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  1. Minister Lintilä to make a Team Finland visit to Chile and Colombia - Finnish Government

    25.11.2022 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä is heading a Team Finland visit to Chile and Colombia from 27 November to 2 December 2022 to promote Finnish companies’ exports and internationalisation. A business delegation of 23 people will consist of representatives from the energy, defence, security and space technology sectors, in particular.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-to-make-a-team-finland-visit-to-chile-and-colombia

  2. Government proposal Instrumentalised Migration

    21.5.2024 | Unofficial translation Government proposal to Parliament for an Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration MAIN CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL The Government proposes that an act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410869/0/Government+proposal+to+Parliament+for+an+Act+on+Temporary+Measures+to+Combat+Instrumentalised+Migration.pdf/54aac8d6-b4ea-7732-b7d9-72c60724578d?t=1716288716089

  3. Finland responds to Ukraine’s requests for support - Finnish Government

    10.3.2023 | Ukraine has requested support from Finland, particularly to meet the immediate and longer-term needs related to education, the environment and radiation safety. Finland will provide Ukraine with EUR 29 million in humanitarian assistance and development cooperation support.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-responds-to-ukraine-s-requests-for-support

  4. Conversion to low-emission shipping in the European Union increases costs – while climate action creates business opportunities - Finnish Government

    3.2.2022 | The Fit for 55 package of climate measures proposed by the European Commission will have a significant impact on shipping, effectively reducing emissions while increasing the cost of shipping in EU countries. These costs may well be higher in Finland than in comparable countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/conversion-to-low-emission-shipping-in-the-european-union-increases-costs-while-climate-action-creates-business-opportunities

  5. Tunisia brings stability to Northern Africa - Finnish Government

    12.1.2023 | Democratic development is one of the key factors determining Tunisia’s future. Young people must be able to believe they have opportunities in their own country, says Teemu Sepponen Finland’s Ambassador to Tunisia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/tunisia-brings-stability-to-northern-africa

  6. Finnish-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    12.10.2021 | The 16th meeting of the Finnish-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation will be held in Helsinki on 14 October 2021. The Commission is co-chaired by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov. The meeting will address issues related to business environment in Finland and Russia, potential sectors of cooperation, and current topics of the Commission’s working groups.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-russian-intergovernmental-commission-for-economic-cooperation-to-meet-in-helsinki

  7. Government decided Finland’s position on European Commission’s proposal for climate target by 2040 - Finnish Government

    4.9.2025 | The European Commission gave its proposal concerning amendments to the European Climate Law in July 2025. On 4 September 2025, the Finnish Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament where it states its opinion on the Commission’s proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-decided-finland-s-position-on-european-commission-s-proposal-for-climate-target-for-2040

  8. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlined positions for special meeting of European Council - Finnish Government

    8.2.2023 | On Wednesday 8 February, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs agreed on positions for the special meeting of the European Council to be held on 9–10 February and for the meetings of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin) and the Eurogroup to be held on 13–14 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlined-positions-for-special-meeting-of-european-council

  9. Conversion to low-emission shipping in the European Union increases costs – while climate action creates business opportunities - Finnish Government

    3.2.2022 | The Fit for 55 package of climate measures proposed by the European Commission will have a significant impact on shipping, effectively reducing emissions while increasing the cost of shipping in EU countries. These costs may well be higher in Finland than in comparable countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/conversion-to-low-emission-shipping-in-the-european-union-increases-costs-while-climate-action-creates-business-opportunities-1656883

  10. Finland receives EU funding for developing digital connections - Finnish Government

    5.1.2023 | The European Commission has selected projects to receive grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). A project coordinated by Cinia Oy received EUR 3.65 million for planning the development of digital backbones in Northern Europe and the Arctic region with Danish Nordunet, the other member of the consortium. Telia received funding for improving cross-border network service continuity. The proje...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-receives-eu-funding-for-developing-digital-connections

  11. Finland’s economy will turn to growth after the recession - Finnish Government

    19.12.2023 | Due to a decline in investments and household consumption, Finland’s economy is in recession in 2023. Next year, slowing inflation and a downward turn in interest rates, combined with moderately strong development of household incomes, will turn GDP to growth. Weak economic development combined with rapid expenditure growth will keep general government persistently in deficit. The general governm...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-s-economy-will-turn-to-growth-after-the-recession

  12. Finland supports operation to transfer oil from decrepit FSO Safer - Finnish Government

    11.5.2022 | A UN led agreement has been reached to transfer the oil from FSO Safer moored off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea. Funds for the oil transfer operation are collected in a pledging conference in the Hague on 11 May. Finland will support the operation with one million euros.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-operation-to-transfer-oil-from-decrepit-fso-safer

  13. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses European Council and EU-ASEAN summit - Finnish Government

