Press releases
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s roundtable strengthens dialogue on equality in working life
Janna Laine appointed as Counsellor for Public Diplomacy and Communications to Beijing
Ministers for European affairs to prepare for March European Council
Ukraine Defense Contact Group to meet at Ramstein Air Base
Finland-led group of EU leaders calls on European Investment Bank to increase funding for defence industry
Speeches
Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the European Parliament on 13 March 2024
Closing remarks by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio at the LDC Future Forum in Helsinki
Opening speech by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the LDC Future Forum in Helsinki
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 55th session
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the Hudson Institute 18 December 2023
News
WHO pandemic treaty to be negotiated in Geneva on 18–29 March
Ministry for Foreign Affairs addresses inappropriate conduct in the workplace
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive receives qualified majority of votes in Coreper
Finnish Internet Forum to focus on AI and crisis resilience of everyday digital life
See also
Citizens’ Pulse
The Citizens’ Pulse survey examines citizens’ opinions on current issues and government activities and asks about their mood and expectations for the future.
Finland and NATO
Finland became a full member of NATO on 4 April 2023. NATO membership means that Finland is involved in decision-making on security policy questions that are essential for Finland.
COVID-19 in Finland
COVID-19 is no longer classified as a generally hazardous communicable disease. The health authorities will continue to provide guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and other practices.
Energy situation and financial support for electricity costs
Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine caused problems with the price and availability of energy. The government implemented a variety of measures to help households cope with high electricity prices.
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Finland’s foreign policy leadership is closely monitoring Russia’s actions and the security situation in Europe. Finland is responding to Russia’s actions as part of the European Union.
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Webcasts and photos
Press conferences online
Hallituksen ja ministerien tiedotustilaisuudet välitetään suorina verkkolähetyksinä ja ne ovat katsottavissa myöhemmin tallenteina.
Main press conferences by the Government and ministries are available as direct webcasts.
News photos on Flickr
Valtioneuvoston valokuvat ovat käytettävissä uutis- ja tiedonvälitykseen.
Government image bank
Valtioneuvoston aineistopankki sisältää kuvia ministereistä, virkamiehistä ja valtioneuvoston tiloista.