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26.7.2023 | The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU will organise an informal meeting of health ministers in Las Palmas on 27–28 July 2023. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso will represent Finland at the meeting. The meeting will focus on digital health and improving mental health.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-discuss-mental-and-digital-health-on-27-28-july
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29.9.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo emphasised the importance of relations between Finland and Estonia when he met Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in Helsinki on Friday 29 September. Prime Ministers Orpo and Kallas discussed deepening cooperation in the security and defence sectors and in energy projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-estonian-prime-minister-kallas-emphasised-closer-cooperation
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8.11.2023 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen convened a seminar on the development of the Finnish labour market model on 8 November 2023, which was attended by representatives from all employer and employee organisations negotiating collective agreements in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-arto-satonen-calls-on-the-social-partners-to-find-a-sustainable-labour-market-model
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19.2.2023 | Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin attended the Munich Security Conference on Saturday 18 February. The agenda included several high-level discussions and meetings with world leaders.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-at-munich-security-conference-cooperation-among-democracies-most-important
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18.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir in Reykjavik on Tuesday 22 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-iceland-on-22-and-23-november
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7.6.2024 | The European Investment Fund (EIF) has finalised agreements with eight leading banks and financial institutions in Finland to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), small mid-caps and housing companies. The agreements will facilitate around €1 billion in lending to invest in projects that promote Finland’s climate objectives and environmental sustainability.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finnish-smes-and-housing-companies-to-benefit-from-1-billion-in-financing-for-sustainable-investments-through-eif-partnership-with-eight-banks
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15.2.2024 | The promotion of work-based immigration requires that exploitation of foreign labour is effectively and proactively combatted. The new action plan for prevention of labour exploitation will tackle the phenomenon with legislative reforms and increased cooperation between the authorities during the government term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-tackle-labour-exploitation-with-a-broad-action-plan-1
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6.7.2023 | In its plenary session on 6 July, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Lauri Tierala as State Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen. His term of office will begin on 6 July and continue for the duration of the Ministers' term of office.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/lauri-tierala-appointed-as-state-secretary
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22.3.2024 | As assigned by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Mika Nykänen, State Secretary to the Minister of Employment, has met with the main labour market organisations and reviewed the conditions for starting bipartite negotiations on the Finnish labour market model. The organisations consider the preparation of a common agreement-based labour market model to be necessary. Some of the organisations, however, have preconditions for starting negotiations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-secretary-nykanen-s-review-of-conditions-for-starting-negotiations-of-the-finnish-labour-market-model-has-been-completed
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31.8.2023 | On 31 August 2023, the Government granted EUR 2.2 million to Southwest Finland to mitigate the impact of the sudden structural change in the city of Uusikaupunki. In addition, a separate decision was made to allocate EUR 400,000 in ESR+ funding from the Innovation and Skills in Finland, the EU Regional and Structural Policy Programme, to Southwest Finland. The entire funding is intended for the implementat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-grants-eur-2.2-million-for-managing-structural-change-in-uusikaupunki
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15.2.2024 | On 15 February 2024, the Government submitted a proposal to transpose the amendments required by the EU Blue Card Directive into Finnish legislation. The amendments will apply to non-EU nationals arriving in Finland with a EU residence permit for highly qualified workers, also known as the Blue Card.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-changes-to-eu-residence-permits-for-highly-skilled-workers
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23.11.2023 | The economic and employment situation in the regions has deteriorated and near-term expectations in many regions are more negative than before. However, the depressed economic trend is expected to be short-lived, with the outlook for the autumn of next year already looking brighter. This data comes from the publication Regional Development Prospects for autumn 2023, the results of which were presented at the Aluekehittämispäivät event in Lahti on 23 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/near-term-expectations-in-regions-are-bleak
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18.1.2024 | The budget reductions set out in the Government Programme will focus especially on region and country-specific development cooperation. The Country Programmes with Afghanistan, Kenya, Mozambique and Myanmar will be discontinued during the government term. Reductions will also be made in multilateral cooperation, humanitarian assistance and development policy loans and investments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/austerity-measures-in-development-cooperation-are-specified
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12.12.2023 | Capacity to produce heavy ammunition will be significantly increased Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.12.2023 15.00 Type: Press release On 12 December 2023, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen decided to increase Finland's ammunition product...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/capacity-to-produce-heavy-ammunition-will-be-significantly-increased
