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Back to homepageReport: Development policy investments significantly reduced emissions in developing countries
NordenBladet — Finland’s development policy investments focus on combating climate change and promoting gender equality. Investments target Africa and developing countries. Finland’s investments in the IFC climate fund enabled more than 500 schools in the Palestinian territories in the West
Read MoreEU leaders express their strong support for Ukraine
NordenBladet — The informal European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday 17 February expressed its strong and united support for Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the meeting.“The current security situation in Europe
Read MoreForeign Minister Haavisto to attend Munich Security Conference
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany on 18–19 February.The Munich Security Conference brings together policymakers and experts in the field of security policy from around the world. The conference provides
Read MoreCommission proposes common model to respond to instrumentalisation of migrants
NordenBladet — On 14 December, the European Commission issued a proposal for a Regulation addressing situations of instrumentalisation in the field of migration and asylum. The Regulation would allow all EU Member States to derogate from certain provisions on the
Read MoreLegislative proposal on digital seals for visas submitted to Parliament
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has prepared a legislative proposal for an act amending the Aliens Act, proposing that provisions on the powers of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Digital and Population Data Services Agency relating
Read MoreGovernment proposes to extend local government pilots on employment
NordenBladet — The Government proposes to extend the validity of the Act on Municipal Experiments to Promote Employment until 31 December 2024. This will ensure a smooth transfer of TE services to municipalities during 2024.The local government pilots on employment
Read MoreRemote work recommendation to end at the end of February, after which workplaces to shift to a combination of in-office and remote work depending on risk assessments and the epidemiological situation
NordenBladet — On 17 February, the Government issued a resolution ending the national recommendation on remote work after 28 February. After the national recommendation ends, employers are encouraged to follow the instructions provided by regional health authorities, as the situation
Read MoreFinland will provide Ukraine with EUR 4 million in additional support via humanitarian aid and development cooperation
NordenBladet — Finland has made a one-off decision on providing Ukraine with EUR 4 million in additional support. Of this figure, EUR 3 million is a development cooperation appropriation and EUR 1 million is humanitarian aid.The development cooperation appropriation will
Read MorePrime Minister Marin to attend special meeting of European Council
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a special meeting of the European Council to be held in Brussels on Thursday 17 February.The EU Heads of State or Government will discuss Russia’s actions and the situation in Ukraine. The
Read MoreFive new demonstration projects proposed in energy sector cooperation between Finland and China
NordenBladet — Five Finnish-Chinese demonstration projects in the energy sector have been selected for the next phase. The projects nominated this year continue the long-term efforts to build cooperation between the countries.Finland has engaged in long-term efforts to build cooperation
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