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Finland Mourns the Passing of the Former Finnish President, Martti Ahtisaari
The former Finnish president, Martti Ahtisaari, a peacemaker and a humanitarian, passed away at the age of 86, after a long illness. Former President of Finland…
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Sanna Marin Has Resigned Parliament
On September 12, the plenary session of Parliament approved the request for the release of MP Sanna Marin (SDP) from her mandate. The exemption is valid from September 13.…
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Sanna Marin, the Former Prime Minister of Finland, Aims to Resign Parliament
Marin has been appointed as a strategic adviser in an institute that deals with governments and political leaders. The former Finnish prime minister, Sanna Marin…
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MP and Former Prime Minister Juha Sipilä Attacked Near Parliament
Member of Parliament, former prime minister of Finland, Juha Sipilä (the Centre), was attacked in broad daylight last Thursday near the Parliament Building. Sipilä was…
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Finnish Parliament Approves EU’s Recovery Fund
Parliament approved the EU’s resources decision by a vote of 134-57. On Tuesday, Finland approved the European Union’s €750 billion recovery fund, a spending…
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Government Submits Proposal on the Coronavirus Passport to Parliament; Could Come Into Effect in…
The government has submitted to Parliament a proposal on the nationwide use of the EU Digital Covid Certificate or the Covid-19 passport. On Tuesday, the government…
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Parliament Approves the Coronavirus Passport; Many Restaurants to Stay Open Until 05:00
Protesters against the coronavirus passport in front of the Parliament Building on Friday, October…
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Government Proposes a New Law on Clothing and Shoe Labeling to Satisfy EU Rules
Penalty payments because of incorrect or deficient labels have not been possible before. The EU already requires that footwear and textile products clearly indicate…
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‘Never Again Alone’ Finnish Parliament Votes 188-8 in Favor of Joining NATO
On May 17, Parliament adopted an opinion on government reports on the changing security environment and Finland’s application to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization,…
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Finnish Parliament Approves NATO Bid
The proposal was approved by a vote of 184–7. The Finnish Parliament approved the government proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO on March 1, 2023.…
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