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  1. Finland to provide humanitarian assistance to major global crises - Finnish Government

    20.2.2024 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ humanitarian assistance decisions made in early part of the year emphasise Ukraine and the world’s largest refugee crises. The amount of humanitarian assistance now granted totals EUR 63 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-provide-humanitarian-assistance-to-major-global-crises

  2. Ministers for European affairs to continue rule of law dialogue and discuss measures to defend democracy - Finnish Government

    26.1.2024 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Monday 29 January. Items on the agenda will include the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Defence of European Democracy legislative package and the Council’s annual rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-continue-rule-of-law-dialogue-and-discuss-measures-to-defend-democracy

  3. Prime Minister Orpo at COP28: climate targets need to be accompanied by concrete steps - Finnish Government

    2.12.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo delivered Finland’s national address at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai on the second day of the summit of heads of state and government on Saturday 2 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-at-cop28-climate-targets-need-to-be-accompanied-by-concrete-steps

  4. Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden stress important role of forests in letter to European Commission President - Finnish Government

    9.10.2023 | Prime Minister Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have sent a letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stressing the great importance of forests and the forest industry for all of Europe and its work to combat climate change.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/suomen-ja-ruotsin-paaministerit-kirjelmoivat-komission-puheenjohtajalle-metsien-merkittavasta-roolistaprime-ministers-of-finland-and-sweden-stress-important-role-of-forests-in-letter-to-european-commission-president

  5. Minister Ranne: "Sanctions compliance monitoring is built on close cooperation between authorities and being developed constantly" - Finnish Government

    21.12.2023 | During the past autumn, the media reported on various suspected ways of attempting to circumvent air travel sanctions against Russia. Commissioned by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne, the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the competent authorities have examined ways to better prevent the circumvention of sanctions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-sanctions-compliance-monitoring-is-built-on-close-cooperation-between-authorities-and-being-developed-constantly-

  6. Prime Minister Orpo to meet Federal Chancellor Scholz - Finnish Government

    7.7.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will meet in Berlin on Friday 14 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-federal-chancellor-scholz

  7. Minister of Education Henriksson at UNESCO General Conference: Education must remain firmly on the global agenda - Finnish Government

    6.11.2023 | Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson is attending the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris on 7–9 November 2023. During the trip, the Minister will also attend a discussion on a UNESCO's comprehensive Global Report on Teachers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-henriksson-at-unesco-general-conference-education-must-remain-firmly-on-the-global-agenda

  8. European Council holds discussion on the situation in the Middle East - Finnish Government

    17.10.2023 | On Tuesday 17 October, The European Council held an extraordinary video meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-holds-discussion-on-the-situation-in-the-middle-east

  9. Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at Granada meetings - Finnish Government

    3.10.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at two meetings hosted by the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 October in Granada, Spain. An extraordinary meeting of the European Council will be held on Friday. It will be preceded on Thursday by the third meeting of the European Political Community, which will bring together the heads of state or government of the EU Member States and 20 other European countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-granada-meetings

  10. EU health ministers to discuss steps to ensure access to medicines - Finnish Government

    30.11.2023 | The EU health ministers will meet in Brussels on Thursday 30 November 2023. The ministers will exchange views on safeguarding the EU’s open strategic autonomy in the field of health, particularly on how to ensure the availability of medicines in Europe. They will also approve conclusions on mental health. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-discuss-steps-to-ensure-access-to-medicines-

  11. EU affirms strong support for Ukraine – accession negotiations to begin - Finnish Government

    15.12.2023 | On Thursday 14 December, the European Council decided to open negotiations on EU accession with Ukraine and Moldova. The Council also decided to grant candidate country status to Georgia. Negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina will begin once the necessary criteria are met. The EU leaders see enlargement as a geopolitical necessity in the current global situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-affirms-strong-support-for-ukraine-accession-negotiations-to-begin

  12. Ministry of Finance publishes position on spending limits decision for 2024–2027 - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Finance's proposal for the central government spending limits decision for 2024–2027 was published on 28 August based on the current state of preparation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-publishes-position-on-spending-limits-decision-for-2024-2027

