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Back to homepageFinnish and German Ministers for European Affairs discuss energy and security situation
NordenBladet â On Thursday 17 March, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen met with her colleague, German Minister of State for Europe Anna LĂźhrmann, in Berlin. The ministers discussed the impact of Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine on Europe, particularly on
Read MoreSpainâs recovery package opens possibilities for business cooperation
NordenBladet â Spainâs recovery and resilience plan focuses on the green and digital transitions, which are also Finlandâs priorities. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari, accompanied by a business delegation, will visit Madrid on 20â23 March to
Read MoreDecree on infrastructure aid helps expand recharging and refuelling network for electric, gas and hydrogen vehicles
NordenBladet â On 17 March 2022, the Government issued a decree on infrastructure support for the use of electricity, biogas and renewable hydrogen in transport between 2022 and 2025. The aim is to promote the use of these alternative fuels
Read MorePrime Minister Marin meets with German Federal Chancellor Scholz in Berlin
NordenBladet â Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday 16 March 2022. In their meeting, Prime Minister Marin and Federal Chancellor Scholz discussed Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine, the development of European
Read MoreThe Government prepares new report on changes in the current security environment, led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto
NordenBladet â Following Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine, a fundamental change has taken place in the security and operating environment of Finland and Europe. The Government has launched the preparation of a report assessing the foreign and security policy environment that
Read MoreFinland supports stronger EU role in international standardisation
NordenBladet â At the beginning of February, the European Commission adopted a new EU standardisation strategy and simultaneously issued a proposal for amending the regulation on standardisation. On 17 March, the Government submitted to Parliament information on the strategy, amendments
Read MoreGood solutions put to practice â boost to scaling good practices for sustainable urban development
NordenBladet â Municipalities and cities across Finland have developed their activities towards better environmental, social and economic sustainability. The project âLevers for a Sustainable Cityâ (VIPU) looks for solutions for faster scaling of good practices. Besides urban development, the tools
Read MoreWorking Life Forum gives everyone a chance to join in current debate on working life
NordenBladet â The new national event on working life will provide a platform for developing the Finnish world of work in the long term. The world of work has changed rapidly in recent years. For this reason, it has been necessary
Read MoreEU Environment Ministers meet in Brussels to discuss Fit for 55 package
NordenBladet â The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Brussels on 17 March to discuss the EUâs Fit for 55 package, the Battery Regulation and the Deforestation Regulation. Finlandâs representative at the meeting
Read MoreFinance ministers reach agreement on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
NordenBladet â On Tuesday 15 March, the EUâs finance ministers reached an agreement in the Economic and Financial Affairs Council on establishing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko represented Finland at the meeting in Brussels.The Carbon
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