Travelling within the EU to become easier for persons with disabilities

31.10.2024 14.03
The European Union has adopted a Directive establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. The EU has also adopted a Directive extending the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card to third-country nationals legally residing in EU Member States. The purpose of these Directives is to make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel within the EU.

Ukraine and Finland sign agreement on healthcare sector cooperation

18.10.2024 15.29
Finland and Ukraine signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector on Friday 18 October 2024 in Helsinki.

Government proposes allowing home deliveries and online sales of alcoholic beverages

10.10.2024 14.05
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The Government proposes an amendment to the Alcohol Act that would allow the delivery of alcoholic beverages to customers. In practice, the amendment would allow, for example, home deliveries and online sales of alcoholic beverages.

Ministry and related authorities

Ministry and related authorities

Ministry

Ministry

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health manages the preparation and implementation of Finland’s social welfare and health care policy, gender equality policy and occupational safety and health policy.

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

Administrative branch

Administrative branch

The administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health includes several independent institutions and agencies.

Administrative branch

Ministers

Kaisa Juuso
Kaisa Juuso
Minister of Social Affairs and Health
Sanni Grahn-Laasonen
Sanni Grahn-Laasonen
Minister of Social Security
Arto Satonen
Arto Satonen
Minister of Employment