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  1. Government report on Nordic cross-border barriers presents Finnish efforts to remove barriers - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | The Government endorsed a report on Nordic cross-border barriers in its plenary session on 10 November. The report presents Finnish efforts to remove and prevent cross-border barriers during the government term and highlights barriers, which the Finnish authorities have been working to remove. In addition, the report gives general information about the removal of cross-border barriers by, for example, listing key bodies and their roles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-report-on-nordic-cross-border-barriers-presents-finnish-efforts-to-remove-barriers

  2. Prime Minister Marin to attend EU summits in Brussels - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the European Council in Brussels on 23–24 June, the meeting of the EU and Western Balkan leaders on 23 June, and the Euro Summit on 24 June. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-eu-summits-in-brussels-2

  3. Ministers for European affairs to continue discussion on respect for EU values - Finnish Government

    18.11.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on Friday 18 November. Items on the agenda include preparations for the December European Council and a discussion on respect for the EU’s common values. In addition, the Commission will present its work programme for 2023. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-continue-discussion-on-respect-for-eu-values

  4. Finland sent emergency accommodation to Türkiye – material assistance to Syria is also under preparation - Finnish Government

    11.2.2023 | Finland has provided material assistance in the form of emergency accommodation for approximately 3,000 people in Türkiye. Preparations are also underway to deliver material assistance to Syria quickly. The need for assistance in the rescue and clearance operations is great in the aftermath of the earthquake. The first instalment arrived in Türkiye today and was delivered through NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EARDCC).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sent-emergency-accommodation-to-turkiye-material-assistance-to-syria-is-also-under-preparation

  5. EU leaders discuss strengthening Union’s role on international stage - Finnish Government

    6.10.2021 | At their informal dinner meeting on 5 October, the EU Heads of State or Government held a strategic discussion about the EU’s role on the international stage. The meeting took place in Slovenia, which currently holds the EU Council Presidency. Topics on the agenda included security, trade policy and relations between the EU and China.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-discuss-strengthening-union-s-role-on-international-stage

  6. Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    5.5.2022 | Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.5.2022 13.27 Type: Press release On 5 May 2022, the President of the Republic decided, at the proposal of the Government, that Fin...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-sends-more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine-2

  7. Solutions sought for increasing wind power construction in eastern Finland - Finnish Government

    16.9.2022 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Environment will appoint a rapporteur to investigate how to increase wind power construction in eastern Finland. Lieutenant General (ret.) Arto Räty will serve as rapporteur.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/solutions-sought-for-increasing-wind-power-construction-in-eastern-finland

  8. Prime Minister Marin to visit Athens - Finnish Government

    22.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriákos Mitsotákis in Athens on Thursday 28 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-athens

  9. Act on Työkanava to enter into force on 1 July - Finnish Government

    30.6.2022 | The Act on Työkanava Ltd will enter into force on 1 July. The company’s business operations will begin in stages during 2022. Työkanava will receive additional funding from the supplementary budget in July to launch its operations. Sari Nikkola will start as the company’s chief executive on 1 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/act-on-tyokanava-to-enter-into-force-on-1-july

  10. Border procedure could be introduced at the Finnish border in situations of mass influx of migrants or instrumentalisation of migration - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | In future, the border procedure could be introduced by decision of the Government if an exceptionally large number of people were to arrive in Finland over a short period of time or if hybrid influence activities that exploit migration were directed against Finland. The Government submitted the relevant proposal for amending the Aliens Act to Parliament on 22 June. The purpose of the proposal is to make it easier to manage migrants who have made their way towards Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/border-procedure-could-be-introduced-at-the-finnish-border-in-situations-of-mass-influx-of-migrants-or-instrumentalisation-of-migration

  11. Climate Policy Roundtable: Upholding climate targets key issue in terms of justice - Finnish Government

    8.12.2022 | On Thursday 8 December, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed the different dimensions of justice in climate actions and plans. The members of the Roundtable stressed that, even if justice can be considered from many different dimensions, the most important thing in terms of justice is to uphold the climate targets and continue to pursue a consistent climate policy. The meeting was chaired by ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-upholding-climate-targets-key-issue-in-terms-of-justice

  12. Finland strengthens trade relations in increasingly important US market - Finnish Government

    12.12.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will lead a Team Finland trade mission to the State of Texas and visit Washington DC from 12 to 16 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-strengthens-trade-relations-in-increasingly-important-us-market

  13. Finland delivers more defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    24.3.2022 | Finland delivers more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.3.2022 13.31 Type: Press release On 24 March 2022, the President of the Republic decided, at the proposal of the Government, that Finland...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-delivers-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine

