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  1. Citizens’ Jury tested in Finland to support climate policy preparation - Finnish Government

    26.8.2021 | The first Citizens’ Jury on Climate Actions was convened in Finland in 2021. The Citizens’ Jury, commissioned by the Climate Policy Roundtable and Ministry of the Environment of Finland, discussed the fairness and effectiveness of the national climate measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/citizens-jury-tested-in-finland-to-support-climate-policy-preparation

  2. New model developed for dialogues between citizens, communities and authorities - Finnish Government

    3.6.2022 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Finance has developed a model for national dialogues. In national dialogues, issues important to people and communities are discussed in a way that strengthens inclusion in society. The model and the related report were published on 3 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/new-model-developed-for-dialogues-between-citizens-communities-and-authorities

  3. Draft budget of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment focuses on promotion of employment, renewal and low-carbon economy - Finnish Government

    5.8.2022 | Appropriations of around EUR 3.78 billion are proposed for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for 2023, which is EUR 236 million more than in the 2022 budget. In connection with the implementation of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, a total of EUR 346.13 million in appropriations and EUR 101.5 million in budget authority will be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-focuses-on-promotion-of-employment-renewal-and-low-carbon-economy

  4. The EU’s Telecommunications Council adopts the general approaches on artificial intelligence and eIDAS regulations - Finnish Government

    7.12.2022 | The EU's telecommunications ministers convened in Brussels on 6 December 2022. Finland was represented by State Secretary Pilvi Torsti. The meeting dealt with various proposals for regulations promoting digitalisation and its use.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-eu-s-telecommunications-council-adopts-the-general-approaches-on-artificial-intelligence-and-eidas-regulations-1891936

  5. Minister Skinnari to visit Austria and Slovakia - Finnish Government

    14.3.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Vienna and Bratislava on 14–16 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-austria-and-slovakia

  6. The EU’s Telecommunications Council adopts the general approaches on artificial intelligence and eIDAS regulations - Finnish Government

    7.12.2022 | The EU's telecommunications ministers convened in Brussels on 6 December 2022. Finland was represented by State Secretary Pilvi Torsti. The meeting dealt with various proposals for regulations promoting digitalisation and its use.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-eu-s-telecommunications-council-adopts-the-general-approaches-on-artificial-intelligence-and-eidas-regulations

  7. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend NATO defence minister meeting - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend NATO defence minister meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.10.2021 15.00 Type: Press release On Friday 22 October, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the second day’s working ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-nato-defence-minister-meeting-4

  8. EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia and meet US foreign minister - Finnish Government

    19.2.2021 | The EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on Monday 22 February. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto. The ministers will exchange views on Russia, the Strategic Compass for EU security and defence policy, and Hong Kong. Foreign Minister Haavisto will give a report on his visit to Ethiopia and Sudan as Special Envoy of the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-russia-and-meet-us-foreign-minister

  9. Prime ministers of Nordic countries and India meet in Copenhagen - Finnish Government

    4.5.2022 | The prime ministers of the Nordic countries and India met in Copenhagen on Wednesday 4 May. Topics on the agenda included the changed security situation in Europe and India-Nordic cooperation. The discussions also highlighted the importance of multilateralism and respect for human rights and gender equality.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-nordic-countries-and-india-meet-in-copenhagen

  10. Minister Lintilä welcomes new battery chemicals plant in Sotkamo, calling it a “milestone in building a responsible battery value chain” - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | “Terrafame’s battery chemicals plant is a good example of how we are developing the Finnish mining and battery industry towards production of higher value added. Finland is introducing advanced processes and technologies and improving competences in a new area that will enable a responsible green transition,” Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä said at the opening of the plant in Sotkamo on 16 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-welcomes-new-battery-chemicals-plant-in-kajaani-calling-it-a-milestone-in-building-a-responsible-battery-value-chain-

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

    19.10.2021 | On Tuesday 19 October, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting with the President of the European Council and the leaders of three other EU Member States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-speak-with-several-eu-leaders-2

  12. Take part in the Competition for the European Enterprise Promotion Awards! - Finnish Government

    31.3.2022 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, together with the European Commission, has launched a competition to promote European entrepreneurship in 2022. You can participate in the national selection by 3 June 2022. The two best candidates from Finland will compete at the European level, where the most successful promoters of business and entrepreneurship will receive an award.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/take-part-in-the-competition-for-the-european-enterprise-promotion-awards-

