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  1. Minister of Defence Häkkänen decided on participation of Defence Forces in international training and exercises in 2026 - Finnish Government

    30.5.2025 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen decided on participation of Defence Forces in international training and exercises in 2026 Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.5.2025 12.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided on the ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-decided-on-participation-of-defence-forces-in-international-training-and-exercises-in-2026

  2. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Parliament’s decision to accept Finland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention will strengthen security in Finland - Finnish Government

    19.6.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Parliament’s decision to accept Finland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention will strengthen security in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.6.2025 15.22 Type: Press release On 19 June 2025, the F...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-parliament-s-decision-to-accept-finland-s-withdrawal-from-the-ottawa-convention-will-strengthen-security-in-finland

  3. Baltic Sea NATO allies and EU agree on cooperation to protect critical undersea infrastructure - Finnish Government

    16.5.2025 | The Baltic Sea NATO allies and the European Union have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding to protect critical undersea infrastructure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/baltic-sea-nato-allies-and-eu-agree-on-cooperation-to-protect-critical-undersea-infrastructure

  4. Finland’s next support package to Ukraine to include first instalment of defence equipment produced domestically - Finnish Government

    23.6.2025 | Finland will deliver its 29th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. A decision on the matter is being prepared for submission to the Government and the President of the Republic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-next-support-package-to-ukraine-to-include-first-instalment-of-defence-equipment-produced-domestically

  5. 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

  6. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend an informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Antalya in Türkiye on 14–15 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-1

  7. Solutions for Global Plastics Treaty to be sought in Geneva on 5–14 August - Finnish Government

    5.8.2025 | Representatives of UN Member States will negotiate on the Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva, Switzerland on 5–14 August. The negotiation situation is very challenging, and there is also an increasing political pressure to reach an agreement. The demanding foreign policy situation has also made the negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty more difficult.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/solutions-for-global-plastics-treaty-to-be-sought-in-geneva-on-5-14-august

  8. Finland once again ranks first in implementation of Sustainable Development Goals - Finnish Government

    22.7.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo led Finland’s delegation to the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 July. The forum took stock of global progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-once-again-ranks-first-in-implementation-of-sustainable-development-goals

  9. Minister of Employment Marttinen to attend ILO’s International Labour Conference - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen will attend the International Labour Conference organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva on 5−6 June 2025. During his visit, Marttinen will meet ILO’s Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo and other management of the organisation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-marttinen-to-attend-ilo-s-international-labour-conference

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to meet Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    22.4.2025 | The Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, will visit Helsinki on 24 April and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/algerian-foreign-minister-ahmed-attaf-to-meet-foreign-minister-elina-valtonen-in-helsinki

  13. Finland to supply ammunition to Ukraine by using proceeds from frozen Russian assets - Finnish Government

    19.5.2025 | Finland has been selected as one of the states implementing European Union measures to supply Ukraine with defence materiel using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-supply-ammunition-to-ukraine-by-using-proceeds-from-frozen-russian-assets

  14. Prime Minister Orpo’s Government: Long-term economic adjustment continues, focus shifts to growth - Finnish Government

    3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-s-government-long-term-economic-adjustment-continues-focus-shifts-to-growth

  15. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to visit Lebanon and Jordan - Finnish Government

    25.5.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Lebanon and Jordan on 26–27 May. While in Lebanon, she will also visit the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-elina-valtonen-to-visit-lebanon-and-jordan

  16. 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

  17. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses March European Council - Finnish Government

    19.3.2025 | At its meeting on Wednesday 19 March, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the March European Council and Euro Summit (20–21 March) and on the EU High Representative’s proposal for increasing military support to Ukraine, which will be discussed at the European Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-march-european-council

  18. 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

  19. Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    27.2.2025 | On Thursday 27 February, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament. The key proposal in the supplementary budget is an increase to the defence materiel assistance provided to Ukraine. The proposal also includes an increase to revenue estimates.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-4

  20. Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in Estonia - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in Vihula, Estonia, on 15–16 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-the-council-of-the-baltic-sea-states-in-estonia

  21. UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to start on Monday – Finland to present its Voluntary National Review led by Prime Minister Orpo - Finnish Government

