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  1. Foreign Minister Valtonen is visiting Lviv - Finnish Government

    9.5.2025 | The EU foreign ministers convened for an informal meeting hosted by High Representative Kaja Kallas and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha in Lviv, Ukraine, on 9 May. A meeting on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine was also held in connection with the foreign ministers’ meeting. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen represented Finland at the meeting in Lviv.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-is-visiting-lviv

  2. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses EU–US trade, border control and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - Finnish Government

    26.9.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 26 September, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed trade relations between the EU and the United States, the development of the European Border and Coast Guard, the reform of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the issues on the agenda for the next Competitiveness Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-eu-us-trade-border-control-and-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism

  3. For Forest Group + of forested EU countries grows again as Italy and Latvia join in - Finnish Government

    4.9.2025 | For Forest + is a group that promotes the interests of the forested Member States in the EU. Now Italy and Latvia are also members, besides Austria, Finland, France, Slovenia and Sweden. The For Forest Group + held the first meeting in its new composition in Slovenia on 28–30 August 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/for-forest-group-of-forested-eu-countries-grows-again-as-italy-and-latvia-join-in

  4. European ministers responsible for youth to assess implementation of Reykjavík Declaration and agree on future youth policy - Finnish Government

    7.10.2025 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala will attend the 10th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Youth on 8–10 October. At the meeting, the ministers will assess developments in youth policy in light of the Reykjavík Declaration and agree on future priorities. The aim is for the ministers to adopt a final declaration and commit to a framework on a youth perspective within the Council of Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/european-ministers-responsible-for-youth-to-assess-implementation-of-reykjavik-declaration-and-agree-on-future-youth-policy

  5. Finland launches campaign to attract quantum experts and advanced researchers from abroad - Finnish Government

    24.9.2025 | International experts create growth and jobs in Finland. A new campaign aims to attract international top talent in the deep technology sectors from India, Brazil and the United States, as well as European countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/suomi-tahtaa-kvanttiosaajien-ja-huippututkijoiden-rekrytointiin-uusi-kansainvalinen-kampanja-kaynnistyy-1

  6. Finland to chair School Meals Coalition Global Summit in Fortaleza - Finnish Government

    16.9.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the Global Summit of the School Meals Coalition in Fortaleza, Brazil, on 18–19 September. Finland co-chairs the School Meals Coalition along with France and Brazil, and Minister Tavio is the Global Champion for School Meals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-chair-school-meals-coalition-global-summit-in-fortaleza

  7. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Rubén Ramírez Lezcano to meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    29.7.2025 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Rubén Ramírez Lezcano on 30 July during his visit to Finland as a member of the delegation of President Santiago Peña.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-paraguay-ruben-ramirez-lezcano-to-meet-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-in-helsinki

  8. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen to meet with her Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha - Finnish Government

    29.7.2025 | Elina Valtonen and Andrii Sybiha, Foreign Ministers of Finland and Ukraine respectively, will meet in Helsinki on 30 July. The purpose of Minister for Foreign Affairs Sybiha’s visit is to participate in the Helsinki+50 Conference, which marks the anniversary of Finland’s chairpersonship of the Conference of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-to-meet-with-her-ukrainian-counterpart-andrii-sybiha

  9. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to meet French Minister for Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris - Finnish Government

    23.7.2025 | On her official visit to France on 24 July, the Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-elina-valtonen-to-meet-french-minister-for-foreign-affairs-jean-noel-barrot-in-paris

  10. Ministers for European affairs to discuss rule of law and Commission’s work programme for next year - Finnish Government

    15.9.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 16 September in Brussels. Topics on the agenda include the rule of law in the EU, the Commission’s work programme for 2026 and preparations for the October European Council. 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-rule-of-law-and-commission-s-work-programme-for-next-year

  11. EU Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    27.6.2025 | European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis will visit southern Finland at the invitation of Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah from 29 to 30 June 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/eu-commissioner-for-fisheries-costas-kadis-to-visit-finland