  13. Social security reform progresses - Finnish Government

    26.3.2024 | Finland’s social security reform aims to streamline and simplify the social security system and to introduce more incentives for work. During this parliamentary term, the social security reform will include both government projects and the work of the Social Security Committee.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/social-security-reform-progresses

  14. Minister of Education Henriksson to visit India on 16–20 October - Finnish Government

    13.10.2023 | Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson will visit India on 16–20 October to promote the export activities of Finnish education operators and to meet Indian ministers and education authorities. The visit will focus on comprehensive level and upper secondary vocational education in the three southern states of India, which have shown a clear interest in Finland: Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Na...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-henriksson-to-visit-india-on-16-20-october

  15. Minister for Foreign Affairs Valtonen to Norway and Denmark - Finnish Government

    4.8.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Oslo in Norway and Copenhagen in Denmark on 11 August. The Minister visits the two countries for the first time.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-valtonen-to-norway-and-denmark

  16. Urban Policy Committee builds a fair partnership - Finnish Government

    19.10.2023 | The Urban Policy Committee aims to strengthen the partnership and dialogue between the central government, cities and urban regions. Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen chairs the Committee.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/urban-policy-committee-builds-a-fair-partnership

  17. EU ministers to seek agreement on platform work and discuss the pharmaceutical ecosystem - Finnish Government

    9.6.2023 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) will meet in Luxembourg on 12–13 June 2023. The topics of the meeting include platform work, health and safety at work, labour market dialogue, gender equality, strengthening the pharmaceutical ecosystem, combating antimicrobial resistance, mental health at workplaces, and loneliness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-ministers-to-seek-agreement-on-platform-work-and-discuss-the-pharmaceutical-ecosystem

  18. Meeting between prime ministers of Finland and Latvia focuses on deepening bilateral cooperation and security in Baltic Sea region - Finnish Government

    24.11.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa met in Helsinki on Friday 24 November. The prime ministers’ discussions focused on bilateral relations between Finland and Latvia, security issues and topical themes on the EU agenda.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/meeting-between-prime-ministers-of-finland-and-latvia-focuses-on-deepening-bilateral-cooperation-and-security-in-baltic-sea-region

  19. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Berlin - Finnish Government

    30.11.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Berlin Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.11.2022 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the Berlin Security Conference on Thursday 1 December. Minister Kaikkonen will ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-berlin

  20. Persons displaced from Ukraine begin registering municipalities of residence – greater role for municipalities and wellbeing services counties in providing services - Finnish Government

    2.3.2023 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen, Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister of Education Li Andersson stress the importance of smooth daily life for people who have fled Ukraine. Those who have secured a municipality of residence will have the same rights, services and duties as permanent residents in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/persons-displaced-from-ukraine-begin-registering-municipalities-of-residence-greater-role-for-municipalities-and-wellbeing-services-counties-in-providing-services

  21. Prime Minister Marin to Security Conference in Munich - Finnish Government

    17.2.2023 | Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin will attend the Munich Security Conference on Saturday 18 February. The agenda includes several high-level discussions and meetings with the world’s political leaders.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-security-conference-in-munich

  22. Prime Minister Orpo to visit Brussels - Finnish Government

    27.6.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the European Council meeting in Brussels on 29-30 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-visit-brussels

  23. EU General Affairs Council to discuss future of cohesion policy - Finnish Government

    29.11.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels to discuss cohesion issues on Thursday 30 November. The Council will exchange views on the implementation of the EU’s regional and structural policy and approve conclusions on the future of cohesion policy. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-general-affairs-council-to-discuss-future-of-cohesion-policy

  24. Climate Policy Roundtable’s message to the next Government: Finland must stick to its climate neutrality target - Finnish Government

    21.2.2023 | Finland must adhere to its target of climate neutrality by 2035 and aim to be carbon negative soon after that. Finland should not delay or reverse climate and nature measures, the Climate Policy Roundtable stated at its last meeting on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sanna Marin chaired the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-s-message-to-the-next-government-finland-must-stick-to-its-climate-neutrality-target