  13. Spring meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action discussed the changed operating environment and carbon pricing. - Finnish Government

    20.4.2022 | The member countries of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action discussed climate and economic policy at the ministerial meeting held on 19 April. Finland and Indonesia co-chair the Coalition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/spring-meeting-of-the-coalition-of-finance-ministers-for-climate-action-discussed-the-changed-operating-environment-and-carbon-pricing

  14. Amendments to taxi legislation to come into force mainly on 1 May - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | The legislative amendments included in a series of corrections introduced to the taxi regulation will enter into force mainly on 1 May 2021. The amendments on pricing and equipment, including taximeters, will come into force on 1 September 2021. The variation in the dates of the entry into force allows the taxi operators to make the necessary changes required in the amendments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-taxi-legislation-to-come-into-force-mainly-on-1-may

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

    29.9.2021 | On Wednesday 29 September, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting with the President of the European Council and the leaders of four other EU Member States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-speak-with-several-eu-leaders-1

  16. Government report outlines proposals to develop security of supply in the long term - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | The operating environment, which has changed rapidly, requires a more comprehensive review of Finland’s security of supply and the development of the operational framework. The report on security of supply prepared by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment outlines the long-term development objectives for security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-report-outlines-proposals-to-develop-security-of-supply-in-the-long-term

  17. Prime Minister Marin meets with Greek Prime Minister in Athens - Finnish Government

    28.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriákos Mitsotákis in Athens on Thursday 28 April. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, the changed security situation in Europe, topical EU matters, and relations between Finland and Greece.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-greek-prime-minister-in-athens

  18. EU home affairs ministers discuss the effects of the war in Ukraine on the Union’s internal security - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | The EU home affairs ministers will hold an informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 11 July in Prague. The meeting will be the first during the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Ministers will discuss the effects of the war in Ukraine on the EU’s internal security, fight against child sexual abuse, and interoperability between EU information systems in the justice and home affairs sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-discuss-the-effects-of-the-war-in-ukraine-on-the-union-s-internal-security

  19. Prime Ministers of Finland and Ireland stressed importance of EU unity and continuous support to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Taoiseach, Prime Minister of Ireland, Micheál Martin met in Helsinki on Friday 8 April. The main topics in the discussion were the EU’s actions to end Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, support to Ukraine, and the economic and energy situation in Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-ireland-stressed-importance-of-eu-unity-and-continuous-support-to-ukraine

  20. Ministers for health and social services: Tighter restrictions on food and beverage service businesses proposed - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | On 25 November, the Ministerial Working Group on Health and Social Services discussed the COVID-19 situation in Finland and the restrictions in place. The Ministerial Working Group proposes tighter restrictions on food and beverage service businesses. The Government will decide on the matter as soon as possible.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-for-health-and-social-services-tighter-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-proposed

  21. Government proposes to amend the Employment Contracts Act: Overall consideration to help define employment relationships in unclear situations - Finnish Government

    13.10.2022 | The proposal aims to provide those applying the Act with tools to distinguish between work carried out in a contractual employment relationship and self-employment. The objective is to prevent the disguising of an employment relationship as another form of work and thereby reduce uncertainty in working life. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 13 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-amend-the-employment-contracts-act-overall-consideration-to-help-define-employment-relationships-in-unclear-situations

  22. Finance ministers to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the related economic impact - Finnish Government

    11.3.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland in the meeting of EU and euro area finance ministers on 14–15 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finance-ministers-to-discuss-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-and-the-related-economic-impact

  23. Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen to speak with German colleague - Finnish Government

    5.1.2022 | Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will have a discussion with Germany’s new Minister of State for Europe Anna Lührmann on Wednesday 5 January. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held remotely.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-to-speak-with-german-colleague

  24. Regional development prospects increasingly reflect uncertainty about the future - Finnish Government

    24.10.2022 | Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine creates uncertainty for the international economy and has broad multiplier effects. Rising prices weaken consumers’ purchasing power, increase production costs and reduce willingness to invest. On the other hand, projects related to circular economy, digitalisation and clean energy solutions are progressing quickly in the regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-development-prospects-increasingly-reflect-uncertainty-about-the-future