  12. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses proposal for EU regulation on combating sexual violence against children - Finnish Government

    29.8.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 29 August, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the regulation aimed at preventing and combating sexual violence against children and on the European Climate Law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-proposal-for-eu-regulation-on-combating-sexual-violence-against-children

  13. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decides on implementation of previously agreed central government savings - Finnish Government

    24.6.2025 | In its meeting on 24 June, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on the implementation and allocation of EUR 130 million in annual central government savings in addition to the savings of almost EUR 400 million already agreed on for various administrative branches.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-decides-on-implementation-of-previously-agreed-central-government-savings

  14. Ministers Grahn-Laasonen and Rantanen: Finland to tackle rising alpha-PVP use through cooperation and intensified action - Finnish Government

    5.9.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen met with public authorities and experts on 5 September to discuss the synthetic drug alpha-PVP. The discussions highlighted that the spread of alpha-PVP is a complex problem and tackling it requires broad-based cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-grahn-laasonen-and-rantanen-finland-to-tackle-rising-alpha-pvp-use-through-cooperation-and-intensified-action

  15. Prime Minister Orpo and European Commission President von der Leyen strengthen security in EU and Finland at Helsinki meeting - Finnish Government

    29.8.2025 | On Friday 29 August, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Helsinki and led discussions on European security, Finland’s role as a country on the external border of the EU and efforts to strengthen the EU’s defence. The meeting was held on the Border Guard patrol vessel Turva off the coast of Helsinki. In the discussions, Prime Minister O...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-european-commission-president-von-der-leyen-strengthen-security-in-eu-and-finland-at-helsinki-meeting

  16. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for negotiations on multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    19.9.2025 | On Friday 19 September, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the European Commission’s proposal for the next multiannual financial framework, which will serve as the EU’s budget for 2028–2034. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also outlined Finland’s positions on the proposal concerning the European High-Performance Computing (EuroHPC) Joint Undertaking and matters to be discussed at the next meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-negotiations-on-multiannual-financial-framework

  17. Prime Ministers of Finland and Spain: European countries need to increase their defence spending - Finnish Government

    12.3.2025 | Boosting assistance to Ukraine and strengthening European defence were key topics on the agenda when Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met for discussions in Helsinki on Wednesday 12 March. While in Helsinki, Prime Minister Sánchez also met with President of the Republic Alexander Stubb.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain-european-countries-need-to-increase-their-defence-spending

  18. 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

  19. Government to simplify service process of jobseekers and increase discretion of authorities - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | Employment services and the service process for jobseekers will be reformed to better meet individual needs, in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. The aim is that more people would find employment quicker. The Government proposes amendments to the legislation on the service process of jobseekers and the jobseeker profiles. At the same time, the sanctions system for unemployment security will be overhauled.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-simplify-service-process-of-jobseekers-and-increase-discretion-of-authorities

  20. Climate solutions of circular bioeconomy and Nordic ways to prepare for impacts of climate change presented at Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s COP30 events - Finnish Government

    7.11.2025 | The UN Climate Change Conference COP30 will be held on 10–21 November in Belém, Brazil. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is organising four side events, where the focus will be on the circular bioeconomy, climate change adaptation and resilient food systems. Two of the events will be held at the Finland Pavilion and two at the Nordic Pavilion. Besides these, the Ministry will participate...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/climate-solutions-of-circular-bioeconomy-and-nordic-ways-to-prepare-for-impacts-of-climate-change-presented-at-ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-s-cop30-events

  21. Prime Minister Orpo: Finland promotes two-state solution, civilians must get the aid they need - Finnish Government

    1.8.2025 | “The most important thing for Finland is that aid must reach the people in Gaza. This is a harrowing situation. The hostages must be released and the war brought to an end,” Prime Minister Petteri Orpo emphasised when answering questions from the media on Friday 1 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-finland-promotes-two-state-solution-civilians-must-get-the-aid-they-need

