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  1. Finland, Sweden and Austria celebrate 30 years of EU membership in Brussels - Finnish Government

    18.11.2025 | Finland, Sweden and Austria joined the European Union on 1 January 1995. In honour of their 30th anniversary as EU Member States, a discussion event on the history, current state and future of EU membership was held in Brussels on 17 November. Participants in the ‘30 years in the EU: Looking back into the future’ event included Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand, Swed...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-sweden-and-austria-celebrate-30-years-of-eu-membership-in-brussels

  2. Finland to provide development cooperation funding to the civil defence coalition led by Finland and Ukraine - Finnish Government

    30.10.2025 | On 30 October, the Ministerial Finance Committee decided to support a proposal to provide EUR 11 million in funding to the civil defence coalition led by Finland and Ukraine. The proposal was prepared in the administrative branch of Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio. The support will be channelled through the European Union’s Ukraine Facility to finance the construction of civil defence shelters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-provide-development-cooperation-funding-to-the-civil-defence-coalition-led-by-finland-and-ukraine

  3. Government submits third supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament - Finnish Government

    10.10.2025 | On Friday 10 October, the Government submitted its third supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament. Among other things, the proposal sets aside an appropriation for investments in the preparedness of the Finnish Defence Forces’ healthcare services for emergency conditions and updates the tax revenue estimates to correspond to the latest forecast. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-third-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2025-to-parliament

  4. Further boost to emission reductions – Government approved Medium-Term Climate Plan - Finnish Government

    4.12.2025 | Finland is on the path to achieving the emission reduction targets for the effort-sharing sector for the period 2021–2030, set jointly in the EU. On 4 December 2025, the Government gave a Report to Parliament on the Medium-Term Climate Plan that sets out the measures to boost emission reductions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/further-boost-to-emission-reductions-government-approved-medium-term-climate-plan

  5. International examples to help Finland create governance model for wellbeing economy - Finnish Government

    4.12.2025 | The economy of wellbeing offers tools for policy makers to secure the preconditions for a good life both for the current population and future generations. A new working paper by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) analyses how wellbeing economy practices have been integrated into decision-making in ten countries. This comparison will also help Finland create its own governance model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/international-examples-to-help-finland-create-governance-model-for-wellbeing-economy

  6. Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen visits Uusikaupunki car factory to meet employees and city leaders - Finnish Government

    29.9.2025 | On Thursday 2 October, Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen will visit Uusikaupunki, where Valmet Automotive has announced that it will initiate change negotiations concerning the Uusikaupunki car factory. Possible solutions that support employment and are suitable for the situation will be sought together with Valmet Automotive and regional actors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-matias-marttinen-visits-uusikaupunki-car-factory-to-meet-employees-and-city-leaders

  7. Government proposes amendments to 2026 budget proposal - Finnish Government

    20.11.2025 | On Thursday 20 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2026. It includes proposals to launch new transport projects and to support Ukraine. The proposal will decrease the revenue estimate by EUR 189 million and increase the requirement for appropriations by EUR 455 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2026-budget-proposal

  8. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Germany - Finnish Government

    8.9.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Berlin on 9 September. She will meet Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann Wadephul.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-germany

  9. Foreign Minister Valtonen to travel to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore - Finnish Government

    22.10.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Singapore on 24–28 October. The three areas of focus for the visit are Finland’s accession to ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the promotion of economic cooperation and investments, and dialogue on network security. Minister Valtonen will have high-level meetings with the countri...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-travel-to-malaysia-indonesia-and-singapore

  10. Finland to highlight its strengths at Global Gateway Forum - Finnish Government

    8.10.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels on 9–10 October 2025. The event, which will be held for the second time, will bring together high-level representatives of the governments, financial institutions and the private sector of the EU Member States and EU partner countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-highlight-its-strengths-at-global-gateway-forum

  11. Government proposes additions to 2026 budget: New transport infrastructure projects and rail connections - Finnish Government

