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17.2.2023 | Aalto University and the Ministry of Transport and Communications are implementing the extensive Cyber Citizen Project to create a common model for teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens in the EU Member States. As part of the project, on 17 February 2023 Aalto University published a comprehensive report on the current state of teaching cybersecurity skills to citizens throughout the European Union.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-creates-common-model-for-eu-member-states-for-teaching-cybersecurity-skills-to-citizens-1942095
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29.12.2022 | On 29 December 2022, the President of the Republic approved the Act on the National Implementation of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. Funds from the Reserve will be used to support companies that have been negatively affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The support is channelled as business development aid from the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/support-for-businesses-to-mitigate-the-effects-of-brexit-act-to-enter-into-force-at-the-beginning-of-2023
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23.11.2022 | The Ministerial Council of the European Space Agency (ESA) was held in Paris on 22–23 November 2022. At the Ministerial Council, which is organised every three years, the Member States decide on the priorities, programmes and funding of ESA’s activities for the coming years.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-s-funding-in-the-european-space-agency-promotes-security-sustainable-growth-and-climate-change-mitigation
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2.6.2022 | A new study argues that Russia has geared its scientific and technological knowhow towards the unfolding great power competition. During the last decade Russia has sought to restore its scientific and technological prowess through various new strategies, programs and plans in order to regain its sovereign status as a great power.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-technology-is-an-integral-part-of-russia-s-great-power-ambitions
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14.4.2023 | Finland aims to become the world’s leading developer and user of sustainable digitalisation in teaching and education and training. This aim will also promote equal opportunities for learning and development. The common policies published on 14 April 2023 point the way for the sector's digital transformation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/digital-transformation-supports-equal-opportunities-for-learning-and-development-new-common-policies-to-increase-cooperation
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12.9.2022 | How do we guide Finland forward in the midst of global uncertainty? Ministries’ futures review provides tools for decision-makers Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.9.2022 12.06 Type: Press release Government Communications Department, Minist...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers
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9.2.2022 | The final reports of the “Capacity of and planning criteria for rescue services and civil emergency preparedness” project have been published on the Institutional Repository for the Government (Valto). The objective of the project was to produce a basis for the national planning criteria for rescue services and investigate how well the resources and capacity of rescue services and civil emergency preparedness correspond to the operating environment, risks and customer needs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/capacity-project-results-to-be-used-to-standardise-rescue-services-operations
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26.8.2022 | Finland has made significant progress on climate change adaptation in recent years, which is reflected in the legislation and strategies of different administrative branches. These strategic objectives should now be implemented more widely by increasing concrete measures both in individual sectors and at the regional and municipal levels. This is according to a new overall evaluation of progress on national climate change adaptation policy published on 26 August.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/evaluation-work-on-adaptation-to-climate-change-must-be-strengthened-especially-at-the-regional-and-municipal-level
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20.10.2022 | The Government session on 20 October discussed the report on Finland’s digital compass. Finland's digital compass is a national strategic roadmap extending to 2030 that provides an overview of Finland's digital transformation and provides the direction for national development work.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-report-on-the-digital-compass-sets-the-course-for-finland-s-digital-transformation
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21.12.2021 | New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry's reformed organisation will come into force.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/directors-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-the-three-year-period-starting-in-february-2022
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6.6.2022 | The determined promotion of exports and internationalisation in Finnish business life is increasingly important. An efficiently operating Team Finland network plays a key role in this. According to an assessment published by the Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities on 6 June, the operating model of the network has clearly developed but there is still room for improvement in the network activities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/assessment-the-team-finland-operating-model-has-clearly-improved-the-internal-division-of-tasks-and-the-service-promise-must-be-further-clarified
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27.9.2021 | The Competitiveness Council will discuss the EU’s climate package, ‘Fit for 55', from an industrial perspective, the role of better regulation in developing competitiveness and the internal market, and the governance reform of the European Research Area.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-discuss-fit-for-55-and-internal-market-development
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12.9.2022 | The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and accelerating climate change have led to a situation in Finland and globally where the future seems rather uncertain. In the midst of uncertainty, decision-making is difficult. Finland will hold parliamentary elections in spring 2023, and the new Government Programme will outline policies for the next few years.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers
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1.12.2022 | At its plenary session on 1 December 2022, the Government confirmed the national objectives for organising healthcare and social welfare for the years 2023–2026. The objectives are strategic in nature and apply to healthcare and social welfare activities throughout Finland. The objectives form an essential part of the national guidance and direction of healthcare and social welfare, and they support the current needs to reform and further develop services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-confirms-national-objectives-for-healthcare-and-social-welfare
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18.2.2022 | Sectoral organisations, companies, counties, municipalities and other stakeholders are invited to participate in the preparation of a voluntary agreement on a low-carbon circular economy and to become partners to it. The agreement is part of Finland’s National Circular Economy Programme, and the aim is to promote the transition to a low-carbon circular economy society in different sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministries-seek-partners-to-low-carbon-circular-economy-agreement
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3.3.2023 | Commerce accounts for most of Finland’s imports from China, while exports to China are centred around large industrial companies, according to a report on Finland’s trade dependence on China. The report was coordinated by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. It is a collection of information and figures to support discussions on Finland’s dependence on China.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-trade-dependence-on-china-at-eu-average
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21.12.2021 | New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry's reformed organisation will come into force.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/directors-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-the-three-year-period-starting-in-february-2022-1629275
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17.5.2022 | Business cost support granted during the coronavirus crisis increased companies’ turnover, turned them profitable and lowered the risk of debt restructuring. Due to the support for business costs, some of the loss-making companies became profitable during the coronavirus epidemic. However, the new rounds of support have slowed down a beneficial structural change of the economy. These are the conclusi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/assessment-coronavirus-support-helped-companies-survive-the-pandemic-but-initial-allocation-of-aid-could-have-been-improved
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29.4.2022 | Cooperation in maintaining and developing civil preparedness is an important part of the joint preparedness of Finland and Sweden. The heads of the authorities responsible for preparedness in the two countries will meet in Helsinki on Friday 29 April. The bilateral meeting is the first of its kind, and the topics on the agenda will include civil preparedness, security of supply and cyber matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-and-sweden-engage-in-extensive-and-diverse-cooperation-in-preparedness-issues
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25.5.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Washington DC on 25–27 May. He will meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and speak with representatives of the US administration and Congress. In addition, Minister Haavisto will discuss Finland’s views on transatlantic security at an event held at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), which is a non-profit policy research organisation focusing on security policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/current-security-situation-to-be-discussed-during-foreign-minister-haavisto-s-visit-to-washington-dc