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Back to homepageEU environment and climate ministers to discuss climate package
NordenBladet — The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Brussels on 20 December to discuss the EU’s climate package (Fit for 55 package), the Battery Regulation and the Soil Strategy. State Secretary Terhi
Read MoreAssistance for voluntary return to remain unchanged
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior has issued a decree on assistance for voluntary return for 2022–2023. The decree will enter into force on 1 January 2022.There will be no changes in the assistance for voluntary return compared to
Read MoreThe Finnish Social Security Committee has completed its positions
NordenBladet — The Social Security Committee has identified the main problem areas of the current social security system and issues now 18 positions for reforming the system.Positions of the Social Security Committee on problem-based situation reportsThe positions are based on
Read MoreMinister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers
NordenBladet — Minister of Defence Kaikkonen will meet Nordic and Baltic defence ministers via video connection on 17 December 2021.The ministers will discuss the security situation in the neighbouring areas, military security of supply and cooperation within the framework of
Read MoreElectronic trade register extract to be free of charge
NordenBladet — Amendments to the Trade Register Act and the Business Information Act will take effect in August next year. The amendments will update the Acts to comply with two EU Directives. Trade register data will move more easily between
Read MoreEnergy investments of Finland’s Sustainable Growth Programme promote the green transition
NordenBladet — On 16 December 2021, the Government issued a decree that will allow support to energy investments under Finland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan in 2022–2026. The aim is to promote energy investment and energy infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse
Read MoreGovernment support for abrupt structural change situations in Jämsä and Utsjoki
NordenBladet — On 16 December 2021, the Government has granted EUR 4 million for the abrupt structural change situation in Jämsä and EUR 300,000 for the situation in Utsjoki. The funding will support the sustainable growth and vitality of the
Read MoreGovernment proposes legislative amendments to increase retention of international students
NordenBladet — Finland wants to attract significantly more international experts. According to a government proposal submitted to Parliament, foreign students would obtain a residence permit for the entire duration of their studies. The new law would also improve the employment
Read MoreFinland promotes global vaccination coverage
NordenBladet — Finland will donate the second batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses through Team Europe. These vaccines were purchased in advance and they would remain unused in Finland. The vaccine donations will not slow down the rollout of vaccinations in
Read MoreFees charged by the Finnish Immigration Service to change in 2022
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior has issued a decree on fees charged by the Finnish Immigration Service. The decree will enter into force on 1 January 2022.Fees charged for processing applications aim to promote the use of online
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