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  1. Economic Council Chaired by the Prime Minister, the Economic Council of Finland is a body for facilitating cooperation between the Government, the Bank of Finland and major interest groups. It discusses economic and social policy issues of key imp...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/economic-council
  2. 18.5.2026 | The World Health Organization (WHO) will hold its 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 18–23 May 2026. Finland’s delegation will be led by Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/health-security-and-health-situation-in-conflict-areas-on-agenda-at-world-health-assembly
  3. 27.3.2026 | Comments on the draft vision for higher education and research can be submitted on the public consultation website until 15 April. Both organisations and private individuals can take part.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/public-invited-to-comment-on-vision-for-higher-education-and-research
  4. 26.6.2026 | Supplementing the National Inventory of Living Heritage The UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was adopted by the UNESCO General Conference in 2003. Finland ratified the Convention in 2013, and the Finnish H...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410845/3956635/National%20Inventory%202026.pdf/0e5e3456-7873-6336-1f3f-44de573263cc?t=1782462178585
  5. 8.4.2026 | At the end of 2025, the value of the State’s corporate holdings rose to around EUR 38 billion, while revenue from corporate holdings grew to EUR 1.94 billion. The total return on holdings in state-owned listed companies rose to 47.9 per cent.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/value-of-state-holdings-reached-eur-38-billion-in-2025
  6. 8.6.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie has presented seven State Awards for Public Information in acknowledgment of the dissemination of significant public information. The award ceremony will be celebrated on 8 June in Oulu, which is a European Capital of Culture this year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/state-award-for-public-information-conferred-to-seven-contributors-to-community-relevant-information
  7. 9.4.2026 | The transaction concerning nature values agreed between a private landowner and the retail and service company Pohjois-Karjalan Osuuskauppa is among the first ones in Finland. The surface area of the site concerned, the Kuikkasuo mire, is about 12 hectares, and it will be restored to a state that is as close to natural as possible.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/nature-wins-the-most-in-nature-values-trading-but-all-parties-stand-to-benefit
  8. 4.12.2025 | The economy of wellbeing offers tools for policy makers to secure the preconditions for a good life both for the current population and future generations. A new working paper by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) analyses how wellbeing economy practices have been integrated into decision-making in ten countries. This comparison will also help Finland create its own governance model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/international-examples-to-help-finland-create-governance-model-for-wellbeing-economy
  9. 9.7.2026 | The Finnish Government has appointed Anu Nousiainen, M.Sc. (Admin.), as Director General of the Administration Policy Department at the Ministry of Defence for a five-year term from 1 October 2026 to 31 September 2031.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/anu-nousiainen-appointed-director-general-of-administration-policy-department-at-finland-s-ministry-of-defence
  10. 19.1.2023 | The Government Report on the Future, adopted on Thursday 19 January, aims to build a common understanding of what Finland will look like in the next generations. The report’s systematic reflections on the future lay the foundation for proactive governance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-report-on-the-future-offers-perspectives-on-the-finland-of-future-generations
  11. 17.10.2025 | Opening Remarks by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik on 16 October 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-remarks-by-minister-valtonen-at-the-arctic-circle-assembly-in-reykjavik
  12. The amended programme document Interreg AURORA 2021-2027 VERSION 3.0 After reallocation of Interreg NEXT Kolarctic and Interreg NEXT Karelia 1 CCI 2021TC16RFCB027 Title (Interreg VI-A) Sweden-Finland-Norway (AURORA) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Las...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125008
  13. 23.9.2025 | Speech by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio at the Opening Session of the Second Global School Meals Coalition Summit on 18 September 2025, in Fortaleza Brasil.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-ville-tavio-at-the-opening-session-of-the-second-global-school-meals-coalition-summit
  14. 27.8.2025 | A wide range of events will take place at built heritage sites, arranged by local heritage associations, museums and many other actors across Finland. A photo challenge and a storytelling competition for children and young people will also attract people to explore and document the built treasures of the country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/heritage-days-2025-visit-favourite-cultural-spots-of-the-locals-and-give-your-own-tips
  15. 9.4.2025 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist will travel to Kraków and attend the EU Sport Forum on 10 and 11 April. The Minister will take part in the Forum’s panel discussion, together with Ukraine’s Minister for Youth and Sports Matviy Bidny. During her visit, Bergqvist will also meet Kersti Kaljulaid, Chair of the Estonian Olympic Committee, and Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-bergqvist-to-attend-eu-sport-forum-in-krakow
  16. 8.12.2022 | The outlook review by officials at the Ministry of Finance highlights measures to improve conditions for prosperity, return general government finances to a sustainable footing, reform public administration and services, and implement the green transition effectively. Corrective action must be taken quickly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/general-government-finances-must-be-strengthened-by-at-least-nine-billion-euros-over-the-next-two-parliamentary-terms-in-order-to-safeguard-the-prosperity-of-future-generations
