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Elina Björklund to prepare reform of Team Finland network of business services abroad
On 27 June 2024, Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio appointed Elina Björklund (M.Sc., Economics), Chairperson of the Board of Reima Group, to serve as the rapporteur preparing the reform of the Team Finland network of business services abroad to integrate the foreign functions of Business Finland with the Foreign Service.
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Government Report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy submitted to Parliament
The Government has approved the proposal for the Report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy. The report assesses Finland’s foreign and security policy environment and defines Finland’s objectives and priorities for the next few years.
Changes to management structure and foreign functions of Team Finland network
In European elections, 15,221 voters cast their vote at advance polling stations abroad
Schengen visa fees to increase in June
OSCE Secretary General to visit Finland
Foreign Ministry invites tenders for services for submitting entry permit applications
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Elina Björklund to prepare reform of Team Finland network of business services abroad
On 27 June 2024, Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio appointed Elina Björklund (M.Sc., Economics), Chairperson of the Board of Reima Group, to serve as the rapporteur preparing the reform of the Team Finland network of business services abroad to integrate the foreign functions of Business Finland with the Foreign Service.
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Finland signs agreement to contribute EUR 500,000 to OECD’s Ukraine Country Programme
The Ukraine Country Programme is the largest of the OECD’s country programmes. The four-year programme, costing a total of EUR 16.5 million, supports Ukraine in developing its legislation and institutions and helps the country prepare for its prospective membership in the EU and the OECD.