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Back to homepageNon-resident ambassadors to Andorra, Seychelles and Uganda
NordenBladet — On Friday 22 October, the President of the Republic decided to appoint new non-resident ambassadors.The President of the Republic authorised Ambassador Sari Rautio, Head of the Finnish Embassy in Madrid, to represent Finland also in Andorra. In addition,
Read MorePrime Minister Marin to visit Germany
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Berlin on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 October.Prime Minister Marin will meet with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday and with Federal Minister of Finance and Vice-Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday. Also on
Read MoreMinisters Tuppurainen and Paatero to attend the Plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe
NordenBladet — Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen and Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero will represent the Finnish Government via remote connections at the second Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe to be held on 22–23
Read MoreMinister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend NATO defence minister meeting
NordenBladet — On Friday 22 October, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the second day’s working session of NATO’s defence minister meeting, with the focus on geostrategic challenges and cooperation between the EU and NATO.“NATO is the key
Read MoreAct on interoperability of electronic road toll systems enters into force
NordenBladet — On 21 October 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the new Act on interoperability of electronic road toll systems. The Act concerns amendments to the European electronic road toll system, and it does
Read MoreGovernment proposes amendments to the Act on Peak-Load Reserve
NordenBladet — On 21 October 2021, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament for an act amending the Act on Peak Load Reserve, which Secures a Balance between Electricity Production and Consumption. The content of the Act would be brought
Read MoreAmendments to the Aviation Act aim to clarify roles and responsibilities and to improve safety
NordenBladet — The Government proposes that the Aviation Act and certain related acts be further specified to meet the recent developments in EU regulation, among other things. The key amendments proposed in the draft bill would clarify the powers of
Read MoreAmendments proposed to legislation on fishing vessels
NordenBladet — The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Ships’ Crews and the Safety Management of Ships. The amendment would implement a Council Directive requirement that every fishing vessel must carry a crew list and its copy must be
Read MoreA new state-owned company to employ the most disadvantaged people with partial work ability
NordenBladet — A state-owned special assignment company named Työkanava Ltd will be established in Finland. Its task is to promote the employment of people with partial work ability who are in the most difficult labour market position. The company would
Read MoreSpeed of the universal service broadband set at 5 Mbit/s
NordenBladet — The universal speed of the universal service broadband, which refers to appropriate internet connections, will be increased from the current speed tier of 2 Mbit per second to 5 Mbit per second.The Finnish Government issued a Decree on
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