Prime Minister Petteri Orpo highlighted Finland’s key EU policy priorities in his meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Tuesday 10 September. Topical EU issues were also on the agenda in Prime Minister Orpo’s discussions with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola.
Current issues
Draft legislative proposal on tightening conditions for family reunification circulated for comments
12.9.2024 9.17
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal on tightening the conditions for family reunification. The conditions would be made more stringent in cases where a third-country national applies for a residence permit based on family ties.
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.
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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 submits its proposal on promoting local bargaining to Parliament
5.9.2024 14.01
Press release
Government proposes to reform state capital investment activities
5.9.2024 13.40
Press release
Government approves action plan to combat racism and promote equality
5.9.2024 13.32
Press release