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Back to homepageFinland: Higher profile for Finland’s international crisis management
NordenBladet — In its recent report, the Parliamentary Committee on Crisis Management proposes that the level of ambition in Finnish crisis management should be raised. This requires commitment to more active and diverse participation, enhanced effectiveness and deeper cooperation between
Read MoreFinland: Support for Myanmar to be reassessed
NordenBladet — Together with the European Union, Finland has firmly condemned the military coup in Myanmar against its civilian government and urged restoration of the civilian government. The military authorities are demanded respect for human rights, the rule of law,
Read MoreFinland: Prime Minister Marin and Indian Prime Minister Modi discuss deepening cooperation in the fields of digitalisation and sustainable development
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a remote bilateral meeting on 16 March 2021. In their first meeting, the prime ministers had an extensive discussion on how to deepen concrete cooperation between their
Read MoreFinland: Digital green transition discussed at the meeting of Nordic and Baltic ministers and Commissioner Margrethe Vestager
NordenBladet — The first meeting of the Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation during Finland’s 2021 Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers discussed the digital green transition and decided on the priorities for cooperation over the next four years.
Read MoreCelebrate Nordic Day with us!
NordenBladet — The Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021. In tribute to this, NCM will organise five debates on Nordic Day, 23 March. NCM will delve deeper into five topical themes prioritised by the
Read MorePrime Minister Marin and Indian Prime Minister Modi to discuss raising countries’ cooperation to a new level
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a remote bilateral meeting on 16 March 2021. The theme of the meeting will be deepening partnerships between Finland and India in fields including digitalisation, education
Read MoreFinland to use EU funding to boost investment and accelerate emissions reduction
NordenBladet — The Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland will boost investment in emissions reducing solutions, accelerate sustainable growth in the economy, and create long-term growth potential. Half of the funding involved will be for promoting a green transition, and about
Read MoreFinland: Foreign affairs and home affairs ministers to discuss external aspects of EU migration policy
NordenBladet — The home affairs ministers and foreign affairs ministers of EU member states will meet at an informal video conference on 15 March 2021. Finland will be represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and State Secretary Olli-Poika
Read MoreFinland: A statement on the conflict in Syria continuing for 10 years
NordenBladet — Today marks ten years of the conflict in Syria. Countless violations of human rights and international humanitarian law have caused enormous suffering. Around 60 % of the Syrian population lacks food security. 5.6 million Syrians are refugees, and
Read MoreFinland: Citizens’ Jury to deliberate the fairness and impact of Finland’s emission reduction measures
NordenBladet — During this spring, a Citizens’ Jury on Climate Action will be convened to find out the people’s views and proposals for solutions concerning Finland’s emission reduction measures. A total of 8,000 Finns will receive an invitation letter to
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