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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/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-ukrainian-president-zelenskyy
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4.10.2022 | On Thursday 6 and Friday 7 October, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend two high-level meetings hosted by the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU in Prague. The first ever meeting of the European Political Community will take place on Thursday, followed by an informal meeting of the members of the European Council on Friday.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-high-level-meetings-in-prague
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30.6.2023 | On 30 June, on the second day of the meeting, the European Council continued the discussion on migration, which it had started on the previous day.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discussed-migration
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7.9.2023 | The purpose of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) is to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy by supporting the development of critical technologies and products. Another aim is to ensure the availability of necessary labour and skills in strategic sectors. While the Finnish Government supports the facility’s objective, it does not endorse a completely new EU-level financial instrument.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-position-on-the-eu-s-step-facility-to-parliament
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26.6.2023 | The main theme of the Nordic prime ministers’ summer meeting in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland on 25 and 26 June was how to respond to various security threats. Along with the Nordic prime ministers, the Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers invited Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-and-canada-to-deepen-security-and-defence-cooperation
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22.6.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the summer meeting of Nordic prime ministers in Iceland on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 June. The Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers has also invited Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the meeting. This is Petteri Orpo’s first trip abroad as Prime Minister.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-with-prime-ministers-of-nordic-countries-and-canada-in-iceland
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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/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years
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27.10.2023 | On 26 October, on the first day of the European Council meeting in Brussels, the EU leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East. The European Council condemned Hamas’ attacks on Israel and called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages while underlining the importance of ensuring protection of all civilians and enabling humanitarian access and aid to reach those in need in Gaza. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discusses-situation-in-the-middle-east-addressing-also-gas-pipeline-in-the-gulf-of-finland
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21.4.2023 | Finland continues to support Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.4.2023 11.15 Type: Press release Finland provides defence materiel for the training of Ukrainian soldiers in the EUMAM Ukraine operation. On 21 April 2023, the President ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-continues-to-support-ukraine
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14.11.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on Wednesday 15 November. In the meeting, the council will begin preparations for the December European Council and discuss a wide range of other topical issues, such as the Commission’s work programme for 2024, rule of law issues, EU electoral law and Spain’s request for amendments to the regulation governing the EU’s language regime. Minister ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-begin-preparations-for-december-european-council-and-discuss-eu-electoral-law
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1.6.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will travel to Washington, DC, on 2–4 June to attend a meeting of the Bilderberg Group.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-washington-dc
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1.3.2023 | Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez will meet with Prime Minister Sanna Marin in Helsinki on Friday 3 March. In their meeting, the prime ministers will discuss preparations for the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, Ukraine and Russia, Finland’s future NATO membership, and bilateral relations between their countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/spanish-prime-minister-sanchez-to-meet-with-prime-minister-marin-in-helsinki
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23.10.2023 | Improving industrial peace is one of the Government’s labour market reforms. The proposed legislative amendments were prepared in a tripartite working group that was not unanimous in its work. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will circulate the working group’s report for comments from 23 October to 4 December 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-industrial-peace-legislation-sent-out-for-comments
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1.3.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Slovakian State Secretary for European Affairs Andrej Stančík will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 2 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-slovakian-state-secretary-for-european-affairs-stancik-to-meet-in-helsinki
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3.11.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will represent Finland at the meeting of the Heads of State and Government on Monday 7 November, and during the ministerial week between 14 and 18 November the Finnish delegation will be led by Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-climate-change-conference-starts-in-sharm-el-sheikh-egypt-next-weekend-aim-to-boost-implementation-of-paris-agreement
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7.10.2022 | The leaders of the EU Member States held a thorough discussion about energy and the economy, which are facing challenges due to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. The European Council met for an informal meeting on Friday 7 October in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/energy-economy-and-ukraine-on-agenda-at-informal-european-council-meeting
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6.10.2022 | At the meeting of European leaders in Prague on Thursday 6 October, Prime Minister Sanna Marin stressed that Europe must continue its strong and united support to Ukraine so that Ukraine can win the war. The first meeting of the European Political Community brought together the heads of state or government of more than 40 countries across Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-emphasises-support-for-ukraine-at-prague-meeting
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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/-/1410829/the-ports-of-oulu-and-kaskinen-included-in-the-ten-t-regulation-proposal-transport-ministers-reach-agreement-on-proposal-1886857
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17.2.2023 | Minister of Defence Mikko Savola to Munich Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.2.2023 12.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Mikko Savola will attend a high-level international security conference in Munich on 17 to 19 February 2023. Th...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-mikko-savola-to-munich
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15.9.2023 | Finland will implement the European Commission’s guidance (FAQ) on prohibiting the import of vehicles registered in Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-import-of-vehicles-registered-in-russia
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11.12.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 12 December. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the December European Council. The GAC will also adopt conclusions on the evaluation of its annual EU rule of law dialogue, enlargement and managing demographic change in Europe. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council-1
