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  1. Government Report on EU Policy: EU must strengthen its resilience to crisis - Finnish Government

    28.1.2021 | The Report on EU Policy is report is strongly based on the EU’s common values and on the Government Programme. It emphasises the need to strengthen the EU’s resilience to crisis in all sectors. The Government Report on EU Policy was adopted at the government plenary session on Thursday 28 January, after which it was submitted to Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-report-on-eu-policy-eu-must-strengthen-its-resilience-to-crisis

  2. Finland promotes global vaccination coverage - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | Finland will donate the second batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses through Team Europe. These vaccines were purchased in advance and they would remain unused in Finland. The vaccine donations will not slow down the rollout of vaccinations in Finland. Finland’s donation of COVID-19 doses and support for vaccine alliance Gavi will increase global vaccine coverage and prevent the rise of new variants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-global-vaccination-coverage

  3. European Council granted candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova - Finnish Government

    24.6.2022 | On 23 June, the European Council discussed the membership applications from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia and the support for Ukraine and held a strategic discussion on the EU’s relations with its partners in Europe and the Western Balkans.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-granted-candidate-status-to-ukraine-and-moldova

  4. Commission adopts Finland’s regional and structural policy programme for 2021–2027 - Finnish Government

    12.5.2022 | The European Commission has approved the EU regional and structural policy programme, Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027, and Finland’s partnership agreement among the first in the whole EU. The programme promotes the vitality, employment and wellbeing of the regions. The partnership agreement describes the strategic direction and mutual coordination of different funds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/commission-adopts-finland-s-regional-and-structural-policy-programme-for-2021-2027

  5. Finland publishes its plan for international climate finance: nearly twofold increase in funding - Finnish Government

    21.3.2022 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs publishes for the first time its long-term plan for Finland’s international climate finance, extending up to 2026. Finland’s international climate finance will increase nearly twofold during this government term compared to the previous term, and a larger share than before will be allocated to critical climate adaptation measures in developing countries. More attent...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-publishes-its-plan-for-international-climate-finance-nearly-twofold-increase-in-funding

  6. Pay security reform would improve the position of victims of serious work-based exploitation - Finnish Government

    19.9.2022 | The purpose of the pay security system is to ensure payment of employees’ claims arising from an employment relationship in the event of the employer’s insolvency. The Government proposes to reform the pay security legislation in order to address serious exploitation of workers, streamline the pay security process and combat the grey economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/pay-security-reform-would-improve-the-position-of-victims-of-serious-work-based-exploitation

  7. EU foreign ministers discuss escalation of Israel– Palestine conflict via video conference - Finnish Government

    18.5.2021 | EU foreign affairs ministers will hold an informal video conference on Tuesday 18 May. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-discuss-escalation-of-israel-palestine-conflict-via-video-conference

  8. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to discuss with Portugal’s Minister of National Defense - Finnish Government

    25.3.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to discuss with Portugal’s Minister of National Defense Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.3.2021 16.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will hold a bilateral meeting with Portugal’s Minist...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-discuss-with-portugal-s-minister-of-national-defense

  9. Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen discusses EU single market and security situation in Baltic Sea region during visit to Warsaw - Finnish Government

    24.1.2022 | On Monday 24 January, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen made a visit to Warsaw, where she discussed a wide range of key EU issues with Polish Minister for European Affairs Konrad Szymański. Minister Tuppurainen also discussed the security situation in Europe with Secretary of State Paweł Soloch, who is Head of Poland’s National Security Bureau.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-discusses-eu-single-market-and-security-situation-in-baltic-sea-region-during-visit-to-warsaw

  10. Position of employees working variable hours to be strengthened – improvements also to be made to predictability and transparency of conditions of employment - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | The stability of working hours in variable hours contracts will be improved in accordance with the Government Programme. In addition, the amendments necessitated by the directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the EU, which obligate employers to provide employees information on the conditions of employment more extensively and quickly, will be implemented.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/position-of-employees-working-variable-hours-to-be-strengthened-improvements-also-to-be-made-to-predictability-and-transparency-of-conditions-of-employment

  11. Climate plans of municipalities included in Climate Change Act – proposal sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    8.6.2022 | The Ministry of the Environment sent out the proposal supplementing the Climate Change Act for comments on 8 June. In future, the Act would oblige the municipalities to draw up climate plans either alone or together with other municipalities in the region. Provisions to clarify the procedure for requests for review would also be added to the Act. Comments are to be submitted by 3 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-plans-of-municipalities-included-in-climate-change-act-proposal-sent-out-for-comments

