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Finland and Arctic Council take aim at climate change

At a meeting in Alaska, Finland takes over from the US as chair of the Arctic Council at a critical moment for the environment and residents of the Arctic region.

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Finland launches International Gender Equality Prize

On International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017, Finland announced its new International Gender Equality Prize, highlighting the country’s role as a leader in gender equality issues.

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New Finnish government tests the waters

A Helsinki political reporter predicts what the Finland’s new government coalition may or may not accomplish.

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After Finnish election, anything can happen

In the 2015 Finnish parliamentary election, the Centre and the Greens bounced back. So did guesses about the next coalition.

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Inside the 2015 Finnish parliamentary election

A political reporter provides an accessible explanation of the trends in the 2015 Finnish parliamentary election.

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Ahtisaari Day spotlights negotiation

The first annual national Ahtisaari Day highlights Finland’s role in international peace mediation.

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What’s up with the “True Finns” party?

What on earth is happening in Finland?, asks Kyösti Karvonen, and puts the “True Finns” party’s election gain in context.

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Peace matters on Ahtisaari Day

Nobel laureate Martti Ahtisaari celebrates CMI’s 10th anniversary and the 1st Ahtisaari Day at a high-profile seminar (video clip and streaming).