    20.11.2025 | On 21 November, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal to amend the 2026 budget. New transport infrastructure projects will be launched and rail and transport links will be improved throughout Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-additions-to-2026-budget-new-transport-infrastructure-projects-and-rail-connections

  12. Changes to social assistance to take effect on 1 February 2026 - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | The changes to be made to social assistance will, for example, strengthen the obligations of recipients to apply for full-time work and primary benefits. The overall reform of social assistance aims to clarify the role of social assistance as a last-resort and temporary form of assistance, prevent social exclusion among young people and strengthen general government finances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-social-assistance-to-take-effect-on-1-february-2026

  13. Prime Minister Orpo highlights Finland’s priorities for multiannual financial framework in letter to European Commission President - Finnish Government

    14.7.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has written a letter reminding President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen of Finland’s main positions on the Commission’s proposal for the next multiannual financial framework (MFF).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-finland-s-priorities-for-multiannual-financial-framework-in-letter-to-european-commission-president

  14. Prime Minister Orpo emphasises EU’s role in responding to challenges of our time at Europe Forum - Finnish Government

    28.8.2025 | At the Europe Forum in Turku, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo took part in a discussion marking the 30th anniversary of Finland’s EU membership. Prime Minister Orpo also delivered an opening speech at the event. His key message was that today, we need the European Union more than ever. And the European Union needs Finland more than ever.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-emphasises-eu-s-role-in-responding-to-challenges-of-our-time-at-europe-forum

  15. Negotiations completed on Western Railway project – draft agreement submitted for municipal and central government approval - Finnish Government

    31.10.2025 | The Government and the municipal shareholders of West Railway Ltd (Turku, Espoo, Salo, Lohja, Vihti and Kirkkonummi) have agreed to initiate construction of the project if a negotiated settlement is formally approved by their respective decision-making bodies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/negotiations-completed-on-western-railway-project-draft-agreement-submitted-for-municipal-and-central-government-approval

  16. EU climate and environment ministers seek common understanding of how EU will update its Nationally Determined Contribution - Finnish Government

    17.9.2025 | The EU Environment Council will convene at an extraordinary meeting in Brussels on 18 September. The aim is to agree on the letter of intent to be submitted to the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Climate Change. The letter would concern the EU’s emission reduction commitment, i.e. the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The ministers will also discuss the EU’s 2040 climate target and the proposal to amend the European Climate Law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-climate-and-environment-ministers-seek-common-understanding-of-how-eu-will-update-its-nationally-determined-contribution

  17. Foreign Minister Valtonen, current OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, to visit South-Eastern Europe - Finnish Government

    15.9.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Belgrade and Pristina on 15–16 September to strengthen the OSCE’s partnership with the region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-current-osce-chairperson-in-office-to-visit-south-eastern-europe

  18. Prime Minister Orpo highlights need for drone wall and calls for solidarity in the interest of security in meeting with Defence Commissioner Kubilius - Finnish Government

    26.9.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met for discussions with European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius in Helsinki on Friday 26 September. Prime Minister Orpo and Defence Commissioner Kubilius discussed the plans to develop a drone wall and efforts to strengthen the EU’s common defence more broadly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-need-for-drone-wall-and-calls-for-solidarity-in-the-interest-of-security-in-meeting-with-defence-commissioner-kubilius

  19. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses October European Council - Finnish Government

    22.10.2025 | The meeting of the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs on Wednesday 22 October focused on the October European Council and the Euro Summit, the next multiannual EU budget and next week's Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-october-european-council-1

  20. Finnish Minister of Defence Häkkänen at opening of NATO’s MCLCC-N: This is a historic day for Finland, NATO and Mikkeli - Finnish Government

    3.10.2025 | Finnish Minister of Defence Häkkänen at opening of NATO’s MCLCC-N: This is a historic day for Finland, NATO and Mikkeli Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.10.2025 10.38 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen gave an o...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-minister-of-defence-hakkanen-at-opening-of-nato-s-mclcc-n-this-is-a-historic-day-for-finland-nato-and-mikkeli

