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25.4.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft proposal on amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and certain related acts. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 June 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-comments
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23.11.2023 | On Thursday 23 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2024. Among others, the proposal includes amendments related to support for Ukraine, the health and social services transfer calculation and central government transfers to local government. In line with the proposal, the revenue estimate will be increased by EUR 76 million, while the need for appropriations will decrease by EUR 48 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2024-budget-proposal
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11.4.2023 | Cyber security threats have increased and diversified in recent years, calling for the continuous and systematic development of cyber security. A newly published report identifies several development measures that can improve the authorities’ capacity to protect national cyber security, combat serious cyber crime and develop cyber defence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/report-finland-s-cyber-security-must-be-developed-systematically-cooperation-of-the-authorities-and-processes-require-further-improvement
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3.6.2024 | JEF countries increase surveillance and presence in Northern European marine areas Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.6.2024 15.22 Type: Press release The Joint Expeditionary force (JEF), led by the United Kingdom, will increase its presence i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/jef-countries-increase-surveillance-and-presence-in-northern-european-marine-areas
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30.5.2024 | The EU’s strategic stockpiles in Finland can be deployed in major accidents and emergencies. Supplies must be ready for delivery within 12 hours. An extensive exercise was organised under the lead of the Ministry of the Interior from 27 May to 30 May 2024 where assistance was delivered to an accident area.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-exercises-use-of-eu-strategic-stockpiles
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24.8.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on Wednesday 23 August. There, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. Prime Minister Orpo also attended the third Crimea Platform Summit hosted by President Zelenskyy, where discussions highlighted the status of Crimea as part of Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-ukrainian-leaders-and-attends-crimea-platform-summit-in-kyiv
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5.11.2024 | In their meeting on Tuesday 5 November, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the situation at the eastern border and in the sea area, held a preparatory discussion on the priorities of civilian and military intelligence for 2025 and discussed Finland’s objectives for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situation-at-eastern-border-and-in-sea-area-finland-s-support-to-ukraine-and-intelligence-priorities-for-2025
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3.5.2023 | On 3 May 2023, a steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to examine the possible establishment of a Finnish space situational awareness centre issued a report recommending that the centre be established. It could be started by 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-would-promote-safety-and-security
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21.12.2022 | Negative decision on real estate transaction in Kankaanpää Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.12.2022 15.30 Type: Press release On 21 December 2022, the Ministry of Defence took a negative decision on a real estate transaction of the former L...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/negative-decision-on-real-estate-transaction-in-kankaanpaa
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4.12.2023 | Matilda af Hällström will serve as Special Adviser to Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen from 4 December 2023 to 12 January 2024. She will deputise for Special Adviser Elisa Tarkiainen, who is on leave of absence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/matilda-af-hallstrom-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-foreign-minister-valtonen
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27.8.2024 | Speech by Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki on 27 August 2024. Check against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-joakim-strand-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-on-27-august-2024
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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
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3.6.2024 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen met Austria's Federal Minister for the Interior in Vienna on Monday. The ministers discussed cooperation between the two countries in migration policy, ways to manage migration, and partnerships with third countries. Minister Rantanen will travel from Vienna to Brussels, where she will participate in the European Civil Protection Forum's high-level panel discussion on EU preparedness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-rantanen-visits-vienna-and-brussels-to-discuss-migration-and-eu-preparedness
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29.6.2023 | In its plenary session on 29 June, the Government appointed Päivi Nerg (Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry), Laura Rissanen (Master of Social Sciences), Timo Jaatinen (Master of Social Sciences), Elina Laavi (Master of Public Administration), Juha Martelius (Doctor of Social Sciences) and Teija Makkonen (Master of Military Science, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Sciences) to serve as state secretaries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/six-state-secretaries-appointed-to-orpo-s-government
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31.12.2023 | Fellow citizens, The coming year will bring plenty of opportunities, but also uncertainties. We have to hope for the best, though it is also wise to prepare for more difficult times.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-new-year-s-message-31-december-2023
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22.3.2024 | The President of the Republic of Finland approved the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and the Paris Protocol on 22 March 2024. The President of the Republic confirmed the acts for acceptance and bringing into force of the agreements as well as related amendments to certain national acts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-of-the-republic-decides-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-status-of-forces-agreement-and-paris-protocol
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30.11.2023 | Government proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO SOFA and Paris Protocol submitted to Parliament Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.11.2023 14.11 Type: Press release Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice The...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sofa-and-paris-protocol-submitted-to-parliament-
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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
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11.7.2024 | On 11 July 2024, Finland, the United States and Canada published a trilateral declaration concerning cooperation in the production of icebreakers (ICE). The initiative was signed by the Presidents of Finland and the United States Alexander Stubb and Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/icebreaker-initiative-means-significant-opportunities-for-finnish-industrial-policy
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24.10.2024 | The European Union has a challenging starting point for the next five years. Although the energy crisis has largely been overcome, geopolitical uncertainty continues and strong investments in military and civilian security are necessary. The political situation in many Member States is unstable, including Germany and France.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/europe-needs-investments-what-is-the-eu-s-new-energy-and-climate-agenda-