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  1. 11.12.2023 | The International Gender Equality Prize was awarded to the Afghan Women Skills Development Center, which works to promote and protect the rights of women in Afghanistan. The organisation does important humanitarian work to promote the safety of Afghan women.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-s-international-gender-equality-prize-awarded-for-humanitarian-work-among-afghan-women
  2. 30.11.2022 | On 24 November, Finland sent much needed help for the energy sector in Ukraine. The delivery package comprised components of the electricity grid, such as current transformers, circuit breakers and relays. Earlier this autumn, 28 current transformers were delivered to Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-supports-energy-sector-in-ukraine
  3. 31.5.2022 | At the special meeting of the European Council, which began on 30 May in Brussels, the EU leaders agreed to impose new sanctions on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine. The leaders were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky via video conference for a discussion at the beginning of the meeting. Finland was represented at the meeting by Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-agree-on-sixth-package-of-sanctions-against-russia
  4. 9.6.2023 | Finland will send emergency aid to southern Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. In response to Ukraine's request, Finland will deliver water purification material and food packages to the country. In addition, preparations are being made to send additional assistance on the basis of updated requests from the Ukrainian authorities. The human and environmental impacts of the explosion of the Kakhovka dam that took place on Tuesday 6 June are significant.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-send-emergency-aid-to-ukraine-following-destruction-of-kakhovka-dam
  5. 21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation
  6. 28.7.2022 | Finland ranked first in the European Union’s digital performance comparison. The European Commission’s annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) monitors the digital performance of EU Member States and tracks their progress in digitalisation. Finland has been at the top of the list for several years, ranking number two in 2021 and number one in 2019 and 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-ranks-first-in-eu-digital-comparison
  7. 20.4.2022 | Ann-Mari Kemell, who holds a Master of Science degree in Economics, was appointed State Secretary to Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä on 19 April 2022. The State Secretary’s term ends with that of the Minister. The Government appointed Kemell to the position on 13 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ann-mari-kemell-appointed-state-secretary-to-minister-of-economic-affairs
  8. 19.12.2022 | The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity ends today on 19 December in Montreal, Canada. Almost 200 states negotiated on actions to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2030 and strengthen the state of the natural environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-reached-agreement-on-halting-biodiversity-loss-by-2030-30-per-cent-protection-and-restoration-goal-for-world-s-nations
  9. 23.5.2022 | On Monday 23 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin attended a video meeting with the President of the European Council and the leaders of four other EU Member States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-speaks-with-several-eu-leaders
  10. 14.4.2023 | The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action will discuss financing the green transition and strengthening the role of finance ministries in climate work this Friday in Washington. The ministers will publish a practical guide to help ministries implement climate measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-s-term-as-chair-of-coalition-of-finance-ministers-for-climate-action-ends
  11. 18.11.2022 | Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki will visit Finland on Sunday 20 November. During his visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/polish-prime-minister-to-visit-helsinki
  12. 10.2.2023 | Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Luxembourg on 10 February at the invitation of the country’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel. The prime ministers discussed current EU policy issues and bilateral relations between the countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-luxembourg-discuss-common-eu-policy-goals
  13. 1.6.2023 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembourg on 1–2 June 2023. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-and-telecommunications-ministers-to-meet-in-luxembourg
  14. 21.12.2022 | Negotiations between the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the Commission reached an accord 18 December 2022 concerning the Emissions Trading Directive, an MRV Regulation on reporting of maritime transport emissions, and the Social Climate Fund.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-reaches-provisional-deal-on-emissions-trading-for-road-transport-and-buildings-maritime-transport-and-aviation-1896544
  15. 24.10.2022 | Finland has placed fourth in the Gender Equality Index of the European Union. The Index measured gender equality in various domains, including the labour market, healthcare and power.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-rose-to-fourth-place-in-the-eu-s-gender-equality-index
  16. 3.4.2023 | On 4 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will deposit Finland's instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty. Minister Haavisto will deposit the instrument of accession in Brussels with the Government of the United States. Finland will become a NATO member country at the moment of the deposit. Minister Haavisto will also represent Finland at the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs starting on the same day.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-deposit-finland-s-instrument-of-accession-and-attend-nato-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-brussels
  17. 12.10.2023 | As part of the strong urban policy package, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will launch the preparation of thematic agreements with cities. Preparation will begin with a survey that will be sent to cities to assess their readiness and needs for thematic agreements.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparations-begin-on-thematic-agreements-between-cities-and-the-central-government
  18. 27.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision is part of the implementation process of the 12-year transport system plan. Comments on the vision can be submitted until 25 August 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/towards-accessible-transport-system-accessibility-vision-sent-out-for-comments
  19. 11.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday 16 March 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-sanna-marin-to-visit-berlin
  20. 29.12.2022 | On 29 December 2022, the President of the Republic approved the Act on the National Implementation of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. Funds from the Reserve will be used to support companies that have been negatively affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The support is channelled as business development aid from the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres). 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/support-for-businesses-to-mitigate-the-effects-of-brexit-act-to-enter-into-force-at-the-beginning-of-2023