  22. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to propose terminating posting of Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Lisbon - Finnish Government

    2.7.2025 | The purpose of terminating the posting is to ensure that the Embassy’s staff have a favourable working environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-elina-valtonen-to-propose-terminating-posting-of-head-of-mission-at-finland-s-embassy-in-lisbon

  23. Climate Change Conference in Belém to focus on implementation – more effective actions especially by large economies needed - Finnish Government

    30.10.2025 | The world countries will convene at the Climate Change Conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil on 10–21 November. The countries are required to update their Nationally Determined Contributions every five years, and the next round of submissions is due just ahead the conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-change-conference-in-belem-to-focus-on-implementation-more-effective-actions-especially-by-large-economies-needed

  24. Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo's Government: Returning Finland to a sustainable growth track - Finnish Government

    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/-/10616/budget-session-of-prime-minister-orpo-s-government-returning-finland-to-a-sustainable-growth-track

  25. Broad support for proposed changes to taxi regulation - Finnish Government

    11.9.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requested comments on a draft government proposal to amend the taxi regulation. Over 150 responses were submitted between 24 April and 6 June 2025. The Ministry published a summary of the comments on 11 September 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/broad-support-for-proposed-changes-to-taxi-regulation

  26. State revenue from corporate holdings totals EUR 1.45 billion – ownership steering preparing funding for Government's investment programme - Finnish Government

    10.4.2025 | The value of state holdings stood at around EUR 30 billion at the end of 2024. The State earned a total of EUR 1.45 billion in revenue from its corporate holdings. The goal is to use EUR three billion in state revenue from corporate holdings to finance the Government's investment programme over the current government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-revenue-from-corporate-holdings-totals-eur-1.45-billion-ownership-steering-preparing-funding-for-government-s-investment-programme

  27. Spending limits session makes historic decision to launch Rail Nordica planning project - Finnish Government

    24.4.2025 | The Government has proposed that EUR 20 million be allocated in the General Govern-ment Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029 for a planning project to extend the European track gauge from Sweden to Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/spending-limits-session-makes-historic-decision-to-launch-rail-nordica-planning-project

  28. Prime Minister Orpo and Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    10.6.2025 | Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and European Commission Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stéphane Séjourné will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 12 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-commission-executive-vice-president-sejourne-to-meet-in-helsinki

  29. Prime Minister Orpo and EU Budget Commissioner Serafin meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    3.4.2025 | In their meeting on Thursday 3 April in Helsinki, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration Piotr Serafin discussed the EU’s next multiannual financial framework. Prime Minister Orpo highlighted several important issues for Finland during the discussion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-eu-budget-commissioner-serafin-meet-in-helsinki

  30. Ministers for European affairs to discuss EU’s next multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    20.10.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 21 October. Topics on the agenda will include the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034, preparations for the October European Council, respect for the EU’s values in Hungary and measures to simplify EU regulation. 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-eu-s-next-multiannual-financial-framework-1

  31. Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo's Government: Returning Finland to a sustainable growth track - Finnish Government

    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

  32. Employment vouchers for young people to open doors to working life and prevent prolonged unemployment – Preparations are well underway - Finnish Government

    7.10.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is preparing the introduction of an employment voucher for young people, which was decided in the government budget session in September. The launch of the employment voucher is planned already for the beginning of next year. The purpose of the employment voucher is to help young people find work in the open labour market by temporarily reducing the costs of recruitment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-vouchers-for-young-people-to-open-doors-to-working-life-and-prevent-prolonged-unemployment-preparations-are-well-underway

  33. EU foreign ministers to discuss situation in Middle East - Finnish Government

    17.6.2025 | EU ministers of foreign affairs will hold an informal video teleconference on Tuesday 17 June. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the teleconference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-situation-in-middle-east

