Tag: European Commission
More than 100 members of the European Parliament demand continued funding for UNRWA amid the Gaza crisis
Finnish MEP Alviina AlametsäThe Greens representative has been a prominent signatory to a collective letter addressed to key figures in the European Union, including the presidents of the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament. The letter highlights the moral suspension of halting funding to UNRWA, an organization that acts as a lifeline…
Mykkänen thanks the European Commission's vision for the 2040 climate goals
The European Commission published last week communication of the 27 countries' federal climate targets for 2040 and suggests that the bloc set its goals for emissions reductions of 90 percent from 1990 levels. It argued that the 90 percent target would require only a small acceleration of emissions reductions, as current control measures alone would…
Hear the latest news in Echo at quarter to five
The Swedish Migration Agency has not investigated its own actions when a suspected terrorist cell established itself in Sweden. Despite the fact that the Migration Agency received concrete warnings about one of the people in the suspected terrorist cell, he was granted a residence permit under a false identity Foreign Minister Tobias Billström comments on…
Finland's foreign policy: actions speak louder than words in Gaza, says SDP representative Nasima Razmyar
However, we must keep in mind that UNRWA is not an ordinary aid organization, and the conditions are far from ordinary. UNRWA is the primary provider of basic services and critical humanitarian aid to Gazans, and Gaza is currently at war. Even before hostilities broke out, many Palestinians relied solely on UN support. Gaza's infrastructure…
Finnish presidential candidates – Alexander Stubb
Despite his recent active politics, Stubb has been a distinguished figure known for his global approach and rich experience in various ministerial positions in Finland and various EU portfolios. Early life Stubb is known for his passion for fitness and sports, including triathlons, which dates back to his teenage years playing ice hockey at HIFK.…
Presidential candidate Jutta Urpilainen
Although he announced his presidential candidacy in late November 2023 compared to his colleagues, he is committed to the European Commission, but he has since gathered media attention and public support because of his vision of a stronger and more united Europe and his emphasis on traditions. social democratic values. Early life Jutta Urpilainen, who…
Jutta Urpilainen: From the conservatory to the European Commission
The former leader of SDP has left her position as EU commissioner as she seeks to become Finland's second female president.
Olli Rehn: Brussels strongman and central banker
The former vice-president of the European Commission is running as an independent candidate, albeit with the support of the Center Party.
Finland's climate minister is ready to raise the EU's climate goals
The European Commission is currently preparing its proposal for climate targets for the next decade, and is expected to call for accelerating emissions reductions. The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has recommended a goal of 90-95 percent, after receiving support from the member of the European Commission responsible for climate action, Wopke Hoekstra.…
Finland's recession is deeper and longer than expected, says the highest official
Both growth figures represent a decrease of 0.5 percentage points from the forecast published in October. Mikko SpolanderThe Director General of the Ministry of Finance emphasized at a press conference on Tuesday that although the economic situation is expected to improve next year, the economy will continue to grow perfectly fine. “Finland is now in…
Jutta Urpilainen was officially chosen as SDP’s presidential candidate
The former chairman of the party has previously served as Finland’s Minister of Finance and member of the European Commission responsible for international partnerships since 2019.
EU members raise red flag over planned sanctions against Russia Bloomberg
A proposed ban on the re-export of key goods could put the bloc’s businesses at a disadvantage, several states warn. Several EU member states are trying to soften proposals from the European Commission aimed at preventing sanctions against Russia from being circumvented through third countries, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.…
Too optimistic productivity forecasts for Finland, reveals the report of the Economic Policy Evaluation Council
These estimates prepared by the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will evolve as new statistical data become available. Too much optimism in Finland’s real-time forecasts Potential output, which reflects the sustainable level of output that a country can achieve without accelerating inflation, constitutes a…
Urpilainen is SDP’s presidential candidate, who is resigning from the European Commission
Former finance minister Jutta Urpilainen (SDP) announced her candidacy on Sunday in Tampere. His decision has been long awaited, as the presidential election has been in full swing for months.
