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  1. 11.3.2022 | At their informal meeting in Versailles, France, on 10 and 11 March, the EU heads of state or government strongly condemned the attack launched by Russia on Ukraine two weeks ago and demanded that Russia withdraw its troops from the country immediately and unconditionally. The leaders also adopted the Versailles Declaration, which seeks to bolster the Union’s defence capabilities and develop its economic base.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-call-on-russia-to-cease-aggression-against-ukraine-immediately
  2. 29.6.2022 | The UN Ocean Conference, which will be held for the second time, brings together representatives of states, researchers, civil society, and businesses to discuss the oceans’ role in climate change mitigation as well as the future of a sustainable blue economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-lintila-to-attend-un-ocean-conference-in-lisbon
  3. 18.2.2026 | The Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will be held in Paris on 18–19 February 2026. At the meeting, energy ministers from around the world will assess the latest developments in the energy market and energy policy and the effects thereof on energy security, affordability and sustainability. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-to-attend-iea-ministerial-meeting-on-energy-security-and-innovation
  4. 3.11.2022 | Draft government proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO sent out for comments Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.11.2022 8.31 Type: Press release A draft government proposal on the adoption of the North Atlantic Treaty and of the Agreement on...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/draft-government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sent-out-for-comments
  5. 18.5.2021 | A fourth application round for business cost support for March–May will be organised for companies. The conditions of aid would remain unchanged. In addition, large companies would receive separate compensation if their premises were closed by law or by order of an authority due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The Government currently negotiates with the European Commission about the terms and amount of closure compensation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-bill-out-for-comments-another-round-of-business-cost-support-to-open-and-new-compensation-for-large-companies-under-preparation
  6. 5.3.2021 | On Friday 5 March, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on introducing powers laid down in the Emergency Powers Act. The powers to be adopted through the decrees are related to directing the operations of healthcare and social welfare units and compliance with the time limits for non-urgent care. The Government would also adopt powers related to emergency communications and decisions on which authority has power in cases of ambiguity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-to-introduce-powers-necessary-to-manage-covid-19-with-decrees-on-use-of-powers-under-emergency-powers-act
  7. 5.3.2021 | On Friday 5 March, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on introducing powers laid down in the Emergency Powers Act. The powers to be adopted through the decrees are related to directing the operations of healthcare and social welfare units and compliance with the time limits for non-urgent care. The Government would also adopt powers related to emergency communications and decisions on which authority has power in cases of ambiguity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-to-introduce-powers-necessary-to-manage-covid-19-with-decrees-on-use-of-powers-under-emergency-powers-act
  8. 16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Postal Act. At the same time, provisions on government grants for newspaper delivery included in the Postal Act were confirmed. The support will be regulated in more detail in a government decree. The aim is to ensure equal access to postal services as well as to secure the conditions for the five-day delivery of newspapers across Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/postal-act-amended-to-secure-mail-delivery-in-changing-operating-environment-1945484
  9. 16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Postal Act. At the same time, provisions on government grants for newspaper delivery included in the Postal Act were confirmed. The support will be regulated in more detail in a government decree. The aim is to ensure equal access to postal services as well as to secure the conditions for the five-day delivery of newspapers across Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/postal-act-amended-to-secure-mail-delivery-in-changing-operating-environment
  10. 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/-/1410829/fourth-walking-and-cycling-forum-focuses-on-the-promotion-of-walking-and-information-pro-vision-1747068
  11. 16.12.2021 | The President of the Republic confirmed amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid on 16 December 2021. The most significant change is that future subsidies may only be granted for constructing fixed broadband network. The Government also issued a decree on the minimum speed of a broadband connection. The Act and Decree will enter into force on 3 February 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-broadband-subsidies-act-take-effect-funding-for-constructing-fixed-connections-only-1642898
  12. 24.5.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has submitted the draft equality and non-discrimination action plan for rescue services for statements. The aim of the action plan is rescue services that actively and systematically promote equality in the long term. The draft action plan will be out for comments from 24 May to 30 June 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/draft-equality-and-non-discrimination-action-plan-for-rescue-services-submitted-for-statements
  13. 8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments, which have been passed by Parliament, to the Act on Purchase and Conversion Subsidies for Low-emission Vehicles. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on 9 December 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-to-application-periods-in-the-purchase-subsidy-scheme-for-low-emission-vehicles
  14. 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
  15. 8.9.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and the Social Insurance Institution of Finland will start preparing the technical implementation and operating model which will allow Finland to issue the EU COVID-19 vaccination certificate to people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in a non-EU country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-preparing-to-issue-eu-covid-19-vaccination-certificates-to-people-vaccinated-in-other-countries
  16. 29.10.2021 | Finland will send six ventilators to Latvia to help the country fight the COVID-19 epidemic. The material assistance will be delivered through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-material-assistance-to-help-latvia-fight-covid-19-epidemic
  17. 7.9.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a government proposal concerning the use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road and the risk rating of holders of a licence for passenger and goods transport by road. In addition, the proposal includes technical amendments to the provisions related to maritime transport. The deadline for submitting comments is 28 September 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-changes-to-risk-rating-in-licensed-transport-by-road-on-use-of-vehicles-hired-without-drivers-for-the-carriage-of-goods-and-on-maritime-transport-legislation
  18. 8.3.2021 | Prime Minister speech in Parliament on decrees on use of powers under Emergency Powers Act on 8 March 2021. Changes possible during the speech.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-s-presentation-speech-at-the-referral-debate-in-parliament
  19. 21.12.2022 | “Even though this year will go down in the history books for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we have still been fortunate enough to record some favourable developments,” writes Pekka Haavisto, Minister for Foreign Affairs, in relation to the 2022 year in foreign policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-2022-a-year-of-war-and-solidarity
  20. 22.6.2022 | On 22 June 2022, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Network Security for a new term of office. The role of the Advisory Board is to assess and develop the security of domestic communications networks and to support the authorities' decision-making processes. The Board was appointed for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/mandate-for-advisory-board-for-network-security-renewed-1784277