  34. Minister Multala to attend IAEA General Conference in Vienna - Finnish Government

    15.9.2025 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Sari Multala will take part in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna on 15–16 September 2025. On Monday, she will deliver Finland’s national statement to the plenary.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-to-attend-iaea-general-conference-in-vienna

  35. International Maritime Organization due to make a historic decision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport - Finnish Government

    13.10.2025 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London on 14–17 October 2025. The extraordinary session of the Committee is to decide on historic and globally binding measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-due-to-make-a-historic-decision-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-maritime-transport

  36. Four ministers host roundtable discussion on promoting research in healthcare and social welfare in wellbeing services counties - Finnish Government

    5.3.2025 | On 5 March 2025, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Finance organised a roundtable discussion hosted by four ministers on the topic of how to promote research in the field of healthcare and social welfare.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/four-ministers-host-roundtable-discussion-on-promoting-research-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare-in-wellbeing-services-counties

  37. EU trade ministers to discuss EU-US trade relations - Finnish Government

    11.7.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on 14 July 2025. The Council will exchange views on the EU’s trade relations with the United States and the ongoing trade agreement negotiations with various trading partners. The ministers will also hold a policy debate on EU–China trade relations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-eu-us-trade-relations

  38. Orpo’s Government: Decisions aim to prevent public finances from spinning out of control - Finnish Government

    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

  39. Tunisian Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti to meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    2.6.2025 | Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, will visit Helsinki on 3 June and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/tunisian-foreign-affairs-minister-mohamed-ali-nafti-to-meet-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-in-helsinki

  40. Finland to procure its first own satellites for defence - Finnish Government

    27.6.2025 | Finland to procure its first own satellites for defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.6.2025 12.00 Type: Press release Finland’s Ministry of Defence and Iceye Oy have signed a letter of intent that allows Finland to procure Iceye synthet...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-procure-its-first-own-satellites-for-defence

  41. Government capitalises Finnish Minerals Group in order to finance Terrafame - Finnish Government

    27.2.2025 | The Finnish Government has injected EUR 30 million of capital into Finnish Minerals Group, which is a fully state-owned special assignment company. The capitalisation is intended to strengthen the financial position of Finnish Minerals Group’s subsidiary Terrafame Ltd.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-capitalises-finnish-minerals-group-in-order-to-finance-terrafame

  42. Minister for European Affairs Strand and Slovak State Secretary for European Affairs Eštok to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Marek Eštok will meet in Helsinki on Monday 16 June. Their discussions will focus on the current EU agenda and bilateral relations between the Slovak Republic and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-and-slovak-state-secretary-for-european-affairs-estok-to-meet-in-helsinki

  43. European Council reaffirms strong support for Ukraine and pledges to strengthen European defence capabilities - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | The EU leaders affirmed their strong support for Ukraine at the Special European Council on Thursday 6 March. The EU leaders also highlighted the need for the EU to invest swiftly and strongly in developing its own defence. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-reaffirms-strong-support-for-ukraine-and-pledges-to-strengthen-european-defence-capabilities

  44. Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet ministers from Kenya, Benin, Costa Rica and Thailand - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica Arnoldo André Tinoco and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Russ Jalichandra in connection with the Kultaranta Talks on 16–17 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-meet-ministers-from-kenya-benin-costa-rica-and-thailand

  45. Minister Talvitie visits Benin - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie travelled to Benin. The focus of the visit was to repatriate to Benin the Kataklè, a ceremonial royal stool.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-talvitie-visits-benin

  46. Minister Adlercreutz to attend papal inauguration - Finnish Government

    16.5.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz will attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican on Sunday 18 May. According to the Government's division of duties, church affairs fall within Minister Adlercreutz's remit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-papal-inauguration