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20.10.2022 | Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to an energy crisis that affects not only individuals but also the operations of different sectors and individual businesses. The Ministerial Working Group on Preparedness proposed on 20 October 2022 that the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appoint a working group to draw up an overall assessment of the changed operating environment facing businesses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-working-group-to-assess-impacts-of-energy-crisis-on-operations-of-different-sectors-and-businesses
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21.3.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will take part in the European Council and Euro Summit in Brussels on 23–24 March. The European Council will focus on Ukraine, competitiveness, the single market and the economy, and energy. The meeting will begin with a discussion between the EU leaders and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-and-euro-summit-in-brussels
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8.9.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft bill that proposes amendments to the Act on General Housing Allowance. The proposed amendments would 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-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-requests-comments
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3.2.2023 | Minister of Defence Savola to visit Oslo Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.2.2023 13.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Mikko Savola will make a working visit to Oslo on 6 February 2023. There, Minister Savola will attend the high-lev...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-savola-to-visit-oslo
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20.9.2023 | Finland will make its first country strategy for India. The DESI Initiative will strengthen Finland’s competitive positioning on the Indian market.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/closer-trade-relations-between-finland-and-india
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6.7.2023 | The Government has submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the proposed amendments to the EU Driving Times, Breaks and Rest Periods Regulation. The proposals are related to special rules for driving and rest periods for occasional passenger transport drivers. In most cases, occasional passenger transport means chartered transport by bus or coach.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-government-outlined-its-position-on-the-commission-s-proposal-for-flexibility-in-driving-and-rest-times-for-occasional-bus-services
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5.2.2023 | Minister Ville Skinnari is visiting Qatar from 5 to 7 February 2023. On 5 February, he inaugurated the new Embassy of Finland in Doha as a representative of the Finnish State. The Embassy started operations in December 2021. Besides the inauguration ceremony, Minister Skinnari’s programme in Doha includes meetings with authorities, researchers and representatives of business and industry. The visit aims to continue to foster good relations and promote trade between Finland and Qatar.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-development-cooperation-and-foreign-trade-skinnari-opened-finland-s-embassy-in-doha
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21.12.2023 | The Ministry of the Environment has introduced a programme to eradicate long-term homelessness. The aim of the programme is to end long-term homelessness by 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-programme-aims-to-end-long-term-homelessness
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20.3.2023 | Minister of Defence made decision on participation in joint procurement project for munitions Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.3.2023 17.35 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen signed the European Defence Agency's (EDA) d...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-made-decision-on-participation-in-joint-procurement-project-for-munitions-
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23.3.2023 | Finland donates defence materiel assistance to Ukraine including more of mine-clearing Leopard 2 tanks Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.3.2023 14.15 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-donates-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine-including-more-of-mine-clearing-leopard-2-tanks
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14.3.2023 | The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council approved Finland’s updated Recovery and Resilience Plan on 14 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/eu-approves-finland-s-updated-recovery-plan
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8.6.2022 | Minister Kaikkonen to take part in Northern Group's defence minister meeting in Iceland Ministry of Defence Publication date 8.6.2022 11.00 Type: Press release Minister Kaikkonen will take part in the Northern Group's defence minister meeting from...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-kaikkonen-to-take-part-in-northern-group-s-defence-minister-meeting-in-iceland
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15.8.2023 | Finnish Industry Investment Ltd (Tesi) plays a significant role in the Finnish capital investment market and its operations are considered to be of high quality and expertise. According to an evaluation published on 15 August 2023, Tesi has also become an important player in producing information, providing sparring and building networks. The evaluation was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and conducted by 4FRONT.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/evaluation-finnish-industry-investment-provides-high-quality-and-expert-services
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14.7.2023 | Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz met in Berlin on Friday 14 July. Their meeting focused on European security and on developing trade and economic relations between Finland and Germany.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-federal-chancellor-scholz-discuss-european-security
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6.2.2024 | On 6 February 2024, the European Commission issued a Communication concerning the climate target for 2040 and a Communication on Industrial Carbon Management. The Communications open up paths towards new clean solutions and further development of carbon sequestration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/technologies-and-technical-carbon-sequestration-solutions-needed-to-reach-eu-s-2040-climate-target
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5.10.2022 | Minister Hanna Sarkkinen and Commissioner Nicolas Schmit will discuss poverty reduction, promotion of mental health and income security. The meeting between Minister Tuula Haatainen and Commissioner Schmit will address current issues related to working life, such as the platform economy and dialogue between the social partners.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-haatainen-and-sarkkinen-to-meet-eu-commissioner-for-jobs-and-social-rights-schmit-in-helsinki-on-6-7-october
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19.2.2023 | Minister of Defence Savola to visit Kosovo Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.2.2023 12.01 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Mikko Savola will make a working visit to Kosovo on 19-20 February 2023. During his visit, Minister Savola will...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-savola-to-visit-kosovo
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20.10.2023 | On 20 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the use of the EU Hybrid Toolbox, possible enlargement of the EU, and the Proposal for a Directive on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland's positions for the three forthcoming Council meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-to-discuss-eu-hybrid-toolbox
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10.6.2022 | Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.6.2022 23.30 Type: Press release On June 10th 2022, the President of the Republic decided, at the proposal of the Government, tha...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-sends-more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine-1