  25. Preparation of next year’s budget proposal under way - Finnish Government

    24.8.2023 | The Ministry of Finance’s budget session began on Thursday 24 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/preparation-of-next-year-s-budget-proposal-under-way

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  27. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen invites social partners to discuss the Finnish model - Finnish Government

    20.9.2023 | A seminar on the Finnish labour market model will be held in Helsinki on 8 November 2023. The seminar will discuss the development needs of Finland’s labour market negotiation system and the different options for implementing the policies outlined in the Government Programme. After the seminar, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will launch an open consultation round on the topic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-arto-satonen-invites-social-partners-to-discuss-the-finnish-model

  28. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions ahead of EU summit - Finnish Government

    20.3.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 20 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with it. The Ministerial Committee also discussed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s path to EU membership, as well as the reform of the Habitats Directive and the Bern Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-ahead-of-eu-summit

  29. Granada meeting highlights strong support for Ukraine - Finnish Government

    5.10.2023 | The leaders of 47 European countries expressed their strong support for Ukraine at the meeting of the European Political Community in Granada, Spain, on Thursday 5 October. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the attendees at the meeting, which was the third of its kind. Russia and Belarus were not invited.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/granada-meeting-highlights-strong-support-for-ukraine

  30. Minister Adlercreutz discusses EU enlargement prospects and strong commitment to supporting Ukraine on visit to Tallinn - Finnish Government

    30.10.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz visited Tallinn on Monday 30 October at the invitation of Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. Topics on the agenda included the future of EU enlargement, developing the Union's resilience and preparedness and preparing the next EU Strategic Agenda for 2024–2029.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-discusses-eu-enlargement-prospects-and-strong-commitment-to-supporting-ukraine-on-visit-to-tallinn

  31. Finland nominates Petri Sarvamaa as its candidate for the European Court of Auditors - Finnish Government

    13.9.2023 | On 13 September, the Government decided to nominate MEP Petri Sarvamaa, Bachelor of Social Sciences, as Finland’s candidate for member of the European Court of Auditors for the term beginning on 1 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-nominates-petri-sarvamaa-as-its-candidate-for-the-european-court-of-auditors

  32. Nordic-Baltic Governors Meeting with new World Bank Group President in Oslo - Finnish Government

    13.9.2023 | The main topics on the meeting agenda will be the World Bank reform process and support to Ukraine. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-baltic-governors-meeting-with-new-world-bank-group-president-in-oslo

  33. Minister of Science and Culture Multala to visit New York and Los Angeles from 30 October to 3 November - Finnish Government

    27.10.2023 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will visit New York and Los Angeles from 30 October to 3 November 2023. Her aim is to deepen cooperation between Finland and the United States in culture, science and the creative sectors. Multala will meet with leaders of local cultural institutions and businesses, visit several universities, and talk to people playing key roles in culture, science and higher education.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-science-and-culture-multala-to-visit-new-york-and-los-angeles-from-30-october-to-3-november

  34. Minister for European Affairs Adlercreutz meets Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Roswall - Finnish Government

    1.9.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz met Sweden's EU Minister Jessika Roswall on Friday 1 September. The ministers discussed a number of topical issues in connection with the Europe Forum organised in Turku.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-adlercreutz-meets-swedish-minister-for-eu-affairs-roswall-

  35. Prime Ministers of Finland and Estonia to meet in Tallinn - Finnish Government

    3.7.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will travel to Tallinn on Wednesday 5 July at the invitation of Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas. During the visit, Prime Minister Orpo will also meet the President of Estonia Alar Karis.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-estonia-to-meet-in-tallinn

  36. Minister Tavio to visit India - Finnish Government

    21.11.2023 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will travel to New Delhi, India, with a Finnish business delegation on 22–23 November. During his visit, Minister Tavio will meet with Indian ministers and business representatives and attend the India Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-india

