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  1. 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

  2. County elections will be held on 23 January 2022 - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | County elections will be held on Sunday 23 January 2022. The new wellbeing services counties will constitute the electoral districts for the county elections. In these elections, the members and deputy members of county councils will be elected in each wellbeing services county. No county elections will be conducted in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/county-elections-will-be-held-on-23-january-2022

  3. Finland involved in EU cooperation to eradicate homelessness – joint declaration to boost the work - Finnish Government

    21.6.2021 | With the declaration signed in Portugal on 21 June 2021, the EU Member States make the commitment to take determined action to eradicate homelessness by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-involved-in-eu-cooperation-to-eradicate-homelessness-joint-declaration-to-boost-the-work

  4. 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

  5. Rights of clients and patients to be strengthened through long-term development of legislation and practices - Finnish Government

    1.6.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is continuing to prepare legislation on the self-determination of clients and patients. A roadmap extending beyond the term of the current Government will also be drawn up to strengthen client and patient participation and rights, and a broad-based monitoring group will be appointed to support this work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/rights-of-clients-and-patients-to-be-strengthened-through-long-term-development-of-legislation-and-practices

  6. Foreign Minister Haavisto attends the Arctic Council Ministerial meeting - Finnish Government

    18.5.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Arctic Council Ministerial meeting on 19–20 May in Reykjavik.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-attends-the-arctic-council-ministerial-meeting

  7. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari visits Stockholm - Finnish Government

    31.3.2021 | Minister Skinnari will visit Stockholm on 31 March–1 April. The purpose of the visit is to promote both countries’ access on a growth track in international trade after COVID-19. Worldwide and European recovery measures offer excellent growth opportunities for Finnish and Swedish companies when they explore solutions related to green transition, digitalisation and development of industries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-development-cooperation-and-foreign-trade-ville-skinnari-visits-stockholm

  8. Finland and Germany intensify cooperation to promote digital identification - Finnish Government

    22.9.2021 | Finland and Germany have signed a joint declaration based on the countries’ joint desire to support the progress of the proposed regulation on European digital identity, and to accelerate the development of joint European solutions based on digital identity. Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero and Minister of State to the Federal Chancellor and Government Commissioner for Digital Affairs Dorothee Bär signed the joint declaration on Wednesday 22 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-and-germany-intensify-cooperation-to-promote-digital-identification

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Finland to open an embassy in Dakar - Finnish Government

    23.8.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is making preparations to expand and strengthen the network of Finnish missions abroad. A new embassy will be opened in Dakar, Senegal. The embassy would start operations at some point later this year. In September 2020, Finland reopened its embassy in Manila, the Philippines. In addition to Dakar, Finland is currently preparing to open a mission in the capital of Qatar, Doha.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-open-an-embassy-in-dakar

  12. Home affairs ministers to discuss security at Europe’s borders and EU’s migration and asylum reform - Finnish Government

    2.2.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Lille, France, on 3 February for an Informal Meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers. The ministers will discuss the security of Europe’s borders and the reform of the EU’s migration and asylum policy. Another topic on the agenda will be the impact of climate change on civil protection. No decisions will be made at the informal meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-security-at-europe-s-borders-and-eu-s-migration-and-asylum-reform

  13. 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

  14. The exercise proved it: Together we are stronger - Finnish Government

    17.10.2025 | The Rescue Borealis exercise, conducted in Finland between August and October 2025, brought together around 700 professionals from healthcare, rescue services and other security authorities from Finland, Sweden, Norway and Germany. This multi-agency exercise, which was mainly funded by the European Commission and focused on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (CBRN), was reportedly the largest of its kind in Europe in recent years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/the-exercise-proved-it-together-we-are-stronger

  15. 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

  16. Prime Minister Marin meets with Portuguese Prime Minister in Porto - Finnish Government

    6.5.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa on Thursday 6 May in Porto. The main themes of their bilateral meeting were increasing economic cooperation between the countries and topical EU issues. Finland and Portugal have traditionally had good relations, which have been further deepened by EU partnership.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-portuguese-prime-minister-in-porto

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Government proposal: Temporary right of entrepreneurs to labour market support to continue until end of November - Finnish Government