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28.2.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will travel to Tallinn on Wednesday 1 March. During her visit, she will meet with Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Reinsalu and Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-tallinn
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23.2.2023 | Finland's latest defence materiel package to Ukraine includes three Leopard 2 mine clearing tanks Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.2.2023 12.05 Type: Press release Finland will deliver another package of defence materiel to Ukraine. The Pre...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-latest-defence-materiel-package-to-ukraine-includes-three-leopard-2-mine-clearing-tanks-
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1.6.2023 | The heads of state or government of the EU Member States and 20 other European countries met for the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Moldova on 1 June. The EPC Summit focused on three themes: security, energy and strengthening connections between the participating countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-stresses-strong-support-for-ukraine-at-moldova-summit
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12.10.2023 | The Government supports the EU's vision of healthy soils by 2050 and welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience (Soil Monitoring Law). In its position the Government stresses the need for national room for manoeuvre in the implementation of the Directive.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-outlined-its-position-on-commission-proposal-for-soil-monitoring-directive
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22.6.2022 | The labour market roadmap project aims to improve the match between jobs and workers. The data model built in the project uses data in more diverse ways than before. In this way, the special characteristics of different sectors can be considered in more detail in order to create a more accurate picture of the types of open vacancies, labour reserves and occupational differences.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-data-model-helps-discover-causes-of-labour-market-mismatch
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24.11.2022 | On 24 November 2022, the Government authorised the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to make on its behalf a EUR 200 million gratuitous investment in the Climate Fund’s reserve of unrestricted equity. The capitalisation would occur in one instalment in 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-to-capitalise-climate-fund-by-eur-200-million
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24.3.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the Euro Summit in Brussels on 24 March. Topics on the agenda included the economic situation and the coordination of economic policies. Discussions also focused on the situation in the banking sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-stresses-the-importance-of-completing-the-banking-union-which-has-strengthened-the-resilience-of-the-banking-sector-at-the-euro-summit
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25.5.2023 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will participate in the Porto Social Forum on 26–27 May 2023. The meeting will discuss the EU’s social dimension, effects of the green and digital transition on the labour market, investments in skills and education, and child poverty.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-haatainen-to-attend-porto-social-forum-economy-and-social-dimension-go-hand-in-hand
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31.5.2022 | On Tuesday 31 May, the second day of its special meeting, the European Council discussed security, defence and food security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-calls-on-russia-to-unblock-ukrainian-grain-exports
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23.10.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 24 October. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the October European Council. The GAC will also continue its annual rule of law dialogue with country-specific discussions. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-october-european-council-2
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1.2.2023 | Voluntary climate action is one way to promote climate work in Finland and globally. The guide published by the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on 1 February outlines good practices for the voluntary carbon market. The guide aims to improve the reliability of the domestic carbon market and create opportunities for Finnish companies to act for the benefit of the climate.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-guide-outlines-good-practices-for-voluntary-carbon-market
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13.9.2023 | Strengthening the labour market and international recruitment requires that proactive and effective measures are taken to tackle abuse in the labour market. In order to meet the objectives of the Government Programme, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will prepare an action plan to prevent and combat exploitation by the end of 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-to-prepare-an-action-plan-to-eradicate-labour-exploitation
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23.11.2023 | International recruitments to and candidacies for multilateral organisations, coordinated by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, are an integral part of Finland's foreign and security policy. Multilateral cooperation makes Finland a more influential player globally than its size might suggest. In autumn 2023, several Finnish experts were successfully recruited to leadership positions important for Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-recruitments-are-part-of-finland-s-foreign-and-security-policy
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21.8.2023 | The implementation of the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has started at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-we-will-build-transport-routes-improve-the-level-of-services-and-strengthen-safety-and-security
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7.10.2022 | Commissioner Schmit met Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen in Helsinki. They discussed issues related to the rights and livelihood of workers as well as homelessness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-commissioner-for-jobs-and-social-rights-nicolas-schmit-discussed-platform-economy-and-poverty-eradication-with-ministers-haatainen-and-sarkkinen
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31.1.2023 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will attend a meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Copenhagen on 31 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-1
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23.3.2023 | The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Mining Act on 23 March 2023. The amendments will give local residents more influence and increase business prospects and environmental considerations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-mining-act-will-strengthen-citizen-influence-economic-prospects-and-environmental-aspects
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7.12.2022 | On Wednesday 7 December, Finland sent buses to Ukraine to be used to transport children and young people to school. This donation is part of the European Commission’s solidarity campaign. Russia’s war of aggression has affected an estimated 5.7 million schoolchildren in Ukraine with many schools having been destroyed in bombing.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-school-busses-to-ukraine
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27.9.2023 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 28 September for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Items on the agenda include the situation in Ukraine and migration issues. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The Spanish Presidency is seeking political agreement between the EU Member States on extending temporary protection for Ukrainians.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-to-decide-on-extension-of-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians-fleeing-the-war
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10.5.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Norway Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.5.2022 15.33 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the Nordic defence minister meeting in Kirkenes, Norway, on 11 May 2022. Norway ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-norway