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  1. Ministry of Transport and Communications to launch preparation of EUR 1.05 million state aid package for Finnish News Agency STT - Finnish Government

    18.2.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a memorandum on 18 February 2026 on the current state, outlook and measures to boost the competitiveness of the domestic media sector. At the same time, the Ministry of Transport and Communications is launching the preparation of a non-recurring state aid package for the Finnish News Agency STT.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-launch-preparation-of-eur-1.05-million-state-aid-package-for-finnish-news-agency-stt

  2. Review of government agency structures advances to more detailed follow-up studies - Finnish Government

    12.5.2026 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided that the review of government agency structures will continue with follow-up studies on potential longer-term changes. The follow-up studies will be completed before the end of this year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/review-of-government-agency-structures-advances-to-more-detailed-follow-up-studies

  3. Petri Peltonen to continue as Under-Secretary of State at Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | On 13 November 2025, the Government appointed Petri Peltonen, Licentiate of Science (Technology), as Under-Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for the term 1 February 2026–31 January 2031.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/petri-peltonen-to-continue-as-under-secretary-of-state-at-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment

  4. Increase in Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom fees - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has ratified decrees, supported by the Finance Committee, which define the fees for Traficom’s services. The decrees will enter into force on 1 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/increase-in-finnish-transport-and-communications-agency-traficom-fees

  5. State of nature is still poor in Europe – competitiveness and security would also benefit from environmental and climate actions - Finnish Government

    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

  6. State Secretary Nykänen heads to Paris for ministerial meeting exploring how to boost nuclear power construction - Finnish Government

    18.9.2025 | The OECD’s Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the Government of South Korea will organise a ministerial meeting in Paris on 18–19 September 2025. The Roadmaps to New Nuclear meeting aims to strengthen cooperation between governments and industry to boost the role of nuclear power in providing clean energy and securing energy supply. Finland will be represented by Mika Nykänen, State Secretary to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-secretary-nykanen-to-attend-a-ministerial-meeting-in-paris-on-ways-to-boost-new-nuclear-power-construction

  7. EU Member States agree on significant additional funding for Ukraine - Finnish Government

    19.12.2025 | In a meeting that began on Thursday 18 December, the EU leaders reached an agreement on significant additional funding for Ukraine. In line with the agreement, the European Council will provide a EUR 90 billion loan to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-agree-on-significant-additional-funding-for-ukraine

  8. The state of media literacy in the Nordic countries was examined – the changing media environment is prompting us to reinforce media skills - Finnish Government

    18.9.2025 | Nordic media education authorities studied the media literacy skills of citizens in the Nordic countries and the results of the survey will be published in October. Media literacy was a topic of discussion at a Nordic conference organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture on 18 and 19 September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/the-state-of-media-literacy-in-the-nordic-countries-was-examined-the-changing-media-environment-is-prompting-us-to-reinforce-media-skills

  9. Niina Oresmaa appointed Director of Division of Basic Public Services, Legal Rights and Permits at Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland - Finnish Government

    28.10.2024 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has appointed Niina Oresmaa as Director of the Division of Basic Public Services, Legal Rights and Permits at the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland. She will take up her duties on 1 November 2024. The term of her appointment will last until 31 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/niina-oresmaa-appointed-director-of-division-of-basic-public-services-legal-rights-and-permits-at-regional-state-administrative-agency-for-southern-finland

  10. International Maritime Organization to elect Member States to Council: Finland candidate for re-election - Finnish Government

    24.11.2025 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization IMO will meet in London from 24 November to 3 December 2025. Finland is a candidate for re-election as a member of the IMO Council. The Assembly will vote on the members of the new Council on Friday 28 November 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-elect-member-states-to-council-finland-candidate-for-re-election

  11. Centre for State-Subsidised Housing Construction starts operating on 1 March – Interim Director appointed - Finnish Government

    28.2.2025 | The operations of the Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland Ara as an independent agency will end. Its tasks will be transferred to the Centre for State-Subsidised Housing Construction established in connection with the Ministry of the Environment, which starts operating on 1 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/centre-for-state-subsidised-housing-construction-starts-operating-on-1-march-interim-director-appointed

  12. Finland and United States sign first DCA implementing agreement - Finnish Government

    13.8.2025 | Finland and United States sign first DCA implementing agreement Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.8.2025 17.18 Type: Press release Finland and the United States signed the Implementing Agreement Regarding Infrastructure in Implementation of ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-united-states-sign-first-dca-implementing-agreement

