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  1. Minister Tuppurainen and Spanish State Secretary Juan González-Barba Pera discuss regional development of sparsely populated areas - Finnish Government

    14.6.2021 | At their meeting in Oulu, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Spanish State Secretary for the European Union Juan González-Barba Pera discussed the special characteristics and development of sparsely populated areas. The programme for the meeting also highlighted the 6G flagship, which focuses on developing wireless network technologies, Oulu’s innovation expertise and the city’s cultural contribution as a future European Capital of Culture.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-spanish-state-secretary-juan-gonzalez-barba-pera-discuss-regional-development-of-sparsely-populated-areas

  2. Minister Mykkänen: Excellent opportunities for Finland to become major player in clean energy - Finnish Government

    7.9.2023 | During the autumn, the Government will launch a number of projects to boost the energy transition. The aim is to attract investments to Finland that reduce emissions and turn Finland into a leader in terms of clean energy and a positive climate handprint.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-excellent-opportunities-for-finland-to-become-major-player-in-clean-energy

  3. Foreign Minister Haavisto to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting - Finnish Government

    25.2.2022 | The EU foreign ministers will convene for an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 25 February to discuss the European security situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-attend-foreign-affairs-council-meeting-1

  4. Social rights, fair working life and occupational health and safety on the agenda at ministerial meeting in Luxembourg - Finnish Government

    14.10.2021 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) will meet in Luxembourg on Friday 15 October. Finland’s representatives at the meeting will be Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/social-rights-fair-working-life-and-occupational-health-and-safety-on-the-agenda-at-ministerial-meeting-in-luxembourg

  5. Finland to attend session of UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York - Finnish Government

    6.3.2023 | The 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place in New York between 6 and 17 March 2023. Finland will be represented at the session by a broad-based delegation headed by Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-attend-session-of-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women-in-new-york

  6. Minister Blomqvist to attend meetings during Nordic Council Session in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    31.10.2022 | The 74th Ordinary Session of the Nordic Council will be held in Helsinki from 31 October to 3 November. Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will attend several meetings and events on 1 and 2 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-meetings-during-nordic-council-session-in-helsinki

  7. No restrictions on external border traffic as of 1 July - Finnish Government

    20.6.2022 | Restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will end. As of 1 July, third-country travellers arriving in Finland will no longer be required to hold vaccination or COVID-19 test certificates, and COVID-19 tests will not be carried out at border crossing points. Health authorities have judged that no health grounds remain for restrictions at external borders.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-imposed-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-end-on-30-june

  8. Prime Minister Marin met President Milanović and Prime Minister Plenković in Croatia - Finnish Government

    21.6.2022 | On Tuesday 21 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Zagreb, where she had meetings with Croatia’s President Zoran Milanović and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-met-president-milanovic-and-prime-minister-plenkovic-in-croatia

  9. Prime Minister Marin to visit Madrid - Finnish Government

    25.1.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will travel to Madrid and meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday 26 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-madrid

  10. EU leaders condemn Belarus’s action - Finnish Government

    25.5.2021 | The special meeting of the European Council, which started on Monday 24 May in Brussels, has strongly condemned the action taken by Belarus on Sunday. A Ryanair flight from Athens to Vilnius was forced to land in Minsk where opposition leader and journalist Raman Pratasevich was arrested. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-condemn-belarus-s-action

  11. Minister Harakka to World Economic Forum in Davos - Finnish Government

    23.5.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on 23-25 May 2022. The World Economic Forum brings together the world's most influential political and business leaders, and representatives of research, the media and other fields of expertise, to seek solutions to global challenges together. Russia's war of aggression...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-to-world-economic-forum-in-davos-1750282

  12. Minister Mikkonen and Permanent Secretary Pimiä visit the United States - Finnish Government

    30.1.2023 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen and Permanent Secretary Kirsi Pimiä will visit the United States between 29 January and 3 February. Their visit seeks to deepen bilateral relations with the United States counterparts in the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government and with key stakeholders. They also aim explore recent developments in the areas of internal and national security and migration in the United States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-mikkonen-and-permanent-secretary-pimia-visit-the-united-states

  13. Climate Policy Roundtable meets to discuss low-carbon construction - Finnish Government

    8.12.2021 | The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its 12th meeting on Thursday 9 December. The main theme is low-carbon construction.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-meets-to-discuss-low-carbon-construction

