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10.12.2018
EU Foreign Ministers to discuss Ukraine
The EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) will meet in Brussels on 10 December. Finland's representative at the meeting will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini. Ukraine's Minister for Foreign Affairs Pavlo Klimkin will attend an informal lunch during the meeting. -
20.11.2018
Column: What does it take to build a EU strategy for long-term emissions reduction?
Restricting global warming is crucial to humanity’s future. There will be no easy transition to a low-emission world, or eventually to a carbon neutral world, and we must make changes in all spheres of life. The European Union has an important role as one who takes the lead and offers solutions. To do this, it needs an ambitious and comprehensive climate and energy policy that is based on knowledge. -
18.5.2018
How to optimise EU’s energy and climate action?
Climate policy aims to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In the European Union, these emissions are reduced by emissions trading scheme, the obligations of effort sharing sectors and the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency. -
6.4.2018
Data economy calls for cooperation
Data economy calls for cooperation Today the driving force for growth in business is data. In addition to organisations and individuals, data economy affects national economies and competitiveness of economic areas. -
23.2.2018
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2.2.2018
European industry needs a fast shift to digital – and beyond
Digitising European industry is a key factor for global competitiveness. We need to have the best technologies and research to remain competitive in the global market, which is already in many ways digital, writes Mika Lintilä, Finland's Minister of Economic Affairs -
12.1.2018
Finland and Sweden ask MEPs to support climate work and promoting renewable energy
Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing of Finland Kimmo Tiilikainen and Minister for Policy Coordination and Energy of Sweden Ibrahim Baylan have sent a letter to the Members of the European Parliament, reminding them about the important role of sustainable bioenergy in reaching the EU’s climate and energy targets to 2030. -
16.12.2017
Column: International Gender Equality Prize recipient is a glass ceiling breaking role model
The International Gender Equality Prize established by the Government of Finland was awarded to Angela Merkel in the margins of the EU Summit on Thursday 14 December. Merkel’s personal history makes her one of the most influential women of all time. She is undeniably a glass ceiling breaker and a role model to many women and girls. -
14.12.2017
EU agreed on including the land use sector (LULUCF) in the 2030 climate policy targets
On 14 December the trilogue between the EU Member States, the Commission and Parliament reached a preliminary agreement on the LULUCF Regulation, i.e. how carbon sinks and emissions caused by the use of forests and lands are taken into account in the EU's climate policy targets to 2030. -
30.11.2017
Arctic Flag Day event at the Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU
Since 2014, Finland has chaired the European Defence Agency’s project “European Maritime Capabilities in the Arctic”. The project has reported about a need for the European states to consider the continent’s northern dimension and to be prepared for the environmental changes up north, where the rising level of human activities will have direct impact also on safety and security issues.