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Europe Day to be celebrated on 4 and 7 May
The European Union is Finland’s most important political and economic frame of reference and community of values. Finland’s positions on EU issues are formulated in cooperation between the ministries and require a decision from the Government and the views of Parliament.
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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 decides on General Government Fiscal Plan for 2025–2028
Government appoints two new state secretaries
Government proposes extended use of technology by Border Guard
Videos, images and publications
The Government provides live webcasts and recordings of press conferences and other important events. Key events are also photographed. The publications of all ministries are available in the Institutional Repository for the Government.