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  1. OECD employment ministers meet to discuss crisis resilience of labour market - Finnish Government

    7.6.2022 | The employment and labour ministers from the member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will meet in Paris on 7 June 2022. The meeting will focus on the crisis resilience of the labour market and the ways to strengthen and improve its functioning after crises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/oecd-employment-ministers-meet-to-discuss-crisis-resilience-of-labour-market

  2. EU health ministers to discuss establishment of European Health Data Space and revision of EU Global Health Strategy on 14 June - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) will meet in Luxembourg on 14 June 2022 in its health ministers configuration. Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Aki Lindén will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-discuss-establishment-of-european-health-data-space-and-revision-of-eu-global-health-strategy-on-14-june-

  3. Development cooperation produces results, according to recent report - Finnish Government

    9.11.2022 | Recent crises underline the importance of development cooperation as a key instrument of foreign and security policy, according to Finland’s Development Policy Results Report submitted to Parliament on 9 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-cooperation-produces-results-according-to-recent-report

  4. Finnish Government to transfer SSAB shares from Solidium to direct ownership under the Prime Minister’s Office - Finnish Government

    14.9.2021 | The wholly state-owned special assignment company Solidium Oy owns 6.3% of the shares and 8.0% of the voting rights of the steel company SSAB AB. At its meeting on 14 September 2021, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supported the transfer of the SSAB shares from Solidium Oy to direct state ownership, as well as the definition of the State’s strategic interest related to SSAB ownersh...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-government-to-transfer-ssab-shares-from-solidium-to-direct-ownership-under-the-prime-minister-s-office

  5. 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

  6. Minister Blomqvist to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation - Finnish Government

    26.4.2022 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will attend a meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation on 26 April. The meeting will be held virtually. The main topics will be the Nordic Council of Ministers cooperation with neighbouring regions in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nordic cooperation in times of crisis and the dialogue between the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council for developing the Council of Ministers budget.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament

  10. Prime Minister Marin’s second COVID-19 test negative - Finnish Government

    6.12.2021 | The COVID-19 test taken by Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Monday 6 December has come back negative. The Prime Minister will return to the office on 7 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-s-second-covid-19-test-negative

  11. Government resolution on measures to build better conditions for entrepreneurship to be circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    10.12.2021 | Recognising that the success of businesses is vital for the wellbeing of society, the Finnish Government is outlining measures that will encourage companies to build their business, employ people, and invest. Government resolution on entrepreneurship outlines objectives and measures aiming to create favourable conditions for businesses. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-resolution-on-measures-to-build-better-conditions-for-entrepreneurship-to-be-circulated-for-comments-

  12. Cybersecurity to be a general requirement for digital products - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for digital products and ancillary services, i.e. Cyber Resilience Act, CRA. The purpose of the proposal is to protect consumers, in particular, against cybersecurity risks that the increasing number of connected devices can generate.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/cybersecurity-to-be-a-general-requirement-for-digital-products

  13. Home affairs ministers to discuss Ukraine and EU’s migration and asylum reform - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 14 October. The ministers will continue the discussion on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The focus will be on the refugee situation in the EU and the effects of the war on the Union's internal security. The ministers will also discuss the EU’s migration and asylum policy reform. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-ukraine-and-eu-s-migration-and-asylum-reform

  14. 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

  15. Minister of the Interior Mikkonen to attend EU coordination meeting on preparing for wildfires - Finnish Government

    5.9.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will attend a coordination meeting convened by the European Commission and the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU on Monday 5 September. The meeting will discuss preparedness for wildfires caused by the climate crisis. The meeting will be attended by ministers responsible for the internal security in the EU Member States and senior officials.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen-to-attend-eu-coordination-meeting-on-preparing-for-wildfires

  16. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs prepares for Prague meetings - Finnish Government

    5.10.2022 | In its meeting on Wednesday 5 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday 6 October and the informal meeting of the European Council on Friday 7 October, both of which will take place in Prague.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-prepares-for-prague-meetings

