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  1. Competitiveness, economy and security on agenda at European Council – Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland - Finnish Government

    18.3.2026 | The EU heads of state and government will meet for the European Council in Brussels on Thursday 19 March. Discussions at the meeting will focus on recent developments in the Middle East, the situation in Ukraine, European competitiveness and the single market, defence and security, and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028−2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/competitiveness-economy-and-security-on-agenda-at-european-council-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland

  2. Minister Multala: Piloting small modular reactor in Helsinki signals Finland’s leading role in nuclear energy solutions - Finnish Government

    12.2.2026 | “Today we are creating a foundation for the future to develop an energy system that can meet the demands of a new era. This plant is a concrete result of purposeful research and planning,” said Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala at the groundbreaking ceremony for Steady Energy Oy’s small nuclear pilot plant in Salmisaari, Helsinki on 12 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-piloting-small-modular-reactor-in-helsinki-signals-finland-s-leading-role-in-nuclear-energy-solutions

  3. Minister Poutala to attend Winter Olympics - Finnish Government

    16.2.2026 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala will visit the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics between 17 and 22 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-poutala-to-attend-winter-olympics

  4. Minister of Science and Culture Talvitie visits Ukraine - Finnish Government

    31.3.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from 29 to 31 March. In Lviv, she took part, at Ukraine’s invitation, in a meeting on culture that examined the state of Ukrainian culture, the protection of cultural heritage and international cooperation including practical support measures. During the visit the Minister held one-to-one discussions with Deputy Prime Minister ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-science-and-culture-talvitie-visits-ukraine

  5. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Rome - Finnish Government

    28.2.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Rome, Italy, from 2 to 3 March. During her visit, she will meet Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, attend an Italian-Finnish business forum and speak at the Arctic Circle Forum about Finland's Arctic foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-rome

  6. Nordic countries and Canada pledge to deepen cooperation - Finnish Government

    15.3.2026 | The Nordic countries and Canada agreed to intensify their cooperation at the Nordic-Canadian Summit in Oslo on Sunday 15 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-and-canada-pledge-to-deepen-cooperation

  7. Rising energy prices slow economic growth - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | Economic recovery in Finland will be further delayed as a result of the crisis in the Middle East. The general government deficit will widen and remain large according to the Economic Forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 30 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/rising-energy-prices-slow-economic-growth

  8. Validity of Border Security Act to be extended until 31 December 2026 - Finnish Government

    18.6.2025 | The validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration (‘Border Security Act’) will be extended until 31 December 2026. The purpose of the act is to prevent efforts to put pressure on Finland through the instrumentalisation of migrants. The Government submitted the relevant amendments for approval on 18 June. The President of the Republic is scheduled to approve the amendments on 27 June, and they will enter into force on 1 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/validity-of-border-security-act-to-be-extended-until-31-december-2026-

  9. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    12.2.2026 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany on 13–14 February. At the conference, she will speak at a high-level event on comprehensive security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-munich-security-conference-2

  10. Government proposes police reserve in Finland - Finnish Government

    5.3.2026 | The Government intends to establish a police reserve in Finland to ensure sufficient police resources in all circumstances. The threshold for deploying the reserve would be high. The Government submitted a proposal on the matter to Parliament on 5 March. Most of the legislative amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-police-reserve-in-finland

  11. Minister Adlercreutz to attend meeting of ministers for Nordic cooperation in Copenhagen - Finnish Government

    13.2.2026 | Minister Anders Adlercreutz, who is responsible for Nordic cooperation will travel to Copenhagen to attend a meeting of the ministers for Nordic cooperation on 18 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-in-copenhagen-1

  12. Prime Minister Orpo calls for swift decisions on supporting Ukraine and boosting competitiveness at European Council - Finnish Government

    20.3.2026 | The situation in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East and efforts to boost the EU’s competitiveness and deepen the single market featured prominently in the discussions at the European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday 19 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-calls-for-swift-decisions-on-supporting-ukraine-and-boosting-competitiveness-at-european-council

  13. Kai Järvikare appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne - Finnish Government

    2.10.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Kai Järvikare, Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, to serve as her Special Adviser. Järvikare will transfer to the position from his post as Director of Administration in the Finns Party.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kai-jarvikare-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne

