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Suomen kansallinen elpymis- ja palautumissuunnitelma on osa kansallista kestävän kasvun ohjelmaa ja sen tärkein rahoituslähde. Next Generation EU (NGEU) -välineessä – EU:n vastaus covid-19-pandemian aiheuttamaan sosiaaliseen ja taloudelliseen kriisiin – kaavailtiin alun perin 2 090 miljoonan euron kohdentamista avustuksina Suomelle sen elpymis- ja palautumistukivälineestä. Kesäkuussa 2022 kaikkia kansallisia määrärahoja päivitettiin, minkä jälkeen Suomen avustuksina saamaa osuutta tarkistettiin alaspäin ...

Following joint declarations by the EU and NATO in 2016 and 2018, a third joint declaration was signed on 10 January 2023. While some laud the declaration as a manifesto for increased cooperation, others perceive its 14 clauses to be mere symbolism. Russia's illegal war against Ukraine, and Finland and Sweden's push to join NATO, have recently highlighted the importance of strong cooperation between the EU and NATO.

This At a glance note sumarises the study on Cohesion Policy in Northernmost Regions of the EU: North Sweden, North & East Finland. Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPAs) have high economic potentials. Proactive public policies are needed to unlock them by overcoming key demographic challenges, making it possible for companies to recruit skilled staff and enhancing the welfare and quality of life of their populations. The study describes measures implemented to this end under EU Cohesion Policy ...

Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPAs) have high economic potentials. Proactive public policies are needed to unlock them by overcoming key demographic challenges, making it possible for companies to recruit skilled staff and enhancing the welfare and quality of life of their populations. The study describes measures implemented to this end under EU Cohesion Policy. It suggests that more integrated approaches could help address these challenges in a more effective way and preserve territorial ...

EU:n sitova ilmasto- ja energialainsäädäntö vuodelle 2030 edellyttää, että jäsenvaltiot hyväksyvät kansalliset energia- ja ilmastosuunnitelmat kaudelle 2021–2030. Euroopan komissio julkaisi lokakuussa 2020 arvioinnin kustakin kansallisesta energia- ja ilmastosuunnitelmasta. Suomen viimeisin kansallinen energia- ja ilmastosuunnitelma on joulukuulta 2019. Suuri osa suomalaisista (61 %) olettaa kansallisten hallitusten torjuvan ilmastonmuutosta. Suomi tuottaa 1,5 % EU:n kasvihuonekaasujen (GHG) kokonaispäästöistä ...

Over recent years, the European Union has increased efforts to strengthen its resilience to hybrid threats. A model of preparedness based on the notions of ‘whole-of-society’, ‘whole-of-government’ and ‘societal resilience’ has gained ground in the EU’s policy work. Although some progress has been made, many obstacles and challenges remain. The EU needs to address conceptual questions involved with the mapping of hybrid threats to facilitate targeted and effective countermeasures, as well as initiatives ...

Mika Lintilä, Minister of Finance of Finland, is participating in the ECON Committee in his capacity of President of the ECOFIN Council during the Finnish Presidency (July - December 2019). In accordance with the Treaty of the Union, “Member States shall regard their economic policies as a matter of common concern and shall coordinate them within the Council”. This briefing provides an overview of the Finnish Presidency priorities in ECON matters and the Council’s work relating to the implementation ...

The main highlight of the July II plenary session was the election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission. Other highlights included a statement by Viorica Dăncilă, Prime Minister of Romania, on the outcome of that country's Council presidency, and by Antti Rinne, Prime Minister of Finland on the priorities for the current Finnish Council Presidency. Parliament also debated statements by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs ...

This study presents a comparative overview of recent policy developments in Denmark, Finland and France. The focus of the analysis is on progress achieved in the last three years in the adaptation of the reception and integration system for the high numbers of new arrivals and on the main challenges encountered. Special attention is given to changes in perceptions, public opinion and political discourse with respect to the asylum and integration of refugees and how this influenced policy strategy ...

The Åland Islands is an autonomous, demilitarised, Swedish-speaking region of Finland. The archipelago has its own government and parliament. The Åland Islands is a small society with an open economy that is dependent on trade with its neighbouring regions, notably Southern Finland and the Stockholm region. In 2017 the Åland Islands had 6 aquaculture facilities operating. The number of employed persons in the aquaculture sector was 95 people in that same year. The number of employed persons in the ...