Finland and the EU

Latest business news about Finland and the European Union

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Popular Finnish Orthodox priest wins EU parliament seat — 08 June 2009, 00:25 CET

An outspoken Finnish Orthodox Church priest who was barred from serving the church for standing in Sunday's European election was one of 13 candidates elected to represent Finland in the assembly.

Finland eurosceptics soar in EU vote: results — 07 June 2009, 21:38 CET

Finland's nationalist and eurosceptic True Finns party saw a strong rise in support in Sunday's European parliament election as ruling parties suffered losses, preliminary results showed.

Finnish PM's party loses support in EU elections: poll — 01 June 2009, 13:26 CET

Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen's Centre party has lost support in the European parliament elections to be held June 7, an opinion poll showed on Monday.

Finnish Orthodox Church bars priest over EU elections — 26 May 2009, 18:55 CET

Finland's Orthodox Church on Tuesday barred an outspoken priest standing in the June 7 European parliament elections from serving the church while he pursues a political career.

ECB VP warns eurozone prices could briefly turn negative — 26 March 2009, 14:15 CET

Consumer price inflation in the 16 countries using the euro could briefly dip into "negative territory" this year, European Central Bank vice president Lucas Papademos said on Thursday.

Russia's economic woes worry trading partner Finland — 24 February 2009, 12:46 CET

As the global financial crisis takes its toll on Russia and the oil price tumbles, a number of Finnish companies are worried that exports to their key trading partner are headed for a nosedive.

Finland presents 54-billion-euro bank rescue package — 20 October 2008, 21:45 CET

The Finnish government on Monday presented a plan worth 54 billion euros (72 billion dollars) aimed at shoring up the financial sector in case the global credit crisis takes a heavier toll.

Finland ratifies EU's Lisbon Treaty — 12 September 2008, 13:43 CET

Finnish President Tarja Halonen on Friday ratified the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, giving the final approval for the deal adopted by Finland's parliament by a large majority in June.

Finland and the euro — 04 February 2008, 00:54 CET

The euro is the single currency shared by 15 of the European Union's Member States - Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Greece, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta - which together make up the eurozone. Around 317 million EU citizens now use the euro as their currency.

European Union Budget at a glance — 02 May 2007, 20:41 CET

Latest news, background information and web links about Economic and Monetary Affairs policies in the European Union.

Finland country profile — 04 January 2008, 18:35 CET

Finland is a member of the European Union

CORDIS Finland Presidency service — 03 January 2007, 17:44 CET

CORDIS Finland Research & Innovation Presidency service (1 July - 31 December 2006)

Export companies of Finland — 05 August 2006, 13:56 CET

Directory of Finnish export companies

Enterprise Finland — 05 August 2006, 13:55 CET

The Enterprise Finland online service provides information on the obligations towards public authorities that need to be taken into account when setting up an enterprise and acting as an employer.

Business Guides Finland (Deloitte) — 05 August 2006, 13:55 CET

Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation.

Doing Business in Finland (HLBI) — 05 August 2006, 12:56 CET

Guide on Finland from HLB International, which has produced a series of international booklets on accounting, taxation and company law information - pdf

European Court of Auditors reports — 01 August 2006, 22:05 CET

Annual reports of the European Court of Auditors