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

    16.2.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend NATO defence minister meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.2.2021 15.59 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in NATO’s defence minister meeting on Wednesday 17 ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-nato-defence-minister-meeting-5

  13. Tax exemption for small imported online purchases to be removed in July - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | Value-added tax (VAT) on online purchases will, in future, also be payable on consignments valued at EUR 22 or less that are imported from outside the European Union. The Government proposes that the applicable legislative amendments be approved by the President of the Republic for entry into force at the beginning of July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/tax-exemption-for-small-imported-online-purchases-to-be-removed-in-july

  14. Foreign Minister Haavisto hosts a meeting of Nordic Foreign Ministers - Finnish Government

    4.3.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will chair the meeting of the Nordic Foreign Ministers on Friday 5 March 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-hosts-a-meeting-of-nordic-foreign-ministers

  15. Advance voting in municipal elections begins on Wednesday 26 May - Finnish Government

    19.5.2021 | The advance voting period for the 2021 municipal elections will begin in Finland on Wednesday 26 May and last for two weeks. The final day for advance voting is Tuesday 8 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/advance-voting-in-municipal-elections-begins-on-wednesday-26-may

  16. EU health ministers to hold informal videoconference on 20 May - Finnish Government

    19.5.2021 | Portugal, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU, has invited the EU health ministers to a videoconference to be held on Thursday 20 May. Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru will represent Finland at the conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-hold-informal-videoconference-on-20-may

  17. Eastern Partnership meeting strengthens cooperation - Finnish Government

    18.6.2020 | The video meeting of the leaders of the EU Member States, EU institutions and the EU’s Eastern Partnership countries on 18 June reaffirmed cooperation between the EU and its Eastern Partners, which are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The decision to hold the meeting despite the COVID-19 situation demonstrates the importance of the Eastern Partnership and the EU’s commitment to it. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eastern-partnership-meeting-strengthens-cooperation-1

  18. Government proposes amendments to Aliens Act to ease work-based immigration - Finnish Government

    25.8.2022 | The Government’s proposed amendments to Chapter 5 of the Aliens Act would make it easier to apply for and receive work-based residence permits in Finland. The reform is part of a broader package that aims to reduce the average processing time of permits to a maximum of one month. The reform would also increase automation of the application process and allow certification of employers. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-amendments-to-aliens-act-to-ease-work-based-immigration

  19. Reform of digital TE services will improve services and increase efficiency of job search - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | The reform aims to provide jobseekers and employers with digital services that will meet their needs better and that will ease the use of services. The overall reform includes a new service platform to promote the matching of jobs with workers and to improve job search and employment services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-digital-te-services-will-improve-services-and-increase-efficiency-of-job-search

  20. Ministers for European Affairs to discuss preparations for European Council and rule of law dialogue - Finnish Government

    18.10.2021 | In their meeting in Luxembourg on 19 October, the General Affairs Council will discuss the preparations for the October European Council, the annual rule of law dialogue and the Conference on the Future of Europe. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-preparations-for-european-council-and-rule-of-law-dialogue

  21. Changes to how classification of highways is decided – consultation starts - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Highways are classified as main roads Class I, main roads Class II, regional roads or connecting roads. In its memorandum, the Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that decisions on the functional categories of highways would be made when final engineering plans are approved instead of by decree. The Ministry requests commends on the memorandum by 13 May 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-to-how-classification-of-highways-is-decided-consultation-starts

  22. European affairs ministers to discuss Commission’s election integrity package and priorities of French EU Council Presidency - Finnish Government

    24.1.2022 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 25 January. Topics on the agenda for the meeting will include the Commission’s legislative package to strengthen democracy and election integrity, the priorities of the French EU Council Presidency, progress on the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU’s COVID-19 response measures and relations between the EU and the UK. Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-commission-s-election-integrity-package-and-priorities-of-french-eu-council-presidency

  23. Amended law to ease entry and retention of international students in Finland - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Under a new act, students arriving in Finland from abroad will obtain a residence permit for the entire duration of their studies*. The law will also make it easier to apply for work after graduation. However, students will still be responsible for their livelihood throughout their studies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-law-to-ease-entry-and-retention-of-international-students-in-finland-

  24. Life cycle perspective is the key to promoting low-carbon construction - Finnish Government

    9.12.2021 | At its meeting on Thursday 9 December, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed low-carbon construction. Concrete measures to promote low-carbon construction that were identified include life cycle analysis of emissions from buildings, land use planning and community structure, and investments in research and development. The meeting was chaired by Terhi Lehtonen, State Secretary to the Minister...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/life-cycle-perspective-is-the-key-to-promoting-low-carbon-construction