  13. Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand and Croatian State Secretary for Europe ‍‍Andreja Metelko-Zgombić to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    25.3.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Croatian State Secretary for Europe ‍‍Andreja Metelko-Zgombić will meet in Helsinki on Wednesday 26 March. The meeting will focus on a variety of topical issues on the EU agenda and on bilateral relations between Croatia and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-joakim-strand-and-croatian-state-secretary-for-europe-andreja-metelko-zgombic-to-meet-in-helsinki

  14. Regional State Administrative Agencies responsible for restrictions on public events and customer premises - Finnish Government

    29.12.2021 | Regional State Administrative Agencies decide the restrictions on public events and customer premises in their respective areas of operation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/regional-state-administrative-agencies-responsible-for-restrictions-on-public-events-and-customer-premises

  15. EU Baltic Sea coastal states updated their energy cooperation action plan - Finnish Government

    12.5.2025 | On 12 May 2025, the EU Baltic Sea coastal states signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Warsaw to renew the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan adopted in 2015 (BEMIP). The plan focuses on developing the energy infrastructure and transmission networks in the Baltic Sea region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-baltic-sea-coastal-states-update-their-energy-cooperation-action-plan

  16. Study by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency: Shift to European track gauge would improve military mobility - Finnish Government

    11.6.2025 | At the seminar held on 11 June 2025, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency presented the main results of a study on extending the standard track gauge commonly used in Europe to northern Finland. According to the study, extending the narrower track gauge to Finland will primarily benefit military mobility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/study-by-the-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency-shift-to-european-track-gauge-would-improve-military-mobility

  17. Liisa Räsänen appointed Director General of State Treasury - Finnish Government

    15.2.2024 | The Government has appointed Liisa Räsänen, Master of Social Sciences, as Director General of the State Treasury. Räsänen is currently working as a director in the State Treasury.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/liisa-rasanen-appointed-director-general-of-state-treasury

  18. EU Member States agree to step up European defence and arms assistance to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | In its meeting in Brussels on Thursday 20 March, the European Council agreed on a number of measures to strengthen European defence. Discussions also focused on arms assistance and other support to Ukraine. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-agree-to-step-up-european-defence-and-arms-assistance-to-ukraine

  19. Event for public and private employment agencies seeks new solutions to labour shortage - Finnish Government

    8.2.2023 | The lack of skilled labour is slowing Finland’s economic growth. Increasing cooperation between public and private sector employment agencies could alleviate the problem of labour shortages. An event on Wednesday 8 February will present different ways to improve the match between jobs and jobseekers. About 400 public and private sector employment agents will attend the event. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/event-for-public-and-private-employment-agencies-seeks-new-solutions-to-labour-shortage

  20. Rapporteur assessing the current state and development needs of public-private cooperation in security of supply submits his report - Finnish Government

    12.6.2024 | Rapporteur for security of supply cooperation, Major General (ret) Kim Mattsson, submitted his report to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA) on 12 June 2024. At the end of February 2024, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and NESA appointed a rapporteur to assess the public-private partnership (PPP) system implemented by the agency and its significance for Finland’s security of supply in the changed operating environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/rapporteur-assessing-the-current-state-and-development-needs-of-public-private-cooperation-in-security-of-supply-submits-his-report

  21. Mika Nykänen to begin as State Secretary to Ministers Satonen and Mykkänen on Monday 15 January - Finnish Government

    12.1.2024 | In its plenary session on 21 December 2023, the Government appointed Mika Nykänen, Master of Administrative Sciences, to serve as State Secretary to Minister of Employment Arto Satonen and Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Kai Mykkänen. Nykänen’s term as State Secretary will begin on 15 January 2024 and will continue for the duration of the ministers’ terms of office.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/mika-nykanen-to-begin-as-state-secretary-to-ministers-satonen-and-mykkanen-on-monday-15-january

  22. State capital investment activities to be enhanced already in 2024, as practical implementation of corporate restructuring in accordance with the Government Programme proceeds - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | According to the programme of the Petteri Orpo’s Government, state capital investment activities will be enhanced by centralising them in Finnish Industry Investment Group. Since autumn 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has comprehensively evaluated the various options for the implementation of corporate restructuring and has decided on a model in which the operations of Clim...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-capital-investment-activities-to-be-enhanced-already-in-2024-as-practical-implementation-of-corporate-restructuring-in-accordance-with-the-government-programme-proceeds