  14. Finland sent back-up generators and medical supplies to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    9.11.2022 | Finland has been providing Ukraine with more civilian material assistance over the course of October–November. On 18 October, Finland sent one truckload of back-up generators badly needed by Ukraine and two truckloads of personal protective equipment were sent in early November. The material assistance was provided through the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sent-back-up-generators-and-medical-supplies-to-ukraine

  15. Government resolution helps prevent and combat labour exploitation in Finland - Finnish Government

    9.3.2023 | The Government has adopted a resolution on a strategy to prevent and combat labour exploitation. The strategy includes long-term objectives to help Finland respond more effectively to the exploitation of foreign labour. The objectives also support cooperation between the authorities and the inclusion of immigrants in the Finnish society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-resolution-helps-prevent-and-combat-labour-exploitation-in-finland

  16. Prime Minister Marin participates in EU-Western Balkans Summit in Slovenia - Finnish Government

    6.10.2021 | The Summit held on Wednesday 6 October focused on deepening cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkans. Topics discussed at the meeting included the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans, deepening economic cooperation and managing the COVID-19 crisis.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-participates-in-eu-western-balkans-summit-in-slovenia

  17. Jari Luoto appointed as Director General of Government EU Affairs Department - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | The Government has appointed Jari Luoto, Master of Social Sciences, as Director General at the Prime Minister’s Office for a fixed term period from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/jari-luoto-appointed-as-director-general-of-government-eu-affairs-department

  18. Ministers for European Affairs to prepare for European Council and discuss coordination of EU response to COVID-19 - Finnish Government

    10.5.2021 | The main themes of the General Affairs Council meeting on Tuesday 11 May in Brussels will be the preparations for the special European Council on 24–25 May and the coordination of the EU’s response to COVID-19. Minister of European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen is unable to attend the meeting due to quarantine regulations and Parliament’s vote on the EU recovery package on Wednesday 12 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-european-council-and-discuss-coordination-of-eu-response-to-covid-19

  19. Prime Minister Marin to visit Western Balkans on Monday - Finnish Government

    17.6.2022 | Early next week, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania and Croatia. The main topics on the agenda of the meeting with the state leaders are Finland’s application to join NATO, the impact of the application on strengthening NATO’s security, and NATO's future policies. Other topics to be discussed are the EU accession processes of Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-western-balkans-on-monday-and-tuesday

  20. UNESCO needed to support human rights and freedom of expression even in times of crisis - Finnish Government

    10.11.2021 | Minister of Education Li Andersson will lead the Finnish delegation to the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris on 10–11 November. In Finland’s keynote speech on Wednesday, the Minister of Education highlighted human rights as the basis of UNESCO’s activities and its work as an implementer of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustaina...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/unesco-needed-to-support-human-rights-and-freedom-of-expression-even-in-times-of-crisis

  21. Progress made with the Government Action Plan for Gender Equality as planned - Finnish Government

    23.2.2023 | The Government's cross-sectoral working group on gender equality has assessed the progress of the action plan and prepared a final report. The final report concludes that a large number of the measures in the gender equality action plan were achieved, despite the crises that shook the world. The Government discussed the progress of the Action Plan for Gender Equality in its evening session on 22 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/progress-made-with-the-government-action-plan-for-gender-equality-as-planned

  22. Prime Minister Marin speaks to German Federal Government - Finnish Government

    3.5.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin participated today in a meeting on the European security situation at the castle retreat of Schloss Meseberg near Berlin at the invitation of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson also attended the event. After the retreat, the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden had a bilateral meeting in Berlin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-speaks-to-german-federal-government

  23. Finland and Estonia agree on electronic exchange of population data - Finnish Government

    21.9.2022 | Finland and Estonia have signed a treaty on the exchange of population data. The treaty deepens digital cooperation between the countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-and-estonia-agree-on-electronic-exchange-of-population-data

  24. Finance ministers to discuss the Banking Union and the implementation of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility - Finnish Government

    3.5.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland at the informal meeting of ministers for the economy and finance and in the Eurogroup video conference to be held on Tuesday, 3 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finance-ministers-to-discuss-the-banking-union-and-the-implementation-of-the-eu-s-recovery-and-resilience-facility

