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The Finnish Government comprises 12 ministries, each responsible for the preparation of matters and the functioning of administration within its own sector.

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  • Ministry of Agriculture<br> and Forestry Ministry of Agriculture
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  • Ministry of Transport <br>and Communications Ministry of Transport
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  • Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
  • Ministry of Social <br>Affairs and Health Ministry of Social
    Affairs and Health
  • Ministry of the <br>Environment Ministry of the
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