Government press releases
Government reinstates entry restrictions for three countries
Press release
6.8.2020 13.25
Government decides on continuation of restrictions on traffic at internal and external borders
Press release
23.7.2020 13.50
Ministries set up working group to coordinate fight against COVID-19 epidemic at border crossing points
Press release
13.7.2020 20.47
Government updates policies on internal border control and travel restrictions
Press release
8.7.2020 18.47
Government updates policies on border issues, remote working and recommendations for persons over 70 years of age
Press release
23.6.2020 17.52
Government agrees to ease restrictions on gatherings, operations of food and beverage service businesses and visits to care institutions and hospitals
Press release
17.6.2020 19.35
Use of powers under the Emergency Powers Act to end – state of emergency to be lifted on Tuesday 16 June
Press release
15.6.2020 14.12
Government makes specifications to policy on audience sizes at outdoor events as of 1 July
Press release
11.6.2020 12.35
Restrictions on local tourism will be partially dismantled, restrictions at external borders remain unchanged
Press release
11.6.2020 12.26
Government discusses development of legislation on normal conditions in preparation for possible second wave of COVID-19 epidemic
Press release
9.6.2020 12.51
Government decides on face masks and discusses border traffic in its informal meeting
Press release
3.6.2020 20.19
Changes to restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 epidemic as of 1 June
Press release
31.5.2020 10.06
Government decision: Travel within Finland allowed as long as health and safety guidelines are observed
Press release
29.5.2020 17.37
Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports introduction of exceptional situation mechanism
Press release
20.5.2020 11.43
Prime Minister Sanna Marin explains Government’s hybrid strategy in Friday briefing, modelling and indicators also on the agenda
News item
15.5.2020 12.09
Government decided on third supplementary budget proposal for 2020
Press release
8.5.2020 11.51
The Government will return to work normally, but the morning sessions will be held remotely.
Press release
8.5.2020 11.18
Government to work remotely as precautionary measure due to possible coronavirus exposure
Press release
7.5.2020 14.19
Prime Minister Marin’s speech at the referral debate in Parliament on 6 May 2020
Speech
6.5.2020 14.09
Government measures to ensure availability of seasonal employees
Press release
6.5.2020 14.08