  21. Minister Strand affirms Finland’s support for EU integration of Western Balkans on visit to region - Finnish Government

    3.10.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand visited Montenegro and North Macedonia on 1–2 October. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen engagement between Finland and the EU candidate countries in the Western Balkans and to show Finland’s strong support for the EU integration of the region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-affirms-finland-s-support-for-eu-integration-of-western-balkans-on-visit-to-region

  22. Minister for European Affairs Strand and Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Kachka discuss Ukraine's EU membership process - Finnish Government

    19.8.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Taras Kachka had a telephone conversation on Tuesday 19 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-and-deputy-prime-minister-of-ukraine-kachka-discuss-ukraine-s-eu-membership-process

  23. Nordic development ministers to visit Finland to strengthen Nordic countries’ voice in development policy transformation - Finnish Government

    4.9.2025 | Finland is holding the Presidency of the Nordic (N5) cooperation on foreign and security policy in 2025. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio has invited the Nordic development ministers to Königstedt Manor in Vantaa on 5 September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-development-ministers-to-visit-finland-to-strengthen-nordic-countries-voice-in-development-policy-transformation

  24. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Dublin - Finnish Government

    16.9.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Dublin on Wednesday 17 September. During his visit, he will meet with Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne, members of the Committee on European Union Affairs in Ireland’s Oireachtas (Parliament) and representatives of the business sector. Minister Strand will also deliver a keynote addr...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-dublin

  25. Finland and Sweden advancing nuclear energy investments in the Baltic Sea region – Licensing processes in focus at international summit - Finnish Government

    6.10.2025 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will participate in the Nordic-Baltic Nuclear Investment Summit, an international conference held in Stockholm on 7 October 2025, focusing on the promotion of new nuclear energy in the Nordic and Baltic Sea region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-sweden-advancing-nuclear-energy-investments-in-the-baltic-sea-region-licensing-processes-in-focus-at-international-summit

  26. Employment voucher for young people moves forward: Public consultation opens - Finnish Government

    7.11.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will hold a public consultation from 7 to 23 November 2025 on a draft government decree setting out provisions on a government grant, which the employment authorities could use to help companies hire unemployed young people under the age of 30. This grant is also known as the employment voucher or recruitment subsidy. It would be awarded to businesses to cover half of the young person’s salary for six months.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-voucher-for-young-people-moves-forward-public-consultation-opens

  27. Minister of Economic Affairs Puisto to lead a Team Finland visit to the US focusing on quantum technology - Finnish Government

    12.9.2025 | Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto will lead a Team Finland visit to the US on 15–18 September 2025. The visit will focus on quantum technology. Puisto will be accompanied by a business delegation representing 13 companies and organisations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-puisto-to-lead-a-team-finland-visit-to-the-us-focusing-on-quantum-technology

  28. New Economic Development Centres to promote regional vibrancy - Finnish Government

    2.12.2025 | “Ten Economic Development Centres will start operations on 1 January 2026. The reform on regional state administration will create comprehensive and cost-effective state administration services in regions to promote sustainable growth, competitiveness and attractiveness,” Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto said at a press conference on the launch of the Centres.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-economic-development-centres-to-promote-regional-vibrancy

  29. Government proposes to postpone sustainability reporting obligation of large unlisted companies until 2027 - Finnish Government

    4.9.2025 | Under the proposal, large companies would be required to produce their first sustainability report for the year 2027 and publish it in spring 2028. The Government’s aim is to reduce the administrative burden of Finnish companies to the extent permitted by EU legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-postpone-sustainability-reporting-obligation-of-large-unlisted-companies-until-2027

  30. Prime Minister Orpo and Minister of Defence Häkkänen to meet with European Defence Commissioner in Helsinki – topics on agenda include EU drone wall - Finnish Government

