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12.4.2022 | On 12 April, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released preliminary data on development assistance by the EU Member States that are members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC). Finland’s official development cooperation expenditure in 2021 amounted to EUR 1214 million. Compared to the previous year, the highest increase was reported in development policy investments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/financial-investments-increased-finland-s-development-cooperation-disbursements-in-2021
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20.9.2022 | The Finnish Internet Forum will be held on Thursday 29 September 2022, after a break of three years. The themes of the event include the impacts that giant platform economy companies may have on freedom of speech and EU regulation concerning the internet.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-internet-forum-to-discuss-freedom-of-speech-and-regulation
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22.2.2022 | On 22 February, the Government’s Ministerial Working Group on Coordinating COVID-19 Response received an update on the epidemiological situation. The Ministerial Working Group proposes that changes be made to the restrictions on food and beverage service businesses and the amendments made to the Health Insurance Act be extended. The proposal for measures to improve safety at work during the COVID-19 epidemic will be circulated for comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-working-group-on-coordinating-covid-19-response-proposes-to-lift-restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-hygiene-requirements-to-remain-in-force
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21.9.2021 | The Government has submitted to Parliament a proposal on the nationwide use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, or the COVID-19 passport. It is proposed that the provisions on the EU Digital COVID Certificate be added to the Communicable Diseases Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-on-covid-19-passport-submitted-to-parliament
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8.7.2022 | Electrification aid can be granted to energy-intensive industries, i.e. industries that use a large amount of energy, in 2022–2026. The practices related to the electrification aid are defined in the government decree. Companies operating in the sectors entitled to the aid must apply for the 2022 aid by the end of September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/operators-in-energy-intensive-industries-can-apply-for-electrification-aid-in-2022-2026
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10.3.2022 | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland opens a call for proposals for an Institutional Cooperation Instrument (ICI) project in Tanzania. The aim of the ICI project is to enhance Tanzania’s climate resilience by building up the capacity and skills of the institutions and agencies in Tanzania.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-announces-a-call-for-proposals-for-an-institutional-cooperation-instrument-project-in-tanzania
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1.12.2022 | On 30 November 2022, Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen and experts in several fields discussed youth crime and the emergence of gangs and gang crime. The round table meeting included experts by experience, parties engaged with young people through preventive work and authorities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-krista-mikkonen-and-civil-society-organisations-discussed-youth-crime-and-gang-activity
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25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Council of EU competitiveness ministers agreed on a general approach on the Digital Services Act. Consideration of the proposal for the Act will continue in the EU and the trilogue negotiations are scheduled to start during the French Presidency early 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-digital-services-act-to-expand-the-responsibilities-of-internet-service-providers-1593065
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25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Council of EU competitiveness ministers agreed on a general approach on the Digital Services Act. Consideration of the proposal for the Act will continue in the EU and the trilogue negotiations are scheduled to start during the French Presidency early 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-digital-services-act-to-expand-the-responsibilities-of-internet-service-providers
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22.11.2021 | Stronger digital inclusion and the European Digital Identity will be on the agenda when the Nordic and Baltic ministers responsible for digitalisation in public administration meet on Friday 26 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/nordic-and-baltic-countries-take-action-to-promote-digital-inclusion
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8.4.2021 | By the resolution on promoting a circular economy adopted today, on 7 April, the Finnish Government committed to reducing the consumption of unrenewable natural resources. The resolution also restricts the use of renewable natural resources in Finland: the total consumption of domestic primary raw materials in 2035 will not exceed the level in 2015*. The resolution is based on a vision that in 2035 the Finnish economy will be based on a carbon-neutral circular economy society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/circular-economy-programme-sets-targets-to-curb-overconsumption-of-natural-resources
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16.11.2021 | Many jobs and societal functions depend on a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) nowadays. Digital services require time and location information provided by satellites to enable the operations of banking services and power grids, and to help the rescue service find people who are lost and truck drivers locate timber stacks in the forest. A new action programme for developing satellite navigation in Finland was published on 16 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/time-and-location-information-systems-based-on-satellite-navigation-systems-are-increasingly-important-1581844
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16.11.2021 | Many jobs and societal functions depend on a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) nowadays. Digital services require time and location information provided by satellites to enable the operations of banking services and power grids, and to help the rescue service find people who are lost and truck drivers locate timber stacks in the forest. A new action programme for developing satellite navigation in Finland was published on 16 November 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/time-and-location-information-systems-based-on-satellite-navigation-systems-are-increasingly-important
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9.9.2021 | The budget proposal of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government for 2022 builds sustainable growth for the future in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The budget proposal aims to support post-pandemic recovery, accelerate investments, enable environmentally sustainable growth and increase the availability of skilled labour. The goal is to safeguard people’s wellbeing and to ensure favourable conditions for sustainable economic growth in the long term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-budget-proposal-to-build-sustainable-growth-for-the-future
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30.11.2021 | Are you planning to travel abroad? The Foreign Ministry’s Consular Services want to remind travellers of the importance of a passport. This letter gives tips on what to do if you lose your passport during your journey.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/a-passport-is-an-important-document-for-travellers-still-it-is-often-forgotten-or-lost
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7.10.2022 | The Horn of Africa is battling with a historic drought that threatens the lives of millions of people. More funding is urgently needed for both emergency relief and long-term solutions. Finland, too, has increased its support to the region.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/drought-in-horn-of-africa-is-a-race-against-time-help-us-now-humanitarian-aid-leaders-are-appealing
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9.9.2021 | The budget proposal of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government for 2022 builds sustainable growth for the future in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The budget proposal aims to support post-pandemic recovery, accelerate investments, enable environmentally sustainable growth and increase the availability of skilled labour. The goal is to safeguard people’s wellbeing and to ensure favourable conditions for sustainable economic growth in the long term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-budget-proposal-to-build-sustainable-growth-for-the-future
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20.4.2015 | 12 March 2014 GOVERNMENT ACTION PROGRAMME TO COMBAT INTERNATIONAL TAX AVOIDANCE Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 2 ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200124281/Government%20action%20programme%20to%20combat%20international%20tax%20avoidance.pdf/ca0a1fc4-c75f-4e71-bc33-3d1cbf386ffd?t=1429510122000&download=true
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4.5.2021 | The final report of a trust survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) provides current information on people’s trust in government and public institutions in Finland and sets out recommendations on how government and governance can be improved to build and maintain public trust. The final report was published today, 4 May, in an online event opened by Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/oecd-trust-survey-provides-recommendations-for-finland-on-action-to-reinforce-people-s-trust-in-government-and-public-institutions
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5.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has, on 4 May 2021, invited comments about a draft government resolution on the promotion of transport automation. The resolution applies to all modes of transport. It opens up the current state of the development of automation and outlines the possible directions this development may take.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-automation-benefits-all-of-society-draft-resolution-sent-out-for-comments-1291834