Archive: Press releases and news
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Conditions are favourable for economic recovery
12.5.2021
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Tax exemption for small imported online purchases to be removed in July
6.5.2021
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OECD trust survey provides recommendations for Finland on action to reinforce people’s trust in government and public institutions
4.5.2021
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Highest risk sectors are money remittances and provision of virtual currencies
29.4.2021
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Finalisation of Finland’s recovery plan to continue into May
13.4.2021
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Meeting of Climate Action Coalition chaired by Minister of Finance Vanhanen as cooperation was joined by United States, Japan and South Korea
6.4.2021
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Finland’s Minister of Finance Vanhanen to chair Coalition for Climate Action meeting, with United States, China and Japan participating
6.4.2021
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Publication of final report of Citizens’ Panel on freedom of expression – Implementation of Panel’s recommendations to begin
25.3.2021
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Digital green transition discussed at the meeting of Nordic and Baltic ministers and Commissioner Margrethe Vestager
16.3.2021
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Finland to use EU funding to boost investment and accelerate emissions reduction
15.3.2021
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Meeting of Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation to be chaired by Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero
12.3.2021
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Minister Vanhanen held discussions with European Commissioner McGuinness and highlighted Finland’s views on EU sustainable finance issues
5.3.2021
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Changes to value added taxation in e-commerce
25.2.2021
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Finland not applying for EU SURE loan
26.1.2021
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Finland to promote digitalisation during its 2021 Presidency of Nordic Council of Ministers
21.1.2021
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Economy will recover at pace set by coronavirus epidemic
17.12.2020
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Prevent money laundering – Take the correct action!
16.12.2020
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Base rate is set to -0,50 per cent
11.12.2020
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OECD recommendations should be analysed carefully – Finland’s productivity leap requires bold reforms
10.12.2020
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OECD publishes Economic Survey of Finland
10.12.2020
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Prolonged pandemic puts confidence and faith in the future to the test
3.11.2020
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Leena Mörttinen appointed as Permanent Under-Secretary for International and Financial Markets Affairs
29.10.2020
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Government submits the year's seventh supplementary budget proposal to Parliament
29.10.2020
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Proposed seventh supplementary budget includes further COVID-19 support for local government
23.10.2020
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Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action discusses work priorities and impact of pandemic on climate action
12.10.2020
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Everyday uncertainties highlighted in Lockdown Dialogues – Organisers welcomed for next events
9.10.2020
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Minister of Finance Vanhanen to chair Climate Coalition’s first annual meeting
9.10.2020
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Budget proposal for 2021 submitted to Parliament
5.10.2020
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Finnish economy again at a turning point
5.10.2020
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National Urban Strategy supports role of cities as innovators and in boosting competitiveness
23.9.2020
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Working group proposes changes to energy taxation
15.9.2020
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Construction sector more active in 2020 than expected – construction to decrease next year
10.9.2020
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National Public Procurement Strategy identifies concrete ways in which public procurement can help achieve wider goals in society
9.9.2020
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Consultation stage of proposal to amend Municipality of Residence Act
8.9.2020
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Juha Majanen appointed as Permanent Secretary until end of year
8.9.2020
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Confidence and sustainable growth throughout Finland
12.8.2020
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Eurogroup and Ecofin Council to discuss the new President of the Eurogroup and the German Presidency of the EU Council
8.7.2020
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Summary of Lockdown Dialogues gives an overview of the current situation in society
18.6.2020
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Finland retains top position in EU digital comparison
16.6.2020
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Finnish economy’s coronavirus recovery expected to be slow
16.6.2020
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Base rate remains at –0.25 percent
11.6.2020
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Government procurement processes streamlined through Handi programm
11.6.2020
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Health and social services reform will reduce the functions of local government and halve municipal personnel
10.6.2020
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Feelings, fears, risks, relief – Lockdown Dialogues on 26 May focused on exceptional summer and the future
4.6.2020
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Support package of about EUR 1.4 billion for municipalities in Government’s fourth supplementary budget proposal
2.6.2020
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Working group proposes changes to Municipality of Residence Act
28.5.2020
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Value-added tax paid by businesses in the first months of the year could be returned to them and rescheduled for later payment
20.5.2020
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‘New normal’ provoked discussion in Lockdown Dialogues on 12 May
20.5.2020
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Major adjustment package needed for consolidating public finances after business support phase and economic stimulus
8.5.2020
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Life moves to a waiting phase – Lockdown Dialogues summary gives picture of current state of society
6.5.2020
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Launch of project on opening up and using public data – Aim to maximise access to public data with focus on quality and interoperability
4.5.2020
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Finland reports to EU on general government finances and structural reforms
30.4.2020
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Discussions on life during lockdown
27.4.2020
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General Government Fiscal Plan for 2021–2024 approved
16.4.2020
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Finnish economy hit hard by coronavirus
16.4.2020
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Government submits second supplementary budget proposal to Parliament
9.4.2020
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Government to provide more than EUR 1 billion to support municipalities during coronavirus crisis
8.4.2020