    13.12.2022 | In its meeting today, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council on 15 December and the EU-ASEAN summit on 14 December, both of which will take place in Brussels. The Ministerial Committee was also briefed on the use of funds frozen as a result of sanctions against Russia to support the reconstruction of Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-european-council-and-eu-asean-summit

  14. Minister of Employment Satonen: Chairpersons Murto and Rytkönen to explore ways to launch talks between social partners on Finnish labour market model - Finnish Government

    26.3.2024 | On 22 March 2024, Minister of Employment Arto Satonen invited Katarina Murto, Chair of the Trade Union of Education (OAJ) and Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals (JUKO), and Millariikka Rytkönen, Chair of the Union of Health and Social Care Professionals (Tehy), to find a way to bring together all employer and employee organisations, that participated in the negotiations on Finland’s labour market model in autumn 2023, to agree on a sustainable labour market model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-chairpersons-murto-and-rytkonen-to-explore-ways-to-launch-talks-between-social-partners-on-finnish-labour-market-model

  15. Home affairs ministers to discuss organised crime and cooperation with third countries on return - Finnish Government

    25.1.2023 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Stockholm on 26 January for an informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The home affairs ministers will discuss the fight against organised crime and, in particular, the right of law enforcement and judicial authorities to access digital information and evidence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-organised-crime-and-cooperation-with-third-countries-on-return

  16. Light at end of tunnel for Zambia - Finnish Government

    19.1.2023 | Zambia’s current administration is renewing the country’s political operating culture and trying to solve the economic problems inherited from the previous administration. The focus of the cooperation between Finland and Zambia has shifted towards stronger trade relations, according to Finland’s Ambassador to Zambia Saana Halinen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/light-at-end-of-tunnel-for-zambia

  17. Finland receives EU funding for developing digital connections - Finnish Government

    5.1.2023 | The European Commission has selected projects to receive grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). A project coordinated by Cinia Oy received EUR 3.65 million for planning the development of digital backbones in Northern Europe and the Arctic region with Danish Nordunet, the other member of the consortium. Telia received funding for improving cross-border network service continuity. The proje...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-receives-eu-funding-for-developing-digital-connections-1901775

  18. Kauppapolitiikka magazine discusses roadmaps towards the green transition - Finnish Government

    22.3.2022 | In its first issue in 2022, Kauppapolitiikka magazine focuses on industries’ roadmaps towards meeting the climate objectives.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kauppapolitiikka-magazine-discusses-roadmaps-towards-the-green-transition

  19. Executive Director of World Food Programme David Beasley to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    14.10.2022 | Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) David Beasley will visit Finland on 18 October. He will attend the ministerial meeting of the School Meals Coalition in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/executive-director-of-world-food-programme-david-beasley-to-visit-finland

  20. Policy on financing for sustainable development supports the achievement of UN goals - Finnish Government

    8.6.2022 | In the Foreign Service, this policy is related to support for financing sustainable development through trade policy, development policy and development cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/policy-on-financing-for-sustainable-development-supports-the-achievement-of-un-goals

  21. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses spike in energy prices and October European Council - Finnish Government

    20.10.2021 | In its meeting on Wednesday 20 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the rise in energy prices and other issues on the agenda at the October European Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-spike-in-energy-prices-and-october-european-council

  22. The latest Kauppapolitiikka magazine asks who wields power and clout - Finnish Government

    7.12.2021 | The latest Kauppapolitiikka magazine asks who wields power and clout Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 7.12.2021 15.36 Type: News item The December 2021 issue of Kauppapolitiikka magazine focuses on the position of power and clout in t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-latest-kauppapolitiikka-magazine-asks-who-wields-power-and-clout

  23. Ministers Lintilä and Skinnari to promote Finnish exports to Sweden in the food, textiles and health sectors - Finnish Government

    14.4.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will make a virtual Team Finland visit to Sweden on 15 April 2021. The visit is intended to intensify trade relations between Finnish and Swedish companies, particularly in the food and beverage industries, the textile industry and the sustainable healthcare sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-lintila-and-skinnari-to-promote-finnish-exports-to-sweden-in-the-food-textiles-and-health-sectors

  24. Finland alleviates Afghans’ distress - Finnish Government

    15.12.2021 | Finland’s bilateral development cooperation with Afghanistan will remain suspended, but funds will be channelled to humanitarian activities and to responding to people’s basic needs. Finland’s support is delivered through the UN and civil society organisations and it will not fall in the hands of or support the Taliban. A new temporary policy line has been adopted by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-alleviates-afghans-distress

  25. Prime Minister Orpo’s speech at the Annual Meeting of Finnish Heads of Mission 2023 - Finnish Government

    21.8.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s speech at the Annual Meeting of Finnish Heads of Mission 2023 in Helsinki. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-s-speech-at-the-annual-meeting-of-finnish-heads-of-mission-2023-

