Minister of Employment Haatainen: Young people’s voices must be heard in discussion on the EU and working life
On 20 September 2021, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen listened to the views of Vantaa upper secondary students on future working life. The discussion centred on young people’s wellbeing and equal opportunities to study and work in the EU. The event was part of the Government’s “We are Europe” tour.
Inaugural plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe to take place in Strasbourg
The inaugural plenary of the European Conference on the Future will be held in Strasbourg on 19 June. The inaugural meeting will feature discussions on the purpose and expectations of the conference and on the conference timetable. The Finnish Government will be represented at the meeting by State Secretaries Vesa Vuorenkoski and Johanna Sumuvuori, who will attend remotely. Citizen representative Ninni Norra will represent Finland in person at the event in Strasbourg.
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Government Report on the Future »
During each electoral period, the Government submits to Parliament a report on the future focusing on long-term perspectives.
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The ministries’ joint foresight activities »
Foresight activities are carried out in several ministries. All ministries are involved in the ministries’ joint foresight working group.
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Government Foresight Group »
The Government Foresight Group is an expert group that supports the Government’s foresight activities and the work of the National Foresight Network
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National Foresight Network »
The National Foresight Network brings together Finnish foresight data producers.
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EU-wide Foresight Network »
The European Commission established the EU-wide Foresight Network, which began its work in May 2021.