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27.3.2024 | The Council of the European Union adopted the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) on 26 March 2024. The EMFA will change the way media is regulated.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/council-of-the-eu-adopts-european-media-freedom-act
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16.10.2023 | I have been saddened to hear the news of the passing of former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari. I offer my deepest condolences to President Ahtisaari’s family and friends, both personally and on behalf of the Government of Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-on-the-passing-of-president-martti-ahtisaari
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16.10.2023 | I have been saddened to hear the news of the passing of former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari. I offer my deepest condolences to President Ahtisaari’s family and friends, both personally and on behalf of the Government of Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/statement-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-on-the-passing-of-president-martti-ahtisaari
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12.10.2023 | The Finnish Government has appointed a parliamentary working group to assess the Finnish Broadcasting Company’s (YLE) public service duties and funding. The parliamentary working group will submit its report by the end of Parliament’s spring session 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/parliamentary-working-group-to-assess-yle-s-duties-and-funding
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17.3.2023 | A panel of international experts convened by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health began its audit of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare in August 2022 and submitted its report to Permanent Secretary Veli-Mikko Niemi on 17 March 2023. The previous international audit of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare took place in 2013–2014.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-international-audit-of-the-finnish-institute-for-health-and-welfare-has-been-completed-the-panel-proposes-strategic-level-specifications-to-the-institute-s-duties-steering-and-cooperation-structures
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10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Media Freedom Act (MFA), outlining Finland's positions on the Act. Finland as a rule supports the aim of the Act to harmonise the legal framework of EU Member States in the media sector to enhance the functioning of the internal market and to promote media freedom.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-supports-the-objectives-of-the-european-media-freedom-act-1874983
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23.8.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is on a visit to Ukraine and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv this morning. Orpo will also attend the third Crimea Platform Summit. In his meeting with Zelenskyy, Orpo stressed that Finland’s strong and unwavering support to Ukraine would continue.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-ukrainian-president-zelenskyy
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10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Media Freedom Act (MFA), outlining Finland's positions on the Act. Finland as a rule supports the aim of the Act to harmonise the legal framework of EU Member States in the media sector to enhance the functioning of the internal market and to promote media freedom.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-the-objectives-of-the-european-media-freedom-act
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13.3.2023 | At their meeting on 13 March, the EU social affairs and employment ministers will discuss the labour market situation of temporarily displaced Ukrainians and the situation of children. The ministers will also exchange views on the European Semester for economic policy coordination and the related sustainable growth survey and joint employment report.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-to-discuss-the-situation-of-ukrainian-refugees-and-the-european-semester
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Chancellor of Justice The Chancellor of Justice oversees the legality of decisions made at plenary and presidential sessions of the Government. During the stage at which government decisions are being prepared, the Chancellor of Justice: provides ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/chancellor-of-justice
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People The Government appointed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People on 28 October 2021. The matter was prepared in close cooperation with representatives of the...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-concerning-the-sami-people
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Working at the Prime Minister’s Office The Prime Minister's Office is a unique workplace that offers meaningful work at the heart of central government. The office promotes collaboration between the Government and the branches of administration. A...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/working-at-the-prime-ministers-office
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3.11.2022 | The EU Innovation Fund’s third application round for large projects began on 3 November 2022. A total of EUR 3 billion is available for investments in decarbonisation, electrification of industry, hydrogen, and manufacturing and piloting of energy technologies. The deadline for applications is 16 March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-innovation-fund-launches-repowereu-application-round-for-large-projects
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Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis The Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis is responsible for issuing statements on government proposals and their regulatory impact assessments. The Council issues 30 to 45 statements each year...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/council-of-regulatory-impact-analysis
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8.3.2022 | The first meeting of foreign ministers under Norway's presidency of the Nordic (N5) cooperation on foreign and security policy will be held as a virtual meeting on 8 March. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-attend-a-meeting-of-nordic-foreign-ministers-n5-
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1.11.2021 | On Monday, 22 November, Tampere Hall in Tampere will host the International Gender Equality Prize award ceremony, which will announce the winner of the 2021 Award. The prize is awarded to a person or operator who has significantly promoted gender equality internationally. The prize will be presented by the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin. The International Gender Equality Prize (IGEP) amounts to EUR 300,000.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-2021-international-gender-equality-prize-will-be-awarded-in-tampere-finland-on-22-november-2021
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State ownership steering and ownership policy State ownership policy is active, open and pragmatic. The State develops its shareholdings using the tools of a responsible owner and aims for a long-term increase in ownership value. The premises for ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering
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28.2.2022 | The EU Member States approved the sanctions and they entered into force on Monday 28 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-imposes-new-sanctions-in-response-to-russia-s-actions
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9.3.2022 | The Member States of the European Union approved new sanctions on Wednesday 9 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-imposes-new-sanctions-on-russia-and-belarus
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Improving comprehensive security in Europe Improving comprehensive security in Europe is one of Finland’s EU policy priorities. It is in Finland’s interest that the EU is as strong and effective as possible when it comes to security and defence. F...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union/comprehensive-security-in-europe