  17. 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

  18. EU energy ministers decide on measures to reduce electricity prices in winter - Finnish Government

    29.9.2022 | Energy ministers from the EU Member States will convene for an extraordinary Energy Council meeting on Friday 30 September 2022. Their aim is to reach an agreement on a proposed EU regulation concerning an emergency intervention to address high energy prices and to mitigate their negative effects on consumers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-decide-on-measures-to-reduce-electricity-prices-in-winter

  19. Government proposes streamlining extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians - Finnish Government

    3.11.2022 | A temporary amendment to the Aliens Act would ensure the validity of residence permits issued in Finland to recipients of temporary protection for as longs as the temporary protection is in effect in the EU. With the amendment, first residence permits would be issued directly for the entire period of validity of the temporary protection. Moreover, those who have already received residence permits would not need to apply for an extension separately.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-streamlining-extension-of-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed progress in climate work and ways to strengthen carbon sinks - Finnish Government

    30.9.2022 | On Friday 30 September, the Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed the latest Annual Climate Report to be published at the end of October and studies and further actions to strengthen carbon sinks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministerial-working-group-on-climate-and-energy-policy-discussed-progress-in-climate-work-and-ways-to-strengthen-carbon-sinks

  23. Mid-term policy review and spending limits session – policies of the Ministry of Transport and Communications - Finnish Government

    30.4.2021 | On 29 April the Finnish Government decided its policy positions for the remainder of its term and the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2022-2025, resolving to increase spending limits and reallocate outlays.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/mid-term-policy-review-and-spending-limits-session-policies-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-1290105

  24. 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

  25. 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/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-coordinate-eu-response-to-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-in-field-of-transport-1710799

  26. Minister Tuppurainen’s visit to Riga focuses on Ukraine, Finland’s NATO membership and energy - Finnish Government

    7.6.2022 | On Monday 6 June, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen met in Riga with Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs and with two members of the Latvian Saeima (parliament): Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Rihards Kols and Chair of the European Affairs Committee Marija Golubeva.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-s-visit-to-riga-focuses-on-ukraine-finland-s-nato-membership-and-energy

  27. Media support proposals released for consultation round: Grants will seek to support socially important communications and a diverse news media - Finnish Government

    8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a draft Government Decree on discretionary government grants for communications and news media in 2023. The decree is scheduled to take effect in April. Total funding of EUR 7 million is proposed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/media-support-proposals-released-for-consultation-round-grants-will-seek-to-support-socially-important-communications-and-a-diverse-news-media

  28. Prime Minister Marin to speak with EU leaders - Finnish Government

    20.5.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting of EU leaders on Thursday 20 May. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-speak-with-eu-leaders-2

  29. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs - Finnish Government

    5.4.2022 | NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs will meet in Brussels on 6–7 April 2022. The meeting will focus on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NATO’s Strategic Concept and the international security situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-pekka-haavisto-to-attend-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs

  30. Home affairs ministers to discuss migration to the EU - Finnish Government

    24.11.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on Friday 25 November for an extraordinary meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The ministers will discuss migration to the EU, taking stock of the urgent challenges and joint way forward. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-migration-to-the-eu

  31. European Council discussed economic issues - Finnish Government

    24.6.2022 | EU leaders discussed economic issues on 24 June, the second day of the European Council meeting. They also met for a Euro Summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discussed-economic-issues

  32. Minister Tuppurainen and Spanish State Secretary Juan González-Barba Pera to meet in Oulu - Finnish Government

    11.6.2021 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Spanish State Secretary for the European Union Juan González-Barba Pera will meet in Oulu on Monday 14 June. The meeting will focus on current European Union affairs, such as economic recovery, the rule of law and EU-Russia relations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-spanish-state-secretary-juan-gonzalez-barba-pera-to-meet-in-oulu