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Member states urge Nordic Investment Bank to increase lending
27.3.2020
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Minister Kulmuni appoints Pekka Morén as her Special Representative in the Climate Coalition
17.3.2020
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Construction to decrease slightly this year and more next year
27.2.2020
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VATT research is of high quality but support for decision-making needs improvement
14.2.2020
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Faster than expected differentiation divides Finnish municipalities
13.2.2020
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National expert group for research on artificial intelligence and digitalisation
10.2.2020
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Permanent Under-Secretary Tuomas Saarenheimo to take up EU post
7.2.2020
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The AuroraAI national artificial intelligence programme begins – with the aim of using artificial intelligence to bring people and services together in a better way
6.2.2020
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IMF publishes report on Finland's economy
16.1.2020
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Ministry of Finance offered its employees the opportunity to share their expertise for the benefit of society
2.1.2020
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Finnish collector coins contract concluded between Ministry of Finance and Nordic Moneta
27.12.2019
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Tuomas Saarenheimo appointed as Permanent Under-Secretary for International and Financial Market Affairs
19.12.2019
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Council of the EU and European Parliament reach preliminary agreement on rules for crowdfunding
19.12.2019
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Council of the EU and European Parliament reach political agreement on classification of sustainable investments
18.12.2019
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Economy is moving towards quieter times
18.12.2019
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Reform of the public authority network Virve ensures continuity of communication by authorities
17.12.2019
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Base rate is set to –0.25 per cent
12.12.2019
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Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action presented its action plan at the UN Climate Change Conference
9.12.2019
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EU finance ministers to discuss anti-money laundering and climate change mitigation
4.12.2019
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Finland committed to supporting public sector innovation
29.11.2019
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Directors General responsible for Public Administration in the EU Member States and the European Commission will discuss trust and the development of public administration in Helsinki
25.11.2019
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International Monetary Fund publishes assessment of Finland's economy
19.11.2019
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Agreement reached on the EU budget
19.11.2019
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Finnish collector coins contract awarded to Nordic Moneta
15.11.2019
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Member States advocate a disciplined budget for the EU
14.11.2019
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Working group to review a reform of the group taxation system
7.11.2019
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EU finance ministers to seek agreement on combating VAT fraud
6.11.2019
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Solutions for sustainable finance discussed in Helsinki
5.11.2019
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Minister of Finance Mika Lintilä: Considerable private investments are needed in order to achieve climate goals
30.10.2019
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EU chief information officers addressed the joint objectives for promoting digitalisation in their meeting
24.10.2019
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Minister Sirpa Paatero: International cooperation warranted for developing eGovernment
22.10.2019
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Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action agreed on its action plan in Washington
22.10.2019
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Report: Harmonisation of energy taxation would reduce emissions
22.10.2019
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The annual semantic interoperability conference SEMIC promoted the interoperability of European administrations
21.10.2019
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Super week of ICT meetings starts on 21 October
18.10.2019
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Finland gave the EU more information on its draft budgetary plan
16.10.2019
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‘Greener Finance for Sustainable Future’ conference to tackle questions of sustainable finance
16.10.2019
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Work begins on building the AuroraAI network
14.10.2019
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Good economic cycle of construction is coming to an end – production will fall this and next year
14.10.2019
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Most influential people in digital government were listed – Ministry of Finance and Population Register Centre were represented
9.10.2019
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Finance ministers to discuss development funding and money laundering
8.10.2019
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Budget proposal for 2020 submitted to Parliament
7.10.2019
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Uncertain operating environment tests faith in the future
7.10.2019
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Government’s 2020 budget proposal for Ministry of Finance administrative sector
7.10.2019
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Household indebtedness must be curbed with new measures
1.10.2019
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EU member states reach consensus on classification of sustainable investments
25.9.2019
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Openness and trust as key elements of public administration and its development – take the new Action Plan into use
24.9.2019
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EU supervisor recommends for Finland to curb household indebtedness
23.9.2019
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Minister Paatero at the Tallinn Digital Summit: “Finland must remain at the forefront of AI development”
16.9.2019
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Energy taxation discussed by EU finance ministers in Helsinki
14.9.2019
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EU finance ministers: Closer attention must be given to hybrid threats
13.9.2019
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Government decided on division into regions
29.8.2019
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EU finance ministers will meet in Helsinki to discuss climate change action and the financial sector’s resilience to hybrid threats
28.8.2019
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Minister of Finance Lintilä: Import ban on Brazilian beef to be investigated
23.8.2019
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Confidence for individuals and businesses
14.8.2019
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EU proposes Kristalina Georgieva to head International Monetary Fund
3.8.2019
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Member States stress growth and jobs in their position on the EU budget for 2020
10.7.2019
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Experts at Silver Economy Forum discuss the impact of demographic change on the economy
10.7.2019