  14. Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    5.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Taoiseach or Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin will meet in Helsinki on Friday 8 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/taoiseach-of-ireland-micheal-martin-to-visit-finland

  15. NORDEFCO annual report 2021 published - Finnish Government

    15.2.2022 | NORDEFCO annual report 2021 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.2.2022 16.30 Type: Press release NORDEFCO’s annual report 2021 has been published. Last year Finland chaired NORDEFCO. The Nordic countries have agreed on shared targets...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nordefco-annual-report-2021-published

  16. Minister Harakka: Winter navigation to be taken into account in EU emissions trading proposal - Finnish Government

    8.7.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka has sent a letter to European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans concerning emissions trading in maritime transport. Minister Harakka stresses that the special circumstances related to winter navigation should be taken into account in the Commission's proposal for emissions trading, and the proposal should also include an assessment of its impacts on the relative competitiveness of Member States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-winter-navigation-to-be-taken-into-account-in-eu-emissions-trading-proposal-1430171

  17. Interior Minister Mikkonen to meet Malta’s Interior Minister Camilleri in Helsinki on 28 September - Finnish Government

    28.9.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will meet with Maltese Minister of the Interior Byron Camilleri in Helsinki on 28 September. The Ministers will discuss, among other things, the EU’s progress in reforming its migration and asylum policy as well as the instrumentalisation of migrants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/interior-minister-mikkonen-to-meet-malta-s-interior-minister-camilleri-in-helsinki-on-28-september

  18. Government report examines the future of Finland’s retail sector - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament its Report on the future of the retail sector. The report provides information on the sector and development proposals for the next ten years. The aim is for the Finnish retail trade sector to succeed nationally and internationally in the future too.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-report-examines-the-future-of-finland-s-retail-sector

  19. Sufficiency and availability of healthcare and social welfare personnel to be ensured through the appropriate division of responsibilities - Finnish Government

    15.2.2023 | The programme for ensuring the sufficiency and availability of healthcare and social welfare personnel, which was launched by Minister Krista Kiuru, will end as the parliamentary term draws to a close. The aim of the programme has been to find solutions to meet the labour needs of the healthcare and social welfare sector now and in the coming years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/sufficiency-and-availability-of-healthcare-and-social-welfare-personnel-to-be-ensured-through-the-appropriate-division-of-responsibilities

  20. Defence Forces to procure new heavy vehicles - Finnish Government

    10.6.2022 | Defence Forces to procure new heavy vehicles Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.6.2022 11.09 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence authorised the Defence Forces, on 9 June 2022, to procure heavy vehicles with equipment from Veho Oy AB a...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-procure-new-heavy-vehicles

  21. Ministry of Justice gives instructions on safe voting during COVID-19 - Finnish Government

    11.1.2022 | The elections website of the Ministry of Justice, Electionsfinland.fi, contains instructions for voters on safe voting in the county elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry has prepared the instructions in cooperation with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/ministry-of-justice-gives-instructions-on-safe-voting-during-covid-19-1

  22. Ukrainian refugees offered the opportunity to move from Estonia to Finland - Finnish Government

    22.12.2022 | Estonia has received a considerable number of Ukrainian refugees considering the size of the country, and the local reception system is overburdened. To ease the situation of the refugees, Finland and Estonia will offer the opportunity for interested Ukrainians to move to Finland by group transport. Preparations for this arrangement began at Estonia’s request and they are being carried out in cooperation between the Estonian and Finnish authorities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ukrainian-refugees-offered-the-opportunity-to-move-from-estonia-to-finland

  23. Revised legislation on sexual offences enters into force at the beginning of next year - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | The amended provisions on sexual offences in the Criminal Code will enter into force on 1 January 2023. The reform aims to strengthen everyone’s right to sexual self-determination and the protection of personal integrity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/revised-legislation-on-sexual-offences-enters-into-force-at-the-beginning-of-next-year

  24. Energy poverty and labour market integration of Ukrainian refugees on the agenda at meeting of EU employment and social affairs ministers in Prague - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | The EU ministers responsible for employment and social affairs will convene for an informal meeting in Prague on 13–14 October 2022. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/energy-poverty-and-labour-market-integration-of-ukrainian-refugees-on-the-agenda-at-meeting-of-eu-employment-and-social-affairs-ministers-in-prague

  25. Ministers Haatainen and Lintilä to discuss EU competitiveness with the Commission’s Executive Vice-President Vestager - Finnish Government

