Finland and the EU

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Finland asks EU to probe France ship deal — 08 January 2013, 17:41 CET

Finland said Tuesday it has asked the European Commission to shed light on French state subsidies given to shipbuilder STX France to help it clinch a one billion-euro cruise ship order.

EU urges Finland to cut public debt — 19 December 2012, 10:54 CET

The European Commission on Wednesday urged Finland to rein in its public debt amid forecasts that it could rise to 60 percent in the next five years.

EU clears Outokumpu to buy ThyssenKrupp stainless steel unit — 07 November 2012, 15:49 CET

The European Commission cleared on Wednesday the acquisition of ThyssenKrupp's Inoxum unit by Finnish firm Outokumpu which will create the world's biggest specialist stainless steel company.

Finland to build EUR 125m power plant in Mauritania — 30 October 2012, 19:15 CET

Mauritania has signed an accord with Finnish manufacturer Wartsila for the construction of a 125 million euro ($162 million) power plant, the state news agency reported Tuesday.

Finnish PM says unlikely Spain to request full bailout — 03 October 2012, 09:22 CET

Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen of Finland, whose country is among the eurozone fiscal hardliners, said in a Wednesday newspaper interview that he felt it unlikely Spain would request a full sovereign bailout.

France, Finland discuss mooted financial tax — 02 October 2012, 21:07 CET

French President Francois Hollande sought Tuesday to get Finland on board with a plan to tax financial transactions, during a visit by Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen.

Swine flu vaccine linked to child narcolepsy: EU watchdog — 21 September 2012, 21:40 CET

A swine flu vaccine used in 2009-10 is linked to a higher risk of the sleeping disorder narcolepsy in children and teens in Sweden and Finland, says the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Finnish PM pushes to avoid Spain bailout — 11 September 2012, 17:13 CET

Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen Tuesday backed Spain in its "unfair" financial crisis and encouraged it to avoid seeking a full sovereign bailout.

Europe stands behind euro: Finland PM — 05 September 2012, 11:09 CET

The prime minister of triple-A rated Finland on Wednesday said Europe was fully committed to the euro but warned the region's central bank was not capable of miracles ahead of a crucial policy meeting.

Euro crisis threatens Finnish economy: IMF — 01 September 2012, 00:40 CET

Despite its solid foundations, Finland's economy is threatened by the euro crisis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report published Friday.

Finland minister cautions against new eurozone 'Berlin Wall' — 23 August 2012, 10:56 CET

Finnish European Affairs Minister Alexander Stubb warned Thursday against what he described as an attempt to erect a "Berlin Wall" separating northern Europe from the debt-laden south.

Quitting the euro not an option, Finnish president says — 21 August 2012, 21:26 CET

Finnish President Sauli Niinistoe said Tuesday that leaving the eurozone would not help resolve the economic crisis plaguing the 17-member bloc.

Monti woos sceptical Finland for bold euro measures — 01 August 2012, 19:07 CET

The prime ministers of Italy and Finland stuck to their guns Wednesday as Mario Monti sought to persuade a sceptical Jyrki Katainen to embrace bolder moves to tame the eurozone debt crisis.

Finland refuses to pay for other countries' debt: minister — 06 July 2012, 16:27 CET

Finland has no intention of footing the bill to cover the debt of other countries in the eurozone, Finnish Finance Minister Jutta Urpilainen said in a newspaper interview Friday.

Finland: country overview — 06 June 2012, 22:41 CET

Finland has a highly industrialized, largely free-market economy with per capita output roughly that of the Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Trade is important with exports accounting for over one third of GDP in recent years.

Finland says wants eurozone firewall hike if limited risk — 27 March 2012, 15:27 CET

Finland wants to negotiate a strengthening of the eurozone's debt crisis rescue fund, but only if it does not entail more risk for the Nordic country, Finance Minister Jutta Urpilainen said Tuesday.

Doing business in Finland: Staff welfare — 30 March 2012, 00:50 CET

The Ministry of Employment and the Economy's Strategy and Foresight Unit coordinates equality and equal opportunities matters in Finland, as well as the Ministry's sustainable development policy.

Doing business in Finland: Sustainability — 30 March 2012, 00:40 CET

Legislation in Finland requires businesses to take into consideration their effect on the environment and on society.

Doing business in Finland: Environmental rules — 30 March 2012, 00:41 CET

The Environmental Protection Act in Finland requires business owners to be sufficiently aware of the environmental impacts and risks associated with their operations, and also of using the best available technology for reducing harmful emissions.

Eurozone split on boosting firewall — 24 March 2012, 20:06 CET

The eurozone remained divided Saturday ahead of a decision next week on whether to boost its debt crisis rescue fund, with especially Germany and Finland sceptical.

Time to move on from euro crisis: Portuguese president — 11 February 2012, 14:02 CET

European leaders need to move on from the current focus on the eurozone financial crisis and take aim at other issues important to the region, Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva said Saturday.

Voters snub anti-euro far-right in Finnish presidential poll — 23 January 2012, 15:52 CET

Finland's nationalist anti-immigration Finns Party suffered a heavy setback in this weekend's presidential election, as many of its anti-euro voters fled to the equally eurosceptic Centre Party, observers said Monday.

Factfile on Finland — 14 April 2011, 11:06 CET

Finland, where voters go to the polls in parliamentary elections on Sunday, is a republic that won its independence from Russia in 1917. It has been a member of the European Union and the eurozone since 1995.

EU warns Finland on personal tax data — 03 June 2010, 22:47 CET

The European Commission today warned Finland that its data protection law may be breaking EU rules. Finnish taxpayers’ personal data is available to the public and is being collected by businesses for sale as special publications, CDs and text messages.

EU authorises temporary Finnish financial aid to farmers — 25 May 2010, 23:50 CET

The European Commission authorised a Finnish scheme with a budget of €22 million which aims at supporting farmers in Finland who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis. Aid under this scheme can be granted until 31 December 2010 and will take the form of a direct grant.