  26. Finland promotes global vaccination coverage - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | Finland will donate the second batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses through Team Europe. These vaccines were purchased in advance and they would remain unused in Finland. The vaccine donations will not slow down the rollout of vaccinations in Finland. Finland’s donation of COVID-19 doses and support for vaccine alliance Gavi will increase global vaccine coverage and prevent the rise of new variants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-global-vaccination-coverage

  27. Funding allocated to Finnish civil society organisations for reducing poverty and inequality - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | Programme-based support for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs) is allocated for the implementation of Finland’s development policy objectives to eradicate extreme poverty, reduce inequality and promote human rights. The work is carried out in close cooperation with developing countries’ own CSOs. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted approximately EUR 276 million for Finnish CSO’s multiannual development cooperation in 2022–2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/funding-allocated-to-finnish-civil-society-organisations-for-reducing-poverty-and-inequality

  28. Finland supports Commission’s proposal concerning 90 per cent emission reduction target by 2040 - Finnish Government

    2.7.2025 | The European Commission has published a legislative proposal on the emission reduction target for 2040. The Commission proposes a net emission reduction target of 90 per cent by 2040 compared to the 1990 levels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-supports-commission-s-proposal-concerning-90-per-cent-emission-reduction-target-by-2040

  29. UN Biodiversity Conference starts in Montreal – turning point needed to halt nature loss - Finnish Government

    2.12.2022 | The 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity will be held in Montreal, Canada on 7–19 December 2022. “The Conference in Montreal must mark a turning point in terms of halting the loss of biodiversity by 2030, somewhat in the same way as the Paris Climate Change Conference did for preventing climate crisis,” says Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo, who leads Finland’s delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-starts-in-montreal-turning-point-needed-to-halt-nature-loss

  30. 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

  31. Finland influences shipping emissions trading - Finnish Government

    4.5.2021 | The European Commission intends to make a proposal on extending emissions trading to maritime transport in the summer of 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-influences-shipping-emissions-trading-1296879

  32. Finland to grant humanitarian assistance to protracted crises - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | Most of the people who need humanitarian assistance are living amid crises that have gone on for years. Altogether 325 million people in 69 countries need assistance. Finland is granting EUR 13.6 million in humanitarian assistance to help especially the most vulnerable people.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-grant-humanitarian-assistance-to-protracted-crises

  33. European Council discusses energy prices and rule of law - Finnish Government

    22.10.2021 | In its meeting in Brussels on 21 October, the European Council discussed the spike in energy prices, the rule of law situation in the EU, the COVID-19 pandemic and trade policy. The Council also addressed external relations issues, including the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the Eastern Partnership and the ASEM summit. Prime Minister Sanna Marin is representing Finland at the meeting, which will continue on Friday.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-discusses-energy-prices-and-rule-of-law

  34. UN Conference in Helsinki seeks new solutions to the problems of the least developed countries - Finnish Government

    5.10.2021 | The world’s poorest countries are most severely affected by crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. This week, the UN LDC Future Forum will bring together leading scientists, policymakers and development practitioners in Helsinki to discuss new solutions for boosting global development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-conference-in-helsinki-seeks-new-solutions-to-the-problems-of-the-least-developed-countries

  35. Food industry renews commitment to materials efficiency with restaurant sector now included - Finnish Government

    1.3.2022 | The food industry has renewed its commitment to materials efficiency to promote more sustainable food production, distribution and consumption in 2022–2026. The Finnish Food and Drink Industries’ Federation, the Finnish Grocery Trade Association and the Finnish Hospitality Association MaRa have signed the commitment together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of the Environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/food-industry-renews-commitment-to-materials-efficiency-with-restaurant-sector-now-included

  36. 11th package of EU sanctions against Russia focuses on preventing sanctions circumvention - Finnish Government

    23.6.2023 | The European Union introduces significant new instruments in its eleventh package of restrictive measures against Russia to prevent circumvention and evasion of sanctions, particularly through third countries. These instruments include several facilities for targeting sanctions against parties that circumvent sanctions and assist in such circumvention. Export bans, bans on transit through Russia and individual sanctions lists are expanded.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/11th-package-of-eu-sanctions-against-russia-focuses-on-preventing-sanctions-circumvention

  37. Prime Minister Marin to visit Japan - Finnish Government

    5.5.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Japan from 10 to 12 May. During her visit, Prime Minister Marin will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Speaker of the House of Representatives Hiroyuki Hosoda. Prime Minister Marin will be accompanied by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and a Finnish business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-japan-1

  38. 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

  39. Finland influences shipping emissions trading - Finnish Government

    4.5.2021 | The European Commission intends to make a proposal on extending emissions trading to maritime transport in the summer of 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-influences-shipping-emissions-trading

  40. Finland supports least developed countries’ trading opportunities - Finnish Government

    23.3.2021 | In 2021–2022, Finland allocates EUR two million for the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), which works to strengthen the creation of trading opportunities for least-developed countries (LDCs). The agreement on the support was signed on 23 March 2021 in Geneva.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-least-developed-countries-trading-opportunities