  17. 22.9.2025 | The Finnish economy is slowly recovering from recession, with weak employment and economic uncertainty keeping households cautious. The general government debt ratio will stabilise briefly, but not permanently, at the end of the parliamentary term, estimates the Ministry of Finance in its forecast published on 22 September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/economy-recovering-slowly-debt-ratio-set-to-stabilise-briefly
  18. 27.5.2025 | A citizens’ panel on improving the state of nature will convene in May and June to contribute to the preparation of Finland’s national restoration plan. The panel will explore ways to enhance biodiversity, with a particular focus on fairness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/citizens-panel-on-nature-restoration-launched-citizens-views-to-be-considered-as-part-of-preparing-the-national-restoration-plan
  19. 7.8.2025 | Finland is known as a country of responsible use of nuclear energy. Safety comes always first. Responsibility includes ensuring the funds required for nuclear waste management and for the decommissioning of facilities. An extensive legislative reform is, however, required to streamline regulation and licensing. The reform process is also driven by the need to take account of new technologies and the profitability challenges of the sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/column-reform-of-nuclear-energy-legislation-to-streamline-regulation-and-prepare-the-ground-for-future-projects
  20. 2.7.2026 | The Government has appointed Minna Karvonen as Director General of the Finnish National Gallery. She has served as Director of the Division for Art and Cultural Heritage at the Ministry of Education and Culture since 2018. The term in the new position will commence on 1 November 2026 and continue until 31 October 2031.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minna-karvonen-appointed-director-general-of-the-national-gallery
  21. 15.11.2024 | The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU will hold an informal meeting of the ministers responsible for demography in Budapest on 18 and 19 November 2024. The meeting will exchange views on the basis of background documents prepared by the presidency. No decisions will be made at the informal meeting. Director General Annakaisa Iivari will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/informal-ministerial-meeting-to-discuss-intergenerational-solidarity-and-supporting-young-people
  22. 17.9.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand gave a keynote Address to the Institute of International and European Affairs on the 17th of September 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/keynote-address-to-the-institute-of-international-and-european-affairs-by-minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-joakim-strand
  23. 16.5.2025 | The Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (NOCCA 2025) on 14–15 May 2025 brought together 160 experts to Rovaniemi to share the most recent scientific knowledge and examples related to the preparation for climate risks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-conference-on-climate-change-adaptation-stressed-the-need-for-diverse-approaches-to-climate-risks
  24. 2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
  25. 9.4.2025 | Prime Minister Orpo’s Government has set an objective of adjusting public sector activities to ensure that the national economy is on a sustainable footing. At the moment, it looks like it will be difficult to achieve this objective over the next few years though. The decision-makers in the wellbeing services counties are in a key role here. Reaching fiscal balance in general government finances is essential.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/wellbeing-services-counties-make-decisions-for-the-future-people-s-wellbeing-as-a-significant-economic-solution
  26. 26.6.2025 | Minister for European affairs and ownership steering Joakim Strand spoke at the EU Arctic Forum 26 June 2025, Kittilä, Finland. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-joakim-strand-at-the-eu-artic-forum-26-june-2025
  27. 13.6.2025 | The recipients of the 2025 State Award for Public Information have two things in common: they give a voice to those often left unheard and they challenge the status quo. Their work invites us to look at the world with curiosity, empathy and a critical eye.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/state-award-for-public-information-goes-to-eight-recipients-making-the-invisible-visible
  28. 19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/budget-session-of-prime-minister-orpo-s-government-returning-finland-to-a-sustainable-growth-track
  29. 25.4.2024 | On 25 April 2024, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Forestry between the National Forestry Commission of the United Mexican States and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-and-mexico-continue-bilateral-forestry-cooperation
  30. 11.6.2024 | National Statement by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin 11 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-statement-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-ukraine-recovery-conference-on-11.-june-2024
  31. 12.6.2024 | Prime Minister Orpo reiterated Finland’s continued support for Ukraine at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2024) in Berlin on 11–12 June. The conference focused on support for Ukraine’s economy and reconstruction and on the reforms needed for Ukraine’s convergence with the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-importance-of-finland-s-participation-in-reconstruction-of-ukraine
  32. 6.9.2022 | In future, the Ministry of the Environment will focus even more strongly on three themes: comprehensive solutions to the ecological sustainability crisis, leading the green transition and living environments that support wellbeing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministry-of-the-environment-seeks-comprehensive-solutions-to-ecological-crisis-leads-green-transition-and-creates-conditions-for-smooth-everyday-living
