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Back to homepageEuropol Regulation on the prevention of cross-border crime to be updated
NordenBladet — International internet crime and mobile crime are constantly evolving. Proposed amendments to the Europol Regulation concern, for example, exchange of information between Europol and private operators to ensure that prevention of serious international crime and terrorism meets today’s
Read MoreSupplementary budget funds for COVID-19 vaccines, unemployment security and support for children, young people and families
NordenBladet — In the first supplementary budget for 2021, the Government proposes that appropriations be granted to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health for COVID-19 vaccine procurement, unemployment security, and services for children, young people
Read MorePrime Minister Marin to attend video meeting of EU leaders
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend the informal videoconference of the members of the European Council on 25 and 26 February. Topics on the agenda for the meeting include the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, preparedness for
Read MoreEU competitiveness ministers to discuss EU recovery package and tax reporting
NordenBladet — At their video conference on 25 February 2021, the EU ministers responsible for the internal market and industry will discuss national recovery plans, the New Consumer Agenda of the EU and public country-by-country tax reporting. A declaration prepared
Read MoreStudy to probe into disputes concerning the choice of applicable collective agreement and the conciliation system
NordenBladet — Minister of Labour Tuula Haatainen will launch a study on the mechanisms for resolving disputes that relate to the choice of collective agreements and to the functioning of the mediation system. The appointed rapporteurs are Minna Etu-Seppälä (Master
Read MoreEU affairs ministers prepare for upcoming European Council and discuss European Democracy Action Plan
NordenBladet — In their informal video meeting on 23 February, the EU ministers for European affairs discussed preparations for the informal video meeting of the members of the European Council and exchanged views on the European Democracy Action Plan. The
Read MoreFirst National Child Strategy aims to build a Finland that respects children’s rights
NordenBladet — Finland has now completed its first National Child Strategy. In 2020, the parliamentary committee which was responsible for preparing the Strategy formed a common view of the vision for a child- and family-friendly Finland that spans government terms.  The
Read MoreThe study surveys what types of work- and study-based pathways for legal migration are available in different countries for use by people in need of international protection
NordenBladet — The research project ordered by the Government surveys what types of complementary pathways for legal migration are available in different countries for use by people residing abroad who are in need of international protection. The focus is on
Read MoreDraft law concerning the national D visa to be circulated for comments
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has sent the draft law concerning the amendment of the Aliens Act, prepared in cooperation with the authorities, for a round of consultation. It proposes that Finland would also adopt the national D
Read MorePrime Minister Marin to speak with EU leaders
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a video meeting of EU leaders on Tuesday 23 February. The meeting is in preparation for the videoconference of members of the European Council on 25–26 February, at which the leaders will discuss
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