  33. 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

  34. Prime Minister Marin to Paris - Finnish Government

    29.6.2021 | On Wednesday 30 June, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a high-level forum in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, Mexico and the United Nations. The Generation Equality Forum is an international gathering to highlight the campaign for advancing global gender equality. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-paris

  35. Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan approved - Finnish Government

    1.9.2022 | The European Commission has approved Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan for 2023–2027. Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan is one of the seven plans first approved by the Commission. The CAP Strategic Plan and answers to the Commission’s comments and questions on the plan are available on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-s-cap-strategic-plan-approved

  36. 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

  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. Just Transition Fund supports regions in renewing their economic structure and boosting employment - Finnish Government

    20.10.2022 | The Government approved an amendment to the EU regional and structural policy programme Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027 concerning the Just Transition Fund (JTF) and decided to submit it to the European Commission.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/just-transition-fund-supports-regions-in-renewing-their-economic-structure-and-boosting-employment

  39. 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

  40. Media support proposals released for consultation round: Grants will seek to support socially important communications and a diverse news media - Finnish Government

    8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has called for comments on a draft Government Decree on discretionary government grants for communications and news media in 2023. The decree is scheduled to take effect in April. Total funding of EUR 7 million is proposed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/media-support-proposals-released-for-consultation-round-grants-will-seek-to-support-socially-important-communications-and-a-diverse-news-media-1938013

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. Prime Minister Marin spoke with several EU leaders - Finnish Government

    14.2.2022 | On Monday 14 February, Prime Minister Sanna Marin attended a video meeting with the President of the European Council and the leaders of five other EU Member States
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-spoke-with-several-eu-leaders

  44. Digital Services Act enters into force in November to provide increased user rights protection - Finnish Government

    28.10.2022 | The EU's Digital Services Act was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 27 October 2022 and will enter into force in November 2022. Application of the provisions will begin step by step in the EU, depending on the service provider's size and number of users. For the most part, however, the Act will only apply to Finnish internet intermediaries from 17 February 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/digital-services-act-enters-into-force-in-november-to-provide-increased-user-rights-protection

  45. Government submits proposal for family leave reform to Parliament - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The aim of the family leave reform is to increase the wellbeing of children and families and to strengthen gender equality and non-discrimination in working life and in the daily lives of families. The measures to achieve this aim include more flexible and longer family leaves and equal quotas of daily allowance days for both parents, some of which can be transferred to the other parent. The new family leave model treats all children equally, irrespective of the type of the family.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-submits-proposal-for-family-leave-reform-to-parliament

  46. Minister Skinnari to visit Germany - Finnish Government

    22.2.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Berlin, Germany, on 22–23 February
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-germany

  47. State converts Finnair’s hybrid loan to capital loan - Finnish Government

    27.4.2022 | In March 2021, the State signed an agreement with Finnair Plc on a hybrid loan with a limit of EUR 400 million to support the company due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its meeting on 19 April 2022, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided in favour of converting the hybrid loan instrument to a capital loan in the form of an equity instrument. The capital loan will strengthen the equity of Finnair Plc, Finnair Group’s parent company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-converts-finnair-s-hybrid-loan-to-capital-loan

  48. Prime Minister Marin speaks with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg - Finnish Government

    30.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg had a video call on Tuesday 29 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-speaks-with-nato-secretary-general-stoltenberg

  49. 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

  50. Changes to value added taxation in e-commerce - Finnish Government

    25.2.2021 | The proposal would remove the tax exemption of small imported online purchases. In future, value added tax would also be collected for shipments valued EUR 22 or less that are imported from outside the EU. Changes would also be made to distance selling within the EU. The government proposal would also reduce the administrative burden on companies regarding value added tax.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/changes-to-value-added-taxation-in-e-commerce

  51. Pay security reform improves the position of victims of serious work-based exploitation - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | The purpose of the pay security system is to ensure that employees receive their pay and other claims arising from an employment relationship in the event of the employer’s insolvency. From 2023, victims of serious work-based exploitation will have a longer period of time to apply for pay security. In addition, the reforms on pay security will streamline the pay security process and combat the shadow economy. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/pay-security-reform-improves-the-position-of-victims-of-serious-work-based-exploitation