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Prime Minister Marin to attend European Council and EU-ASEAN summit in Brussels - Finnish Government
12.12.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend two meetings in Brussels this week: the EU-ASEAN summit on 14 December and the European Council on 15 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-and-eu-asean-summit-in-brussels -
11.7.2023 | Finland promotes the implementation of democracy, the rule of law, and the fundamental and human rights. A society built on trust and good relations between population groups arises from the fact that everyone in Finland can trust that their rights and the principles of gender equality, equality before the law and non-discrimination will be respected and that they will be able to improve their own lives.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-party-leaders-declaration-11-july-2023
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30.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern met in Auckland on Wednesday morning local time. This was the first ever visit by a Finnish Prime Minister to New Zealand and the first visit by an EU Head of State or Government to the country since it lifted the travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-new-zealand-prime-minister-ardern-meet-in-auckland
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30.11.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Dubai in the United Arab Emirates 2–4 December. Minister Tavio will attend events organised as part of the UN Climate Change Conference and meet ministers from other countries and representatives of businesses and international organisations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-highlight-finnish-expertise-at-cop28-in-dubai
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31.5.2023 | On 1 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Chisinau, Moldova.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-summit-in-moldova
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6.7.2023 | Finland to send more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.7.2023 13.45 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 6 July 2023 on t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-2
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2.12.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Sydney on Friday 2 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-australian-prime-minister-albanese
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10.7.2023 | Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a video conference on Monday 10 July. Prime Minister Orpo told his Ukrainian counterpart that Finland’s strong support for Ukraine will continue under the new Government.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-ukraine-held-a-video-conference
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14.11.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Finland Mr Ville Skinnari will lead a trade mission to South Africa and Namibia from 14 to 18 November. The programme of the visit includes meetings with representatives of South African and Namibian governments, central banks and businesses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-development-cooperation-and-foreign-trade-of-finland-to-visit-south-africa-and-namibia
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4.10.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday 4 October. Their discussions focused on cooperation between Finland and France, especially in the energy sector, along with topical EU issues. Prime Minister Orpo also had a meeting with French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-french-president-macron
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8.9.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has launched preparations for legislative amendments that will clarify the effects of unemployment on valid work-based residence permits. In future, persons with a work-based residence permit would have to leave Finland if the employment relationship ended and no new employment relationship was concluded within three months.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparations-begin-to-strengthen-the-tie-between-work-based-residence-permits-and-work
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1.3.2023 | Parliament adopted the new Building Act on 1 March 2023. The act incorporates measures to combat climate change comprehensively into the building legislation. The act will also smoothen the construction processes, boost a circular economy and digitalisation and improve the quality of building. The Building Act will enter into force on 1 January 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/parliament-adopted-acts-that-will-reduce-emissions-from-building-and-promote-digitalisation
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25.5.2023 | Finland to send another package of defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.5.2023 15.28 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 2...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-another-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine
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18.7.2023 | The leaders of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) met at a two-day summit in Brussels on 17 and 18 July. The aim of the third EU-CELAC Summit was to enhance cooperation and demonstrate a shared commitment to maintaining the rules-based international order.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-cultivates-finland-s-relations-with-latin-american-and-caribbean-countries
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10.10.2023 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO defence minister meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.10.2023 12.06 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence at NATO ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nato-defence-minister-meeting-1
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5.12.2022 | On 5 December 2022, the EU's Transport Council adopted the general approach on the proposal for a new TEN-T Regulation. The Regulation defines a trans-European transport network (TEN-T) and issues provisions on the quality requirements for TEN-T corridors and nodes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-ports-of-oulu-and-kaskinen-included-in-the-ten-t-regulation-proposal-transport-ministers-reach-agreement-on-proposal