  25. Climate Policy Roundtable meets to discuss agreement on low-carbon circular economy - Finnish Government

    12.10.2021 | The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its 11th meeting on Wednesday 13 October. The meeting will focus on the low-carbon circular economy agreement, which aims to boost the achievement of the objectives set in the Circular Economy Programme completed in spring 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-meets-to-discuss-agreement-on-low-carbon-circular-economy

  26. Minister Blomqvist to Nordic conference on Faeroe Islands to discuss experiences during COVID-19 pandemic - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | On 25 November, Minister for Nordic Cooperation Thomas Blomqvist will attend a conference in Torshavn on the Faeroe Islands. The conference will discuss the experiences gained from crisis management in the Nordic countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and future Nordic cooperation in crisis preparedness. This is one of the key priorities for Finland’s Presidency in the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-to-nordic-conference-on-faeroe-islands-to-discuss-experiences-during-covid-19-pandemic

  27. Report: Development policy investments significantly reduced emissions in developing countries - Finnish Government

    18.2.2022 | Finland’s development policy investments focus on combating climate change and promoting gender equality. Investments target Africa and developing countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-development-policy-investments-significantly-reduced-emissions-in-developing-countries

  28. Minister Blomqvist participates in a conference on sustainable Nordic democracy - Finnish Government

    8.12.2021 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation Thomas Blomqvist will participate virtually in a conference on strong democratic systems typical of the Nordic countries. The conference, which will be held in Copenhagen on 8 December aims to show how sustainable democracy in the Nordic region is strengthened by the participation of the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland in Nordic cooperation alongside with the Nordic states.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-blomqvist-participates-in-a-conference-on-sustainable-nordic-democracy

  29. IMO agrees weak solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping - Finnish Government

    17.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a global short-term emission reduction measure. The decision is insufficient for any clear reduction of emissions in line with IMO targets. Finland joined the other EU Member States in opposing the inadequate level of carbon intensity cuts at a session that concluded on 17 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1426612

  30. Forest ministers from Finland and five other EU countries publish a joint statement on promoting forest cooperation - Finnish Government

    5.10.2021 | On 5 October 2021, forest ministers from five highly- forested EU countries – Finland, Sweden, Germany, Slovakia and Austria – met at an informal meeting in Vienna. The initiative to this meeting came from Austria. The Slovenian Presidency was also represented. After the meeting, the ministers published a joint statement on the promotion of forest cooperation, which France also supports.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/forest-ministers-from-finland-and-five-other-eu-countries-publish-a-joint-statement-on-promoting-forest-cooperation

  31. Defence Ministers of JEF countries signed steering document guiding military activities - Finnish Government

    1.7.2021 | Defence Ministers of JEF countries signed steering document guiding military activities Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.7.2021 12.36 Type: Press release The defence ministers of the JEF partner countries met in Helsinki on 30 June to 1 July...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-ministers-of-jef-countries-signed-steering-document-guiding-military-activities

  32. Advances made in harmonised regulation of AI – Government submits a Union communication on EU proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | On 27 May 2021, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the EU’s proposal on harmonised regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The Government emphasises that the global competition between companies and economic areas requires that the EU create a favourable operating environment for the development and application of AI.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/advances-made-in-harmonised-regulation-of-ai-government-submits-a-union-communication-on-eu-proposal-to-parliament

  33. EU finance ministers support Finland’s recovery plan - Finnish Government

    28.10.2021 | In a video conference held on Thursday 28 October, the EU finance ministers welcomed the assessment of Finland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko represented Finland in the conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/eu-finance-ministers-support-finland-s-recovery-plan

  34. Mental health is supported through proactive measures at workplaces — effective cooperation with occupational healthcare is of key importance - Finnish Government

    15.11.2022 | Supporting mental health at work requires that both workplaces and occupational healthcare update their cooperation practices and are willing to learn together. As a result of the Mental Health at Work Programme, a model has now been published where mental wellbeing is promoted through cooperation between workplaces and occupational healthcare by strengthening the resources of work communities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/mental-health-is-supported-through-proactive-measures-at-workplaces-effective-cooperation-with-occupational-healthcare-is-of-key-importance

  35. EU and Eastern Partnership countries pledge to strengthen cooperation - Finnish Government

    15.12.2021 | At their summit in Brussels on Wednesday 15 December, the EU Member States and the countries in the Eastern Partnership adopted a joint declaration and a revised programme for Eastern Partnership policy beyond 2000. The long-term policy objectives emphasise recovery, resilience and reform. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-eastern-partnership-countries-pledge-to-strengthen-cooperation

