Current affairs
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2.7.2025
Finland supports Commission’s proposal concerning 90 per cent emission reduction target by 2040
The European Commission has published a legislative proposal on the emission reduction target for 2040. The Commission proposes a net emission reduction target of 90 per cent by 2040 compared to the 1990 levels.
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11.6.2025
Nordic Countries Call for Better Geographical Balance in EU Institutions
Nordic EU member states are pushing for fairer national representation within the European Union’s institutions, voicing concerns over a growing imbalance in staff composition.
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9.6.2025
EU publishes communication on digital foreign policy advocated by Finland
Finland welcomes the EU international digital strategy, which was published as a joint communication of the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on 5 June 2025.
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24.2.2025
EU’s 16th sanctions package bans imports of aluminium from Russia and cracks down on shadow fleet
The 16th sanctions package adopted by the European Union on 24 February bans imports of primary aluminium and extends export prohibitions. The package also imposes new sanctions on shadow vessels and those who support the operations of the shadow fleet.