  14. Annika Mikkonen, 18, to be Prime Minister for a day in Girls Takeover on 5 March - Finnish Government

    5.3.2026 | Annika Mikkonen, 18, will step into Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s role on Thursday 5 March 2026 as part of the Girls Takeover event organised by Plan International. As Prime Minister, Mikkonen wants to focus especially on eradicating violence against women.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/annika-mikkonen-18-to-be-prime-minister-for-a-day-in-girls-takeover-on-5-march

  15. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses EU defence and border security - Finnish Government

    27.2.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 27 February, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the EU’s defence and border security, the multiannual financial framework and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-eu-defence-and-border-security

  16. Swedish Foreign Minister to attend Hanalys foreign policy forum in Finland - Finnish Government

    9.2.2026 | Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will visit Finland on 10 February. Minister Malmer Stenergard has been invited by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen to attend the Hanalys foreign and security policy forum in Hanaholmen on 10 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/swedish-foreign-minister-to-attend-hanalys-foreign-policy-forum-in-finland-1

  17. Updated Transport 12 Plan aims at safe, secure, efficient and sustainable transport system - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | The Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2026–2037 and submitted it in the form of a report to Parliament on 18 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/updated-transport-12-plan-aims-at-safe-secure-efficient-and-sustainable-transport-system

  18. Prime Minister Orpo speaks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever - Finnish Government

    11.12.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever spoke briefly on Thursday 11 December. Among other things, their conversation focused on frozen Russian assets and the plans for a reparations loan that would use the frozen assets to support Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-speaks-with-belgian-prime-minister-bart-de-wever

  19. Minister Puisto: Progress on icebreaker orders is a significant economic signal for Finland - Finnish Government

    29.12.2025 | Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto is pleased with the agreement on icebreaker cooperation between the United States Coast Guard and the Rauma shipyard, according to which two icebreakers will be built at the shipyard. Negotiations between the Coast Guard and the Helsinki shipyard are also likely to be concluded in the near future, bringing the number of icebreakers to be built in Finland up to four.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-puisto-progress-on-icebreaker-orders-is-a-significant-economic-signal-for-finland

  20. Finland calls on EU to simplify regulation - Finnish Government

    5.3.2026 | The Finnish Government has sent the European Commission a list of concrete proposals that would simplify more than 40 pieces of EU legislation. The Government’s proposals focus especially on legislation that affects business and industry and that, if simplified, could reduce the administrative burden on companies. The Government put together the list of proposals to accelerate the simplification proc...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-calls-on-eu-to-simplify-regulation

  21. Minister Tavio to visit London - Finnish Government

    23.2.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit London on 23–24 February to promote commercial and economic cooperation between Finland and the United Kingdom, in particular in the security, defence and space technology sectors. Minister Tavio will also meet Minister of State for Development Baroness Chapman and Minister of State for Business and Trade Chris Bryant.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-london

  22. Minister Ranne and Commissioner Tzitzikóstas learned about icebreaking in Gulf of Finland – Visit began on board icebreaker Sisu - Finnish Government

    16.2.2026 | On 16 February 2026, Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apóstolos Tzitzikóstas visited the Gulf of Finland to learn about icebreaking. On board icebreaker Sisu, the Minister and Commissioner discussed topics related to icebreaking and other current issues concerning the transport sector. Sisu was the first place that the Commissioner visited in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-and-commissioner-tzitzikostas-learned-about-icebreaking-in-gulf-of-finland-visit-began-on-board-icebreaker-sisu

  23. The Industrial Heritage of Varkaus is awarded the European Heritage Label - Finnish Government

    25.2.2026 | Varkaus – a living industrial cultural heritage – was awarded the Cultural Heritage Label by the European Commission. The label is designated to sites located in the European Union that strongly embody the history, culture and integration of Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/the-industrial-heritage-of-varkaus-is-awarded-the-european-heritage-label