  25. Minister Harakka to World Economic Forum in Davos - Finnish Government

    23.5.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on 23-25 May 2022. The World Economic Forum brings together the world's most influential political and business leaders, and representatives of research, the media and other fields of expertise, to seek solutions to global challenges together. Russia's war of aggression...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-world-economic-forum-in-davos

  26. Finland and Slovenia to intensify exchange of information on experiences and good practices related to the digital transformation - Finnish Government

    5.5.2022 | Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero and Minister Mark Boris Andrijanič, who is the Slovenian government’s representative in matters relating to the digital transformation, signed a memorandum of understanding on increasing cooperation between Finland and Slovenia in relation to the digital transformation. The goal is to develop the digitalisation of public administration in both countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-and-slovenia-to-intensify-exchange-of-information-on-experiences-and-good-practices-related-to-the-digital-transformation

  27. Municipalities receive compensation for services provided to Ukrainians - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | On assignment by the Government, the Finnish Immigration Service has prepared a procedure where persons in temporary protection are granted the reception services they need without municipalities establishing a reception centre. Municipalities will receive compensation from the central government for providing the agreed services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/municipalities-receive-compensation-for-services-provided-to-ukrainians

  28. Finland declares its interest to accede to NATO - Finnish Government

    17.5.2022 | On Tuesday 17 May 2022, the President of the Republic of Finland decided, on the proposal of the Government, to notify the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of Finland’s interest to engage in talks on accession to NATO and appointed a delegation to Finland’s accession talks to be held with NATO and its member countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-declares-its-interest-to-accede-to-nato

  29. 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 | Progress in Finland’s NATO membership process: Finland’s delegation, led by Foreign Minister Haavisto, to hold accession talks with NATO in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.7.2022 11.21 Type: Press release Ministry for Foreign Affai...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/progress-in-finland-s-nato-membership-process-finland-s-delegation-led-by-foreign-minister-haavisto-to-hold-accession-talks-with-nato-in-brussels

  30. 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/-/10616/into-the-woods-high-level-decision-makers-to-discuss-role-of-forests-in-building-good-living-environments

  31. Webinar on the rights and service provision of indigenous people with disabilities and dementia - Finnish Government

    31.8.2021 | As part of Finland's Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, a webinar will be held from 31 August to 1 September that will focus on the rights of indigenous people with disabilities and diseases causing memory loss, and on the provision of linguistically and culturally sensitive services. The webinar seeks to raise awareness of rights, and share experiences to develop services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/webinar-on-the-rights-and-service-provision-of-indigenous-people-with-disabilities-and-dementia

  32. Work to form a vision for eastern Finland’s development begins - Finnish Government

    2.11.2022 | On 2 November 2022, Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä invited representatives of companies, organisations, and higher education and research institutes to discuss the launch of work to create a vision for development for eastern Finland. Forming a vision for development is one of the recommendations in the final report of the Working group of State Secretaries, which examined the vitality of eastern Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/work-to-form-a-vision-for-eastern-finland-s-development-begins

  33. No compromising on State’s sustainability objectives, even in crises - Finnish Government

    30.8.2022 | “State-owned companies must remain committed to their ambitious corporate sustainability and climate targets even during times of crisis,” says Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen. This was the minister’s message to the CEOs and chairs of the boards of directors of state-owned companies at a sustainability seminar hosted by the Prime Minister’s Office on 30 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/no-compromising-on-state-s-sustainability-objectives-even-in-crises

  34. New architectural policy programme emphasises the ability of architecture to support wellbeing and societal sustainability - Finnish Government

    20.1.2022 | Architecture affects the wellbeing of people and nature in significant ways. Good architecture and design stand the test of time and can be converted into new use if necessary. These are key themes in Finland’s new architectural policy programme. The programme sets out objectives and measures for developing the sustainability of the built environment comprehensively between 2022 and 2035.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/new-architectural-policy-programme-emphasises-the-ability-of-architecture-to-support-wellbeing-and-societal-sustainability

  35. Speech by Prime Minister Sanna Marin at the New York University commencement on 17 May 2023 - Finnish Government

    17.5.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin spoke at the New York University commencement in New York City on 17 May 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-new-york-university-s-commencement-17.5.2023

  36. Additional funding proposed for rescue training, increasing the refugee quota and EXIT activities - Finnish Government

    18.11.2021 | In the supplementary budget proposal for 2022, a total increase of EUR 20.4 million is proposed for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior. Appropriations are proposed for the development of the national security authorities’ KEJO common information system (EUR 6.85 million), for the Emergency Response Centre Administration’s information system fees (EUR 1.3 million) and for ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/additional-funding-proposed-for-rescue-training-increasing-the-refugee-quota-and-exit-activities

  37. Finland responds to Ukraine’s requests for support - Finnish Government

    10.3.2023 | Ukraine has requested support from Finland, particularly to meet the immediate and longer-term needs related to education, the environment and radiation safety. Finland will provide Ukraine with EUR 29 million in humanitarian assistance and development cooperation support.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-responds-to-ukraine-s-requests-for-support

  38. Minister Tuppurainen highlights rule of law and support for Ukraine on visit to Bucharest - Finnish Government

    16.1.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen visited the Romanian capital of Bucharest on Monday 16 January. In several high-level meetings, discussions focused on support for Ukraine in defending itself against Russia’s illegal war of aggression, the rule of law, EU enlargement and securing access to energy across Europe, among other topics.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-highlights-rule-of-law-and-support-for-ukraine-on-visit-to-bucharest

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

    25.2.2021 | The Government submitted the first supplementary budget proposal for 2021 to Parliament on Thursday 25 February. The supplementary budget makes special provisions for needs arising from the COVID-19 situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament

  40. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers - Finnish Government

    17.12.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.12.2021 8.06 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Kaikkonen will meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers via video connection on ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-meet-nordic-and-baltic-defence-ministers

  41. Regional allocation of EU regional and structural policy funding supports regions’ long-term development - Finnish Government

    30.9.2021 | On 30 September 2021, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy agreed on guidelines for the regional allocation of funding under the EU regional and structural policy programme Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027. During the next programming period, funding will be distributed slightly more evenly between the different regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/regional-allocation-of-eu-regional-and-structural-policy-funding-supports-regions-long-term-development

  42. Regional allocation of EU regional and structural policy funding supports regions’ long-term development - Finnish Government

    30.9.2021 | On 30 September 2021, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy agreed on guidelines for the regional allocation of funding under the EU regional and structural policy programme Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027. During the next programming period, funding will be distributed slightly more evenly between the different regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/regional-allocation-of-eu-regional-and-structural-policy-funding-supports-regions-long-term-development

  43. Minister of the Interior Mikkonen and German Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    10.8.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will meet with German Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser in Helsinki on 10.8. The Ministers will discuss, among other things, the war in Ukraine and its impact on internal security. Items on the agenda include cyber and hybrid threats caused by the war and the situation of Ukrainian refugees. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen-and-german-minister-of-the-interior-nancy-faeser-to-meet-in-helsinki

  44. Prime Minister Marin meets with French President Macron in Paris - Finnish Government

    1.7.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday 1 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-french-president-macron-in-paris

  45. Jussi Tanner appointed as new Director General of Consular Services - Finnish Government

    25.5.2022 | On Wednesday 25 May, the Government decided to appoint a new Director General of Consular Services at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/jussi-tanner-appointed-as-new-director-general-of-consular-services

  46. Ministry of Economic Affairs receives 31 new applications for large demonstration projects on new energy technology - Finnish Government

    20.9.2022 | New energy technology projects may be granted investment aid that aims to speed up the introduction of new technologies and help Finland achieve the national and EU climate targets by 2030. A total of about EUR 153 million will be available for large-scale demonstration projects on new energy technology in 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-receives-31-new-applications-for-large-demonstration-projects-on-new-energy-technology-

  47. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for March European Council - Finnish Government

    20.3.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 21 March. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the March European Council. The ministers will also discuss EU-UK relations and continue their annual rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-march-european-council-1

  48. Finland creates common model for EU member states for teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens - Finnish Government

    17.2.2023 | Aalto University and the Ministry of Transport and Communications are implementing the extensive Cyber Citizen Project to create a common model for teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens in the EU Member States. As part of the project, on 17 February 2023 Aalto University published a comprehensive report on the current state of teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens throughout the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-creates-common-model-for-eu-member-states-for-teaching-cybersecurity-skills-to-citizens-1942095