Helsinki monitors 10 pollutants to improve air quality monitoring
Monitoring is carried out at 11 different stations strategically located in different environments across the region. This placement ensures comprehensive data collection from heavily trafficked areas to residential areas where wood burning is common. In addition to these fixed stations, HSY also uses smaller, more mobile measuring devices to collect data on certain pollutants, such…
This is how the EU wants to loosen Putin’s grip on Europe’s fringes
The European Commission wants to start membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and give Georgia the status of a candidate country. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has put the issue at the top of the EU’s agenda. And if the EU’s heads of state and government all vote for the proposal at the next summit…
An unprecedented flow of young asylum seekers challenges the EU
This is happening with increasing immigration and the emphasis on children’s rights in the EU’s immigration policy. Eurostat data shows that EU Member States and Norway received more than 79,000 asylum applications from unaccompanied minors during this period, rising from 13,620 in 2020 to 40,175 in 2022. In addition, in 2022 the EU and Norway…
Finland and Sweden are committed to supporting Ukraine’s EU aspirations, the foreign ministers say
“The fact that Ukraine has already managed to make so much progress in the matter, we have to take into account,” said Billström. quoted saying At Helsingin Sanomat’s press conference in Helsinki. The European Commission estimated in its enlargement report on Wednesday that official membership negotiations can be started with Ukraine, even though the country…
Von der Leyen’s resignation petition gathers more than 53,000 signatures amid Gaza conflict
The context of the dispute Von der Leyen’s support for Israeli military action against Gaza, including the restriction of essential goods such as water, food and electricity to civilians and wider bombing campaigns, is seen as a violation of international law and her EU mandate. His actions have not only drawn widespread condemnation among diplomats,…
EU staff express outrage at von der Leyen’s position on the conflict between Israel and Hamas
Key complaints The letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Irish Times, reveals deep-seated frustration among EU staff. Beginning with a condemnation of Hamas’ attack on Israel, the letter sharply criticized Israel’s “disproportionate reaction” against more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The signatories claim that the European Union’s response, or…
More than 15,000 people signed a petition calling for the immediate resignation of Ursula von der Leyen
“While von der Leyen condemns attacks on civilians in Israel, he has supported the isolation of Gaza’s civilians from water, food and electricity, and the bombing of the people of Gaza under the guise of ‘defense.’ This unilateral action does not take into account both international law and the limits of his own mandate –…
Finland welcomes the EU’s decision to continue herring fishing
The European Commission had considered banning herring fishing in the Baltic Sea due to dwindling stocks.
HS: Essayah justifies lynx hunting by considering “social acceptability”.
The permits are valid for the hunting season starting in December. Such permits have been issued for more than 10 years, and last season 174 lynx were obtained. Neither the EU’s habitat directives nor Finnish legislation recognize population management as a justified reason for hunting a species that the first defines as strictly protected and…
EU countries are strengthening border controls due to security concerns
© Provided by Xinhua The introduction of these border restrictions came at a time when several European countries have seen an increase in public security incidents. BRUSSELS, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) — Due to concerns related to extremist violence and illegal migration, several EU countries, part of the Schengen area that usually allows free movement, recently…
Brussels shooting suspect dies after being shot by police
The suspect in the murder of two Swedish soccer fans in Brussels was shot and fatally wounded by police when he was arrested on Tuesday, officials said. Updated at 10.40 Paris time “The perpetrator of the terrorist attack in Brussels has been identified and has died,” writes Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden on social media. Earlier…
Brussels shooting suspect dies after being shot by police
The suspect in the murder of two Swedish soccer fans in Brussels was shot and fatally wounded by police when he was arrested on Tuesday, officials said. Updated at 10.40 Paris time “The perpetrator of the terrorist attack in Brussels has been identified and has died,” writes Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden on social media. Earlier…
Suspected shooter arrested after deadly Brussels attack: prosecutors
Belgian police on Tuesday arrested a man suspected of shooting two Swedish soccer fans in an attack in Brussels, the federal prosecutor’s office said. Spokesman Eric Van Duyse told the French news agency AFP that officers “opened fire” when they arrested the man in the Schaerbeek area of the city, but did not say whether…
Shooter who killed 2 Swedes in Brussels releases video, claims to be ISIS member
Brussels [Belgium]October 17 (ANI): The gunman, who killed two Swedish nationals and injured a third person in a lone wolf attack in Brussels, identified himself as a member of the terror group ISIS group and claimed responsibility for the attack in a video posted online, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. According to Al Jazeera, the…
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns the murders in Brussels and offers condolences to Sweden’s prime minister
Brussels [Belgium]October 17 (ANI): European Commission Chairperson Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday expressed her condolences to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson regarding the murders of two Swedish nationals that took place in Brussels. Ursula von der Leyen took to social media platform X and called the attack cowardly, writing: “I want to express my…
Cash dilemma: Why do 95% of Finns cling to cash in the digital age?
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and concerns about security of supply have affected the attitude of almost a third (28%) of Finns towards cash. “The use of cash, especially in connection with security of supply, is fundamentally tied to social responsibility. Not all Finns have access to a bank card or digital services. Historically, social…
Tightened sanctions and closed loopholes – this is how the EU wants to pressure Putin
For almost 600 days, EU sanctions have pressured the Russian war economy. In total, the Union has agreed on 11 sanctions packages to pressure Putin. Hear about what is not yet covered by the sanctions and what the EU could possibly do in a next step. At the same time, there are regular reports that…