.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-competitiveness-ministers