  33. 19.6.2024 | Finland has won the European Transport Safety Council’s (ETSC) Road Safety Prize for 2024. The prize was awarded for the long-term and effective road safety work and the comprehensive strategy and measures to improve the safety of all road users. This is the first time Finland receives the prize.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-wins-the-european-road-safety-prize-for-outstanding-progress-in-road-safety
  34. 11.4.2024 | The Kalevala, the national epic of Finland, was awarded the European Commission’s European Heritage Label on 11 April 2024. The European Heritage Label is granted to sites, monuments, documents or events that have a particular significance for European history, culture and integration. The label was now granted to seven applicants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/living-epic-kalevala-receives-european-heritage-label
  35. 30.4.2026 | The General Government Fiscal Plan guides the planning of public finances. It covers central government, wellbeing services counties, municipalities, statutory earnings-related pension funds and other social security funds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2027-2030
  36. 13.5.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has made decisions on two new national general export authorisations for dual-use items. The first authorisation, FI002, reduces administrative burden on public authorities exporting dual-use items. The second authorisation, FI003, allows companies to export dual-use items to South Korea by notifying the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-national-general-authorisations-facilitate-exports-to-south-korea-and-exports-by-public-authorities
  37. 13.11.2023 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist will participate in the ministerial session of the Youth Forum to be held in Paris on 14–15 November 2023. The Youth Forum will take place during the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO. The aim is to make young people's voices heard and to discuss solutions to improve their wellbeing in the context of climate change impacts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-bergqvist-at-unesco-youth-forum-engaging-young-people-strengthens-decision-making-and-boosts-confidence-in-the-future
  38. 14.5.2024 | The Finnish Heritage Agency and its partners have produced a 3D model of Petäjävesi Old Church to help preserve valuable information of this cultural heritage site for future generations. Accurate measurement data will also help those planning the restoration and repairs of the church.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/3d-model-of-petajavesi-old-church-published
  39. 11.12.2023 | A project at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is working on a proposal for a well-being economy steering model for Finland that would strengthen wellbeing-oriented policymaking in Finland. A workshop, organized by THL and the OECD WISE Centre on 21–22 November 2023, brought together officials from pioneering countries to discuss the functionality and application of governance practices for a well-being framework.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/drawing-lessons-from-pioneering-countries-for-finland-s-well-being-economy-steering-model
  40. 4.3.2025 | Speech by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen about Finland’s approach to European security at an event entitled "Keeping the peace on NATO’s longest border with Russia", hosted by Chatham House on 4 March 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-valtonen-in-london-at-an-event-hosted-by-chatham-house
  41. 1.12.2023 | This year, the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP28, will host the first-ever Health Day and climate-health ministerial. The purpose of the thematic day is to highlight how climate change affects people’s health and wellbeing as well as the resilience of health systems and societies and to point out that the climate crisis is also a health crisis.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/cop28-climate-conference-to-discuss-impacts-of-climate-change-on-health-for-the-first-time
  42. 8.2.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is launching the new Climate Honours diploma to recognise and thank those involved in climate work. Finland’s network of missions around the world will grant Climate Honours to individuals and small organisations that are leading the way in combating climate change.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-strengthens-its-international-profile-with-a-new-climate-honours-diploma
  43. 17.3.2023 | The climate and ecological crisis and the sustainability gap in general government finances cannot be solved separately. Actions that strengthen general government finances can be targeted so that they systematically take the economy, legislation, taxation, incentives and governance structures towards the green transition. This is the conclusion of the Outlook Review published by the Ministry of the Environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/general-government-finances-must-be-adapted-and-reformed-in-way-that-helps-find-solutions-to-climate-crisis-and-biodiversity-loss
  44. 1.12.2023 | The International Health Organization WHO has stated that climate change is the single biggest threat facing humanity in the 21st century. According to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC, approximately 3.6 billion people live in contexts that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/climate-crisis-is-a-health-and-human-rights-crisis
  45. 9.7.2026 | At the presidential session on Thursday 9 July, the President of the Republic appointed Marja Rosvall to serve as Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Lusaka, and Petra Theman to serve as Head of Mission at Finland’s Consulate General in Mumbai, starting on 1 September 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-heads-of-mission-appointed-to-lusaka-and-mumbai