  25. Government roadmap compiles measures to increase education-based and work-based immigration - Finnish Government

    9.9.2021 | Finland needs more work-based and education-based immigration to help companies find enough experts and to strengthen Finland’s vitality and public finances. The roadmap for education-based and work-based immigration is a long-term action plan to achieve the objectives set for immigration of specialists, entrepreneurs, researchers and students.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-roadmap-compiles-measures-to-increase-education-based-and-work-based-immigration

  26. Amendments to taxi legislation to come into force mainly on 1 May - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | The legislative amendments included in a series of corrections introduced to the taxi regulation will enter into force mainly on 1 May 2021. The amendments on pricing and equipment, including taximeters, will come into force on 1 September 2021. The variation in the dates of the entry into force allows the taxi operators to make the necessary changes required in the amendments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-taxi-legislation-to-come-into-force-mainly-on-1-may-1265547

  27. Potential solutions investigated to address the situation of individuals with no right of residence - Finnish Government

    10.2.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has completed an investigation into a statutory amendment that would allow a residence permit and alien’s passport to be issued to applicants whose lack of a travel document is the sole impediment to granting the permit. The same project also investigated other potential solutions to address the situation of individuals who have remained in Finland for an extended period with no right of residence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/potential-solutions-investigated-to-address-the-situation-of-individuals-with-no-right-of-residence

  28. Informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Slovenia - Finnish Government

    31.8.2021 | Informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Slovenia Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.8.2021 15.23 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the informal meeting of the EU defence ministers in Slovenia on 1...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/informal-meeting-of-eu-defence-ministers-in-slovenia

  29. Finland and six other EU Member States support the European Payment Initiative - Finnish Government

    9.11.2021 | On Tuesday 9 November, Finland and six other EU Member States published a joint statement, expressing their support to the European Payment Initiative aimed at creating a European payment card and a digital wallet.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-and-six-other-eu-member-states-support-the-european-payment-initiative

  30. EU’s Connecting Europe Facility grants EUR 127 million for a transmission line between Northern Finland and Sweden - Finnish Government

    27.1.2022 | On January 26 2022, the Energy programme committee of the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) decided to grant EUR 127 million for the implementation of a planned electricity transmission line between Northern Finland and Northern Sweden. The amount will be divided between Finland and Sweden. The financial support covers 50% of the project costs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-grants-eur-127-million-for-a-transmission-line-between-northern-finland-and-sweden

  31. Fourth Walking and Cycling Forum focuses on the promotion of walking and information pro-vision - Finnish Government

    13.5.2022 | What are the special needs related to the promotion of walking and how could we better take them into account? How could we provide the public with more information on active and emission-free modes of transport?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/fourth-walking-and-cycling-forum-focuses-on-the-promotion-of-walking-and-information-pro-vision

  32. Spain’s recovery package opens possibilities for business cooperation - Finnish Government

    18.3.2022 | Spain’s recovery and resilience plan focuses on the green and digital transitions, which are also Finland’s priorities. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari, accompanied by a business delegation, will visit Madrid on 20–23 March to promote cooperation between Spain and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/spain-s-recovery-package-opens-possibilities-for-business-cooperation

  33. Focus on crisis preparedness and stronger cooperation at meeting of Nordic Council of Ministers - Finnish Government

    24.3.2022 | The Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Aki Lindén will attend a meeting of the Nordic Council of Ministers in Stavanger, Norway, on 24–25 March. The ministers will discuss Nordic cooperation in preparing for crisis and providing support to Ukraine. Also on the agenda is the prevention of social exclusion among young people.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/focus-on-crisis-preparedness-and-stronger-cooperation-at-meeting-of-nordic-council-of-ministers

  34. Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to visit Washington DC - Finnish Government

    24.9.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Washington DC on 24 September. The aim of the visit is to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries and to discuss topical foreign policy themes, focusing on questions relating to Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-visit-washington-dc

  35. IMO finalises the short-term emissions reduction measure, Finland's concerns heard - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) met on 6-10 June 2022. At the remote meeting, guidelines were adopted to specify the short-term emissions reduction measure negotiated already in June 2021. The measure aims at improving the energy efficiency of existing ships and at limiting their carbon intensity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-finalises-the-short-term-emissions-reduction-measure-finland-s-concerns-heard

  36. Minister Lintilä visits Estonia to promote tourism and cooperation during recovery - Finnish Government

    19.10.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will visit Estonia with a Team Finland business delegation. The aim of the visit is to discuss the recovery of tourism and the opportunities of Finnish companies in Estonia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-visits-estonia-to-promote-tourism-and-cooperation-during-recovery