  21. 25.5.2020 | Revenue through responsible ownership Government Resolution on the State Ownership Policy 8 April 2020 Prime Minister's Office 2020 Government Resolution on the State Ownership Policy 2 April 2020 Government Resolution on the State Ownership Polic...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200040721/State+Ownership+Policy_08042020.pdf/581f2a9c-ca52-83ac-44e6-0d6684950125?t=1590388384000
  22. 2.2.2023 | Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström will visit Helsinki from 6 to 7 February. He was invited by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto to attend the Hanalys foreign policy forum at Hanaholmen on 7 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/swedish-foreign-minister-to-attend-hanalys-foreign-policy-forum-in-finland
  23. 17.2.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany from 17 to 19 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-munich-security-conference-1
  24. 20.2.2023 | The Climate Policy Roundtable holds its last meetings for now on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 February. The main topics are the evaluation of the work done by the Roundtable and key messages to the next Government. The Roundtable is chaired by Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-convened-for-last-time-for-now-messages-to-next-government-on-agenda
  25. 29.5.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet Tuesday 30 May in Brussels. There, the ministers will begin preparations for the June European Council. The GAC will also hold hearings on respect for the EU’s values in Hungary and the rule of law in Poland. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-preparations-for-june-european-council-and-rule-of-law-issues
  26. 6.2.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened, on 6 February 2023, the Elements of 6G Unleashed organised by Business Finland and 6G Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-opened-business-finland-s-6g-seminar
  27. 7.4.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto visited Mogadishu, Somalia, on 7 April. He met President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abshir Omar Jama, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Khadija M. Almakhzoumi and international actors in Somalia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-visited-somalia
  28. 3.3.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met today in Helsinki. In their meeting, discussions focused on measures to strengthen the EU’s strategic economy and other major issues in EU policy, the war in Ukraine, and Finland’s deepening allyship as the country becomes a member of NATO.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-strategic-autonomy-and-war-in-ukraine-feature-prominently-in-discussions-between-prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain
  29. 15.12.2022 | In its latest Economic Survey of Finland, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) assesses the Finnish economy. The OECD also presents recommendations for Finland’s economic and structural policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/oecd-publishes-economic-survey-of-finland-1
  30. 26.8.2022 | Making claims about climate action has become more popular in recent years. Businesses are using claims about carbon neutrality and similar initiatives in their marketing for carbon offset goods and services. Currently, the responsibility for following good offsetting practices largely rests on the users of carbon offsetting services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/as-popularity-of-voluntary-carbon-offsetting-grows-guidelines-are-drawn-up-for-offset-providers
  31. 23.1.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will travel to Brussels on 24 January. The purpose of her visit is to discuss topical EU matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-brussels
  32. 19.6.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) have developed a new Dialogue Card tool to help arts and culture organisations make their operations more equal and sustainable. The new dialogue cards can be ordered free of charge.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/dialogue-cards-available-for-promoting-cultural-diversity-and-sustainable-development-within-work-communities
  33. 27.1.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will lead a Team Finland delegation to visit South Korea on 29-31 January 2023 to promote exports. The business delegation has 20 members representing the 5G, 6G, quantum technology, space and satellite sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-lead-a-team-finland-delegation-to-visit-south-korea
  34. 22.6.2023 | On Thursday 22 June, the Government appointed Risto Artjoki, Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry, as State Secretary to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. At the same session, the Government appointed Mikaela Nylander, Bachelor of Laws and Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, as State Secretary to Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson and Riikka Slunga-Poutsalo, Design Assistant, as State Secretary to Minister of Finance Riikka Purra.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-state-secretaries-to-ministers
  35. 7.12.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Slovenian State Secretary for European Affairs Marko Štucin will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 8 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-slovenian-state-secretary-for-european-affairs-stucin-to-meet-in-helsinki
  36. 10.2.2023 | Finnish Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will meet with German Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner in Helsinki on Wednesday 15 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/german-finance-minister-christian-lindner-to-visit-helsinki
  37. 16.1.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Minister Haavisto will be in Davos from 17 to 19 January and Minister Skinnari from 17 to 18 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-haavisto-and-skinnari-to-attend-world-economic-forum-in-davos
  38. 22.6.2023 | On Thursday 22 June, the Government appointed Risto Artjoki, Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry, as State Secretary to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. At the same session, the Government appointed Mikaela Nylander, Bachelor of Laws and Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, as State Secretary to Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson and Riikka Slunga-Poutsalo, Design Assistant, as State Secretary to Minister of Finance Riikka Purra.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-appoints-state-secretaries-to-ministers
  39. 16.5.2022 | On Wednesday 18 May, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi in Rome.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-rome
  40. 16.5.2023 | The vision for the future of child welfare and the strategic priorities for achieving it have been finalised. The vision was crystallised into one sentence: Children and their families can rely on child welfare services and their effectiveness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/vision-work-highlights-the-need-to-reform-child-welfare
  41. 21.3.2022 | EU defence ministers to discuss Strategic Compass Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.3.2022 9.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the EU's Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on 21 March 2022. The ai...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/eu-defence-ministers-to-discuss-strategic-compass
  42. 7.7.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Monday 10 July. The main theme of the meeting will be the Commission's proposal, issued on 20 June, for a mid-term review of the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework 2021–2027. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-start-discussion-on-the-mid-term-review-of-the-eu-financial-framework
  43. 1.6.2022 | According to Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, we need to make fundamental changes to how we think, act and measure success. Dasgupta spoke on Wednesday at a conference organised by the Economic Council around the theme of ecologically sustainable economic policy in the 2020s. The discussions were based on the Dasgupta Review, which has attracted wide international attention and emphasises the economic significance of biodiversity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/ecologically-sustainable-economic-policy-as-a-challenge-for-the-coming-years-significant-structural-change-needed-in-society
  44. 13.10.2023 | On 12 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for a new Emissions Trading Act and amendments to the Act on Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass Fuels. The current Emissions Trading Act and the Act on Aviation Emissions Trading would be repealed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-proposal-on-new-emissions-trading-act-to-parliament
  45. 17.11.2022 | Finland to deliver more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.11.2022 12.27 Type: Press release Finland will deliver another package of defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine
  46. 15.3.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend NATO defence minister meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.3.2022 15.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend a working session of the NATO Minister of Defence meetin...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-nato-defence-minister-meeting-3
  47. 9.2.2023 | The Government adopted a resolution on hydrogen on 9 February 2023. In its resolution, the Government describes Finland’s objectives regarding hydrogen and the measures to promote them. Finland’s goal is to become the European leader in the hydrogen economy in the entire value chain. Finland has the capacity to produce at least ten per cent of the EU’s emissions-free hydrogen in 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-adopts-resolution-on-hydrogen-finland-could-produce-10-of-eu-s-green-hydrogen-in-2030
  48. 1.12.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tirana, the capital of Albania, on Tuesday 6 December. The meeting will discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkan countries while also taking into account the impacts of Russia’s war of aggression on the region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-eu-western-balkans-summit-in-tirana
  49. 10.1.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will take part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday 17 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-world-economic-forum-in-davos
  50. 27.1.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will lead a Team Finland delegation to visit South Korea on 29-31 January 2023 to promote exports. The business delegation has 20 members representing the 5G, 6G, quantum technology, space and satellite sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-lead-a-team-finland-delegation-to-visit-south-korea-1925112
  51. 14.11.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.11.2022 14.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the EU's Foreign Affairs Council meeting for defence ministers in Brussels on 15 No...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-brussels-1
  52. 17.1.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on 17–19 January 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-attend-world-economic-forum-in-davos-1920684
  53. 1.9.2022 | The Government has approved Finland’s participation in the EUR 700 million InvestEU guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), households and housing companies. The programme promotes investments in clean technology solutions. Finland will invest EUR 100 million in the European Investment Fund’s (EIF) Sustainability Guarantee product, which is a guarantee programme delivered through financial institutions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-loan-guarantee-scheme-boosts-clean-technology-and-energy-efficiency-investments-in-smes-households-and-housing-companies
  54. 16.1.2023 | Minister of Science and Culture Petri Honkonen will visit Washington D.C. in the United States this week from 16 to 19 January 2023. He will meet with several high-level stakeholders in research, higher education and culture. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen cooperation and dialogue with the United States in sectors connected to the Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-honkonen-to-visit-the-united-states
  55. 16.2.2023 | Mental health and the development of the EU’s social dimension are among the key themes to be discussed during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU this year. These are also among the main topics when Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen meets the Swedish Minister for Older People and Social Security Anna Tenje and Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jacob Forssmed in Stockholm on 16–17 February 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/mental-health-themes-increasingly-important-in-the-eu
  56. 13.10.2022 | The Ministry of the Environment has appointed Juha Kaakinen to examine ways to achieve the objective to eradicate homelessness. According to the Government Programme, homelessness should be halved during this Government term and abolished by 2027. Homelessness has decreased but not enough to reach the target.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/homelessness-has-decreased-but-not-enough-study-to-explore-means-to-tackle-this
  57. 20.5.2022 | The second supplementary budget proposal for 2022 responds to appropriations needs directly caused by Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and mitigates the harm caused by COVID-19 to children and young people.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-reaches-agreement-on-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2022
  58. 20.5.2022 | The second supplementary budget proposal for 2022 responds to appropriations needs directly caused by Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and mitigates the harm caused by COVID-19 to children and young people.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-reaches-agreement-on-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2022
  59. 16.9.2022 | The high-level meetings of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 77) will start in New York on Monday 19 September. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend ministerial events in New York and have bilateral meetings with their counterparts and with representatives of the UN. Minister Skinnari also has Team Finland programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-haavisto-and-skinnari-to-attend-high-level-week-of-un-general-assembly-in-new-york
  60. 26.10.2022 | Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson will visit Finland on Friday 28 October at the invitation of Prime Minister Sanna Marin. While in Helsinki, Prime Minister Kristersson will also meet with President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-of-sweden-to-visit-helsinki-1