  37. Prime Minister Orpo met with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson - Finnish Government

    25.8.2023 | Finland and Sweden agreed to intensify their cooperation at a meeting between Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Friday 25 August. Prime Minister Orpo visited Sweden at the invitation of Prime Minister Kristersson for the first time after the appointment of Orpo’s Government. The meeting took place at the Swedish Prime Minister’s summer residence Harpsund. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-swedish-prime-minister-kristersson

  38. International Maritime Organization to negotiate ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - Finnish Government

    15.3.2024 | The International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee convenes in London on 18–22 March 2024. The committee’s 81st session will discuss global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-negotiate-ways-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions

  39. Prime Minister Marin to visit New Zealand and Australia - Finnish Government

    23.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit New Zealand and Australia from 29 November to 3 December. Prime Minister Marin will meet the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern in Auckland and the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese in Sydney. Prime Minister Marin will be accompanied by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and a Finnish business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-new-zealand-and-australia

  40. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting - Finnish Government

    14.6.2023 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.6.2023 14.04 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will take part in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting

  41. Minister of Education Henriksson handed out The Nordic Pioneers Prizes 2023 - Finnish Government

    22.9.2023 | Anna-Maja Henriksson, the Finnish Minister of Education responsible for Nordic cooperation, handed out The Nordic Pioneers Prizes for the year 2023 in Copenhagen on September 21. The prize is awarded to four young people for their exemplary efforts in promoting equality, tolerance, and inclusivity. Shahin Ahmad from Finland was among the winners. The other winners are from Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-henriksson-handed-out-the-nordic-pioneers-prizes-2023

  42. Prime Minister Orpo to open Finland Pavilion at COP28 in Dubai - Finnish Government

    30.11.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will open the Finland Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai on 1 December. This is the first time that Finland will have its own national pavilion in connection with the conference. The programme at the pavilion will highlight Finnish climate solutions, such as clean energy innovations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-open-finland-pavilion-at-cop28-in-dubai

  43. Agreement enabling export of poultry meat to China signed in Beijing - Finnish Government

    14.11.2023 | Minister Sari Essayah visited China to promote the business opportunities of Finnish companies and exports. The agenda included the signing of a protocol on the export conditions for poultry meat, and an agreement was reached on starting cooperation on food safety. Minister Essayah also visited a trade fair where Finnish companies showcased their products for the Chinese market.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/agreement-enabling-export-of-poultry-meat-to-china-signed-in-beijing

  44. Government invests in internal security and increases rescue service training - Finnish Government

    9.10.2023 | The Government will propose an appropriation of approximately EUR 2.5 billion for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior in the 2024 Budget.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-invests-in-internal-security-and-increases-rescue-service-training

  45. Minister Ranne: “Striving to amend legislation quickly and restore trust in taxis” - Finnish Government

    14.12.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications started to prepare measures to correct the shortcomings of the taxi industry and to increase trust in the entire sector last summer. At the moment, the ministry is preparing a background report and determining what needs amendment in the act as part of the preliminary preparation of the legislative project.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-striving-to-amend-legislation-quickly-and-restore-trust-in-taxis-

  46. European affairs ministers to continue their discussion on EU’s future in Murcia, Spain - Finnish Government

    27.9.2023 | The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs in Murcia on 28 September. The ministers will discuss the EU’s future programme. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-continue-their-discussion-on-eu-s-future-in-murcia-spain

  47. TE services reform 2024: Progress made in the establishment of employment areas - Finnish Government

    3.11.2023 | Municipalities or municipal co-management areas have submitted their notifications concerning the establishment of employment areas to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/te-services-reform-2024-progress-made-in-the-establishment-of-employment-areas

  48. Norwegian and Swedish defence ministers to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    24.8.2022 | Norwegian and Swedish defence ministers to visit Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.8.2022 11.45 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will host the visit of Norwegian and Swedish defence ministers Bjørn Arild Gram a...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/norwegian-and-swedish-defence-ministers-to-visit-finland

  49. IPCC report: Decisions made now have impacts for thousands of years – climate change challenges can be met with swift and extensive action - Finnish Government

