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24.6.2026 | Assessing the macroeconomic risks caused by climate change and biodiversity loss requires more advanced analytical methods. Developing these methods, along with tools to evaluate the broader economic impacts of the green transition, remains a significant challenge in Finland and globally. The working group established by the Ministry of Finance proposes measures to strengthen the knowledge base for decision-making.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/the-overall-economic-impacts-of-climate-change-and-nature-loss-currently-cannot-be-estimated-with-sufficient-accuracy
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History and buildings History of the Finnish Government The War of Finland in 1808-09 brought the transfer of Finland from Swedish rule to become an autonomous grand duchy of the Russian empire. In 1809 the new Grand Duchy of Finland received its ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings
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19.6.2026 | EU heads of state or government urged Russia to engage in negotiations leading to a lasting peace as the European Council met in Brussels on 18 and 19 June. Leaders also focused in particular on global economic challenges, the situation in the Middle East and the EU’s next multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-presses-for-ukraine-peace-talks-and-tackles-global-economic-challenges
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12.2.2026 | European Union heads of state and government gathered at Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium on Thursday 12 February to discuss how to boost Europe’s competitiveness and strengthen the single market. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the informal retreat.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/paaministeri-orpo-eu-tarvitsee-rohkeat-paatokset-talouden-uudistamiseksi
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19.5.2026 | 1 Joint Statement: 3rd India-Nordic Summit Oslo, 19 May 2026 1. Today in Oslo, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, the Acting Prime Minister of Denmark, Ms. Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister of Norway, Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, the Pr...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/India-Nordic%20Joint%20Statement%2019.5.2026.pdf/5a7f7c7f-43f7-790e-84ce-377d5e81347f?t=1779173384818
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16.6.2026 | President of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Alvaro Lario will visit Helsinki on 16–17 June. The topics on the agenda are Finland’s cooperation with IFAD and global food security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-of-un-international-fund-for-agricultural-development-alvaro-lario-to-visit-helsinki
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19.5.2026 | 1 Joint Statement: 3rd India-Nordic Summit Oslo, 19 May 2026 1. Today in Oslo, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, the Acting Prime Minister of Denmark, Ms. Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister of Norway, Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, the Pr...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/India-Nordic%20Joint%20Statement%2019.5.2026.pdf/5a7f7c7f-43f7-790e-84ce-377d5e81347f?t=1779173384818&download=true
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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
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EN 1 EN SFC2021 INTERREG Programme CCI 2021TC16RFCB013 Title (Interreg VI-A) Finland-Estonia-Latvia-Sweden (Central Baltic) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Last year 2027 Eligible from 1 Jan 2021 Eligible until 31 Dec 2029 EC decision number C(2023)38...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125009
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12.5.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday 19 May. On the same day, the Nordic prime ministers will also hold their own meeting on topical foreign and security policy issues.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-india-nordic-summit-in-oslo
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13.4.2026 | According to the new report, Finnish companies are reducing their emissions globally by substituting for more polluting alternatives. At the publication event of the report on the positive carbon handprint, Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala stressed that the export of clean solutions is both a climate action and a growth opportunity for Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/carbon-handprint-of-finnish-exports-grew-to-22-million-tonnes-minister-multala-finland-is-reducing-emissions-fast-and-taking-clean-solutions-to-the-world-
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19.5.2026 | The prime ministers of the Nordic countries and India agreed to establish a strategic partnership on green technologies and innovation at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday 19 May. The leaders identified opportunities for cooperation in areas such as clean and climate-friendly solutions and in the 6G, space technology and artificial intelligence sectors. Finland was represented at the Summit by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-and-india-pledge-to-deepen-cooperation
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4.5.2026 | Prime Minister Orpo represented Finland at the eighth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Monday 4 May. The theme of the summit was building the future through unity and stability in Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-deepening-cooperation-will-help-secure-the-future-of-europe-
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7.5.2026 | Based on the 2025 hydrogen auction of its Innovation Fund, the European Commission has selected nine projects that will proceed to agreement negotiations. Among them is the Cloudberry project of Finland’s Vetyalfa Oy. The Commission published the results of the auction on 7 May 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnish-hydrogen-project-to-receive-eur-224-million-from-eu-s-innovation-fund
