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Back to homepageFinland responds to Ukraine’s need of humanitarian assistance
NordenBladet — Ukraine is Finland’s long-term partner country. Due to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Finland grants humanitarian assistance in response to the acute distress and strengthens Ukraine’s sustainability in the midst of the war through development cooperation. People fleeing from
Read MorePrime Ministers of Finland and Sweden stress role of EU as security provider
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson have written a letter to President of the European Council Charles Michel emphasising the EU’s key role in security policy. The letter draws attention to the heightened role
Read MoreGender equality – a core pillar of democracy
NordenBladet — Democracy is eroded every time a woman or girl faces harassment, hate speech or online violence. Thus, the strengthening of democracy requires also the strengthening of gender equality.In the past weeks, we have been thunderstruck by Russia’s attack
Read MoreFinland to attend a meeting of Nordic foreign ministers (N5)
NordenBladet — 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
Read MoreAgreement to reduce consumption of single-use plastic cups and food packages
NordenBladet — Finland wants to introduce a voluntary Green Deal agreement to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic cups and certain food packages. The aim of the agreement is to find the most effective and, from the perspective of the
Read MorePrime Minister Marin discusses with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on 7 March 2022. Prime Minister Marin emphasised that Finland firmly supports Ukraine both nationally and through the European Union.Finland strongly condemns Russia’s attack
Read MorePrime Ministers of Finland and Estonia meet in Tallinn
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas met in Tallinn on Monday 7 March. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed the security situation in Europe, cooperation on topical EU matters and bilateral relations between
Read MoreEU telecommunications ministers discuss cyber security
NordenBladet — The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union organises an informal meeting of telecommunications ministers on 8-9 March 2022 in Paris and in Nevers. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and
Read MoreLive webcast: Press Conference of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra and Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto
NordenBladet — At the meeting, the Ministers will focus on the Ukraine crisis and the rapidly changing security situation in Europe. Follow the live webcast of the press conference at 13.40.Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will meet the Minister
Read MoreLegislation on Finland’s preparedness to provide and receive international assistance to be reviewed
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to review the legislation within the mandate of the Ministry of the Interior concerning the provision and reception of international assistance.In August 2021, Finland sent a Defence
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