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  1. EU leaders agree on new sanctions against Russia - Finnish Government

    25.2.2022 | The European Union has reacted in a swift, strong and unified manner to the military action taken by Russian in Ukraine on Thursday 24 February. On the same, a special meeting of the European Council agreed on further restrictive measures that will have massive and severe consequences for Russia. At the start of the meeting, the EU leaders spoke remotely with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-agree-on-new-sanctions-against-russia

  2. IMF presented its review of the Finnish economy - Finnish Government

    17.11.2022 | The International Monetary Fund published its statement on the Finnish economy on Thursday 17 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-presented-its-review-of-the-finnish-economy-1

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

    7.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas met in Tallinn on Monday 7 March. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed the security situation in Europe, cooperation on topical EU matters and bilateral relations between Finland and Estonia. A report on opportunities for developing Finnish-Estonian cooperation was published in connection with the visit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-estonia-meet-in-tallinn

  4. Negative decision on real estate transaction in Kankaanpää - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | Negative decision on real estate transaction in Kankaanpää Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.12.2022 15.30 Type: Press release On 21 December 2022, the Ministry of Defence took a negative decision on a real estate transaction of the former L...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/negative-decision-on-real-estate-transaction-in-kankaanpaa

  5. Finland's goals well taken into account in the agreement reached by the Transport Council on the EU climate package - Finnish Government

    2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Transport Council of the European Union adopted a general approach on three legislative proposals included in the EU Fit for 55 package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-goals-well-taken-into-account-in-the-agreement-reached-by-the-transport-council-on-the-eu-climate-package-1762257

  6. Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy sums up climate work during this government term - Finnish Government

    17.3.2023 | The measures to reduce emissions have progressed as planned, but the trend in carbon sinks jeopardises the achievement of carbon neutrality by 2035.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministerial-working-group-on-climate-and-energy-policy-sums-up-climate-work-during-this-government-term

  7. EU to phase out dependency on Russian energy as soon as possible - Finnish Government

    25.3.2022 | On the second day of its meeting, the European Council focused on energy issues and the EU’s security and defence policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-to-phase-out-dependency-on-russian-energy-as-soon-as-possible

  8. New Guidelines for Impact Assessment to support high-quality law drafting - Finnish Government

    4.11.2022 | The Guidelines for Impact Assessment in Law Drafting help law drafters plan impact assessments, identify and assess different types of impacts and, where necessary, seek further information.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/new-guidelines-for-impact-assessment-to-support-high-quality-law-drafting

  9. Draft budget of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for 2022: aiming to boost sustainable growth - Finnish Government

    13.8.2021 | “The ministry's draft budget is aimed at boosting sustainable growth. We will invest in good management of employment, skills, innovations, low carbon solutions and digitalisation,” say Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä about the draft budget of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-for-2022-aiming-to-boost-sustainable-growth

  10. Finland gives humanitarian assistance, temporary accommodation units and public administration support to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    2.9.2022 | In the supplementary budget in July, the Government allocated additional funds to Ukraine amounting to EUR 70 million. Half of these funds has now been granted to improving food security and reproductive health services, ensuring the payment of teachers’ salaries, and to providing accommodation in Ukraine for those who have lost their homes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-gives-humanitarian-assistance-temporary-accommodation-units-and-public-administration-support-to-ukraine

  11. Minister Mikkonen to visit Moldova - Finnish Government

    22.2.2023 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will visit Moldova on 22–24 February. During the visit, Mikkonen will meet the Moldovan Minister of Internal Affairs Ana Revenco and the Representative of the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR in Moldova, Francesca Bonelli, among others. The topics of discussion in the meetings during the trip include Ukraine’s refugees and civilian crisis management.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-mikkonen-to-visit-moldova

  12. Finland, Sweden and Denmark express support for Commission’s plans to lower energy prices - Finnish Government

    8.9.2022 | Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen have sent a letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen about the current energy situation. In their letter, they expressed their support for the plans announced by the Commission on 7 September and presented their common priorities for measures to lower energy prices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-sweden-and-denmark-express-support-for-commission-s-plans-to-lower-energy-prices

  13. Minister Skinnari to visit Central Asia together with Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    20.2.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will lead a broad delegation on a visit to Uzbekistan from 21 to 23 February and to Kazakhstan from 23 to 25 February. Minister Skinnari is scheduled to meet state leaders of both countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-central-asia-together-with-finnish-companies