  36. Ministers to discuss minimum wages, pay transparency and the COVID-19 pandemic in Brussels - Finnish Government

    3.12.2021 | EU ministers responsible for employment and social affairs will discuss the directive on adequate minimum wages as a way of combating in-work poverty. Other items on their agenda include pay transparency and gender equality in the labour market.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-to-discuss-minimum-wages-pay-transparency-and-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-brussels

  37. Eastern Partnership meeting strengthens cooperation - Finnish Government

    18.6.2020 | The video meeting of the leaders of the EU Member States, EU institutions and the EU’s Eastern Partnership countries on 18 June reaffirmed cooperation between the EU and its Eastern Partners, which are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The decision to hold the meeting despite the COVID-19 situation demonstrates the importance of the Eastern Partnership and the EU’s commitment to it. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eastern-partnership-meeting-strengthens-cooperation

  38. Prime Minister Marin to attend video meeting of European Council members - Finnish Government

    24.3.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting of European Council members and participate in the Euro Summit on 25 and 26 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-video-meeting-of-european-council-members

  39. A new state-owned company to employ the most disadvantaged people with partial work ability - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | A state-owned special assignment company named Työkanava Ltd will be established in Finland. Its task is to promote the employment of people with partial work ability who are in the most difficult labour market position. The company would support their skills so that the people could find employment in the open labour market after working at Työkanava.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/a-new-state-owned-company-to-employ-the-most-disadvantaged-people-with-partial-work-ability

  40. Amendment to the Money Collection Act concerning voluntary carbon offsetting sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    6.11.2020 | The Ministry of the Interior sent the draft government proposal on amending the Money Collection Act out for comments on 6 November 2020. By this amendment, voluntary carbon offsetting services would be excluded from the scope of application of the Money Collection Act. In future, no money collection licence would be required for operations concerning voluntary carbon offsetting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/amendment-to-the-money-collection-act-concerning-voluntary-carbon-offsetting-sent-out-for-comments

  41. Finland launches action plan to support Ukrainian higher education students and researchers - Finnish Government

    28.4.2022 | Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences will open up new study opportunities to help Ukrainians entering the country. Students will be given opportunities to start or continue their studies, and researchers will be offered the opportunity to continue their research work in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-launches-action-plan-to-support-ukrainian-higher-education-students-and-researchers

  42. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels - Finnish Government

    5.5.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.5.2021 15.04 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will attend the EU's Foreign Affairs Council meeting in...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-attend-foreign-affairs-council-meeting-in-brussels-1

  43. First calls for applications under the Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021−2027 programme to open in the regions - Finnish Government

    10.3.2022 | The digital service package of the EU’s regional and structural policy funds for the programming period 2021−2027 has been completed. The calls for applications in the programming period will open in stages. Applications for business funding from the ELY Centres will be the first to begin on 14 March 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/first-calls-for-applications-under-the-innovation-and-skills-in-finland-2021-2027-programme-to-open-in-the-regions

  44. Finns highlight climate change, EU’s shared values, young people and security at ‘We are Europe’ series of events - Finnish Government

    9.2.2022 | In autumn 2021 and at the start of 2022, Finnish ministers toured Finland to listen to people’s ideas and hopes for the future of Europe. The discussions highlighted a variety of concrete issues where citizens consider EU cooperation to bring added value and where they wanted to see action from the EU. The EU is widely seen as valuable both as a significant economic operator and as a community of values and security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finns-highlight-climate-change-eu-s-shared-values-young-people-and-security-at-we-are-europe-series-of-events

  45. Working group proposes support formats for journalism - Finnish Government

    8.4.2021 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to study forms of media support is proposing permanent forms of assistance for media operations that provide news and current affairs content. These forms would be editorial production assistance and development assistance. The assistance will seek to promote communications that are reliable, diverse, wide-ranging and socially meaningful.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/working-group-proposes-support-formats-for-journalism

  46. Digivision 2030 project implementation in higher education institutions launched - Finnish Government

    3.2.2021 | The Digivision 2030, a joint project between Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences, will bring greater opportunities for all learners to learn flexibly. The aim is to restructure Finland’s higher education over the next decade by means of digitalisation and to make Finland a model country for flexible learning.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/digivision-2030-project-implementation-in-higher-education-institutions-launched

  47. Ministry of Defence authorises Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Conlog Oy - Finnish Government

    24.2.2021 | Ministry of Defence authorises Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Conlog Oy Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.2.2021 16.11 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sig...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/ministry-of-defence-authorises-partnership-agreement-between-defence-forces-and-conlog-oy

  48. Minister of Economic Affairs stresses Finland’s circular economy and energy expertise at Dubai Expo - Finnish Government