    14.7.2025 | The United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development will convene in New York from 14 to 23 July. The annual forum reviews progress made by the world’s countries in attaining the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-to-start-on-monday-finland-to-present-its-voluntary-national-review-led-by-prime-minister-orpo

  22. International Conference on Financing for Development begins in Seville – Minister Tavio to represent Finland - Finnish Government

    30.6.2025 | The United Nations’ fourth International Conference on Financing for Development will take place in Seville, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July. The aim of the conference is to reform the international financial architecture for development cooperation and accelerate funding for sustainable development. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will represent Finland at the conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-conference-on-financing-for-development-begins-in-seville-minister-tavio-to-represent-finland

  23. Finland participates in capital increase of IDB Invest, an investment company operating in Latin America and the Caribbean - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | The Government approved Finland’s participation in the third capital increase of IDB Invest, an investment company of the Inter-American Development Bank Group. Through the capital increase, IDB Invest will boost its lending and investments in the private sector and improve its risk-taking capacity and ability to leverage private capital to achieve broader development goals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-participates-in-capital-increase-of-idb-invest-an-investment-company-operating-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean

  24. 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

  25. Ministerial Finance Committee recommends aid to three demonstration projects on new energy technology - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | On 5 June 2025, the Ministerial Finance Committee of the Finnish Government -approved in favour of granting investment aid totalling EUR 49.5 to three demonstration projects on new energy technology. The projects concern the production of renewable methanol, liquefied biomethane and bioethanol. Decisions on subsidies have not yet been made. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will prep...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministerial-finance-committee-recommends-aid-to-three-demonstration-projects-on-new-energy-technology

  26. Prime Minister Orpo and Prime Minister of Lithuania Gintautas Paluckas to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    15.5.2025 | Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas will visit Finland on Monday 19 May at the invitation of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-prime-minister-of-lithuania-gintautas-paluckas-to-meet-in-helsinki

  27. Ministers for Nordic Cooperation to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    9.6.2025 | Finland’s and Åland’s Ministers for Nordic Cooperation Anders Adlercreutz and Annika Hambrudd will co-host the summer meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Helsinki on 10–11 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-to-meet-in-helsinki

  28. Finland to join NATO’s 2026 peacetime activities primarily in Baltic Sea, North Sea and North Atlantic - Finnish Government

    22.5.2025 | Finland to join NATO’s 2026 peacetime activities primarily in Baltic Sea, North Sea and North Atlantic Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.5.2025 14.01 Type: Press release In its plenary session on 22 May 2025, the Finnish Government endorsed ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-join-nato-s-2026-peacetime-activities-primarily-in-baltic-sea-north-sea-and-north-atlantic

  29. Prime Ministers of Finland and Luxembourg: Europe must invest in its defence - Finnish Government

    6.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden met in Helsinki on Tuesday 6 May. Their discussions focused on European security, Ukraine, transatlantic relations and deepening economic relations between Finland and Luxembourg.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-luxembourg-europe-must-invest-in-its-defence

  30. 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

  31. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend UN peacekeeping ministerial meeting - Finnish Government

    12.5.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin on 13–14 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-un-peacekeeping-ministerial-meeting

  32. Minister Strand to attend meeting of European affairs ministers in Warsaw - Finnish Government

    17.2.2025 | The Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union will organise an informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs in Warsaw on 17–18 February. The ministers will discuss the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and exchange views on strengthening Europe’s crisis preparedness. They will also discuss hybrid threats and preparedness together with countries aspiring to join the EU. Minis...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministeri-strand-eurooppaministerikokoukseen-varsovaan-1

  33. 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

  34. Government submits second supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | The Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament on 28 May. The supplementary budget proposal includes investments in preparedness and transport projects, among other things.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2025-to-parliament

  35. Minister Talvitie to attend 19th Venice Architecture Biennale - Finnish Government

    6.5.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will visit Venice on 7–9 May. The Minister will open the exhibitions at the Pavilion of Finland and the Nordic Pavilion on 8 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-talvitie-to-attend-19th-venice-architecture-biennale