    9.9.2021 | During the coronavirus pandemic, entrepreneurs have been entitled to labour market support on less stringent conditions than usual. The Government proposes that the right to labour market support would continue under the same conditions until 30 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposal-temporary-right-of-entrepreneurs-to-labour-market-support-to-continue-until-end-of-november

  20. Ministers for health and social services propose lighter COVID-19 restrictions in some areas - Finnish Government

    4.6.2021 | On 4 June 2021, the Ministerial Working Group on Health and Social Services discussed the COVID-19 situation in Finland and the restrictions in place. They recommend that certain restrictions should be eased. The Government is due to decide on the matter urgently in the week starting 7 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-for-health-and-social-services-propose-lighter-covid-19-restrictions-in-some-areas

  21. European Council discusses energy prices and rule of law - Finnish Government

    22.10.2021 | In its meeting in Brussels on 21 October, the European Council discussed the spike in energy prices, the rule of law situation in the EU, the COVID-19 pandemic and trade policy. The Council also addressed external relations issues, including the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the Eastern Partnership and the ASEM summit. Prime Minister Sanna Marin is representing Finland at the meeting, which will continue on Friday.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discusses-energy-prices-and-rule-of-law

  22. 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

  23. Commission issues proposal to improve working conditions in platform work - Finnish Government

    9.12.2021 | On 9 December 2021, the European Commission published a proposed directive on improving working conditions in platform work. The proposal contains provisions on the determination of employment status of people working through digital platforms as well as other requirements. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will assess the relationship between the proposals and Finnish legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/commission-issues-proposal-to-improve-working-conditions-in-platform-work

  24. Preparations for COVID-19 vaccination passport progressing — working group appointed to prepare necessary legislation - Finnish Government

    18.8.2021 | On 13 August, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appointed a working group to prepare legislation on the COVID-19 vaccination passport. The term of the working group runs from 13 August 2021 to 30 September 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/preparations-for-covid-19-vaccination-passport-progressing-working-group-appointed-to-prepare-necessary-legislation

  25. Regional development prospects: Economic growth is strong but difficulties expected ahead - Finnish Government

    10.5.2022 | The recovery from the coronavirus crisis was well under way until Russia’s attack on Ukraine created a new global crisis and fundamentally changed the outlook for the regions, according to a review on the current situation and short-term outlook for the regions published on 10 May 2022. Foreseeing future developments has become increasingly difficult.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-development-prospects-economic-growth-is-strong-but-difficulties-expected-ahead

  26. European Commission publishes a proposal for EU corporate social responsibility legislation - Finnish Government

    23.2.2022 | The EU is making progress with the preparation of corporate social responsibility legislation. Today, the Commission published a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. Next, the Commission proposal will be discussed by the EU Member States and the European Parliament. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise a stakeholder event regarding the proposal on 9 March 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/european-commission-publishes-a-proposal-for-eu-corporate-social-responsibility-legislation

  27. First offshore wind power research permits granted for Finland’s exclusive economic zone - Finnish Government

    20.1.2022 | The Government has granted research permits for three offshore wind power projects in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. Wpd Finland Oy was granted a permit on 20 January 2022 for the research area west of Jakobstad. OX2 Finland Oy received permits for two projects in the research areas west of Hailuoto and Jakobstad last week. Both companies’ permits offshore of Jakobstad concern the same area. The studies are set to be conducted this and next year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/first-offshore-wind-power-research-permits-granted-for-finland-s-exclusive-economic-zone

  28. EU home affairs ministers to discuss situation in Afghanistan - Finnish Government

    30.8.2021 | The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU has called an extraordinary meeting of home affairs ministers on Tuesday 31 August. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo. The topics on the agenda will be the migratory and security impacts of the situation in Afghanistan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-situation-in-afghanistan

  29. Temporary provisions of Communicable Diseases Act in force until end of June 2022 - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | The temporary provisions of the Communicable Diseases Act will be extended until the end of June 2022. For the most part, the provisions will remain as they are at present. The President of the Republic approved the Act on Temporarily Amending the Communicable Diseases Act on 22 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/temporary-provisions-of-communicable-diseases-act-in-force-until-end-of-june-2022

  30. Minister of Employment Haatainen at the ILO Labour Conference: Cooperation needed to stop inequality in labour markets - Finnish Government