  23. More detailed programme announced for state funeral of former president Martti Ahtisaari - Finnish Government

    3.11.2023 | More than 800 invited guests are expected to attend the state funeral of former President of the Republic Martti Ahtisaari in Helsinki on Friday 10 November. In addition to state protocol, the invited guests will reflect former president Ahtisaari’s decades-long international career.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/more-detailed-programme-announced-for-state-funeral-of-former-president-martti-ahtisaari

  24. Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs visits National Emergency Supply Agency - Finnish Government

    21.8.2024 | Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren and Finland's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah visited the National Emergency Supply Agency on 20 August. The Finnish and Swedish Governments aim to develop economic cooperation, and exchange of information and communications related to security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/swedish-minister-for-rural-affairs-visits-national-emergency-supply-agency

  25. Finland provides core funding to UN agencies for work to promote equality and improve the status of children - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | Finland supports UN agencies in their work to promote stability and human rights. Authoritarian states, conflicts, the food and climate crises and the COVID-19 pandemic are increasing inequality and weakening security and wellbeing worldwide.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-provides-core-funding-to-un-agencies-for-work-to-promote-equality-and-improve-the-status-of-children

  26. Draft budget of the Ministry of Finance and its branch of government for 2027 - Finnish Government

    6.8.2026 | Appropriations totalling EUR 42.5 billion are proposed for the Ministry of Finance and its branch of government. This is EUR 0.7 billion more than in the 2026 Budget. The increase is mainly due to an increase in funding for wellbeing services counties, pensions, interest costs associated with taxes and the EU membership contribution.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-finance-and-its-branch-of-government-for-2027

  27. EU affairs and the Finnish government - Finnish Government

    EU affairs and the Finnish government The main responsibility for the preparation, monitoring and determination of Finland's positions in affairs relating to the European Union rests with the relevant ministries. Finland’s system for coordinating ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/eu-affairs-and-the-finnish-government

  28. Automated exchange of data between law enforcement authorities of EU Member States developed - Finnish Government

    15.7.2024 | Cooperation between the law enforcement authorities of the EU Member States and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) will be improved by developing automated search and exchange of data. The Ministry of the Interior set up a legislative project on 15 July 2024 to prepare the amendments to the national legislation that may be required by the EU Regulation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/automated-exchange-of-data-between-law-enforcement-authorities-of-eu-member-states-developed

  29. Preparedness, security and situation awareness - Finnish Government

    Preparedness, security and situation awareness Preparedness means planning and preparing for incidents, emergencies and major accidents before they occur. The Security Strategy for Society defines an incident as a threat or event that endangers vi...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/preparedness-security-and-situation-awareness

  30. Minister Bergqvist appointed to represent EU at World Anti-Doping Agency - Finnish Government

    24.10.2023 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist will represent the EU on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-bergqvist-appointed-to-represent-eu-at-world-anti-doping-agency

  31. Working group of State Secretaries promoting education-based and work-based immigration to be launched - Finnish Government

    4.2.2022 | A new working group of State Secretaries has been set up to drive the achievement of Finland’s goal to significantly increase the immigration of skilled labour. The group will oversee the implementation of the extensive action plan presented in the roadmap for education-based and work-based immigration, and support related cross-administrative cooperation. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-of-state-secretaries-promoting-education-based-and-work-based-immigration-to-be-launched-

  32. The State to sell the Harakka railway yard in Imatra - Finnish Government

    4.2.2021 | The Government has approved the request by the Transport Infrastructure Agency to sell the State-owned Harakka railway yard in Imatra to Stora Enso Oyj for EUR 2.067 million. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-state-to-sell-the-harakka-railway-yard-in-imatra

  33. The State to sell the Harakka railway yard in Imatra - Finnish Government

    4.2.2021 | The Government has approved the request by the Transport Infrastructure Agency to sell the State-owned Harakka railway yard in Imatra to Stora Enso Oyj for EUR 2.067 million. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-state-to-sell-the-harakka-railway-yard-in-imatra-1257036

  34. Minister Mikkonen and Permanent Secretary Pimiä visit the United States - Finnish Government

    30.1.2023 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen and Permanent Secretary Kirsi Pimiä will visit the United States between 29 January and 3 February. Their visit seeks to deepen bilateral relations with the United States counterparts in the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government and with key stakeholders. They also aim explore recent developments in the areas of internal and national security and migration in the United States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-mikkonen-and-permanent-secretary-pimia-visit-the-united-states

  35. EU health ministers meet to discuss European Medicines Agency fees and global health - Finnish Government

    14.3.2023 | The Member States’ ministers of health will meet on 14 March to discuss the Union’s new global health strategy and amendments to the regulation on fees payable to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), among other things. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-meet-to-discuss-european-medicines-agency-fees-and-global-health