    29.10.2021 | The European Commission’s Executive Vice-President and Commissioner in charge of competition and digital policy Margrethe Vestager will visit Helsinki on Friday 29 October. She will discuss current issues related to competition and state aid, the implementation of EU industrial strategy and digitalisation with Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-haatainen-and-lintila-to-discuss-eu-competitiveness-with-the-commission-s-executive-vice-president-vestager

  26. County elections: Proving identity at polling stations - Finnish Government

    29.12.2021 | In the 2022 county elections, eligible voters must prove their identity to an election official in the same way as in any other elections. Voters may prove their identity with a photo ID, such as an identity card, passport or driving licence issued by the police. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/county-elections-proving-identity-at-polling-stations

  27. Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen and Germany’s Minister of State for Europe Lührmann to meet in Berlin - Finnish Government

    16.3.2022 | On Thursday 17 March, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will meet her colleague, Germany’s Minister of State for Europe Anna Lührmann as well as Michael Roth, Chair of the Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-and-germany-s-minister-of-state-for-europe-luhrmann-to-meet-in-berlin

  28. Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen to visit Stockholm - Finnish Government

    11.3.2022 | Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will visit Stockholm on Monday 14 March at the invitation of her colleague, Swedish Minister for European Affairs Hans Dahlgren. Minister Dahlgren has previously visited Finland at Minister Tuppurainen’s invitation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-to-visit-stockholm

  29. Foreign Ministry to cut visa application appointments in Russia by half - Finnish Government

    16.8.2022 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is limiting the number of visa application appointments available in Russia each day to half of normal. On 16 August 2022, the Government discussed the restriction of tourism from Russia and adopted a policy on the matter.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-to-cut-visa-application-appointments-in-russia-by-half

  30. EU energy ministers meet in Brussels to find solutions to rising energy prices - Finnish Government

    8.9.2022 | The EU energy ministers will meet for an extraordinary meeting of the Energy Council in Brussels on Friday 9 September 2022. The meeting will focus on energy prices and preparations for the coming winter.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-meet-in-brussels-to-find-solutions-to-rising-energy-prices

  31. Report: More public procurement education and training needed - Finnish Government

    22.2.2022 | A report on public procurement education and training in Finland in 2021 was published as part of the Procurement Finland programme and the implementation of the National Public Procurement Strategy. The report charts the educational backgrounds of professionals engaged in public procurement and compiles information about educational institutions that provide procurement education and training. Accord...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/report-more-public-procurement-education-and-training-needed

  32. Finland provides core funding to UN agencies for work to promote equality and improve the status of children - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | Finland supports UN agencies in their work to promote stability and human rights. Authoritarian states, conflicts, the food and climate crises and the COVID-19 pandemic are increasing inequality and weakening security and wellbeing worldwide.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-provides-core-funding-to-un-agencies-for-work-to-promote-equality-and-improve-the-status-of-children

  33. Prime Minister Marin to meet with Prime Minister of Canada - Finnish Government

    23.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Brussels on Wednesday 23 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-meet-with-prime-minister-of-canada

  34. Ministers Skinnari and Mikkonen are visiting Ukraine - Finnish Government

    9.1.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen are visiting Kyiv, Ukraine, on 9 January. In Kyiv, the ministers are meeting Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration, Minister of Energy, Minister of Internal Affairs and the Mayor of Kyiv.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-skinnari-and-mikkonen-are-visiting-ukraine

  35. Ban on salmon fishing in River Tenojoki into force on 10 June 2022 - Finnish Government

    10.6.2022 | The ban on salmon fishing in the River Tenojoki entered into force on 10 June 2022, when the President of the Republic approved the act concerning the ban. According to the act, salmon is fully protected and fishing gear intended for salmon fishing is prohibited until the end of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/ban-on-salmon-fishing-in-river-tenojoki-into-force-on-10-june-2022

  36. EU leaders call on Russia to cease aggression against Ukraine immediately - Finnish Government

    11.3.2022 | At their informal meeting in Versailles, France, on 10 and 11 March, the EU heads of state or government strongly condemned the attack launched by Russia on Ukraine two weeks ago and demanded that Russia withdraw its troops from the country immediately and unconditionally. The leaders also adopted the Versailles Declaration, which seeks to bolster the Union’s defence capabilities and develop its economic base.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-call-on-russia-to-cease-aggression-against-ukraine-immediately