  36. 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

  37. Tesi to become an even stronger promoter of growth, renewal and investment - Finnish Government

    25.2.2025 | On 25 February 2025, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy stated it supports the proposal by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on a new investment strategy and financial framework for Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment) for 2025–2029. The aim is to boost economic growth and improve the effectiveness of industrial policy together with the Government’s other growth-promoting measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/tesi-to-become-an-even-stronger-promoter-of-growth-renewal-and-investment

  38. European affairs ministers to discuss Commission work programme and start preparations for European Council - Finnish Government

    24.2.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 25 February in Brussels. Ministers will exchange views on the European Commission’s annual work programme and start preparations for the European Council in March. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-commission-work-programme-and-start-preparations-for-european-council

  39. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses efforts to simplify EU regulation - Finnish Government

    4.7.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 4 July, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s proposal to simplify regulation for businesses and received an update on the preparation of a plan for affordable housing in the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-efforts-to-simplify-eu-regulation

  40. Government launches parliamentary debate on debt brake - Finnish Government

    18.6.2025 | On Wednesday 18 June, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo held a parliamentary debate on strengthening Finland's debt sustainability. The debate has to do with the state of general government finances in Finland and the new fiscal rules.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-launches-parliamentary-debate-on-debt-brake

  41. 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

  42. EU social affairs ministers support Ukraine’s and Moldova’s aspirations for EU membership - Finnish Government

    22.5.2025 | Ukraine held a Ministerial Social Policy Summit in Lviv on 22 May. The theme of the Summit was ‘Building Resilient Societies: Innovative Solutions for Demographic Change’. The Summit also issued a joint communiqué, in which the participating countries expressed their support for Ukraine and Moldova on their path towards joining the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-social-affairs-ministers-support-ukraine-s-and-moldova-s-aspirations-for-eu-membership

  43. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses single market strategy and customs reform - Finnish Government

    18.6.2025 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions the EU single market strategy and the proposal for a handling fee for goods ordered from outside the EU. The Ministerial Committee also discussed Finland’s positions on the 18th sanctions package currently under preparation and the review of the EU Emissions Trading Directive.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-single-market-strategy-and-customs-reform

  44. Minister Talvitie to attend meeting of EU Ministers of Culture in Warsaw - Finnish Government

    4.4.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will attend an informal meeting of EU ministers of culture in Warsaw on 7 and 8 April. The meeting will continue the discussion on the protection of cultural heritage, especially from the perspective of the situation in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-talvitie-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-ministers-of-culture-in-warsaw

  45. Nordic governments to explore legal implications of proposed update to Helsinki Treaty - Finnish Government

    7.4.2025 | Last autumn, the Nordic Council called on the governments in the region to update the Helsinki Treaty, which governs Nordic cooperation, by adding new areas of cooperation and examining the contractual status of Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-governments-to-explore-legal-implications-of-proposed-update-to-helsinki-treaty

  46. Nordic agriculture ministers emphasise even stronger security of supply during their visit to Kuopio - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | Nordic Council of Ministers for Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food and Forestry convened at its annual ministerial meeting in Kuopio on 11–12 June 2025. Among the topics discussed were security of supply and opportunities related to the bioeconomy, and the ministers also met young farmers. Ministers from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark as well as the autonomous regions of Åland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland attended the meeting. Iceland was represented by the State Secretary.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-agriculture-ministers-emphasise-even-stronger-security-of-supply-during-their-visit-to-kuopio

  47. Finland avoids EU excessive deficit procedure - Finnish Government

    4.6.2025 | The European Commission recommends that the Council of the EU activate the national escape clause for Finland. The recommendation is based on increasing defence spending. The Commission does not recommend opening an excessive deficit procedure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-avoids-eu-excessive-deficit-procedure

  48. Consolidation of state capital investment activities under Tesi is completed - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | On 28 May 2025, the Government made decisions to complete the enhancements to the state’s private equity investment activities, as agreed in the Government Programme. Consolidation of the state’s private equity investment activities under Finnish Industry Investment Ltd (Tesi) will be completed when the acts enter into force on 30 May 2025 and the corporate restructuring takes place on 31 May 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/concentration-of-state-capital-investment-activities-under-tesi-is-completed