    15.6.2021 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen spoke about the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on working life at the plenary session of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) International Labour Conference on 15 June 2021. Haatainen emphasised the importance of tripartite cooperation during crises such as the coronavirus epidemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-haatainen-at-the-ilo-labour-conference-cooperation-needed-to-stop-inequality-in-labour-markets

  31. Tehdä-verbin vastineita (fi-en).pdf

    14.7.2022 | VALTIONEUVOSTON KANSLIA PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vnk.fi p. 0295 16001 STATSRÅDETS KANSLI PB 23, 00023 Statsrådet vnk.fi\sv Tfn 0295 16001 1(11) Tehdä-verbin vastineita 31.5.2006 Lyhenteet – Abbreviations sb = somebody sth = something fi en Exam...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039986/Tehd%C3%A4-verbin+vastineita+(fi-en).pdf/27ee5f83-403c-49c5-ae1d-d639261d758d/Tehd%C3%A4-verbin+vastineita+(fi-en).pdf?t=1657783374153

  32. New EU Forest Strategy is partly stepping over the competence of Member States on forests, different aspects of sustainability included better than anticipated - Finnish Government

    16.7.2021 | European Commission published new EU Forest Strategy on 16 July 2021, aiming for better coordination on forest-related initiatives as well as increasing the cooperation of Member States on forests. The Strategy highlights climate and biodiversity targets, which are important also for Finland. The strategy has evolved towards more balanced version during the preparation by the Commission, leaving however room for improvement in the initiatives to follow.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/new-eu-forest-strategy-is-partly-stepping-over-the-competence-ofmember-states-on-forests-different-aspects-of-sustainability-included-better-than-anticipated

  33. RDI investment, smart capital and increasing knowledge and skills as enablers of Finland’s growth - Finnish Government

    24.2.2021 | The key challenge for the Finnish economy is to rise above the slow growth of the past decade. The economic challenges are not primarily related to the coronavirus recession. In Finland, with its ageing population, weak economic growth is a genuine threat to safeguarding the wellbeing of Finns. The working group considers average economic growth of 2% up to 2030 to be a realistic, if demanding, goal. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/rdi-investment-smart-capital-and-increasing-knowledge-and-skills-as-enablers-of-finland-s-growth

  34. Climate change challenges the labour market but continuous learning offers solutions - Finnish Government

    30.11.2021 | How will climate change and the green transition affect working life and the labour market? What skills will employees need in the future? Finland has drawn attention to the future of work during its Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. This topic was examined from the perspective of climate change at a conference held in Helsinki on 30 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/climate-change-challenges-the-labour-market-but-continuous-learning-offers-solutions

  35. EU development ministers discuss the European financial architecture for development - Finnish Government

    28.4.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the EU development ministers’ informal video conference on 29 April 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-discuss-the-european-financial-architecture-for-development

  36. Finland donates COVID-19 vaccines to improve global vaccination coverage - Finnish Government

    9.9.2021 | Finland will participate in the EU cooperation that enables donation of COVID-19 vaccines purchased in advance. During this autumn, about 3.6 million vaccines will be donated to developing countries. The vaccine donations will not slow down the rollout of vaccinations in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-donates-covid-19-vaccines-to-improve-global-vaccination-coverage

  37. Slovenian Foreign Minister to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    13.1.2021 | Slovenian Foreign Minister to visit Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 13.1.2021 8.24 Type: Press release Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will meet Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anže Logar in Helsinki on Thur...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/slovenian-foreign-minister-to-visit-finland

  38. Norway asked to explain why bend nets allowed for salmon fishing in Finnmark - Finnish Government

    4.6.2021 | Finland and Norway negotiated on the restrictions on salmon fishing in the River Tenojoki during this spring. Because of the weak status of the salmon populations, the countries decided to ban salmon fishing in the main stem and tributaries of the River Tenojoki. Similarly, Norway banned salmon fishing in the Tana Fjord and on the outer coast on both sides of the Tana Fjord. This week, however, Nor...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/norway-asked-to-explain-why-bend-nets-allowed-for-salmon-fishing-in-finnmark

  39. Prime Minister Marin and Indian Prime Minister Modi to discuss raising countries’ cooperation to a new level - Finnish Government