    25.9.2025 | European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius will meet with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen in Helsinki on Friday 26 September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-meet-with-european-defence-commissioner-in-helsinki-topics-on-agenda-include-eu-drone-wall

  31. Ministry of Finance publishes its draft budget for 2026 - Finnish Government

    8.8.2025 | The draft budget includes new adjustment measures by Minister of Finance Riikka Purra. The overall spending included in the draft budget is EUR 89.6 billion in total. The draft budget shows a deficit of EUR 9.9 billion, when excluding a one-off revenue entry item from the National Housing Fund.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-publishes-its-draft-budget-for-2026

  32. Nordic ministers for digitalisation move digital integration forward in the Nordic and Baltic countries - Finnish Government

    6.11.2025 | The annual meeting of Nordic and Baltic ministers for Digitalisation adopted a declaration promoting the adoption of European Digital Identity Wallets. The long-term ambition is to create an open and interoperable Nordic region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/nordic-ministers-for-digitalisation-move-digital-integration-forward-in-the-nordic-and-baltic-countries

  33. Finland and Denmark agree on framework for CO2 transport and storage - Finnish Government

    9.9.2025 | On 5 September, the Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and the Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard signed a Memorandum of Understanding enabling companies to transport and store CO2 in Denmark.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-and-denmark-agree-on-framework-for-co2-transport-and-storage

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

    18.8.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal will meet in Tallinn on Friday 22 August. The meeting will focus on cooperation between the two countries and on topical security issues and EU affairs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-estonian-prime-minister-michal-to-meet-in-tallinn

  35. New project launched to create seamless services for skilled workers moving to Finland - Finnish Government

    25.9.2025 | The Government will strengthen the appeal of Finland to international experts. The aim is to make it more effortless for people moving to Finland for work to access the necessary official services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-project-launched-to-create-seamless-services-for-skilled-workers-moving-to-finland

  36. TALIS 2024: Lower secondary teachers are satisfied with their work – Increasing diversity in schools challenges teachers to learn new skills - Finnish Government

    7.10.2025 | Finnish teachers in lower secondary education enjoy their work, but they are experiencing more stress than before. In Finland, the share of teachers considering a career change has increased, although it remains similar to the OECD average. Trust among colleagues is strong, and collaboration between teachers has grown.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/talis-2024-lower-secondary-teachers-are-satisfied-with-their-work-increasing-diversity-in-schools-challenges-teachers-to-learn-new-skills

  37. Ministers Valtonen and Tavio to attend high-level week of UN General Assembly in New York - Finnish Government

    19.9.2025 | The high-level meetings of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) will start in New York on 22 September 2025. Finland’s delegation will be led by President of the Republic Alexander Stubb, who will deliver Finland’s statement at the general debate on 24 September. The deputy heads of the delegation are Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Developm...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-valtonen-and-tavio-to-attend-high-level-week-of-un-general-assembly-in-new-york-2

  38. Call for statements: seeking more effective ways to prevent benefit fraud - Finnish Government

    17.12.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on a draft government proposal that seeks to prevent intentional misuse of social welfare benefits, reduce incorrect social welfare payments and promote information exchange with the Social Insurance Institution (Kela). Statements may be submitted until 28 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/call-for-statements-seeking-more-effective-ways-to-prevent-benefit-fraud

  39. Satu Haapaniemi appointed Special Adviser to Minister Leppä - Finnish Government

    28.2.2019 | Satu Haapaniemi (M.Soc.Sc.) has been appointed Special Adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä. Haapaniemi will take up her duties on 4 March. Haapaniemi will serve as Special Adviser Risto Lahti’s deputy until 19 April, while Lahti stands as a candidate in the parliamentary elections.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/satu-haapaniemi-ministeri-lepan-erityisavustajaksi

  40. OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Foreign Minister Valtonen, to Visit Poland - Finnish Government

    6.10.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Warsaw on 6 October. During her visit, Minister Valtonen will meet Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski and attend the annual Warsaw Human Dimension Conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/osce-chairperson-in-office-foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-poland