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Timeline of budget preparation for 2020
8.7.2019
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Competitiveness, climate and security Finland’s priorities for finance ministers’ talks
8.7.2019
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Economic growth continues at a steady rate
17.6.2019
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Finland first in the EU’s digital comparison
11.6.2019
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Base rate is set to 0.00 per cent
10.6.2019
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Final report on the regional government, health and social services reform of Sipilä’s Government is completed
4.6.2019
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Artificial intelligence into a tool to prevent social exclusion of young men
27.5.2019
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Ministry of Finance involved in Business Lead programme – aimed at providing a channel into Finnish working life
13.5.2019
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Joint statement by European finance ministers on euro-area budgetary instrument
2.5.2019
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Finance ministers join forces to mitigate climate change
18.4.2019
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General Government Fiscal Plan 2020–2023 approved
4.4.2019
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Economic growth will continue, but at a slower rate
4.4.2019
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Population Register Centre and local register offices will merge to form the Digital and Population Data Services Agency at the beginning of 2020
15.3.2019
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Regional government, health and social services reform of Sipilä’s government will be dismantled orderly – the work done so far can be utilised later
8.3.2019
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Fiscal policy to combat climate change
19.2.2019
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Construction to decrease this year and next, with most significant decline in housing construction
6.2.2019
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Contribution by the officials of the Ministry of Finance: Work to strengthen general government finances should continue
4.2.2019
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Työmarkkinakeskusjärjestöiltä yhteiset digisuositukset: Digitalisaatio parantamaan työhyvinvointia ja tuottavuutta
4.1.2019
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New finance providers for transport infrastructure projects
20.12.2018
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Economic upswing losing momentum
17.12.2018
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Improved opportunities for shareholder influence
13.12.2018
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Base rate is set to –0.25 per cent
5.12.2018
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Proposal for establishing information policy as a new policy sector in Finland
5.12.2018
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Ministry of Finance participating in international AI ethics certification project
20.11.2018
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Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis to visit Finland
2.11.2018
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Stronger crisis-management role for European Stability Mechanism
2.11.2018
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Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore to visit Finland
19.10.2018
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Finland submits its draft budgetary plan for 2019 to the European Union
4.10.2018
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Construction growth rate to slow considerably next year according to RAKSU working group
27.9.2018
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Preliminary study on the Aurora national artificial intelligence programme
25.9.2018
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Working group recommends organisational reform of government debt management
21.9.2018
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Government’s 2019 budget proposal for Ministry of Finance administrative sector
14.9.2018
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Budget proposal for 2019 submitted to Parliament
14.9.2018
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Economic growth slowing from peak rates
14.9.2018
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Government has reservations about proposals for tools to support investment and structural reforms
13.9.2018
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Finland-Hong Kong tax treaty prevents double taxation of income
30.8.2018
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Government explores alternatives for electronic identification of citizens
28.8.2018
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Minister Orpo's speech the Meeting of Finnish Heads of Mission
27.8.2018
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National Supervisory Authority (Luova) to start operating at the beginning of 2021
16.8.2018
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Funding for sustainable development can be monitored in future
10.8.2018
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2019 draft budget for Ministry of Finance
9.8.2018
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Scope to continue good employment trend and strong growth
8.8.2018
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Finance ministers publish joint statement for developing capital markets
18.7.2018
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Employee purchasing power on the rise and competitiveness improving
21.6.2018
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Finland’s economic outlook is favourable
18.6.2018
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Finland to terminate its tax treaty with Portugal
13.6.2018
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Base rate remains at –0,25 per cent
6.6.2018
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Solution to digital economy's tax challenges is global cooperation
4.6.2018
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Finland at the forefront of sustainable development budgeting
30.5.2018
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Digital and Population Data Services Agency sets the direction for digitalisation and serves people in various phases of their lives
23.5.2018
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European Commission again urges Finland to determine its health and social services reform and put the reform into effect
23.5.2018
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Digital Economy and Society Index: Finland has EU's best digital public services
22.5.2018
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Application of new Finland-Spain tax treaty to begin at start of 2019
17.5.2018
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Government proposes Olli Rehn as Governor of the Bank of Finland
17.5.2018
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The regional government, health and social services reform is for all of Finland
11.5.2018
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State to transfer Salpa Line structures to landowners
23.4.2018
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Minister Orpo: Finance ministers have key role in climate change mitigation
18.4.2018
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EU legislation will bring changes affecting operation of listed companies and investment firms
16.4.2018
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Employment growth strengthens public finances
13.4.2018
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Government proposes termination of Finland-Portugal tax treaty
12.4.2018
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Strong residential construction maintains growth, some decrease expected next year
27.3.2018
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How will the regional government, health and social services reform affect your everyday life? To find out, go to Myregion.fi.