  49. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to visit Washington DC - Finnish Government

    10.4.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Washington DC on 10 April 2025. She will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-elina-valtonen-to-visit-washington-dc-1

  50. Finland’s Ministry of Defence to host NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    29.4.2025 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence to host NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium in Helsinki Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.4.2025 15.49 Type: Press release NATO’s annual Nuclear Policy Symposium will be held in Helsinki on 29–30 April. Held annually ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-ministry-of-defence-to-host-nato-nuclear-policy-symposium-in-helsinki

  51. Research and Innovation Council discusses monitoring of R&D funding and need for R&D experts - Finnish Government

    6.6.2025 | In its meeting on 6 June 2025, the Research and Innovation Council chaired by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo adopted a plan for monitoring and assessing the use and effectiveness of central government research and development funding. The new monitoring and assessment plan covers both the additional funding under the Act on Research and Development Funding and state R&D funding as a whole. The assessm...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/research-and-innovation-council-discusses-monitoring-of-r-d-funding-and-need-for-r-d-experts

  52. Nordic ministers for health and social affairs to meet in Tornio on 9 April 2025 - Finnish Government

    8.4.2025 | The Nordic ministers for health and social affairs will meet in Tornio on Wednesday 9 April 2025. The meeting will be hosted by Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso. The themes of the meeting will be cross-border cooperation on preparedness, the availability of healthcare and social welfare personnel, the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and social welfare, and AI and the rights of persons with disabilities. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/nordic-ministers-for-health-and-social-affairs-to-meet-in-tornio-on-9-april-2025

  53. General social security benefit is step towards simpler social security system - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Government has submitted a proposal to Parliament for an act on general social security benefit. In the first stage, the general social security benefit would be a new social security benefit for unemployed jobseekers, replacing labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance. The legislation concerning the general social security benefit is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/general-social-security-benefit-is-step-towards-simpler-social-security-system

  54. Rapporteur to draw up roadmap on opportunities and impacts of data economy – work kicks off at meeting with Prime Minister and actors in the field - Finnish Government

    24.6.2025 | A data economy roundtable convened by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo brought together actors and experts in the field to discuss topical issues related to the data economy and data centre investments on Tuesday 24 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/rapporteur-to-draw-up-roadmap-on-opportunities-and-impacts-of-data-economy-work-kicks-off-at-meeting-with-prime-minister-and-actors-in-the-field

  55. OSCE Chair Finland to convene international conference on climate and security - Finnish Government

    9.6.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will host a Conference on Climate and Security in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment in Hanasaari, Espoo, on 11 June. The Conference is a one of the main events of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship. Experts will discuss a range of issues on climate, peace and security at the event, including the environmental and climate impacts of conflicts and the role of businesses and civil society in strengthening climate security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/osce-chair-finland-to-convene-international-conference-on-climate-and-security

  56. Prime Minister Orpo to attend Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    13.2.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the international Security Conference in Munich on Friday 14 February 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-munich-security-conference

  57. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs - Finnish Government

    2.4.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels on 3–4 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-2

  58. EU Member States pledge to continue to support Ukraine and develop European defence - Finnish Government

    27.6.2025 | The EU heads of state and government made important decisions to enhance security at the European Council in Brussels on 26 June. Support for Ukraine will continue and measures to strengthen European defence will be accelerated. The leaders also discussed the EU’s relations with the rest of the world and European competitiveness. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-pledge-to-continue-to-support-ukraine-and-develop-european-defence

  59. Expectations of SMEs reach highest level since Russian invasion of Ukraine began - Finnish Government

    11.9.2025 | The economic prospects of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have improved slightly from last spring, the most recent SME Barometer shows. The outlook is also more positive than a year ago, driven by low inflation and falling interest rates. The challenging situation of construction companies, in particular, appears to be easing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/expectations-of-smes-reach-highest-level-since-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-began

  60. Prime Minister Orpo to attend March European Council and Euro Summit - Finnish Government

    18.3.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the European Council meeting and Euro Summit on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 March in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-march-european-council-and-euro-summit