  46. 17.10.2023 | The Sámi Climate Council convened at its first meeting in Rovaniemi on 13 October. The mission of the Council is to bring the knowledge base and perspectives of the Sámi people into the climate policy processes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/sami-climate-council-started-its-work
  47. 7.7.2026 | The NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, held in Ankara on 7 July 2026, witnessed several announcements of defence industry initiatives that will strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defence, and therefore also Finland’s security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-minister-of-defence-hakkanen-signs-12-agreements-in-ankara-to-boost-defence-industry
  48. 16.4.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2025–2028. The Government has made decisions that will improve the sustainability of public finances and create conditions for reversing the trend in indebtedness. The decisions aim to safeguard the key factors for future prosperity: employment, security, and knowledge and competence. Fairness has been one of the guiding principles of the decisions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-s-government-decisions-aim-to-prevent-public-finances-from-spinning-out-of-control
  49. 9.5.2022 | In the spring of 2022, the Centre of Expertise for Participation and Influencing, led by the Youth Academy, carried out a pilot project for the Ministry of Finance that consulted young people on their views on societal influence, trust and cooperation between generations. According to the consultation, young people trust in negotiation and cooperation with other generations in society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/young-people-believe-that-societal-challenges-can-be-resolved-democratically
  50. 6.11.2023 | Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in memorial of the Jews handed from Finland over to Nazi Germany, 6 November 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-in-memory-of-the-jews-handed-over-to-nazi-germany-6-november-2023
  51. 2.6.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Advanced Wireless Communications between Finland and the United States in Helsinki on 2 June. In the Joint Statement, Finland and the United States confirm their common ambition to cooperate in key areas of 6G research and development and to increase interaction between Finnish and US actors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-and-secretary-of-state-blinken-signed-a-joint-statement-on-cooperation-in-advanced-wireless-communications
  52. 31.12.2023 | Fellow citizens, The coming year will bring plenty of opportunities, but also uncertainties. We have to hope for the best, though it is also wise to prepare for more difficult times.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-new-year-s-message-31-december-2023
  53. 16.5.2023 | The second sustainability report of the Ministry of Transport and Communications emphasises sustainable infrastructure and mitigation of climate change. The three most effective projects in 2022 raised by the report were the national 12-year transport system plan, i.e. Transport 12, the Roadmap for Fossil-free Transport and Finland's Digital Compass.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/sustainability-report-assesses-infrastructure-and-mitigation-of-climate-change
  54. 20.2.2023 | A new young people’s climate change and nature group will be established under the Prime Minister’s Office. The group will be tasked to support the ministries in the planning, implementation and impact assessment of youth participation. The aim is to ensure the fairness of different policy measures from the perspective of future generations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/youth-participation-in-decision-making-on-climate-and-nature-to-be-strengthened-by-new-young-people-s-climate-change-and-nature-group
  55. 28.3.2023 | Russia has destroyed people's homes and healthcare infrastructure in Ukraine. There is a great need for assistance in Ukraine. Since March 2022, Finland has provided Ukraine with necessary civilian material assistance. Most recently, Finland has sent, for example, one thousand maternity packages to Ukraine in February and March 2023. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-one-thousand-maternity-packages-to-ukraine
  56. 22.3.2022 | On Tuesday 22 March, the Climate Policy Roundtable discussed the climate plan for the land use sector. The discussions focused on the impacts of climate measures in the land use sector on biodiversity and the need to take into account just transition in a comprehensive way. The Roundtable also highlighted the global impact chains of wood production, security of supply in food production and the transition to sustainability through more plant-based production and consumption.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-climate-plan-for-land-use-sector-must-take-into-account-many-dimensions-of-just-transition
  57. 24.1.2023 | The development of premises used by central government authorities is being continued. The aim is to increase the security and reliability of properties used by authorities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-reliability-of-central-government-premises-in-emergencies-to-be-developed
  58. 1.6.2022 | According to Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, we need to make fundamental changes to how we think, act and measure success. Dasgupta spoke on Wednesday at a conference organised by the Economic Council around the theme of ecologically sustainable economic policy in the 2020s. The discussions were based on the Dasgupta Review, which has attracted wide international attention and emphasises the economic significance of biodiversity.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ecologically-sustainable-economic-policy-as-a-challenge-for-the-coming-years-significant-structural-change-needed-in-society
  59. 3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-s-government-long-term-economic-adjustment-continues-focus-shifts-to-growth
  60. 20.6.2023 | Prime Minister Orpo spoke during first visit of the new Government to the Presidential Palace on 20 June 2023. Speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-to-the-president-of-the-republic-on-the-first-visit-of-the-new-government-on-20-june-2023