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23.8.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is on a visit to Ukraine and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv this morning. Orpo will also attend the third Crimea Platform Summit. In his meeting with Zelenskyy, Orpo stressed that Finland’s strong and unwavering support to Ukraine would continue.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-ukrainian-president-zelenskyy
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25.6.2023 | On Sunday 25 June, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met with Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir in Reykjavik. Their discussions focused on the situation in Russia, support for Ukraine, and bilateral issues between Finland and Iceland. They also discussed Nordic cooperation, Arctic issues and climate matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-icelandic-prime-minister-jakobsdottir-meet-in-iceland
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9.11.2023 | The Government has decided to grant Kymenlaakso a total of EUR 6 million to mitigate the impact of sudden structural change. The region is looking for new growth in the battery and food sectors, in particular. In all, the development package for Kymenlaakso amounts to ca. EUR 9 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-grants-support-to-kymenlaakso-to-manage-structural-change
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5.9.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has begun preparations to amend laws relating to income limits for work-based residence permits. Simultaneously, the Ministry will examine the appropriate levels and impacts of income limits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparations-begin-to-set-an-income-limit-for-a-residence-permit-for-employed-persons
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17.1.2024 | In its meeting on 17 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s policy priorities for the 2024–2029 EU parliamentary term. The Committee also discussed the Commission’s proposal to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for the two Council meetings taking place next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years
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10.2.2023 | The special meeting of the European Council held on 9 February discussed support for Ukraine, migration and measures to support the European economy and competitiveness. At the summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to EU leaders to increase support for Ukraine and to intensify sanctions against Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-it-is-important-that-president-zelensky-was-able-to-appeal-to-eu-leaders-in-person
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22.12.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has granted approximately EUR 30.9 million in energy investment aid under Finland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan to 12 projects related to energy infrastructure and the electrification and decarbonisation of industrial processes. Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen signed the aid decisions on 19 December 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/nearly-eur-31-million-in-rrf-energy-investment-aid-granted-to-clean-energy-projects
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19.9.2023 | The Government aims to strengthen general government finances, increase immigrants’ own responsibility for integration and improve the position of immigrant mothers. The Government’s proposed amendments to the Integration Act, which will enter into force in 2025, have now been circulated for comments until 23 October 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/changes-to-the-integration-services-reform-in-2025-government-proposal-circulated-for-comments
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27.9.2023 | Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah participated in the meeting of the For Forest Group composed of the forest ministers of the most forested EU countries in Austria on 25–26 September. At the meeting, the ministers responsible for forestry of Austria, Slovenia, Sweden and Finland signed a joint statement on the EU forest policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/joint-statement-of-forestry-ministers-comprehensive-sustainability-of-forest-management-requires-that-local-conditions-are-taken-into-account
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22.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir in Reykjavik on Tuesday 22 November. Their discussions focused on security, climate and energy issues, Nordic and Arctic cooperation, EU affairs and bilateral relations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-iceland-meet-in-reykjavik-discussions-focus-on-security-climate-change-and-nordic-cooperation
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5.6.2023 | On 6 June, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend the inaugural event of the OECD Global Forum on Technology in Paris.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-attend-oecd-global-forum-on-technology
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12.12.2023 | A review by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs shows that Finland’s development cooperation appropriations for Palestine have not been misdirected to terrorist organisations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-completes-its-review-of-finland-s-development-cooperation-in-palestine
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30.6.2023 | The EU Member States condemned in the strongest terms Russia's war against Ukraine and reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it will be needed. The meeting of the European Council, which started in Brussels on Thursday 29 June, held a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-we-will-continue-to-strongly-support-ukraine
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12.10.2023 | The Government has submitted to Parliament a proposal for amending the Act on the General Housing Allowance. The proposed amendments concern lowering the reimbursement rate of the allowance, tightening the effect of the income that affects the allowance, and abolishing the earned income allowance and the support for owner-occupied housing.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-proposed-to-general-housing-allowance
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13.12.2023 | In its meeting on Wednesday 13 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the EU-Western Balkans Summit on 13 December and the European Council meeting on 14–15 December, both of which will be held in Brussels. In addition, the Ministerial Committee discussed the government resolution on the exercise of advance influence within the EU and proposals for amending the EU Treaties.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-ahead-of-upcoming-meetings