  14. Minister Tuppurainen and Tibor Navracsics, Hungary’s Minister for Regional Development and EU Funds, will meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    25.8.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Hungary’s Minister for Regional Development and EU Funds Tibor Navracsics will meet in Helsinki on Friday 26 August. The Ministers will discuss EU funds, questions concerning the rule of law, the security situation in Europe, energy, and bilateral relations between the two countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-tibor-navracsics-hungary-s-minister-for-regional-development-and-eu-funds-will-meet-in-helsinki

  15. Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and EU visa policy - Finnish Government

    9.3.2023 | EU home affairs ministers gather in Brussels on 9 March for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Items on the agenda include the monitoring of the implementation of the Action Plans on the Western Balkans and Central Mediterranean migration routes. The European Commission presented both plans at the end of last year. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-migration-and-eu-visa-policy

  16. Prime Minister Marin to attend two meetings in Slovenia - Finnish Government

    4.10.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the Informal European Council on Tuesday 5 October, followed by the EU-Western Balkans summit on Wednesday 6 October. Both meetings will be held in Slovenia, which currently holds the EU Council Presidency.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-two-meetings-in-slovenia

  17. Minister Harakka to visit Brussels to discuss emission reductions from shipping - Finnish Government

    25.4.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will visit Brussels on Tuesday 26 April 2022. The aim of his visit is to influence the preparation of EU matters related to winter navigation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-visit-brussels-to-discuss-emission-reductions-from-shipping-1727024

  18. Home affairs ministers to discuss organised crime and cooperation with third countries on return - Finnish Government

    25.1.2023 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Stockholm on 26 January for an informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The home affairs ministers will discuss the fight against organised crime and, in particular, the right of law enforcement and judicial authorities to access digital information and evidence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-organised-crime-and-cooperation-with-third-countries-on-return

  19. Prime Minister Marin to attend meeting of Nordic prime ministers in Norway - Finnish Government

    9.8.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the informal summer meeting of Nordic prime ministers in Oslo on Monday 15 August. In connection with their meeting, the prime ministers will also have a joint meeting with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz. Prime Minister Marin will also hold bilateral discussions with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-meeting-of-nordic-prime-ministers-in-norway

  20. Minister Harakka: Sustained funding for cyber security must be ensured - Finnish Government

    12.9.2022 | The Transport and Communications Agency Traficom reported on 12 September 2022 that the number of cyber attacks has increased globally this year. After a quieter period in the spring, activity towards Finland has also increased.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-sustained-funding-for-cyber-security-must-be-ensured

  21. Finland grants additional funding to African Development Fund - Finnish Government

    12.12.2022 | Finland will participate in the replenishment cycle of the African Development Fund and in the reinforcing of the Fund’s work in the coming years, especially with regard to climate change adaptation. The African Development Fund helps the poorest African countries in coping with the many coinciding crises and in recovering from them.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-grants-additional-funding-to-african-development-fund

  22. Regional transport subsidy to continue in 2023‒2025 and to cover new municipalities in eastern Finland - Finnish Government

    8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government issued a decree under which regional transport subsidies will continue in 2023‒2025. The subsidy will remain largely the same as before. Regional transport subsidy will reduce the freight costs caused by long transport distances of products manufactured by SMEs operating in sparsely populated areas. This will improve the competitiveness of companies and support their business activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-transport-subsidy-to-continue-in-2023-2025-and-to-cover-new-municipalities-in-eastern-finland

  23. Minister Harakka: Sustained funding for cyber security must be ensured - Finnish Government

    12.9.2022 | The Transport and Communications Agency Traficom reported on 12 September 2022 that the number of cyber attacks has increased globally this year. After a quieter period in the spring, activity towards Finland has also increased.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-sustained-funding-for-cyber-security-must-be-ensured-1829472

  24. SME Barometer: Company expectations show positive signs of recovery - Finnish Government

    14.9.2023 | The expectations of SMEs have improved since last spring. According to the new SME Barometer, company expectations have recovered from the exceptionally negative spring to the same levels as a year ago as the effects of the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine have stabilised. However, expectations remain negative. The state of the economy is expected to deteriorate slightly over the next year. SMEs’ willingness to invest remains modest.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/sme-barometer-company-expectations-show-positive-signs-of-recovery