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28.2.2025 | The final report of the Room for Growth project led by CEO Risto Murto contains 41 proposals for boosting economic growth and finding new ways to do business. The most important proposals have to do with supporting renewal in the business sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/room-for-growth-working-group-finland-s-growth-requires-renewal-of-business-structure-and-competence
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20.11.2025 | On Thursday 20 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2026. It includes proposals to launch new transport projects and to support Ukraine. The proposal will decrease the revenue estimate by EUR 189 million and increase the requirement for appropriations by EUR 455 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2026-budget-proposal
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8.5.2023 | Finland is currently constructing a green deal for the circular economy that brings together the most critical sectors and leading experts from Finland. The heart and soul of the green deal are scientific scenarios that are unique in terms of scope and coverage.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/green-deal-scenarios-envisage-a-new-circular-economy-for-finland-
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22.1.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will visit Beijing, China, on 25–28 January. On Tuesday 27 January, Prime Minister Orpo will meet with President of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Qiang, who is hosting the official visit, and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji. The purpose of the visit is to continue dialogue with the Chinese leadership and to promote business opportunities for Finland in China.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-with-chinese-leadership-in-beijing
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15.12.2025 | The EU environment ministers will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 16 December. The ministers will exchange views on the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy published by the Commission on 27 November. The agenda also includes conclusions on the EU’s 8th environment action programme. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/environment-ministers-to-discuss-eu-bioeconomy-strategy
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23.9.2024 | The mission of the European Partnership Water4All is to support research and innovation projects that will improve global water security in the long term. The theme for the 2024 call that is now open is “Water for Circular Economy”. Funding will be available for international research projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/water4all-funding-available-for-research-projects-related-to-water-and-circular-economy
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24.11.2025 | The Nordic Baltic Youth Summit will be held in Finland for the first time. The summit participants will draft policy recommendations addressing challenges related to the green transition and youth employment and submit them to Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/nordic-baltic-youth-summit-to-bring-together-200-young-people-from-different-countries-in-helsinki
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12.2.2026 | On 12 February 2026, the Government submitted three communications concerning proposals included in the European Commission’s Automotive Package to Parliament. On 30 January 2026, the Government also submitted a Europe communication regarding the Commission’s proposal to amend the EU Regulation on the CO2 emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlines-its-position-on-legislative-proposals-included-in-the-commission-s-automotive-package
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6.10.2025 | Biodiversity is declining in Europe. Emissions have been reduced, but the pace is not fast enough. The recent report of the European Environment Agency EEA explores the state of the environment in Europe, including Finland’s challenges and success stories. The report stresses that, in the end, all human activities depend on nature.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/state-of-nature-is-still-poor-in-europe-competitiveness-and-security-would-also-benefit-from-environmental-and-climate-actions
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15.11.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has launched the Room for Growth project to come up with ideas for new ways to boost economic growth. As part of the project, a discussion event will be held on Tuesday 19 November at 15.00–16.30 at Aalto University. The event will be streamed live and released as a recording on the government video service.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-press-release-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-room-for-growth-project-to-host-discussion-event-on-19-november
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24.10.2025 | Finland’s circular economy solutions and active role in developing nature funding for companies were strongly highlighted at the European Business & Nature Summit 2025 in Helsinki. In connection with the event, Minister Multala met Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall and Eric Mamer, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-multala-preserving-biodiversity-supports-europe-s-competitiveness-and-stability-of-societies-finland-at-forefront-in-developing-new-funding-solutions
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5.4.2024 | Finland will feature prominently at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in mid-April. A leading country in circular economy, Finland will showcase circular economy innovations and cooperation models. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will participate in this super week of circular economy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-showcase-circular-solutions-at-world-circular-economy-forum-in-brussels
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10.12.2025 | A new OECD report, prepared at the request of the European Commission, sets out a roadmap to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and security in Finland’s eastern border regions. The report was launched in Helsinki on 10 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tsi-report-recommends-actions-finland-should-take-to-improve-resilience-and-competitiveness-of-its-eastern-border-regions
