The EU Recovery Package and the Environment
On Tuesday 21st of July, the European Union leaders agreed on a recovery package that includes the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021-2027 and a recovery …
The silver lining of COVID-19 – positive environmental impacts
COVID-19 has changed the way of living all over the world. Flights are being cancelled, pubs and restaurants are closed. In the European Union (EU), …
Redefining the problem of plastic pollution
The whole world faces different environmental challenges. Among them are microplastics, which have gained a lot of media attention also in Finland. The author of …
The informal meeting of environment ministers: how has Finland succeeded in achieving a consensus among the member states?
The informal meeting of environment ministers was held in Helsinki from 11th to 12th of July. Finland has as the President of the Council of …
How can Finland support environmental protection during its presidency of the Council of the EU?
From July 2019 onwards Finland has the honor to held the position of the President of the Council of the European Union (hereinafter ”EU” or …
The fight against microplastic emissions has started in the European Union
The European Union is now in the process of adopting a restriction on microplastics that are being intentionally added to certain consumer and professional products. …