    15.3.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a remote bilateral meeting on 16 March 2021. The theme of the meeting will be deepening partnerships between Finland and India in fields including digitalisation, education and sustainable development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-and-indian-prime-minister-modi-to-discuss-raising-countries-cooperation-to-a-new-level

  40. European Council and Euro Summit focus on spurring economic recovery - Finnish Government

    25.6.2021 | On the second day of their meeting in Brussels on 25 June, the EU leaders focused on economic issues. Economic stimulus measures and the completion of the Banking Union were on the agenda.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-and-euro-summit-focus-on-spurring-economic-recovery

  41. Finland’s first donation of COVID-19 vaccines to Côte d’Ivoire - Finnish Government

    4.11.2021 | The first deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines donated by Finland have been mobilised. The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated to developing countries arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’ Ivoire, on Thursday 4 November. Based on a joint decision by the EU, vaccines are distributed through COVAX, the global mechanism for equitable access to the vaccines.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-first-donation-of-covid-19-vaccines-to-cote-d-ivoire

  42. Government proposal Instrumentalised Migration

    21.5.2024 | Unofficial translation Government proposal to Parliament for an Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration MAIN CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL The Government proposes that an act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410869/0/Government+proposal+to+Parliament+for+an+Act+on+Temporary+Measures+to+Combat+Instrumentalised+Migration.pdf/54aac8d6-b4ea-7732-b7d9-72c60724578d?t=1716288716089

  43. New Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration would speed up integration and employment of immigrants – Consultation round begins - Finnish Government

    2.5.2022 | The objective of the legislative proposal is also to promote social inclusion, health and wellbeing of immigrants, to increase equality and to strengthen good relations between population groups. According to the proposal to be sent out for comments, services promoting integration would be organised as part of the municipal integration programme and other services. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-act-on-the-promotion-of-immigrant-integration-would-speed-up-integration-and-employment-of-immigrants-consultation-round-begins

  44. European digital identity on the agenda at international high level conference - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | European digital identity and joint identification solutions were topics of discussion at the Coalition of the Willing virtual meeting arranged by the Netherlands on Thursday 27 May 2021. Finnish Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero spoke at the meeting about developing a cross-border digital identity for individuals and European preparatory work to date.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/european-digital-identity-on-the-agenda-at-international-high-level-conference

  45. Minister Kiuru: Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines should stick to agreed vaccine deliveries - Finnish Government

    20.1.2021 | According to Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru, the manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines should stick to their promise to deliver the agreed batches of vaccines to the Member States. The Commission continues to play an essential role in putting pressure on the manufacturers. Minister Kiuru discussed the situation regarding vaccines with Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, on 20 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-kiuru-manufacturers-of-covid-19-vaccines-should-stick-to-agreed-vaccine-deliveries

  46. Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy received updates on Finland’s and EU Biodiversity Strategies - Finnish Government

    11.5.2022 | On 11 May 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Climate and Energy Policy discussed biodiversity. A process is under way in Finland to prepare a new Biodiversity Strategy and the commitments for implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministerial-working-group-on-climate-and-energy-policy-received-updates-on-finland-s-and-eu-biodiversity-strategies

  47. Minister Saarikko to chair the meeting of finance ministers in Glasgow - Finnish Government

    2.11.2021 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will participate in the Finance Day held in connection with the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow on Wednesday 3 November. She will also attend the meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action as a Co-Chair of the Coalition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/minister-saarikko-to-chair-the-meeting-of-finance-ministers-in-glasgow

  48. EU Environment Ministers discuss Fit for 55 Package – agenda includes emissions trading, emission limits for cars and LULUFC Regulation - Finnish Government

    27.6.2022 | The EU ministers for the environment and climate issues meet in Luxembourg on 28 June, where they will discuss the EU’s Fit for 55 Package. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-discuss-fit-for-55-package-agenda-includes-emissions-trading-emission-limits-for-cars-and-lulufc-regulation

  49. Legislative proposal to Parliament: Third application round for business cost support in April to include sole entrepreneurs - Finnish Government

    4.3.2021 | The objective of business cost support is to help companies in the difficult economic situation caused by the coronavirus. The Government is now proposing amendments to the Act on Support for Business Costs, which would make it possible to grant aid more flexibly, especially to sole entrepreneurs and small enterprises.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-proposal-to-parliament-third-application-round-for-business-cost-support-in-april-to-include-sole-entrepreneurs

