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Back to homepageProposal to expand use of COVID-19 passport requires legal assessment
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has received a statement from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare on expanding the use of the COVID-19 passport. In its statement, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare proposes,
Read MoreMinisters Haatainen and Lintilä to discuss EU competitiveness with the Commission’s Executive Vice-President Vestager
NordenBladet — The European Commission’s Executive Vice-President and Commissioner in charge of competition and digital policy Margrethe Vestager will visit Helsinki on Friday 29 October. She will discuss current issues related to competition and state aid, the implementation of EU
Read MoreAmendment to the Directive on access to financial information would enhance international financial investigations
NordenBladet — The European Commission issued a proposal for amending the Directive on access to financial information on 20 July. The amendment would allow the competent authorities of the EU Member States to access centralised bank account registries. The Government
Read MoreGovernment endorses establishment of project company for eastern rail link
NordenBladet — Preparations for a project company for the eastern rail link progress.On 28 October 2021, the Government decided to authorise the Ministry of Transport and Communications to establish a new limited liability company partly owned by the state for
Read MoreGovernment proposes a new law on clothing and shoe labelling to satisfy EU rules
NordenBladet — The EU already requires that footwear and textile products clearly indicate what material the item is made of.  The Government now proposes to Parliament legislation based on the EU Market Surveillance Regulation, which would specify companies’ obligations related
Read MoreDHAGE’s report on inclusion and exclusion in digital health is published
NordenBladet — DHAGE is a thought leadership platform for key decision-makers in Europe to identify synergies and nurture collaborations on digital health policies. The 3rd annual workshop of DHAGE took place on 3rd September 2021. The workshop focused on inclusion
Read MoreNew members appointed to Finland’s delegation of the Committee of the Regions
NordenBladet — One member and two deputy members of the Finnish delegation to the European Committee of the Regions will change. The Government has nominated new candidates for the remainder of the Committee’s term until January 2025.The Government has appointed
Read MoreRestrictions on food and beverage service businesses to continue until 15 November
NordenBladet — The Government has extended the validity of the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses until 15 November 2021. The existing regional restrictions on food and beverage service businesses will remain unchanged.Restrictions on food and
Read MoreTruth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People to begin its work in Finland
NordenBladet — In its session on 28 October, the Government appointed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People. The work to establish the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has continued in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Sanna
Read MoreNew round of business cost support for companies in tourism, restaurant and event sectors
NordenBladet — On 28 October 2021, the Government proposed amendments to the Act on Support for Business Costs. The new round of business cost support will be allocated to tourism, restaurant and event companies in particular. The support will be
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