8.3.2018
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European finance ministers’ joint statement on the development of the Economic and Monetary Union
6.3.2018
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Finnish Open Governnment weeks include trust, migrants participation and an Open government Fair in the ministry
5.3.2018
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Government in favour of updating rules on VAT rates
1.3.2018
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OECD publishes Economic Survey of Finland
28.2.2018
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Government in favour of a European Monetary Fund but not the proposed method of establishment
15.2.2018
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Finland automates verification of official data in public procurement process
30.1.2018
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Minister Orpo: We should modernise the EU budget signifigantly
18.1.2018
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Upswing in Finnish economy to continue in coming years
19.12.2017
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Base rate is set to –0,25 per cent
7.12.2017
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Päivi Nerg to become Permanent Under-Secretary for Governance Policy
23.11.2017
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Experts discuss how to give greater attention to sustainable development in the Government’s Budget
20.11.2017
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The Government agrees with the objectives of the EU VAT reform but questions the model proposed by the Commission
16.11.2017
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Government takes view that risk reduction essential for completion of EU Banking Union
10.11.2017
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Ministry of Finance to begin Local Government Act procedure for hearing views of Kittilä municipality
2.11.2017
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Government supports modification of the European System of Financial Supervision
2.11.2017
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Digital transformation of public administrations in Europe moving towards same direction – digital services for all as an objective
6.10.2017
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Finland submits its draft budgetary plan for 2018 to the European Union
5.10.2017
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National Licensing and Supervisory Authority to start operating in the beginning of 2020
5.10.2017
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Working group to update the personal identity code
4.10.2017
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Construction boom has reached its peak, growth slows down next year
26.9.2017
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Budget proposal for 2018 submitted to Parliament
19.9.2017
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Finnish economy in a phase of rapid growth
19.9.2017
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President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development visited Finland – view the webcast of the economic seminar
13.9.2017
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Economists assess the need for redirecting economic policy
21.8.2017
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Minister Orpo’s speech at the annual meeting of Finnish Heads of Mission
21.8.2017
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New version of budget proposal published by Ministry of Finance
10.8.2017
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Draft 2018 budget for Ministry of Finance sector
10.8.2017
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The draft budget for 2018 proposed by the Ministry of Finance has been published
10.8.2017
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Less debt will be taken and public finances will be strengthened
9.8.2017
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Minister Vehviläinen’s new Special Adviser to be Matias Hilden
8.8.2017
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Timeline of budget preparation for 2018
20.7.2017
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Slow rise in earnings
27.6.2017
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Recovery of the Finnish economy gathers pace
21.6.2017
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Digitalisation used in the search for missing persons wins Suunnannäyttäjät competition
16.6.2017
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Base rate remains at 0.00 per cent
8.6.2017
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Finland signs multilateral tax treaty convention
8.6.2017
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Clarifying bondholder representatives’ rights
11.5.2017
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Local Government Finances Programme 2018–2021 published online
28.4.2017
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Finland reports to EU on health and social services reform, labour market reform and enhanced competition
28.4.2017
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Economic Survey predicts continued steady growth for Finland
28.4.2017
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Jani Pitkäniemi to head the Department for Local Government and Regional Administration
27.4.2017
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Phase II legislative package of the regional government reform circulated for comments until 19 June
24.4.2017
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Minister Vehviläinen: Tiitinen working group’s proposals worth supporting
18.4.2017
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Unified Government created through cooperation
18.4.2017
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The Council of Europe commends Finland on the state of local and regional democracy
29.3.2017
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Modest slow-down in construction growth rate
14.3.2017
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Finland and Estonia set up a joint institute to develop X-Road technology
7.3.2017
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Working group made extensive study of incentive traps – decisions in mid-term review
3.3.2017
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What are the challenges and outlook for Finland’s public finances?