  24. Consultation begins on EIA report of Kuopion Energia’s SMR project - Finnish Government

    15.4.2026 | Kuopion Energia Oy has submitted to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment an environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme concerning its plan to build a small nuclear power plant in Kuopio for district heating production. The EIA programme is a plan prepared by the party responsible for the project that details the necessary analyses and organisation of the environmental impact assessment procedure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-begins-on-eia-report-of-kuopion-energia-s-smr-project

  25. European Court of Human Rights decides expropriation case - Finnish Government

    12.3.2026 | On 12 March 2026, the European Court of Human Rights issued a decision in a case concerning the expropriation of real property and the amount of compensation paid for expropriation. The Court unanimously declared the applicants’ complaint under Article 1 (protection of property) of Protocol No. 1 to the European Convention on Human Rights inadmissible as manifestly ill-founded.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-court-of-human-rights-decides-expropriation-case

  26. Poverty and social exclusion on the agenda for EU ministers’ meeting on 9 March - Finnish Government

    9.3.2026 | EU ministers will convene for a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Brussels on 9 March. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/poverty-and-social-exclusion-on-the-agenda-for-eu-ministers-meeting-on-9-march

  27. Finland to open some gambling services to competition - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | Veikkaus Oy’s monopoly on running gambling games will end. Under the new Gambling Act, the running of betting games, online slot and casino games, and online money bingo will be opened to competition under a licensing system. In its session on 15 January, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the Gambling Act on 16 January. Most provisions of the new act will enter into force on 1 July 2027. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-open-some-gambling-services-to-competition

  28. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmedin Konaković to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    5.2.2026 | Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković will visit Helsinki on 6 February and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/bosnia-and-herzegovina-s-minister-of-foreign-affairs-elmedin-konakovic-to-visit-helsinki

  29. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    5.2.2026 | Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, will visit Helsinki on 5 February and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. Their discussions will focus on the current situation within foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-high-representative-for-foreign-affairs-and-security-policy-kaja-kallas-to-visit-finland

  30. Finland to send another package of defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    5.2.2026 | Finland will deliver its 32nd materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 5 February 2026 on the proposal of the Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-another-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-1

  31. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Israel and the Occupied Palestinian territory - Finnish Government

    15.2.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Israel and the Occupied Palestinian territory on 15–16 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-israel-and-the-occupied-palestinian-territory

  32. IMF recommends continued fiscal adjustments - Finnish Government

    19.1.2026 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its annual report on the Finnish economy on Monday 19 January. According to the IMF, efforts to strengthen public finances will have to continue for several years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-recommends-continued-fiscal-adjustments

  33. Ministers for European affairs to discuss next financial framework and prepare for March European Council - Finnish Government

    16.3.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 17 March to discuss the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and continue preparations for the March European Council. The ministers will also agree on amendments to the European Election Act and review the progress of the 2026 European Semester. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-next-financial-framework-and-prepare-for-march-european-council

  34. International Eurostudent 9 survey to commence - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | The Eurostudent survey examines the living conditions of higher education students, their studies, international mobility, social background, and sources of income. Around 25,000 students from Finnish higher education institutions are invited to take part in the survey.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/international-eurostudent-9-survey-to-commence

  35. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses measures to strengthen cybersecurity - Finnish Government

    6.3.2026 | In its meeting on 6 March, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlined Finland's positions on the revised EU Cybersecurity Act. The ministerial committee also discussed progress on the Savings and Investments Union and outlined Finland’s positions for next week’s council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-measures-to-strengthen-cybersecurity

  36. OSCE report: Human rights situation in Georgia has worsened since spring 2024 - Finnish Government

    12.3.2026 | An OSCE Moscow Mechanism report on the developments in Georgia in respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms since spring 2024 was presented at the meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on 12 March. It offers recommendations to the Georgian authorities, the OSCE participating States and the international community on how to address problems of democracy, the rule of law and human rights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/osce-report-human-rights-situation-in-georgia-has-worsened-since-spring-2024

  37. Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at meetings in Brussels - Finnish Government

    15.12.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels on Wednesday 17 December and the European Council meeting starting on Thursday 18 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-meetings-in-brussels