  36. Kari Wihlman to continue as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | The Government appointed Kari Wihlman, Master of Laws with court training, as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency on 10 November 2022. His five-year term of office will begin on 1 January 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kari-wihlman-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency

  37. Kari Wihlman to continue as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | The Government appointed Kari Wihlman, Master of Laws with court training, as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency on 10 November 2022. His five-year term of office will begin on 1 January 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kari-wihlman-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency-1869907

  38. Aalto Works inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List - Finnish Government

    26.7.2026 | The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to inscribe the Aalto Works on the World Heritage List at its 48th session held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19 to 29 July 2026. The property comprises 13 modern architectural sites across Finland designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/aalto-works-inscribed-on-unesco-world-heritage-list

  39. Finland supports proposal for new regulation on fees payable to European Medicines Agency — proposal requires clarifications - Finnish Government

    16.3.2023 | The European Commission has issued a proposal for a regulation on fees and charges payable to the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The goal is to move from a flat-rate system to a cost-based system for EMA fees. In principle, the Government is in favour of the proposal but considers that the views of the Member States should be better taken into account.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-supports-proposal-for-new-regulation-on-fees-payable-to-european-medicines-agency-proposal-requires-clarifications

  40. Minister of Defence Kaikkonen met Chief Executive of European Defence Agency - Finnish Government

    3.10.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen met Chief Executive of European Defence Agency Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.10.2022 16.56 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen met Jiří Šedivý , Chief Executive of the European Defence Age...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-met-chief-executive-of-european-defence-agency

  41. State of emergency and use of powers under Emergency Powers Act to end on 27 April - Finnish Government

    27.4.2021 | In its plenary session on Tuesday 27 April, the Government issued decrees repealing the use of powers under the Emergency Powers Act and declared that the current situation in the country no longer constitutes a state of emergency under section 3 of the Emergency Powers Act. In the Government’s view, the COVID-19 epidemic can now be managed using the regular powers of the authorities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-of-emergency-and-use-of-powers-under-emergency-powers-act-to-end-on-27-april

  42. State and local government negotiators agree to establish a project company to assist planning of the East Railway - Finnish Government

    21.5.2021 | State and local government negotiators have reached an agreement on the establishment of a project company to assist in the planning of the East Railway.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/state-and-local-government-negotiators-agree-to-establish-a-project-company-to-assist-planning-of-the-east-railway-1346854

  43. State and local government negotiators agree to establish a project company to assist planning of the East Railway - Finnish Government

    21.5.2021 | State and local government negotiators have reached an agreement on the establishment of a project company to assist in the planning of the East Railway.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-and-local-government-negotiators-agree-to-establish-a-project-company-to-assist-planning-of-the-east-railway

  44. Finland’s funding in the European Space Agency promotes security, sustainable growth and climate change mitigation - Finnish Government

    23.11.2022 | The Ministerial Council of the European Space Agency (ESA) was held in Paris on 22–23 November 2022. At the Ministerial Council, which is organised every three years, the Member States decide on the priorities, programmes and funding of ESA’s activities for the coming years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-s-funding-in-the-european-space-agency-promotes-security-sustainable-growth-and-climate-change-mitigation

  45. Minister Skinnari wants to promote green cooperation with the United States - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit New York and Washington DC on 14–17 June 2022. The matters on the agenda of discussions during the visit will include questions relating to UN specialised agencies focusing on development, the security situation in Europe, and commercial cooperation between the two countries, especially in the forest sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-wants-to-promote-green-cooperation-with-the-united-states

  46. Finland could request support from the EU Agency for Asylum in the event of mass influx of migrants - Finnish Government

    8.9.2022 | New provisions to be added to the Aliens Act and the act on migration authorities’ processing of personal data will enable Finland to make use of the support from the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) as smoothly as possible in the event of a mass influx of migrants. The Government submitted the bills for approval on Thursday 8 September. The President of the Republic is to approve the bills for the acts on Friday. The acts will enter into force on 15 September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-could-request-support-from-the-eu-agency-for-asylum-in-the-event-of-mass-influx-of-migrants-1

  47. Evaluation of the National Emergency Supply Agency completed - Finnish Government

    28.5.2021 | According to an evaluation published on 28 May 2021, Finland’s National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA) is an effective, flexible and agile agency, but due to changes in the operating environment, its regulation, structures and processes need to be reformed. A stakeholder survey carried out to support the evaluation shows that the operators involved in the security of supply consider the system to be working very well.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/evaluation-of-the-national-emergency-supply-agency-completed

