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Back to homepageCommon policies for public sector API development
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Finance has published common policies and recommendations for the development of application programming interfaces (APIs) in the public sector. The API principles are organised into three levels: strategic, tactical and operative.Strategic principles apply to the
Read MoreEU decision-making on closing its airspace to Russian air traffic progresses
NordenBladet — Decision-making by EU countries concerning closing their airspace to Russian air traffic is progressing. Finland is preparing to act according to the policies agreed in the EU. We will make further announcements as soon as more information on
Read MoreFinland sends additional aid to Ukraine
NordenBladet — On the proposal of the Government, the President of the Republic decided today that Finland will increase its aid to Ukraine and also provide military protective equipment to assist the country.The aid is granted under the Act on
Read MorePresident of the Republic and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Russia’s attack on Ukraine
NordenBladet — On Sunday 27 February, the President of the Republic and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the situation in Ukraine following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. They also discussed assistance to Ukraine. Source: Valtioneuvosto.fi
Read MoreFinland grants additional support to Ukraine
NordenBladet — Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. On 24 February, the Government decided to supplement its support to Ukraine by EUR 10 million of new funding.Finland will allocate EUR 3.3 million from the exclusive ODA budget item
Read MoreNew ambassadors to Oslo, Paris and Prague and non-resident ambassador to Papua New Guinea
NordenBladet — At the presidential session on Friday 25 February, the President of the Republic appointed three new ambassadors and a non-resident ambassador. Teemu Tanner. The President of the Republic appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Teemu Tanner to serve as Head
Read MoreGlobal plastics agreement to be negotiated at the UN Environment Assembly on 28 February to 2 March
NordenBladet — The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) brings together nearly 200 Member States to launch the negotiations on a global plastics agreement. UNEA is the highest environmental decision-making body in the UN. The Finnish delegation in Nairobi, Kenya, is
Read MoreThe Merikasarmi building of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs illuminated in support of Ukraine
NordenBladet — The Merikasarmi building of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is lit up on Thursday 24 February in blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine.Finland firmly supports Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, self-determination and territorial integrity. Source: Valtioneuvosto.fi
Read MoreMinisters for the economy and finance to meet in Paris
NordenBladet — Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland at the informal meeting of ministers for the economy and finance (Ecofin) to be held in Paris on 25–26 February and in the Eurogroup on 25 February. The security policy
Read MoreLegislative amendments could strengthen preparedness for hybrid influencing that exploits migration
NordenBladet — A working group chaired by the Ministry of the Interior has assessed legislation falling within the purview of the Ministry and the need for amendments to prepare for hybrid influencing that exploits migration. The study suggests that practical
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