  50. Ministers for European Affairs to prepare for October European Council - Finnish Government

    20.9.2021 | In its meeting in Brussels on Tuesday 21 September, the EU General Affairs Council will discuss the October European Council agenda, current situation regarding EU COVID-19 coordination, the state of play in EU-UK relations, the European Commission’s annual foresight report and draft work programme for 2022, the Slovenian presidency programme, and the progress of 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-prepare-for-october-european-council

  51. Minister Mikkonen: Agreement on European Climate Law a major step towards a climate-neutral Europe - Finnish Government

    21.4.2021 | The EU Member States, European Parliament and Commission reached a provisional agreement on the European Climate Law early on Wednesday 21 April. With this law, the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050 is written into binding legislation. The Climate Law also includes EU’s climate target of  at least 55% by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mikkonen-agreement-on-european-climate-law-a-major-step-towards-a-climate-neutral-europe-

  52. New solutions proposed for disputes over collective agreement choices - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | A report commissioned by Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen identifies reasons and possible solutions for disputes over the choice of collective agreements. The aim is to maintain industrial peace and to prevent and resolve labour disputes. Among other things, the rapporteurs propose a new voluntary conciliation procedure. The preparation of the proposals will continue in a tripartite working group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-solutions-proposed-for-disputes-over-collective-agreement-choices

  53. Finland accelerates hydrogen economy: Gasgrid establishes a hydrogen transmission company - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | A national hydrogen network will be established in Finland. On Wednesday 22 June, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supported expanding the group-level mandate of the wholly state-owned Gasgrid Finland Oy to include hydrogen transmission infrastructure and the development of a related hydrogen market in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-accelerates-hydrogen-economy-gasgrid-establishes-a-hydrogen-transmission-company

  54. Government report discusses changes in Finland’s security environment - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | On Wednesday 13 April, the Government adopted a report on changes in the security environment and submitted it to Parliament for consideration. The report assesses fundamental changes in Finland's foreign and security policy environment following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The report does not include any conclusions or present new security policy guidelines.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-report-discusses-changes-in-finland-s-security-environment

  55. EU development ministers to discuss cooperation with middle income countries and human development - Finnish Government

    11.6.2021 | On 14 June, EU development ministers will discuss the EU’s cooperation with middle income countries and exchange views on human development. On Finland’s proposal, the ministers will receive an overview of promoting school meals in the partner countries for development cooperation. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland in the informal video conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-to-discuss-cooperation-with-middle-income-countries-and-human-development

  56. New incentive to develop the Ohjaamo low-threshold services for young people - Finnish Government

    1.9.2021 | A new discretionary government grant will encourage municipalities to hire more social, health and education services experts at the Ohjaamo service points, where young people can seek help and guidance at a low threshold. The incentive model will strengthen the resources and multi-professional approach of the Ohjaamo service points, in accordance with the Government decision during the budget session in autumn 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-incentive-to-develop-the-ohjaamo-low-threshold-services-for-young-people

  57. 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/-/1410829/working-group-proposes-support-formats-for-journalism-1265636

  58. Government proposes legislative amendments to increase retention of international students - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | Finland wants to attract significantly more international experts. According to a government proposal submitted to Parliament, foreign students would obtain a residence permit for the entire duration of their studies. The new law would also improve the employment opportunities of students after graduation.   
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-increase-retention-of-international-students

  59. Ethiopia: Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto on a second mission mandated by the EU HR Borrell - Finnish Government

    3.4.2021 | Pekka Haavisto, Foreign Minister of Finland, mandated by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell, is undertaking a second mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Foreign Minister will discuss the situation in Ethiopia, notably the crisis in Tigray and its regional implications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ethiopia-minister-for-foreign-affairs-haavisto-on-a-second-mission-mandated-by-the-eu-hr-borrell

  60. Pasi Rajala appointed as Press Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland in Washington DC - Finnish Government

    19.3.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has appointed Pasi Rajala to the post of Press Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland in Washington DC. The three-year term will start on 1 June 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/pasi-rajala-appointed-as-press-counsellor-at-the-embassy-of-finland-in-washington-dc