  47. Prime Minister Orpo to open Europe Day programme at Oodi - Finnish Government

    8.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will open the traditional Europe Day events at the Helsinki Central Library Oodi on Friday 9 May. Along with Prime Minister Orpo, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will speak at a seminar celebrating Finland’s 30 years as an EU Member State.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-open-europe-day-programme-at-oodi

  48. Minister Strand and Irish Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    3.6.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne will meet in Helsinki on Wednesday 4 June. Their discussions will focus on the current EU agenda, Ireland’s forthcoming EU Council Presidency and bilateral relations between Ireland and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-and-irish-minister-of-state-for-european-affairs-thomas-byrne-to-meet-in-helsinki

  49. Finland’s declaration of intent with Québec reinforces collaboration with Canadian forest sector - Finnish Government

    27.8.2025 | The Canadian province of Québec and Finland are deepening their collaboration in the forest sector. They have signed a declaration of intent to improve the conditions for commercial and research collaboration in forestry and bioeconomy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-s-declaration-of-intent-with-quebec-reinforces-collaboration-with-canadian-forest-sector

  50. Government adopts multiannual plan for research and development funding – plan aims for more ambitious R&D activities and stronger cooperation - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | The multiannual plan for the use of central government research and development funding focuses on strengthening cooperation between businesses and other R&D actors and encouraging businesses to step up their R&D activities in Finland. The plan also aims to improve the conditions for ambitious research that produces new skills and knowledge, to strengthen research and technology infrastructures and to promote international R&D cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-adopts-multiannual-plan-for-research-and-development-funding-plan-aims-for-more-ambitious-r-d-activities-and-stronger-cooperation

  51. Prime Minister Orpo to attend European Political Community Summit in Tirana - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Tirana, Albania on Friday 16 May. Leaders from 47 European countries will take part in the meeting, along with representatives from the EU, NATO, the OSCE and the Council of Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-european-political-community-summit-in-tirana

  52. Prime Minister Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Michal meet in Tallinn - Finnish Government

    22.8.2025 | Support for Ukraine and security in the Baltic Sea region were the main topics of discussion when Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal met in Tallinn on Friday 22 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-estonian-prime-minister-michal-meet-in-tallinn

  53. Ministers for European affairs to discuss EU’s next multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    17.7.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Friday 18 July. At the meeting, the ministers will hold their first preliminary discussion on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework based on the proposal put forth by the Commission on Wednesday 16 July. 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-eu-s-next-multiannual-financial-framework

  54. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit Singapore - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit Singapore Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.5.2025 8.15 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will pay a working visit to Singapore on 30-31 May. Minister Häkkänen will attend the annual...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-singapore

  55. Transfer agreement boosts reform of Team Finland’s foreign functions - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | On 13 June 2025, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Business Finland signed an agreement specifying the key practical arrangements for transferring Business Finland's foreign functions to the Foreign Service and the functions to be transferred. The transfer will take place at the beginning of 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transfer-agreement-boosts-reform-of-team-finland-s-foreign-functions

  56. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan - Finnish Government

    9.6.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on 10–11 June. This is her first visit to Central Asia as the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The aim of the visit is to strengthen the OSCE’s partnership in the region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-kazakhstan-and-uzbekistan

  57. Medium-term Climate Plan circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    2.7.2025 | The Ministry of the Environment requests comments on the draft Medium-term Climate Plan. The plan sets out the emissions reduction measures to be implemented in the effort sharing sector. Comments may be submitted from 2 July until 20 August 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/medium-term-climate-plan-circulated-for-comments

  58. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in Middle East, and China - Finnish Government

    19.6.2025 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene in Brussels on Monday 23 June. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-situation-in-middle-east-and-china

  59. 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

  60. Finland to co-chair Media Freedom Coalition - Finnish Government

    23.6.2025 | Finland will start as co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC), which advocates for media freedom and the safety of journalists. Finland will hold the two-year co-chairmanship together with Germany and succeed Estonia when it concludes its term as co-chair on 30 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-co-chair-media-freedom-coalition