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4.11.2025 | On 3 November 2025, the European Commission announced that 61 projects had been selected for funding under the latest Innovation Fund call for net-zero technologies. The projects will receive a total of EUR 2.9 billion in support. Five Finnish projects are among those selected: NotNukeOne, SCOOP, MAGHYC, NEXT HYDROMET and SB-VARKAUS.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/five-finnish-projects-to-receive-eu-innovation-fund-support-for-deployment-of-new-clean-technology-solutions
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16.9.2024 | The Ministry of Finance is requesting comments on a bill on a tax credit for large investments aimed at building a climate-neutral economy. The Government decided on the preparation of the tax credit as part of the Government’s growth package in its spending limits session last spring.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/bill-on-tax-credit-for-large-investments-aimed-at-building-a-climate-neutral-economy-sent-out-for-comments
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6.2.2023 | The Ministry of the Environment has published guidelines concerning the priority treatment of projects that promote investments in the green transition in permit procedures. The guidelines are available on the website of the Regional State Administrative Agency. They are intended both for the permit applicants and for the Regional State Administrative Agencies and Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/guidelines-for-priority-treatment-of-green-transition-projects-completed
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31.7.2023 | The Ministry of the Environment has awarded more than EUR 1.3 million in grants to 15 municipalities and 7 regional councils for studies and land use planning aimed to promote investment projects related to the green transition.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministry-of-the-environment-awarded-eur-1.3-million-in-grants-for-studies-and-land-use-planning-to-promote-green-transition-investment-projects
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26.5.2025 | On Monday 26 May, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah and two Members of the European Commission opened the New Wood exhibition in Brussels where Finland showcases bioeconomy solutions based on wood and the country’s strong competence and skills.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-s-new-wood-exhibition-showcases-opportunities-of-bioeconomy
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11.5.2023 | A new playbook ‘Circular Economy in Consumer Trade’ offers companies in the retail sector information, solutions and examples of how to introduce and implement the sale, rental, maintenance and repair of used products in brick-and-mortar shops and online stores and platforms. The retail sector plays an important role in enabling people to make sustainable consumer choices.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/a-new-playbook-gives-companies-information-on-how-to-accelerate-the-circular-economy
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11.5.2023 | A new playbook ‘Circular Economy in Consumer Trade’ offers companies in the retail sector information, solutions and examples of how to introduce and implement the sale, rental, maintenance and repair of used products in brick-and-mortar shops and online stores and platforms. The retail sector plays an important role in enabling people to make sustainable consumer choices.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/a-new-playbook-gives-companies-information-on-how-to-accelerate-the-circular-economy-
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16.9.2025 | 15 September 2025 Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission BRUSSELS Dear Ursula, First, we would like to thank you for your interest in the Finnish and Swedish forest sectors. We truly appreciate the good cooperation that we have ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/letter-from-sweden-and-finland-to-president-von-der-leyen.pdf/bac8a339-185a-d857-dfcc-46291ec0c98a?t=1758009046949&download=true
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27.8.2025 | "I’m glad to see strong momentum for Nordic cooperation. Our goal is a united and strong Nordic region that benefits us all."https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-nordic-cooperation-anders-adlercreutz-s-speech-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-2025
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25.5.2023 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will participate in the Porto Social Forum on 26–27 May 2023. The meeting will discuss the EU’s social dimension, effects of the green and digital transition on the labour market, investments in skills and education, and child poverty.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-haatainen-to-attend-porto-social-forum-economy-and-social-dimension-go-hand-in-hand
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17.3.2025 | The impacts of both climate change and biodiversity loss can be seen in the daily lives of most Finns. This is the conclusion to be made from the answers to the 2025 Climate and Nature Barometers. In municipal policy green investments are identified as sources of vitality, but opinions diverge with respect to their environmental impacts. Climate solutions are considered to boost Finland’s competitiveness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/awareness-of-progress-of-biodiversity-loss-has-increased-climate-solutions-seen-as-opportunity-for-finland
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17.2.2023 | Over the last decades Nordic countries have been pioneering green technologies. Together, the Nordics and India can power the green transition the world needs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/trade-ministers-skinnari-and-vestre-india-and-the-nordics-as-the-powerhouse-of-the-green-transition-and-digitalisation
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26.4.2023 | In future, the state will need to play a more active role in steering the economy. According to a study published on 26 April, short-term shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have required the active involvement of states to ensure the sustainability of their economies and societies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-global-changes-require-the-state-to-play-a-more-active-role-in-steering-the-economy