Tag: Finland

Government endorses establishment of project company for eastern rail link

NordenBladet — Preparations for a project company for the eastern rail link progress.On 28 October 2021, the Government decided to authorise the Ministry...

Government proposes a new law on clothing and shoe labelling to satisfy EU rules

NordenBladet — The EU already requires that footwear and textile products clearly indicate what material the item is made of.  The Government now...

DHAGE’s report on inclusion and exclusion in digital health is published

NordenBladet — DHAGE is a thought leadership platform for key decision-makers in Europe to identify synergies and nurture collaborations on digital health policies....

New members appointed to Finland’s delegation of the Committee of the Regions

NordenBladet — One member and two deputy members of the Finnish delegation to the European Committee of the Regions will change. The Government...

Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses to continue until 15 November

NordenBladet — The Government has extended the validity of the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses until 15 November...

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People to begin its work in Finland

NordenBladet — In its session on 28 October, the Government appointed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People. The work to...

New round of business cost support for companies in tourism, restaurant and event sectors

NordenBladet — On 28 October 2021, the Government proposed amendments to the Act on Support for Business Costs. The new round of business...

Esa Pulkkinen appointed Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Defence

NordenBladet — In its plenary session on 28 October 2021, the Government appointed Esa Pulkkinen to the post of Permanent Secretary in the...

EU finance ministers support Finland’s recovery plan

NordenBladet — In a video conference held on Thursday 28 October, the EU finance ministers welcomed the assessment of Finland’s Recovery and Resilience...

Finland ranks fifth in EU Gender Equality Index

NordenBladet — Finland has ranked fifth in the Index measuring gender equality in the European Union. The Index measures the state of gender...