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6.3.2023 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend informal meeting of EU defence ministers Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.3.2023 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the informal meeting of EU defence ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/-minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-eu-defence-ministers
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5.10.2023 | The Government Programme states that, as a rule, mediation in cases involving domestic or family violence will be discontinued. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen invited a wide range of organisations and experts to discuss the issue on 4 October.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/mediation-in-cases-of-domestic-violence-was-discussed-under-the-leadership-of-minister-grahn-laasonen
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28.7.2023 | On 28 July Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio assigned the task of drawing up a plan concerning Finland’s participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-is-preparing-for-reconstruction-of-ukraine
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10.11.2023 | Finland’s targets concerning national flexibilities accepted at the last minute. The outcome requires a thorough analysis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-reaches-provisional-agreement-on-nature-restoration-regulation
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2.3.2023 | On Thursday 2 March, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Antti Kurvinen convened a roundtable to discuss the role of the forest sector in climate policy. The aim of the discussion was to clarify the shared understanding of the situation and find solutions to strengthen sinks and reduce emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/forest-sector-roundtable-convened-to-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-carbon-sinks
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15.2.2023 | During 2019–2023, the Government’s working capacity programme sought solutions to the employment problems of people with impaired capacity to work. At the same time, the programme developed more effective services to support working capacity. The closing event of the programme on 15 February examined the employment of people with impaired work capacity from the perspective of social sustainability, inclusion and the service system.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-capacity-programme-ends-but-measures-to-promote-employment-of-people-with-partial-work-capacity-will-continue
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30.8.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen attended signing ceremony for 8x8 vehicle Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.8.2022 19.00 Type: Press release On Tuesday 30 August 2022, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen attended the signing ceremony in Bratis...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-attended-signing-ceremony-for-8x8-vehicle-
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6.10.2023 | Finland and the other Nordic countries risk becoming underrepresented among the official staff in EU institutions. Concerns were raised about the issue in a report published on 6 October comparing the measures taken by certain Member States to promote their citizens’ careers in the EU. According to the report, national efforts alone will not be enough to rectify the situation over the short or medium term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-number-of-finns-in-eu-positions-at-risk-of-collapse-situation-difficult-to-rectify-through-national-measures-alone
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5.7.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo made his first bilateral visit abroad to Tallinn at the invitation of Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas. On 5 July, Prime Minister Orpo also met Estonian President Alar Karis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-estonian-president-and-prime-minister-in-tallinn
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13.4.2023 | Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and the energy crisis that characterised the whole year affected the operations of state-owned companies and ownership steering in many ways in 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russia-s-war-of-aggression-and-energy-crisis-challenge-state-s-corporate-portfolio-property-income-totals-eur-1.4-billion
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24.8.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on Wednesday 23 August. There, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. Prime Minister Orpo also attended the third Crimea Platform Summit hosted by President Zelenskyy, where discussions highlighted the status of Crimea as part of Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-ukrainian-leaders-and-attends-crimea-platform-summit-in-kyiv
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14.9.2023 | The high-level meetings of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) will start in New York on Monday 18 September. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend ministerial events in New York and have bilateral meetings with their counterparts and with representatives of the UN. Minister Tavio’s programme will also incl...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-valtonen-and-tavio-to-attend-high-level-week-of-un-general-assembly-in-new-york
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27.10.2023 | The European Union will continue to provide strong military, financial, economic and diplomatic support and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The EU leaders decided on the matter on the closing day of the European Council held in Brussels on 26–27 October. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-union-to-continue-to-support-ukraine-over-the-long-term
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2.2.2024 | Finland’s Navy and Air Force to participate in NATO’s collective peacetime missions Ministry of Defence Publication date 2.2.2024 11.22 Type: Press release “In 2024, the Finnish Navy will deploy one vessel and the Finnish Air Force a detachment of...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-navy-and-air-force-to-participate-in-nato-s-collective-peacetime-missions
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25.10.2023 | In its meeting on 25 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs decided on Finland’s positions for the October European Council and Euro Summit and outlined the Government’s priorities for the European Commission’s 2024 work programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-eu-meetings-and-commission-s-2024-work-programme