  37. Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen and Irish Minister for European Affairs Byrne discuss EU measures to end Russia’s war of aggression - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | On Wednesday 13 April, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen travelled to Dublin, where she met with her colleague, Irish Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne, and attended a local meeting of heads of mission. The ministers’ discussions highlighted Europe’s support for Ukraine and the importance of the rule of law for the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-and-irish-minister-for-european-affairs-byrne-discuss-eu-measures-to-end-russia-s-war-of-aggression

  38. The Government prepares new report on changes in the current security environment, led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto - Finnish Government

    17.3.2022 | Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a fundamental change has taken place in the security and operating environment of Finland and Europe. The Government has launched the preparation of a report assessing the foreign and security policy environment that has changed and the changing operating and security environment as well as their implications for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-government-prepares-new-report-on-changes-in-the-current-security-environment-led-by-minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-1

  39. Development ministers to discuss the humanitarian situation in Ukraine - Finnish Government

    7.3.2022 | EU development ministers will hold an informal meeting in Montpellier, France, on 7 March 2022. The meeting will focus on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and on the EU’s actions in the current situation. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-ministers-to-discuss-the-humanitarian-situation-in-ukraine

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

    7.2.2022 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist will attend a virtual meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation on 8 February. This will be the first meeting during Norway’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2022. Finland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers ended at the turn of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-attend-virtual-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation

  41. Prime Minister Marin attends donors’ conference for Ukraine in Warsaw - Finnish Government

    5.5.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at an international donors’ conference for Ukraine in Warsaw on Thursday 5 May. In connection with the meeting, Prime Minister Marin also had a bilateral meeting with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-attends-donors-conference-for-ukraine-in-warsaw

  42. Government issues resolution on promoting entrepreneurship - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | The Government issued a resolution on entrepreneurship on 21 April 2022. By investing in a strong entrepreneurship policy Finland can diversify its business structure and create opportunities for sustainable growth for companies of all sizes. The resolution will be in effect in 2022–2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-resolution-on-promoting-entrepreneurship

  43. Minister Tuppurainen’s visit to Zagreb discussed NATO, EU enlargement and support for Ukraine - Finnish Government

    4.6.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen visited Zagreb on 3–4 June. During her visit, Minister Tuppurainen met for discussions with Croatian State Secretary for Europe Andreja Metelko-Zgombić and Chair of the European Affairs Committee of the Croatian Parliament Domagoj Hajduković, among other things.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-s-visit-to-zagreb-discussed-nato-eu-enlargement-and-support-for-ukraine

  44. EU Telecommunications Ministers initiate action to combat disinformation and improve cyber security - Finnish Government

    9.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the EU organised an Informal Meeting of Telecommunications Ministers in Paris and Nevers on 8-9 March 2022. Finland's representative at the meeting was Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-telecommunications-ministers-initiate-action-to-combat-disinformation-and-improve-cyber-security-1684637

  45. Developing economy of wellbeing through knowledge - Finnish Government

    29.4.2022 | Minister Aki Lindén held a roundtable discussion on the economy of wellbeing on Wednesday 27 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/developing-economy-of-wellbeing-through-knowledge

  46. Government to increase vitality of eastern Finland by investing in rail transport and competence building - Finnish Government

    2.9.2022 | A working group of State Secretaries was tasked to examine how Russia’s attack on Ukraine has affected the economy of eastern Finland and what measures are needed to strengthen the region’s vitality. The working group has proposed to the Government short-term measures for the 2023 budget proposal, reallocation of funding using existing funding sources, and long-term measures. The measures focus...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-increase-vitality-of-eastern-finland-by-investing-in-rail-transport-and-competence-building

  47. Finland joins several transport declarations in Glasgow – commitments spur countries towards decarbonised road transport, shipping and aviation - Finnish Government

    10.11.2021 | Finland participates in six transport initiatives adopted at the Glasgow Climate Change Conference. Countries make commitments to reduce emissions on the road, at sea and in the air. Most of these declarations were published on the Transport Day on 10 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-joins-several-transport-declarations-in-glasgow-commitments-spur-countries-towards-decarbonised-road-transport-shipping-and-aviation

