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13.11.2024 | On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the national programme on the distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels. The programme, which was drawn up in broad-based cooperation with stakeholders, facilitates the implementation of EU regulation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/distribution-infrastructure-programme-helps-transition-to-alternative-fuels
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4.7.2024 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the new Act on the Distribution of Alternative Fuels for Transport and that the Act enter into force on 15 July 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-national-act-on-the-distribution-of-alternative-fuels-for-transport-complements-eu-legislation
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8.11.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched preparations for a national programme for distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preparations-begin-for-a-distribution-infrastructure-programme-for-alternative-transport-fuels
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18.2.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a memorandum on 18 February 2026 on the current state, outlook and measures to boost the competitiveness of the domestic media sector. At the same time, the Ministry of Transport and Communications is launching the preparation of a non-recurring state aid package for the Finnish News Agency STT.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-launch-preparation-of-eur-1.05-million-state-aid-package-for-finnish-news-agency-stt
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12.2.2024 | On 12 February 2024, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment published a report on the changes to the distribution obligation of transport fuels. AFRY Management Consulting Oy produced the report on behalf of the Ministry. The report’s purpose was to evaluate the effects of the proposed changes to the distribution obligation outlined in the Government Programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-evaluates-the-effects-of-government-programme-s-distribution-obligation-entries-and-the-national-implementation-of-red-iii-renewable-energy-directive
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8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft national programme for the distribution of new fuels to road transport. The programme extends to 2035.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/draft-national-distribution-infrastructure-programme-sent-out-for-comments-1939035
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8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft national programme for the distribution of new fuels to road transport. The programme extends to 2035.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/draft-national-distribution-infrastructure-programme-sent-out-for-comments
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9.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has procured 50,000 litres of foam suitable for extinguishing different types of fires for use by Ukraine’s rescue services. The foam purchase is part of an emergency assistance package coordinated by the Ministry through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The package consists of donations from various sectors of society and targeted procurements.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-provides-material-assistance-to-ukraine-s-rescue-services
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22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Government adopted a decree on a new grant that employment authorities can use to help companies hire unemployed young people under 30 years of age. This grant is also known as the employment voucher or recruitment subsidy. The subsidy granted to a company covers half of the young person’s salary for six months, but no more than EUR 1,500 per month.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-adopts-decree-on-employment-voucher-for-young-people-employment-authorities-can-apply-for-funding-soon
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28.1.2021 | On 28 January 2021, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to curb the rise in electricity distribution prices and cut the profits of distribution companies by amending the Electricity Market Act and the Act on the Supervision of the Electricity and Natural Gas Market. The Acts are intended to enter into force as soon as possible.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-proposal-to-cut-electricity-distribution-prices-and-profits-of-distribution-companies
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23.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to enhance the development of the distribution infrastructure for new alternative transport fuels. The term of the working group runs from 20 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/working-group-to-coordinate-distribution-infrastructure-for-new-alternative-transport-fuels
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23.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to enhance the development of the distribution infrastructure for new alternative transport fuels. The term of the working group runs from 20 May 2022 to 31 March 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/working-group-to-coordinate-distribution-infrastructure-for-new-alternative-transport-fuels-1750161
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4.12.2025 | Finland is on the path to achieving the emission reduction targets for the effort-sharing sector for the period 2021–2030, set jointly in the EU. On 4 December 2025, the Government gave a Report to Parliament on the Medium-Term Climate Plan that sets out the measures to boost emission reductions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/further-boost-to-emission-reductions-government-approved-medium-term-climate-plan
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13.11.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the Act on Transport Services on 14 November 2025. These legislative amendments give municipalities and joint municipal and other regional authorities the option to arrange passenger rail services in their respective areas. The amended act will also provide for the grounds to be taken into account when making changes to the distribution of regional competence concerning local rail transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/competence-to-arrange-passenger-rail-transport-delegated-to-municipalities-and-regions
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5.11.2025 | Minister Multala: It is most important that we were able to reach an agreement, even if many of the details remained to be decided later.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-countries-agree-on-90-per-cent-emission-reduction-target-by-2040-
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7.11.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will hold a public consultation from 7 to 23 November 2025 on a draft government decree setting out provisions on a government grant, which the employment authorities could use to help companies hire unemployed young people under the age of 30. This grant is also known as the employment voucher or recruitment subsidy. It would be awarded to businesses to cover half of the young person’s salary for six months.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-voucher-for-young-people-moves-forward-public-consultation-opens
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18.1.2022 | In 2020, the use of renewable energy in total energy consumption surpassed the use of fossil energy. The rapid increase in the price of emission allowances promotes investments in renewable energy and their use. The biogas sector will advance with the introduction of the distribution obligation and the guarantee of origin system. These were the conclusions of a thematic report on renewable energy published on 18 January 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/renewable-energy-use-exceeds-use-of-fossil-energy-and-biogas-included-in-the-distribution-obligation
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26.8.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand invited board members and managing directors of state-owned companies to a discussion on growth, development and innovation at Little Finlandia in Helsinki on Tuesday.”https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/suomi-nousuun-valtio-omisteisten-yhtioiden-rooli-uutinen-1
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13.8.2025 | Technology-related issues have become central to foreign and security policy as never before, and technologies have a growing importance as instruments for geopolitical and economic competition. In response to these challenges, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has published Finland’s priorities for an international technology policy, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen has appointed Antti Vasara as Special Envoy for Technology.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-advocates-for-safe-and-value-based-technological-development
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11.1.2021 | On Monday 11 January, Prime Minister Sanna Marin sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in which she thanked the Commission for organising the joint EU procurement of COVID-19 vaccines and urged the EU to take measures to speed up the distribution of vaccines.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-urges-eu-to-speed-up-covid-19-vaccine-distribution