  25. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Great Lakes region of Africa, and Western Balkans - Finnish Government

    11.11.2022 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 14 November. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-great-lakes-region-of-africa-and-western-balkans

  26. New Climate Change Act into force in July - Finnish Government

    9.6.2022 | The Climate Change Act lays the foundation for national work on climate change in Finland. The reformed Act sets emission reductions targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. Now the target of a carbon-neutral Finland by 2035 has for the first time been laid down by law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-climate-change-act-into-force-in-july

  27. Annual payments of state-subsidised loans not raised in 2023 - aim to ease cost pressures related to housing - Finnish Government

    26.1.2023 | The Government has decided to keep the annual payments of the state-subsidised rental housing and right of occupancy housing loans (ARAVA) at the same level as in 2022. No adjustment according to the consumer price index will be made in 2023. The decision will curb the pressures to raise rents and management fees in the current situation where the property management costs and the residents’ living costs are also rising rapidly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-payments-of-state-subsidised-loans-not-raised-in-2023-aim-to-ease-cost-pressures-related-to-housing

  28. 2023 draft budget of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch - Finnish Government

    5.8.2022 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of about EUR 15.8 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2023. This is about EUR 0.2 billion less than in the 2022 Budget. The decrease is mainly due to the end of the Government Programme projects and changes in the needs assessment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/2023-draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch

  29. Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    2.2.2023 | The Government submitted the first supplementary budget proposal for 2023 to Parliament on Thursday 2 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-2

  30. Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    2.2.2023 | The Government submitted the first supplementary budget proposal for 2023 to Parliament on Thursday 2 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-2

  31. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend workshop on EU’s Strategic Compass - Finnish Government

    20.10.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend workshop on EU’s Strategic Compass Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.10.2021 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the EU’s Strategic Compass workshop in Bru...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-workshop-on-eu-s-strategic-compass

  32. Key aim of the Integration Act reform is to speed up integration and employment of immigrants - Finnish Government

    6.10.2022 | The Government’s proposal to comprehensively reform the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (hereinafter, the Integration Act) aims to strengthen the inclusion of immigrants in society and to make the promotion of integration more efficient. Another goal is to increase equality and wellbeing and advance good relations between population groups. The reform seeks to facilitate the path of immigra...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/key-aim-of-the-integration-act-reform-is-to-speed-up-integration-and-employment-of-immigrants-

  33. Ministers Lintilä and Saarikko to discuss EU taxonomy for sustainable finance with Commissioner McGuinness - Finnish Government

    10.11.2021 | Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will visit Finland on 10–12 November on the invitation of Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä and Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko. The Ministers and the Commissioner will discuss the EU’s sustainable finance classification system, or the EU taxonomy, with special focus on themes related to energy and forests. The Commissioner will also meet Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-lintila-and-saarikko-to-discuss-eu-taxonomy-for-sustainable-finance-with-commissioner-mcguinness

  34. Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    7.9.2022 | Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson will visit Finland on 8–9 September. During her visit, she will learn about the Finnish reception system and border control at the eastern border of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/commissioner-for-home-affairs-ylva-johansson-to-visit-finland

  35. Government’s legislative proposals to Parliament aim to reduce emissions from building and promote digitalisation - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | On Thursday 15 September, the Government approved the proposals for the Building Act, the Act Amending the Land Use and Building Act and the Act on the Built Environment Information System. The acts are to enter into force on 1 January 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-s-legislative-proposals-to-parliament-aim-to-reduce-emissions-from-building-and-promote-digitalisation

  36. Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to visit Brussels and speak at meeting of EU Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    10.10.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Brussels on 10 October and speak at a meeting of the EU Heads of Mission. Minister Haavisto will also meet EU High Representative Josep Borrell and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-visit-brussels-and-speak-at-meeting-of-eu-heads-of-mission

  37. New responsibility recommendations support employers in healthcare and social welfare sector international recruitment - Finnish Government

    15.2.2023 | As international recruitment becomes increasingly common in the healthcare and social welfare sector, it is important to ensure that employers have sufficient competence to manage recruitment responsibly. Responsibility recommendations prepared to support recruitment promote consideration of ethical aspects and combat risks of labour exploitation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-responsibility-recommendations-support-employers-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare-sector-international-recruitment-

  38. Government’s proposed reform of TE services brings services closer to customers - Finnish Government

    6.10.2022 | The Government proposes to transfer the services of Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices) to municipalities on 1 January 2025. This historical reform aims to create a service structure that will contribute to rapid employment of jobseekers and increase the productivity, availability, effectiveness and diversity of employment and business services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposed-reform-of-te-services-brings-services-closer-to-customers

  39. Minister Harakka: Commission’s new proposal for TEN-T Regulation unreasonable for Finland - Finnish Government

    2.8.2022 | In December 2021, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new Regulation on Union guidelines for the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The proposal has been discussed in the working groups of the Council of the European Union and in the European Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-commission-s-new-proposal-for-ten-t-regulation-unreasonable-for-finland-1811739

  40. Provisional agreement in the EU on distribution infrastructure obligations, Finland's aims well taken into account - Finnish Government

    28.3.2023 | The EU Member States, the European Parliament and the European Commission have reached a provisional agreement on the so-called AFIR Regulation, which aims to promote the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in road, waterborne and air transport. The agreement was reached in trilogue negotiations on 28 March 2023. Finland’s aims to take especially sparsely populated areas with low traffic volumes into account have been included in the agreement reached.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/provisional-agreement-in-the-eu-on-distribution-infrastructure-obligations-finland-s-aims-well-taken-into-account

  41. Prime Minister Marin to visit Lappeenranta - Finnish Government

    27.4.2022 | On Wednesday 27 April, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the main event of National Veterans’ Day in Lappeenranta, where she will give an address on behalf of the Government. During her visit, the Prime Minister will also meet with representatives from the City of Lappeenranta.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-lappeenranta

  42. European Council agrees on measures to tackle the energy crisis - Finnish Government

    21.10.2022 | On the first day of its meeting, Thursday 20 October, the European Council agreed on measures to mitigate the energy crisis. The EU leaders reaffirmed that, in the face of Russia’s weaponisation of energy, the European Union would remain united in supporting its citizens and businesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/european-council-agrees-on-measures-to-tackle-the-energy-crisis

  43. Prime Minister Tuppurainen in Moldova: we will support the EU candidate country on its path to EU membership - Finnish Government

    18.1.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen visited the Moldovan capital of Chișinău on Wednesday 18 January. The discussions in several high-level meetings focused on Moldova’s EU membership process, the effects of Russia’s war of aggression, securing access to energy and the situation in Transnistria.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-tuppurainen-in-moldova-we-will-support-the-eu-candidate-country-on-its-path-to-eu-membership

  44. Prime Ministers of Finland and Poland discussed topical security matters - Finnish Government

    20.11.2022 | In Helsinki today, Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki and Prime Minister Sanna Marin discussed Russia's war of aggression, support for Ukraine, ways to hold Russia more accountable for the war and its consequences, Finland’s future membership of NATO, and topical EU matters, such as the economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-poland-discussed-topical-security-matters

  45. The Government outlined its views on the European Commission’s proposal on the TEN-T Regulation - Finnish Government

    17.2.2022 | On 17 February 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication concerning the regulation proposal on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-government-outlined-its-views-on-the-european-commission-s-proposal-on-the-ten-t-regulation

  46. Government outlines its position on the maritime transport package - Finnish Government

    24.8.2023 | On 24 August 2023, the Government submitted Union communications to Parliament on the European Commission's proposals for amendments to the so-called maritime transport package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlines-its-position-on-the-maritime-transport-package

  47. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines positions on Ukraine and competitiveness ahead of European Council - Finnish Government

    22.3.2023 | On Wednesday 22 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting, the Euro Summit and the meeting of the EU Energy Council, and discussed the proposal for a regulation on CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-positions-on-ukraine-and-competitiveness-ahead-of-european-council

  48. Minister Tuppurainen to visit Riga - Finnish Government

    4.6.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will visit Riga on Monday 6 June. The agenda includes a bilateral meeting with Latvia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs and a joint meeting with Latvia’s chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Rihards Kols and chair of the European Affairs Commission Marija Golubeva.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-visit-riga