  48. IMO finalises the short-term emissions reduction measure, Finland's concerns heard - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) met on 6-10 June 2022. At the remote meeting, guidelines were adopted to specify the short-term emissions reduction measure negotiated already in June 2021. The measure aims at improving the energy efficiency of existing ships and at limiting their carbon intensity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-finalises-the-short-term-emissions-reduction-measure-finland-s-concerns-heard-1776168

  49. Prime Minister Marin to visit Germany - Finnish Government

    22.10.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Berlin on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-germany

  50. Finnish and Estonian interior ministers meet in Tallinn - Finnish Government

    2.5.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will visit Tallinn on 2–3 May and meet Estonian Minister of the Interior Kristian Jaani. The Ministers will discuss topics including the situation in Ukraine, the reception of people who have fled Ukraine, provision of international assistance and civil defence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-and-estonian-interior-ministers-meet-in-tallinn

  51. Legislative amendment makes it easier to determine tax liability of foreign companies - Finnish Government

    18.11.2021 | On 18 November 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Accounting Act. The amendment aims to make it easier for Finnish authorities to determine whether foreign companies have business activities in Finland and whether they are liable to pay taxes in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-amendment-makes-it-easier-to-determine-tax-liability-of-foreign-companies

  52. Government agrees third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 - Finnish Government

    25.5.2021 | The third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will boost growth, bring forward investment, respond to spending requirements caused by the coronavirus, and alleviate harm that the virus has caused to businesses and to children and young adults. The supplementary budget will initiate reforms and investment under the European Union recovery instrument.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-agrees-third-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2021

  53. Anna-Mari Vimpari appointed State Secretary to Centre Party ministerial group - Finnish Government

    7.1.2021 | In its plenary session on Thursday 7 January, the Government appointed Anna-Mari Vimpari (M.Soc.Sci.) State Secretary to Ministers Annika Saarikko, Matti Vanhanen, Jari Leppä, Mika Lintilä and Antti Kaikkonen from 7 January 2021 onwards. The State Secretaries’ terms end with those of the ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/anna-mari-vimpari-appointed-state-secretary-to-centre-party-ministerial-group

  54. The Government prepares new report on changes in the current security environment, led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto - Finnish Government

    17.3.2022 | Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a fundamental change has taken place in the security and operating environment of Finland and Europe. The Government has launched the preparation of a report assessing the foreign and security policy environment that has changed and the changing operating and security environment as well as their implications for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-government-prepares-new-report-on-changes-in-the-current-security-environment-led-by-minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto

  55. Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to visit Ethiopia as the EU representative - Finnish Government

    26.1.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to visit Ethiopia as the EU representative Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 26.1.2021 13.35 Type: Press release High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-to-visit-ethiopia-as-the-eu-representative

  56. EU foreign ministers to discuss situation in Afghanistan - Finnish Government

    17.8.2021 | The EU foreign affairs ministers will hold an informal video conference on Tuesday 17 August. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-situation-in-afghanistan

  57. Government proposes to extend local government pilots on employment - Finnish Government

    17.2.2022 | The Government proposes to extend the validity of the Act on Municipal Experiments to Promote Employment until 31 December 2024. This will ensure a smooth transfer of TE services to municipalities during 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-extend-local-government-pilots-on-employment

  58. Funding for a pilot section of a fence on the eastern border, increasing the number of rescue workers and developing police ICT services - Finnish Government

    27.10.2022 | In its fourth supplementary budget for 2022, the Government has proposed a total of EUR 9.0 million in additional funding for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior and EUR 6.0 million in funding outside of the budgeted spending limits for a pilot section of a fence on the eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/funding-for-a-pilot-section-of-a-fence-on-the-eastern-border-increasing-the-number-of-rescue-workers-and-developing-police-ict-services

  59. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra’s draft budget for 2025 - Finnish Government

    8.8.2024 | The Ministry of Finance’s draft budget for 2025 implements the Government’s policies to strengthen general government finances. The draft budget totals EUR 88.1 billion and shows a deficit of EUR 12.2 billion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/minister-of-finance-riikka-purra-s-draft-budget-for-2025

  60. EU climate package will also help Finland achieve climate neutrality - Finnish Government

    14.7.2021 | On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled a major package of legislative proposals on climate that would reduce the EU’s net emissions by at least 55 per cent by 2030. The Fit for 55 package contains 13 legislative proposals, eight of which would strengthen existing legislative instruments and five that are completely new regulations.
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