  37. Working group concludes it is possible to tighten monitoring of foreign real estate ownership - Finnish Government

    1.3.2023 | Working group concludes it is possible to tighten monitoring of foreign real estate ownership Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.3.2023 14.00 Type: Press release The working group set up to examine further restrictions on foreign real estate a...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/working-group-concludes-it-is-possible-to-tighten-monitoring-of-foreign-real-estate-ownership

  38. Into the Woods: High-level decision-makers to discuss role of forests in building good living environments - Finnish Government

    15.11.2022 | On 24 November, high-level European decision-makers will convene at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Espoo to explore solutions forests can offer in the pursuit of good living environments. Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s guests at the Into the Woods event will be President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, European Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevičius, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/into-the-woods-high-level-decision-makers-to-discuss-role-of-forests-in-building-good-living-environments

  39. Sports Ministers: Exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competition should continue - Finnish Government

    21.2.2023 | In their statement published on 20 February, the ministers of sport from 34 countries state that the International Olympic Committee should not change its decision of 28 February 2022 concerning the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in international sports. According to the ministers, the situation in Ukraine has deteriorated over the past year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/sports-ministers-exclusion-of-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-from-international-competition-should-continue

  40. Finland shows the way in carbon sequestration and soil research – topical themes in EU - Finnish Government

    27.4.2023 | During the current government term, Finland has made significant contributions to climate change resilient and sustainable solutions in the land use sector by funding more than 100 projects that produce research knowledge to serve as the basis for decision-making. Topics where groundbreaking research is done include soil studies and carbon sequestration, which are highly topical in the EU contexts as well.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-shows-the-way-in-carbon-sequestration-and-soil-research-topical-themes-in-eu

  41. Progress in Finland’s NATO membership process: Finland’s delegation, led by Foreign Minister Haavisto, to hold accession talks with NATO in Brussels - Finnish Government

    4.7.2022 | The NATO member countries, represented by their Permanent Representatives to NATO, are preparing to sign the Accession Protocol for Finland on Tuesday 5 July. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the signing ceremony. The Accession Protocol for Sweden will be signed in the same ceremony. Once the Accession Protocol is signed, Finland will become an invitee of NATO.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/progress-in-finland-s-nato-membership-process-finland-s-delegation-led-by-foreign-minister-haavisto-to-hold-accession-talks-with-nato-in-brussels

  42. First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Nadia Calviño to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    24.9.2021 | First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation Nadia Calviño will visit Finland on Monday, 27 September 2021. First Deputy Prime Minister Calviño will be accompanied by Secretary of State for Digitization and Artificial Intelligence Carme Artigas and Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure Roberto Sánchez. Deputy Prime Minis...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/first-deputy-prime-minister-of-spain-nadia-calvino-to-visit-finland-1515945

  43. Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen to visit Dublin - Finnish Government

    12.4.2022 | Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will travel to Dublin on Wednesday 13 April. During her visit, Minister Tuppurainen will meet with her colleague, Irish Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne, and attend a local conference of heads of mission in Ireland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-to-visit-dublin

  44. Finland sent more of civilian material assistance to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    12.10.2022 | In August-September, Finland delivered a total of five trucks to Ukraine that contained civil defence equipment, hospital supplies and scanning equipment. The material assistance was provided through the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sent-more-of-civilian-material-assistance-to-ukraine

  45. Nordic labour ministers and ILO head to discuss platform economy and wellbeing at work in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    22.11.2021 | The transformation of work and new ways to work offer both challenges and opportunities for the Nordic labour market and workers’ wellbeing. The Nordic employment ministers will discuss these topics at a meeting organised by Finland as part of its Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers on 22–23 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/nordic-labour-ministers-and-ilo-head-to-discuss-platform-economy-and-wellbeing-at-work-in-helsinki

  46. Home affairs ministers to discuss migrant smuggling and the situation of Ukrainian refugees - Finnish Government

    7.12.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on Thursday 8 December for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The ministers will discuss topics including the overall state of the Schengen area and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-migrant-smuggling-and-the-situation-of-ukrainian-refugees

  47. Prime Minister Sanna Marin to visit Satakunta - Finnish Government

    17.5.2021 | Today, on Monday 17 May, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit the cities of Pori and Rauma. During her visit, the Prime Minister will meet with representatives from the cities and the regional council to discuss topical issues in the region. The visit will be organised with special consideration for health safety.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-sanna-marin-to-visit-satakunta

  48. European Commission supports free media - Finnish Government

    16.9.2022 | On 16 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a Media Freedom Act (MFA). The aim of the Act is to harmonise the legal framework of EU Member States in the media sector to enhance the functioning of the internal market and to promote media freedom.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-commission-supports-free-media