  38. Regional transport subsidies to continue in 2026‒2028: Aim is to keep all of Finland viable - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Government issued a decree under which regional transport subsidies will continue in 2026‒2028. The subsidy will remain largely the same as before.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-transport-subsidies-to-continue-in-2026-2028-aim-is-to-keep-all-of-finland-viable

  39. Proposal for a Ship Safety Control Act sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    2.3.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for revised Ship Safety Control Act. The new act would repeal the current Ship Safety Control Act and introduce national legislation implementing the ship safety control regulation of the European Union’s so-called Maritime Safety Package. Comments may be submitted until 24 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-for-a-ship-safety-control-act-sent-out-for-comments

  40. Finland’s Tero Jokilehto appointed as chair of Inland Surface Transport Group of NATO’s Resilience Committee - Finnish Government

    27.10.2025 | Tero Jokilehto, Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, has been elected chair of the Inland Surface Transport Group for the next three years. The Inland Surface Transport Group is a sub-group of the Transport Group, which is one of the planning groups under NATO’s Resilience Committee. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-tero-jokilehto-appointed-as-chair-of-inland-surface-transport-group-of-nato-s-resilience-committee

  41. Environment ministers to discuss EU Bioeconomy Strategy - Finnish Government

    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

  42. Prime Minister Orpo awarded Ukrainian medal of honour - Finnish Government

    22.1.2026 | President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Prime Minister Petteri Orpo one of Ukraine’s highest distinctions in recognition of his work to strengthen cooperation between Finland and Ukraine and his support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-awarded-ukrainian-medal-of-honour

  43. Finland’s TALIS 2024 national reports published – results to be discussed at January seminar - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | The international results of the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 were published earlier this autumn. They have now been supplemented with Finland’s national results. Finland participated in the main TALIS 2024, which focused on lower secondary school teachers and principals, and in the TALIS Starting Strong module, which targeted staff in early childhood education and care and pre-primary education.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-s-talis-2024-national-reports-published-results-to-be-discussed-at-january-seminar

  44. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment presents Government’s growth and employment package - Finnish Government

    28.11.2025 | With the aim of strengthening Finland’s economic growth, speeding up investments and improving employment, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has prepared a growth and employment package in line with the Government’s decisions. The package will be funded by redistributing unused funds from the investment aid programmes in the branch of Government of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The estimated total amount of funds will be EUR 156 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-presents-government-s-growth-and-employment-package

  45. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: NATO’s Forward Land Forces Multinational Staff Element to be established in Rovaniemi - Finnish Government

    16.2.2026 | Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has chosen Rovaniemi as the location for NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) Multinational Staff Element (MNSE).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-nato-s-forward-land-forces-multinational-staff-element-to-be-established-in-rovaniemi

  46. Success of METSO Programme boosts transition to next programme period - Finnish Government

    12.11.2025 | The Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO has established its position as part of nature conservation in Finland. The programme has developed a high-quality network of protected areas that already covers almost 100,000 hectares. The closing seminar of the programme period 2008–2025 presented some of the success stories of the widely appreciated METSO Programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/success-of-metso-programme-boosts-transition-to-next-programme-period

  47. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Strasbourg - Finnish Government

    10.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Strasbourg on 11–12 February. The Minister’s itinerary includes high-level meetings with representatives of the European Parliament and Council of Europe. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the goals of Finland's EU policy with the European Parliament. Discussions with the Council of Europe will cover the role of the Council in supporting reforms in EU candidate countries relating to rule of law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-strasbourg-1

  48. Moody’s Ratings takes no credit rating action in periodic review of Finland’s ratings - Finnish Government

    12.12.2025 | Moody’s announced that Finland’s ratings are still at the second highest level, Aa1, and Finland's outlook is stable.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/moody-s-ratings-takes-no-credit-rating-action-in-periodic-review-of-finland-s-ratings

  49. EU trade ministers to discuss WTO Ministerial Conference and EU–China trade relations - Finnish Government

    18.2.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend an informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Nicosia, Cyprus, on 19–20 February. Topics on the meeting agenda include the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference and the EU’s trade relations with China. The ministers will also be briefed of the EU’s ongoing trade agreement negotiations with various trading partners.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-wto-ministerial-conference-and-eu-china-trade-relations