  49. Prime Minister Marin to visit Western Balkans on Monday - Finnish Government

    17.6.2022 | Early next week, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania and Croatia. The main topics on the agenda of the meeting with the state leaders are Finland’s application to join NATO, the impact of the application on strengthening NATO’s security, and NATO's future policies. Other topics to be discussed are the EU accession processes of Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-western-balkans-on-monday-and-tuesday

  50. Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    11.1.2022 | Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence to visit Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.1.2022 16.00 Type: Press release Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace visits Finland on 12 January. During his meeting with Minister ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/britain-s-secretary-of-state-for-defence-to-visit-finland

  51. Legislative proposal on long-term D visa facilitates labour migration - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists, growth or start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-on-long-term-d-visa-facilitates-labour-migration

  52. Occupational Barometer: Increase in labour shortages has slowed down but health and social services continue to account for top shortage occupations - Finnish Government

    1.11.2022 | This autumn’s Occupational Barometer indicates that the increase in labour shortages has levelled off. At the national level, the Occupational Barometer nevertheless identified 56 shortage occupations out of 200 key occupations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/occupational-barometer-increase-in-labour-shortages-has-slowed-down-but-health-and-social-services-continue-to-ac-count-for-top-shortage-occupations

  53. Finland creates common model for EU member states for teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens - Finnish Government

    17.2.2023 | Aalto University and the Ministry of Transport and Communications are implementing the extensive Cyber Citizen Project to create a common model for teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens in the EU Member States. As part of the project, on 17 February 2023 Aalto University published a comprehensive report on the current state of teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens throughout the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-creates-common-model-for-eu-member-states-for-teaching-cybersecurity-skills-to-citizens

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

    15.4.2021 | The elections website of the Ministry of Justice, Electionsfinland.fi, now contains instructions for voters on safe voting in the municipal 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

  55. National Child Strategy Unit to be established in Finland - Finnish Government

    2.9.2022 | Finland will set up a National Child Strategy Unit to promote a child- and family-friendly society that respect the rights of the child and to coordinate the implementation of the key policies of the Child Strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/national-child-strategy-unit-to-be-established-in-finland

  56. Annual report on export of defence materiel 2021 published - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | Annual report on export of defence materiel 2021 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.6.2022 9.27 Type: Press release In 2021, the Ministry of Defence granted a total of 261 licences for permanent exports and transfers of defence mate...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/annual-report-on-export-of-defence-materiel-2021-published

  57. Report: Homelessness can be eradicated by 2027 with close cooperation - Finnish Government

    10.2.2023 | The report commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment explores the trends in homelessness and means by which homelessness can be eradicated. Rapporteur Juha Kaakinen urges to continue the work in line with the Housing First principle and to further develop this so that support is readily available and serves homelessness that may be due to varying reasons in diverse ways. A key focus should be on groups that need services and support the most.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/report-homelessness-can-be-eradicated-by-2027-with-close-cooperation

  58. New Climate Change Act to be submitted to Parliament - carbon neutrality target 2035 included in the Act, emission reduction targets for coming decades as well - Finnish Government

    3.3.2022 | The Government approved the proposal for the new Climate Change Act on 3 March. The Act has been reformed to make sure that Finland’s carbon neutrality target for 2035 and other international and EU climate objectives will be reached. In addition to the carbon neutrality target, the Act sets emission reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050. The Act lays down provisions on climate policy plans, and the reform will extend the scope of the Act to the land use sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-climate-change-act-to-be-submitted-to-parliament-carbon-neutrality-target-2035-included-in-the-act-emission-reduction-targets-for-coming-decades-as-well

  59. Parliamentary group for stronger implementation of Finland’s climate targets with long-term perspective - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | On Thursday 15 September, the Government appointed a group composed of the parties in Parliament to monitor the implementation of the national climate policy. The aim is to make sure that the climate neutrality target will be reached and the measures to be taken will be fair and just. The group will also discuss the climate policy outlines to be needed in the future. Each party in Parliament has a representative in the monitoring group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/parliamentary-group-for-stronger-implementation-of-finland-s-climate-targets-with-long-term-perspective

  60. EU transport ministers coordinate EU response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in field of transport - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video conference of transport ministers on 8 April 2022. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-coordinate-eu-response-to-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-in-field-of-transport