  49. Prime Minister Marin at EU-ASEAN summit: Russian terror calls for global response - Finnish Government

    14.12.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin attended the first summit of the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN in Brussels today.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-at-eu-asean-summit-russian-terror-calls-for-global-response

  50. Main objective of Management Plan for Lynx Population is to maintain favourable conservation status for lynx - Finnish Government

    15.10.2021 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has adopted the updated Management Plan for the Lynx Population in Finland and confirmed the hunting quota for lynx for the period 2021–2022. The management plan is a key element of the policy on large carnivores and management of their populations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/main-objective-of-management-plan-for-lynx-population-is-to-maintain-favourable-conservation-status-for-lynx

  51. Government approves Climate Plan for Land Use Sector - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | The Climate Plan for the Land Use Sector puts together impactful, cost-effective and just means to reduce emissions from agricultural land, forestry and other land use and to strengthen carbon sinks and reservoirs. The Government approved and gave to Parliament the Government Report on the Climate Plan for the Land Use Sector on 8 July 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/government-approves-climate-plan-for-lulucf-sector

  52. Energy on the agenda in meetings of international institutions in Washington - Finnish Government

    10.10.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will attend the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington on 13–15 October. The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action will also meet on 12 October, and Minister Saarikko will chair the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/energy-on-the-agenda-in-meetings-of-international-institutions-in-washington

  53. National implementation of the EU Digital Services Act under preparation - Finnish Government

    12.12.2022 | The Digital Services Act of the European Union entered into force on 16 November 2022. The Act will be applied to Finnish online intermediary services only as of 17 February 2024, but already in February 2023 online platforms will have to report the average number of active end users on their websites. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has established a working group for preparing the national implementation and oversight of the Digital Services Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-implementation-of-the-eu-digital-services-act-under-preparation

  54. EU energy ministers discuss electricity market reform and emergency measures to curb high gas prices - Finnish Government

    11.10.2022 | EU energy ministers will hold an informal meeting in Prague on 11−12 October 2022 to discuss the need and ways to reform the electricity market as well as emergency measures to curb high gas prices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-discuss-electricity-market-reform-and-emergency-measures-to-curb-high-gas-prices

  55. Executive Director of World Food Programme David Beasley to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    14.10.2022 | Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) David Beasley will visit Finland on 18 October. He will attend the ministerial meeting of the School Meals Coalition in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/executive-director-of-world-food-programme-david-beasley-to-visit-finland

  56. Prime Minister Marin to attend international donors’ conference for Ukraine in Warsaw - Finnish Government

    4.5.2022 | On Thursday 5 May, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will travel to Warsaw to attend an international donors’ conference for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-international-donors-conference-for-ukraine-in-warsaw

  57. Climate Policy Roundtable: Climate plan for land use sector must take into account many dimensions of just transition - Finnish Government

    22.3.2022 | On Tuesday 22 March, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed the climate plan for the land use sector. The discussions focused on the impacts of climate measures in the land use sector on biodiversity and the need to take into account just transition in a comprehensive way. The Roundtable also highlighted the global impact chains of wood production, security of supply in food production and the transition to sustainability through more plant-based production and consumption.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-climate-plan-for-land-use-sector-must-take-into-account-many-dimensions-of-just-transition

  58. Jukka Ihanus appointed State Secretary - Finnish Government

    20.5.2021 | On Thursday 20 May, the Government appointed Jukka Ihanus, Master of Laws, as State Secretary to Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä and Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä as of 25 May 2021. The State Secretaries’ terms end with those of the Ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/jukka-ihanus-appointed-state-secretary

  59. Prime Minister Marin and Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson highlight importance of cooperation between Finland and Sweden - Finnish Government

    28.10.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson met in Helsinki on Friday 28 October. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed bilateral relations between Finland and Sweden, the countries’ future NATO membership, support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s invasion, and other topical EU matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-swedish-prime-minister-kristersson-highlight-importance-of-cooperation-between-finland-and-sweden

  60. International register to record damage caused by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine - Finnish Government

    16.5.2023 | The Council of Europe has long been monitoring Russia’s alarming situation of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. For many years, the Council tried to exert influence over Russia by keeping the country as a Member and within the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). However, Russia launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 was the last straw, and the Council decided to expel Russia only three weeks later.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-register-to-record-damage-caused-by-russia-s-aggression-against-ukraine