
Finland becomes observer member of NATO
NATO member countries have signed the Accession Protocol of Finland, whereby Finland has become an observer member of NATO. Finland is now entitled to attend NATO meetings. As an observer Finland is not entitled to vote. Next, the NATO member countries will ratify the Accession Protocol based on their national procedures.
Press conference with Jens Stoltenberg, Pekka Haavisto and Ann Linde
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Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine
Minister Tuppurainen visited Western Balkans to discuss EU integration and security situation in Europe

Government proposes amendments to Integration Act to secure services for those fleeing Ukraine

Finns are increasingly worried about state of nature – biodiversity loss is now recognised as threat

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Finland becomes a NATO invitee
Minister Tuppurainen visited Western Balkans to discuss EU integration and security situation in Europe
Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine
Progress in Finland’s NATO membership process: Finland’s delegation, led by Foreign Minister Haavisto, to hold accession talks with NATO in Brussels
Minister Tuppurainen to visit the Western Balkans
Government proposes amendments to Integration Act to secure services for those fleeing Ukraine
Instructions of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry concerning seasonal workers no longer in force
Live webcast: Press Conference of Poland's Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau and Foreign Minister Haavisto
Aino Sipari appointed as Director of Consumer Services Unit at the Services Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
First national radiation measurement strategy is ready
General Government Fiscal Plan for 2023–2026

Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2023–2026. In its spending limits discussion, the Government decided on extensive measures that will strengthen security, create a vision for the future and build sustainable growth.
Government Programme

The Programme of Prime Minister Sanna Marin's Government: "Inclusive and competent Finland – a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable society".
Finland's EU policy

The basic stance of Finland’s EU policy is to further develop the European Union and to promote growth, stability and security in Europe. Finland is an active, pragmatic and result-oriented Member State.

Government in office
On 10 December 2019, the President of the Republic appointed Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government, which is Finland’s 76th government. Marin’s Government is formed by the Social Democratic Party, the Centre Party, the Greens, the Left Alliance and the Swedish People's Party of Finland. The Government has 19 ministers.