Space innovations facilitate daily life and support climate action

5.12.2019 14.05
Space innovations facilitate daily life and support climate action
The European Space Week held in Helsinki on 3–5 December focused on the key themes of Finland’s Presidency of the EU Council: space solutions as contributors to climate action, new space economy for sustainable growth, sustainable space economy, and space solutions for a sustainable Arctic.

Finland proposes an EU Agenda for Action on Business and Human Rights

2.12.2019 18.03
Finland proposes an EU Agenda for Action on Business and Human Rights
At the end of the Conference on Business and Human Rights, held by Finland in Brussels on 2 December, Minister of Employment Timo Harakka and State Secretary Johanna Sumuvuori published an Agenda for Action for the EU.

Competitiveness Council discussed EU space, research and innovation programmes

29.11.2019 18.39
Competitiveness Council discussed EU space, research and innovation programmes
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EU ministers responsible for research and space convened in Brussels on Friday 29 November. The meeting was chaired by Minister for Economic Affairs Katri Kulmuni. The Competitiveness Council adopted conclusions on space solutions for a sustainable Arctic and the updated EU bioeconomy strategy and made progress in the preparation of EU research and innovation programmes.

Lakeland takes top prize for Finnish wellbeing travel

29.11.2019 9.55
Lakeland takes top prize for Finnish wellbeing travel
A diverse, competent group of operators from three different regions took the top spot in the Wellbeing EDEN in Finland 2019 competition. The network, Western Lakeland – Sustainable Blue and Green Caring at the Heart of Lakeland, convinced the jury with their consolidated efforts.

Government decision on Finland’s plan for the next Structural Funds period

28.11.2019 15.24
Government decision on Finland’s plan for the next Structural Funds period
The Government has reached a decision on the operational programme for Finland under the EU’s regional and structural policy for the period 2021–2027. Decisions were taken on the number of programmes, priorities and the share of national activities in the funding.
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Finland's EU Presidency and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

Finland's EU Presidency and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

Finland will hold the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July 2019. Responsibility for preparing matters concerning the EU’s growth and competitiveness will lie with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. 

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Timo Harakka
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Katri Kulmuni
Minister of Economic Affairs