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Back to homepageMinistry of Social Affairs and Health issues circular to regions on full application of action plan for hybrid strategy
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has sent a circular to the regions that guides them in taking the action plan for the revised hybrid strategy into full use and in exercising the powers under the Communicable
Read MoreForeign Minister Haavisto to the EU Foreign Affairs Council and meeting of foreign ministers on the Eastern Partnership in Brussels
NordenBladet — EU foreign ministers will meet in Brussels on Monday 15 November. The main topics on the meeting agenda will be the Sahel, the Western Balkans and the Strategic Compass for security and defence cooperation in the EU. Topical
Read MoreStudy: Complementary migration pathways are a way to combine humanitarian and skills-based immigration
NordenBladet — A research project commissioned by the Government investigated the types of complementary migration pathways available for people in need of international protection. The main focus of the study was on labour-based and study-based complementary pathways. The number of
Read MorePiritta Asunmaa appointed as Director General of Political Department in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
NordenBladet — The Government appointed Piritta Asunmaa to serve as Director General of Political Department for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs for a fixed term from 29 November 2021 to 31 August 2025.The Government appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Piritta
Read MoreTwo-dose COVID-19 vaccination rate reaches 80 per cent for people aged 12 or over — figures show a clear rise in COVID-19 cases
NordenBladet — On 10 November, 86 per cent of the target population for COVID-19 vaccination in Finland, i.e. people who are 12 years of age or over, had received at least one vaccine dose and 80 per cent two vaccine
Read MoreNew programmes adopted for EU Home Affairs Funds for the 2021–2027 programming period
NordenBladet — The Government has adopted new programmes for the European Union Home Affairs Funds for the programming period 2021–2027. The Funds for the programming period include the Internal Security Fund, the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, and the Instrument
Read MoreDefending human rights in online environment – Finland organises a virtual Freedom Online Conference
NordenBladet — Finland holds the Chairship of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) in 2021. In this capacity, Finland will organise a virtual Freedom Online Conference from 30 November to 3 December 2021, which celebrates FOC’s 10th anniversary. The Conference will
Read MoreEvaluation: Finland’s guarantee scheme improved SMEs’ access to funding Â
NordenBladet — The purpose of Finland’s guarantee scheme was to support the availability of SME financing by providing banks with guarantees for business loans. According to an evaluation commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the guarantee scheme
Read MoreGovernment discusses COVID-19 situation and decides on measures needed to address it
NordenBladet — In its informal meeting on Wednesday 10 November, the Government discussed the COVID-19 situation and the measures needed to address it. The Government decided to adopt in full the action plan implementing the revised hybrid strategy to manage
Read MoreFinland joins several transport declarations in Glasgow – commitments spur countries towards decarbonised road transport, shipping and aviation
NordenBladet — Finland participates in six transport initiatives adopted at the Glasgow Climate Change Conference. Countries make commitments to reduce emissions on the road, at sea and in the air. Most of these declarations were published on the Transport Day
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