    20.3.2023 | The scientific evidence is clear: climate change is a threat to the wellbeing of humans and nature. In the report published today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC points out that urgent action is needed to ensure a liveable future for all. There is very little time for corrective actions but solutions are available.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ipcc-report-decisions-made-now-have-impacts-for-thousands-of-years-climate-change-challenges-can-be-met-with-swift-and-extensive-action

  50. EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    15.9.2023 | The European Commission’s Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will visit Finland on 18–19 September 2023. During her visit, Simson will meet Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Kai Mykkänen, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz and members of Parliament’s Environment and Commerce Committees.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-commissioner-kadri-simson-to-visit-finland

  51. Competition for EU funding has tightened – Finnish transport projects received EUR 39.11 million - Finnish Government

    16.7.2024 | The European Commission awarded EUR 39.11 million in funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 11 projects in Finland. Five central government projects received a total of EUR 20.16 million and six private sector projects a total of EUR 18.96 million in funding.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/competition-for-eu-funding-has-tightened-finnish-transport-projects-received-eur-39.11-million

  52. Finland pursues change to conservation status of wolf – strong support to Commission’s proposal - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | The European Commission published the conclusions of the assessment of the need for protection of the wolf population in December. The Commission proposes that the conservation status should be downgraded. Finland will bring this matter to the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 23 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-pursues-change-to-conservation-status-of-wolf-strong-support-to-commission-s-proposal

  53. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decides on next steps for Finnish Rail and One Hour Train - Finnish Government

    19.12.2023 | On 19 December 2023, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed the next steps for the Finnish Rail (main railway line development) and One Hour Train (fast rail link between Helsinki and Turku) companies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-decides-on-next-steps-for-finnish-rail-and-one-hour-train

  54. Commissioner Elisa Ferreira to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    19.9.2023 | EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira will visit Finland on 20–22 September. During her visit, Ferreira will meet Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman and attend an event on future EU regional and structural policy in Mikkeli on 21 September. Commissioner Ferreira will also meet Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/commissioner-elisa-ferreira-to-visit-finland

  55. Prime Minister Orpo to attend EU–CELAC Summit - Finnish Government

    13.7.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend a summit bringing together the leaders of the EU Member States and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The summit will take place in Brussels on 17 and 18 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-eu-celac-summit

  56. Prime Minister Marin to visit New Zealand and Australia - Finnish Government

    23.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit New Zealand and Australia from 29 November to 3 December. Prime Minister Marin will meet the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern in Auckland and the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese in Sydney. Prime Minister Marin will be accompanied by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and a Finnish business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-new-zealand-and-australia

  57. Forest sector roundtable seeks solutions to strengthen carbon sinks - Finnish Government

    1.3.2023 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen have convened a roundtable to discuss the role of the forest sector in climate policy. The roundtable for the forest sector will meet on Thursday 2 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/forest-sector-roundtable-seeks-solutions-to-strengthen-carbon-sinks

  58. Annual Climate Report: Clean energy transition makes good progress – further action needed to reach climate targets - Finnish Government

    27.6.2024 | Emissions from energy production are decreasing substantially but further actions will be needed to reach the national targets and meet the obligations set at the EU level. In particular, further actions will be needed in the land use and effort sharing sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-climate-report-clean-energy-transition-makes-good-progress-further-action-needed-to-reach-climate-targets

  59. Finnish companies to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction - Finnish Government

    9.11.2023 | While continuing to suffer from the consequences of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine is busy preparing for reconstruction. Around forty Finnish companies, led by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio, will participate in Rebuild Ukraine, the exhibition and conference to be held in Warsaw on 14–15 November 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-companies-to-participate-in-ukraine-s-reconstruction

  60. Prime Minister Marin in Austria: European cooperation will help tackle great challenges of our time - Finnish Government

    17.2.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Vienna on Friday 17 February. The programme of the visit included meetings with Austria’s Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. The focus in the discussions was on the current challenges facing Europe, including support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s war of aggression, economic actions of the EU and migration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-in-austria-european-cooperation-will-help-tackle-great-challenges-of-our-time