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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo took part in the informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 17 June, where the EU leaders discussed upcoming appointments to high-level EU roles. The leaders aim to reach a decision on the appointments at the EU summit on 27–28 June.
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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government is Finland’s 77th government. Orpo’s Government is formed by the National Coalition Party, the Finns Party, the Swedish People's Party of Finland and the Christian Democrats in Finland.
Ministers Programme of Prime Minister Orpo's Government Ministerial committees and working groups![-](/documents/194055633/208501255/Valtioneuvosto-korttikuva_441A8177_Fanni-Uusitalo-2022_2000x1125px.jpg/a93d6cbb-b87f-0594-7782-a88c4774b5b2?t=1713246460702)
The Government
The Government is an institution exercising the supreme executive power in Finland. It is a central part of Finland's political system.
How the Government works Ministries History and buildingsDecisions
Government plenary sessions make decisions on matters that are far-reaching or important as matters of principle and on proposals for decisions to be submitted to the President of the Republic. Government plenary sessions handle approximately a thousand items of business every year.
Latest press releases on decisions
Government’s changes to the Integration Act reform to increase immigrants’ own responsibility
13.6.2024 12.15
Press release
Government adopts multiannual plan for research and development funding – plan aims for more ambitious R&D activities and stronger cooperation
13.6.2024 11.17
Press release
Government’s proposal on EUR 1600 income limit for a residence permit for an employed person submitted to Parliament
6.6.2024 14.03
Press release