10.2.2017
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Expert group: Finland’s business taxation is competitive
9.2.2017
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Experts: Development of bond markets would support growth and employment
27.1.2017
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EIB in Finland: record high support in 2016
18.1.2017
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Rapid increase in popularity of crowdfunding
28.12.2016
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Finland’s economy growing, though slowly
22.12.2016
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Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden sign Memorandum of Understanding on significant branches
19.12.2016
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Base rate remains at 0.00 per cent
8.12.2016
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Investor protection clarified in crowdfunding
8.12.2016
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Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism visits Finland
8.12.2016
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Finland given warning about financial system vulnerability
28.11.2016
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Group of experts to assess financial technologies
21.11.2016
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European Commission considers that the trend in Finland’s fiscal position poses risks
16.11.2016
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Finland signs tax treaty with Portugal
7.11.2016
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Minister Orpo: Finland remains committed to the EU’s fiscal rules
27.10.2016
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European Commission requests further information on Finland’s draft budgetary plan
26.10.2016
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Finland submits its draft budgetary plan for 2017 to the European Union
13.10.2016
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Do you know where Government spending goes in Finland?
22.9.2016
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Finland’s economic growth will remain subdued, predicts Ministry of Finance
15.9.2016
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Crowdfunding Act enters into force in September
25.8.2016
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Ministry of Finance draft budget will boost employment
11.8.2016
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Working group wishes to clarify bondholder representatives' operating rights
1.7.2016
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Health and social services solution will not raise the tax ratio
30.6.2016
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Minister Orpo's new advisory staff
22.6.2016
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Base rate remains at 0.00 per cent
9.6.2016
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Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis visited Finland
24.5.2016
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Negotiated outcome reached on tax agreement between Finland and Portugal
23.4.2016
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Reform of county government progresses – project group and preparatory working groups to begin working
22.4.2016
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Why is the Crowdfunding Act needed?
12.4.2016
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Crowdfunding Act to provide new financing options for business growth
7.4.2016
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EU’s CSD Regulation to be implemented in Finland
17.3.2016
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President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to visit Finland
26.2.2016
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Government: European deposit insurance requires a level playing field
11.2.2016
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Minister Stubb: Support from OECD for Government’s position – concerns about Finland’s employment rate appropriate
28.1.2016
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OECD publishes an Economic Survey of Finland
28.1.2016
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Minister Stubb to World Economic Forum in Davos
20.1.2016
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Greek Finance Minister visited Finland
8.1.2016
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Base rate is set to 0.00 per cent
9.12.2015
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Inclusive growth, trust and equal distribution of wellbeing on agenda of OECD Public Governance Ministers
28.10.2015
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Great day in heart of power and openness
27.10.2015
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Young people discuss with OECD Public Governance Ministers how their voices could be better heard in global decision-making
27.10.2015
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Martti Hetemäki: Governance policy and inclusive growth
27.10.2015
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Finland a leading country in good public governance
26.10.2015
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Minister Stubb: Economy, security and refugee crisis call for European solutions
7.10.2015
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Securities custody to be opened up to competition
2.10.2015
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Stability to the economy from the development of the EMU
1.10.2015
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The draft of a Crowdfunding Act positively received
21.9.2015
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The labour market organisations condemn racism
14.9.2015
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British Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Finland
20.8.2015
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Budget proposal unsurprisingly tight
12.8.2015
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The Eurogroup will meet to discuss Greece’s proposal
10.7.2015
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Finland signs founding document for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
29.6.2015
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Minister Stubb met the Eurogroup President and Spanish Minister
10.6.2015
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Minister Stubb meets key representatives of international economic affairs
8.6.2015
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Base rate remains at 0.25 per cent
5.6.2015
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Crowdfunding Act would establish clear ground rules
18.5.2015
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Finland supports the development of a Capital Markets Union
12.5.2015
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From opening up government data to its impact assessment
24.4.2015
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Ministry of Finance requests police to investigate information leakage
10.4.2015
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Europe 2020 programme places focus on employment and innovation
2.4.2015
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Finland to join the prospective founders of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
30.3.2015
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IMF publishes Fiscal Transparency Evaluation concerning Finland
12.3.2015
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The Government’s ability to collective decision-making and strategic capabilities are prerequisites for Finland’s success
5.3.2015
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Working group appointed to prepare a bill concerning bondholder representatives and to lay the ground for other bond market development measures
26.2.2015
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Create a clear vision, break down barriers and link IT projects to government reform – "Just do it"
24.2.2015
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A Capital Markets Union to ease access to corporate finance
18.2.2015
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Financing for development and economic growth in Africa the topics of discussion at the World Bank Governors’ meeting in Helsinki
11.2.2015