  52. Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden stress role of EU as security provider - Finnish Government

    8.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson have written a letter to President of the European Council Charles Michel emphasising the EU’s key role in security policy. The letter draws attention to the heightened role of the EU’s solidarity and commitment to the mutual defence clause (Article 42.7) in the changed security policy situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-sweden-stress-role-of-eu-as-security-provider

  53. Minister Blomqvist to attend Nordic Cooperation Ministers’ meeting in Halden, Norway - Finnish Government

    27.6.2022 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality, Thomas Blomqvist, will attend a meeting of the Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Halden, Norway, on 27–28 June. One of the main topics of the meeting will be Nordic cooperation in times of crisis with a particular focus on the role of the ministers for Nordic cooperation in ensuring the exchange of information between the countries. At the meeting, ministers will adopt a joint declaration on cooperation during crises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-nordic-cooperation-ministers-meeting-in-halden-norway

  54. More energy sector assistance and hospital supplies to Ukraine – the need for assistance will continue for a long time - Finnish Government

    29.12.2022 | Finland has sent more energy sector supplies and hospital supplies to Ukraine. Last week, Finland also delivered school furniture for the first time. This year, Finland has delivered a total of 55 trucks of civilian material assistance to Ukraine. New assistance packages are being prepared, among other things, for the energy sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/more-energy-sector-assistance-and-hospital-supplies-to-ukraine-the-need-for-assistance-will-continue-for-a-long-time

  55. Minister of Defence’s New Year’s Day reception cancelled - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | Minister of Defence’s New Year’s Day reception cancelled Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.11.2021 10.34 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has decided to cancel the traditional New Year’s Day reception because of the cu...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-s-new-year-s-day-reception-cancelled

  56. Cybersecurity to be a general requirement for digital products - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for digital products and ancillary services, i.e. Cyber Resilience Act, CRA. The purpose of the proposal is to protect consumers, in particular, against cybersecurity risks that the increasing number of connected devices can generate.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cybersecurity-to-be-a-general-requirement-for-digital-products-1832871

  57. Amended Mining Act to strengthen citizen influence, economic prospects and environmental aspects - Finnish Government

    8.9.2022 | The Government proposed amendments to the Mining Act on 8 September 2022. The amendments will improve the opportunities of influence among local residents and increase business prospects and environmental considerations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-mining-act-to-strengthen-citizen-influence-economic-prospects-and-environmental-aspects

  58. The WORK2030 programme identified five solutions for a successful working life - Finnish Government

    31.3.2023 | The comprehensive WORK2030 programme, carried out collaboratively by ministries, social partner organisations, workplaces and other experts in the field, is coming to an end. The programme identified five solutions that will help make Finnish working life the best in the world.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-work2030-programme-identified-five-solutions-for-a-successful-working-life

  59. Research institutes: stronger climate actions needed in the effort sharing sector - Finnish Government

    11.2.2022 | A number of research institutes have completed the assessments they were requested to make concerning the adequacy of the measures included in the daft Medium-term Climate Change Policy Plan. According to the assessments, stronger actions will be needed so that Finland can achieve its climate objectives with sufficient certainty. In its autumn budget session the Government decided that the adequ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/research-institutes-stronger-climate-actions-needed-in-the-effort-sharing-sector

  60. Minister of Employment Haatainen: Government’s decisions in mid-term policy review to create an intermediary for people with partial work ability, to transfer TE services to municipalities and to support work-based immigration will boost employment - Finnish Government

    29.4.2021 | The Government is committed to a long-term approach in its work to raise the employment rate through decisions that will bring an estimated 80,000 new jobs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-government-s-decisions-in-mid-term-policy-review-to-create-an-intermediary-for-people-with-partial-work-ability-to-transfer-te-services-to-municipalities-and-to-support-work-based-immigration-will-boost-employment