  49. European Commission supports free media - Finnish Government

    16.9.2022 | On 16 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a Media Freedom Act (MFA). The aim of the Act is to harmonise the legal framework of EU Member States in the media sector to enhance the functioning of the internal market and to promote media freedom.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-commission-supports-free-media-1833416

  50. Minister of Employment Haatainen visits Germany to discuss employment services - Finnish Government

    31.5.2022 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will visit Berlin from 31 May to 2 June. The visit will focus on employment services, their transfer to the local level and the ways to attract international workforce. During the trip, Haatainen will meet Germany’s Minister of Labour and Social Affairs as well as members of Parliament’s Committee on Labour and Social Affairs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-visits-germany-to-discuss-employment-services

  51. Prime Minister Marin to attend EU meeting in France - Finnish Government

    9.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the informal meeting of EU heads of state or government in Versailles, France, on 10 and 11 March. At the meeting, the EU leaders will discuss Russia’s military attack on Ukraine and focus on ways to strengthen the Union’s defence capabilities, reduce energy dependency and build a more robust economic base.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-eu-meeting-in-france

  52. New company to be established to employ people with partial work capacity – Legislative proposal sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    22.6.2021 | To boost the employment of persons with partial work capacity, the Government decided in its mid-term policy review session to set up a state-owned company with a special assignment. The company is tasked with recruiting such persons for longer-term employment relationships and providing them with support in carrying out their duties. Another objective is to promote the opportunities for employees to advance in their careers and take up employment with new employers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-company-to-be-established-to-employ-people-with-partial-work-capacity-legislative-proposal-sent-out-for-comments

  53. Foreign Minister Haavisto to attend Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    17.2.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany on 18–19 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-munich-security-conference

  54. President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, travels to Finland - Finnish Government

    3.3.2022 | On 3 March, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will meet with the President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/president-of-the-eurogroup-paschal-donohoe-travels-to-finland

  55. Separate solution for TE services reform outlines responsibilities for financing integration services - Finnish Government

    14.12.2021 | The Ministerial Group on Employment outlined a separate solution for the TE services reform 2024, specifying responsibilities for financing integration services. The solution takes into account the special features of integration, but at the same time encourages municipalities to develop services and promote the integration and employment of immigrants at a very early stage of integration. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/separate-solution-for-te-services-reform-outlines-responsibilities-for-financing-integration-services

  56. Government proposes to improve position of persons on variable hours contracts and introduce more predictable terms of employment - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | The Government proposal would drive the achievement of the Government Programme objective of more stable working hours in variable hours contracts. In addition, it would implement the amendments necessitated by the directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the EU, such as predictable terms of employment. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 21 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-improve-position-of-persons-on-variable-hours-contracts-and-introduce-more-predictable-terms-of-employment

  57. Minister Emma Kari: This spring will be critical in building fossil-free Finland - Finnish Government

    10.2.2022 | “This spring will be a critical time in building a carbon-neutral Finland. The Government’s proposals for a reformed Climate Change Act and all three key climate change plans will be finalised within the next few months,” Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Emma Kari said at her briefing on climate change policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-emma-kari-this-spring-will-be-critical-in-building-fossil-free-finland

  58. Climate Policy Roundtable convenes to discuss EU’s Fit for 55 climate package - Finnish Government

    24.8.2021 | The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its tenth meeting on Wednesday 25 August. The topic to be discussed is the EU’s Fit for 55 package, which presents the means that will enable the EU to reduce its emissions by at least 55% by 2030. This binding emission reduction target is also included in the EU Climate Law, which entered into force in summer 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-convenes-to-discuss-eu-s-fit-for-55-climate-package

  59. Current security situation to be discussed during Foreign Minister Haavisto’s visit to Washington DC - Finnish Government

    25.5.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Washington DC on 25–27 May. He will meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and speak with representatives of the US administration and Congress. In addition, Minister Haavisto will discuss Finland’s views on transatlantic security at an event held at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), which is a non-profit policy research organisation focusing on security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/current-security-situation-to-be-discussed-during-foreign-minister-haavisto-s-visit-to-washington-dc

  60. European Council reaffirms support for Ukraine and discusses transatlantic relations - Finnish Government

    15.12.2022 | In its meeting on 15 December, the European Council discussed transatlantic relations, energy and the economy, Ukraine and Russia, security and defence, and the Southern Neighbourhood.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-reaffirms-support-for-ukraine-and-discusses-transatlantic-relations