  48. Finland’s second presidency of session of Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Finnish Government

    14.6.2022 | On 14–16 June 2022, Finland will serve for the second time in succession as president of the session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Representatives from more than 180 countries are expected to attend the conference in New York. A large number of representatives of civil society organisations and UN agencies, dedicated to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, will also attend the conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-second-presidency-of-session-of-conference-of-states-parties-to-the-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities

  49. Minister Skinnari visits the United States - Finnish Government

    18.10.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit the United States on 18–21 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-visits-the-united-states-1

  50. Data protection - Finnish Government

    Data protection in the Prime Minister's Office Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Heidi Alajoki Prime Minister’s Office, Economy Unit [email protected] Controller Prime Minister’s Office, PO Box 23, 00023 Government Registry: [email p...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/data-protection

  51. Comments requested on authorising the Transport and Communications Agency to issue orders regarding virtual cables on cable ferries - Finnish Government

    27.10.2021 | A legislative amendment is proposed that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the matter by 24 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-requested-on-authorising-the-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-regarding-virtual-cables-on-cable-ferries

  52. Saimaa Canal Commission grants a permit to Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area - Finnish Government

    20.1.2022 | On 20 January 2022, the Saimaa Canal Commission granted a permit to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area. The Commission, which coordinates the positions of the Finnish authorities, considers that the development projects of the Saimaa Canal meet the obligations of the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. The projects are needed to develop the Canal and organise its vessel traffic. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/saimaa-canal-commission-grants-a-permit-to-transport-infrastructure-agency-for-construction-in-the-saimaa-canal-lease-area

  53. Saimaa Canal Commission grants a permit to Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area - Finnish Government

    20.1.2022 | On 20 January 2022, the Saimaa Canal Commission granted a permit to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area. The Commission, which coordinates the positions of the Finnish authorities, considers that the development projects of the Saimaa Canal meet the obligations of the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. The projects are needed to develop the Canal and organise its vessel traffic. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/saimaa-canal-commission-grants-a-permit-to-transport-infrastructure-agency-for-construction-in-the-saimaa-canal-lease-area-1637370

  54. Comments requested on authorising the Transport and Communications Agency to issue orders regarding virtual cables on cable ferries - Finnish Government

    27.10.2021 | A legislative amendment is proposed that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the matter by 24 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-requested-on-authorising-the-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-regarding-virtual-cables-on-cable-ferries-1556768

  55. Minna Kelhä appointed Director General of the Finnish National Agency for Education - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | The Government appointed Dr Minna Kelhä as Director General of the Finnish National Agency for Education. The duration of the position is for five years, beginning on 7 June 2021 and ending on 6 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minna-kelha-appointed-director-general-of-the-finnish-national-agency-for-education

  56. Development ministers to discuss EU water diplomacy and cooperation with the United States - Finnish Government

    18.11.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will represent Finland at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting of EU development ministers on 19 November in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-ministers-to-discuss-eu-water-diplomacy-and-cooperation-with-the-united-states

  57. Government proposes authorisation to the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency to issue orders on technical requirements for virtual cables in ferry traffic - Finnish Government

    13.1.2022 | The Government is proposing a legislative amendment that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 13 January 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-authorisation-to-the-finnish-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-on-technical-requirements-for-virtual-cables-in-ferry-traffic

  58. Finland and United States announce deeper cooperation on digital empowerment in developing countries - Finnish Government

    19.10.2021 | On 19 October, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development Samantha Power and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari announced their dedication to robust collaboration on efforts to advance economic productivity, gender equality and human rights in developing countries through inclusive digitalisation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-united-states-announce-deeper-cooperation-on-digital-empowerment-in-developing-countries

  59. Government proposes authorisation to the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency to issue orders on technical requirements for virtual cables in ferry traffic - Finnish Government

    13.1.2022 | The Government is proposing a legislative amendment that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 13 January 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-authorisation-to-the-finnish-transport-and-communications-agency-to-issue-orders-on-technical-requirements-for-virtual-ca-1630970

  60. Finland as President of session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Finnish Government

    14.6.2021 | Finland will chair the session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on 15–17 June 2021. Representatives from more than 180 countries are expected to attend the Conference, which will be held both virtually and at the UN headquarters in New York. A large number of representatives of civil society organisations and UN agenci...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-as-president-of-session-of-the-conference-of-states-parties-to-the-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities