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Back to homepageCitizens’ Jury tested in Finland to support climate policy preparation
NordenBladet — The first Citizens’ Jury for assessing climate action was convened in Finland in 2021. The Citizen’s Jury, commissioned by the Climate Policy Roundtable and Ministry of the Environment of Finland, discussed the fairness and impact of the national
Read MoreReturning expired medicines has increased in Finland
NordenBladet — Finns have returned more unused medicines to pharmacies and collection points. Expired and unused medicines should be taken back to the pharmacy, as they burden the environment when flushed down the drain or thrown in trash or they
Read MorePolicy guidelines for information management in healthcare and social welfare sent out for comments
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on the policy guidelines for information management in healthcare and social welfare. The deadline for submitting comments is 15 September 2021.The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health started preparing
Read MoreGreen Climate Fund Executive Director Yannick Glemarec to visit Finland
NordenBladet — Yannick Glemarec, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), will visit Finland from 30 to 31 August.The Green Climate Fund is one of the main channels of Finland’s international climate financing. During his visit, Executive Director Glemarec
Read MoreOSCE Secretary General visits Finland
NordenBladet — Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Helga Schmid will visit Helsinki on Friday 27 August at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto. Schmid will also have discussions with President
Read MoreFit for 55 climate package important and necessary, brings opportunities for Finland
NordenBladet — On Wednesday 25 August, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed the EU’s Fit for 55 package, which presents the means that will enable the EU to reduce its emissions by at least 55% by 2030.The members of the Roundtable
Read MoreNo significant increase in prices from chimney sweeping reform but sweeping intervals have lengthened
NordenBladet — The reform of chimney sweeping services, which entered into force in 2019, has not led to a significant increase in the prices of the services. On the other hand, sweeping intervals have lengthened slightly. These conclusions are presented
Read MoreExpert group appointed to analyse information on long-term effects of COVID-19
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has appointed a long COVID expert group to monitor and analyse the information and experience gathered both nationally and internationally about the long-term effects of COVID-19, also known as long COVID.
Read MoreMinistry for Foreign Affairs at Turku Europe Forum – themes on agenda include foreign policy, EU export policy and future of free mobility
NordenBladet — On 25–27 August, the Europe Forum 2021 in Turku will gather Finnish opinion-makers and citizens to discuss Finland’s role in Europe. The event will offer a wide range of discussions on the future of the EU and the
Read MoreClimate Policy Roundtable convenes to discuss EU’s Fit for 55 climate package
NordenBladet — The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its tenth meeting on Wednesday 25 August. The topic to be discussed is the EU’s Fit for 55 package, which presents the means that will enable the EU to reduce its emissions
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