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Back to homepageFinland: OECD recommendations should be analysed carefully – Finland’s productivity leap requires bold reforms
NordenBladet — According to Minister of Finance Matti Vanhanen, the recommendations set out in the OECD’s Economic Survey of Finland, published on 10 December, should be closely studied. “There is a great need for structural reform in our economy. And
Read MoreFinland: Government adopts resolution on Finland’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy
NordenBladet — On Thursday 10 December, the Government adopted a resolution on Finland’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy, the key content of which was outlined in negotiations last week.Finland’s objective is to protect the entire population once an authorised vaccine is available.
Read MoreFinland: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to appoint a working group to support the drafting of legislation on responsible business conduct
NordenBladet — Policy options to regulate responsible business conduct are being discussed in Finland and in the European Union. The Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will appoint a working group to support preparations on due diligence. Due diligence
Read MoreOECD publishes Economic Survey of Finland
NordenBladet — In its latest Economic Survey of Finland, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) assesses the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the Finnish economy, among other things. A special theme of the report is the Government’s
Read MoreFinland: Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discuss European Council meeting and Euro Summit
NordenBladet — In its meeting on Wednesday 9 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s positions leading up to the December European Council (10–11 December) and the Euro Summit (11 December). The topics on the agenda for
Read MoreFinland: Aiming for human-centred transport automation — action plan on legislation and measures sent for comments
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent for comments a draft action plan on legislation and key measures supporting the development of automation in the desired direction. The main point is to develop and increase transport automation
Read MoreFinland: Government proposal for health and social services reform and related legislation proceeds to Parliament
NordenBladet — The Government proposes that wellbeing services counties be established and healthcare, social welfare and rescue services be reformed. The proposed counties would be established as soon as possible after the passing and approval of the relevant bills. The
Read MoreFinland: Government submitted its proposal on the organisation of rescue services for consideration by Parliament
NordenBladet — According to the government proposal, the wellbeing services counties and the City of Helsinki would be responsible for organising rescue services in their respective areas starting at the beginning of 2023. Contract fire brigades could be used to
Read MoreFinland: Ministry of Defence decided on strategic Partnership Agreement between Defence Forces and Millog Oy
NordenBladet — Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Defence Forces Logistics Command to sign a pricing update for the strategic Partnership Agreement with Millog Oy for 2021-2028. The Partnership Agreement is in force until further notice. Millog Oy
Read MoreFinland to chair the Freedom Online Coalition in 2021
NordenBladet — The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is an important intergovernmental organisation that promotes free, open and safe internet. Finland will serve as the Coalition Chair in 2021. Wide and equal access to electronic information networks is essential for both
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