  50. Minister Multala: Strong EU emissions trading system secures investments and competitiveness - Finnish Government

    12.3.2026 | Finland and seven other EU Member States have signed a non-paper that stresses the important role of a strong emissions trading system in the EU. The non-paper is their response to the discussion where certain Member States hope for major changes to the emissions trading system and a lower price for emission allowances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-multala-strong-eu-emissions-trading-system-secures-investments-and-competitiveness

  51. Finnish Brigadier General Matti Honko to serve on special assignment to 10th Mountain Division of United States Army - Finnish Government

    3.12.2025 | Brigadier General Matti Honko, an officer of the Finnish Defence Forces, will serve on special assignment as adviser to the commander of the 10th Mountain Division of the United States Army as of 1 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-brigadier-general-matti-honko-to-serve-on-special-assignment-to-10th-mountain-division-of-united-states-army

  52. Prime Minister Orpo to lead Finnish delegation of ministers at Nordic Council Session - Finnish Government

    21.10.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the meeting of the Nordic Government Leaders on 28 October in Stockholm, as well as the Nordic Council’s plenary session. Along with Prime Minister Orpo, the Finnish delegation at the Ordinary Session of the Nordic Council on 27–30 October will consist of Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz, Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie, Minister...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-lead-finnish-delegation-of-ministers-at-nordic-council-session

  53. Juha Wihersaari appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne - Finnish Government

    7.8.2023 | Colonel (Ret.) Juha Wihersaari took up his post as Special Adviser to Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne on 1 August 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/juha-wihersaari-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne

  54. Finland to Strengthen Gender Equality Efforts in Ukraine with EUR 3 Million Contribution to UN Women’s Ukraine Country Programme - Finnish Government

    6.2.2026 | Finland will allocate EUR 3 million to support UN Women’s Ukraine Country Programme for the years 2026–2028. This long term commitment underscores Finland’s dedication to advancing the rights of women and girls and contributing to Ukraine’s reconstruction. Strengthening gender equality also supports Ukraine’s path toward EU approximation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-strengthen-gender-equality-efforts-in-ukraine-with-eur-3-million-contribution-to-un-women-s-ukraine-country-programme

  55. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for March European Council - Finnish Government

    18.3.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting on 19–20 March and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with it. The ministerial committee also discussed the agenda for the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, which will focus on trade.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-march-european-council-

  56. Minister Tavio to visit Washington D.C. to promote Finnish-US commercial cooperation - Finnish Government

    3.2.2026 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Washington D.C. in the United States from 4 to 5 February. The aim of the visit is to expand relations with the US administration and to discuss topical commercial and economic issues and bilateral relations between the two countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-washington-d.c.-to-promote-finnish-us-commercial-cooperation

  57. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Brussels - Finnish Government

    24.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Brussels on 24–26 February. On Tuesday 24 February, Minister Strand will attend a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council (GAC). On Wednesday, he will meet with three members of the Commission. On Thursday 26 February, the minister will attend a GAC meeting on cohesion policy and take part in a high-level event focusing on the EU’s eastern border regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-brussels-2

  58. UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to focus on Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet - Finnish Government

    8.12.2025 | The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly UNEA, the world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment, will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 8 to 12 December 2025. The theme of the session is ‘Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet’. Finland’s UNEA delegation in Nairobi will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-environment-assembly-in-nairobi-to-focus-on-advancing-sustainable-solutions-for-a-resilient-planet

  59. Minister for European Affairs Strand in Brussels: The vitality of eastern border regions is in the interest of the EU as a whole - Finnish Government

    27.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand visited Brussels on 24–26 February. The programme for his visit included meetings with Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto. He also took part in a high-level event focusing on the eastern border regions of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-in-brussels-the-vitality-of-eastern-border-regions-is-in-the-interest-of-the-eu-as-a-whole

  60. Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice - Finnish Government

    16.4.2025 | The Government has renewed its decision on the closure of border crossing points on the eastern border. On 16 April 2025, the Government decided that the border crossing points on the eastern border remain closed and the submission of applications for international protection continue to be centralised. The decision will remain in force until further notice.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-s-eastern-border-to-remain-closed-until-further-notice-1