    1.10.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will travel to Expo 2020 Dubai with a business delegation on 4–7 October 2021. This is the first Team Finland export promotion visit by a Finnish minister since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-stresses-finland-s-circular-economy-and-energy-expertise-at-dubai-expo

  49. Meeting of Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation to be chaired by Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero - Finnish Government

    12.3.2021 | Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero will chair the meeting of the Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation (MR-DIGITAL) on 16 March. The meeting will include representatives from the Nordic and the Baltic countries. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager of the European Commission will also attend.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/meeting-of-nordic-council-of-ministers-for-digitalisation-to-be-chaired-by-minister-of-local-government-sirpa-paatero

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

    3.2.2022 | The Government submitted the first supplementary budget proposal for 2022 to Parliament on Thursday 3 February. The supplementary budget aims to respond to the direct and essential needs arising from COVID-19 and to safeguard the preparations for the launch of wellbeing services counties.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-1

  51. Finland to share education competences in the Global Learning Network - Finnish Government

    21.9.2021 | Finland joined the international Global Learning Network of the World Economic Forum. Minister of Education Li Andersson participated in the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit on 21 September. A central theme at the meeting was to find solutions to close the education gap in education systems around the world that arose during the pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-to-share-education-competences-in-the-global-learning-network

  52. Government proposes to continue temporary amendments to Communicable Diseases Act until end of June 2022 - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the temporary provisions of the Communicable Diseases Act be extended until the end of June 2022. These temporary provisions have to do with health-secure entry into the country, the Koronavilkku mobile application, restrictions on premises and activities to prevent the spread of infections, and COVID-19 passports, among other matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-to-continue-temporary-amendments-to-communicable-diseases-act-until-end-of-june-2022

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

    3.3.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 3 March for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Topics on the meeting agenda will include the state of Schengen and the reform of the EU’s migration and asylum policy. The ministers will also continue their discussions on the EU’s response to the situation in Ukraine. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-ukraine-schengen-and-eu-s-migration-and-asylum-reform

  54. EU’s common reserve of rescue equipment and medical supplies to be located in Finland – project budget EUR 242 million - Finnish Government

    17.1.2023 | The European Commission is funding the EU’s first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear strategic reserve in Finland, under rescEU, which includes personal protective equipment, measuring equipment, pharmaceuticals and antibodies in Finland for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear accidents.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-s-common-reserve-of-rescue-equipment-and-medical-supplies-to-be-located-in-finland-project-budget-eur-242-million

  55. Nordic conference discusses benefits and future of wage formation model based on collective agreements - Finnish Government

    14.10.2021 | Labour market and working life experts from different Nordic countries met at an event organised by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to discuss Nordic wage formation. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/nordic-conference-discusses-benefits-and-future-of-wage-formation-model-based-on-collective-agreements-

  56. Minister of Defence: Legislative amendments unnecessary for many measures to develop military service - Finnish Government

    26.11.2021 | Minister of Defence: Legislative amendments unnecessary for many measures to develop military service Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 26.11.2021 14.32 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen considers the d...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-legislative-amendments-unnecessary-for-many-measures-to-develop-military-service

  57. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports refurbishment of Government Palace and modernisation of premises - Finnish Government

    16.3.2022 | In its meeting on 16 March 2022, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided to support the plan to modernise government premises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-refurbishment-of-government-palace-and-modernisation-of-premises

  58. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy in favour of establishing project company for eastern rail link - Finnish Government

    28.9.2021 | On 21 May 2021, central government and municipal negotiators reached an agreement on establishing a project company for planning the Itärata eastern rail link. The company would be tasked with planning and financing the Lentorata–Porvoo–Kouvola railway line project until the line is ready for construction. The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed the establishment of the project company from the state’s point of view on 28 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-in-favour-of-establishing-project-company-for-eastern-rail-link

  59. Minister Kurvinen to visit Tokyo Olympics - Finnish Government

    20.7.2021 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen will visit the Tokyo Summer Olympics on 23–27 July 2021. During his visit, Minister Kurvinen will attend the opening of the Olympic Games and show his support for Finland’s athletes. He will also meet with Japanese partners to discuss issues related to education, research and innovation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-kurvinen-to-visit-tokyo-olympics

  60. Code of Conduct for contracting entities published to promote social sustainability in public procurement - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | One of the objectives of the National Public Procurement Strategy is to promote respect for human rights and fundamental labour rights in procurement. To support the achievement of this objective, a Code of Conduct specifying the minimum requirements regarding responsibility has been drawn up in cooperation with the Procurement Finland project organisation. The Code of Conduct is to be included in the procurement contract.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/code-of-conduct-for-contracting-entities-published-to-promote-social-sustainability-in-public-procurement