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  1. Prime Minister Orpo to attend Vilnius Summit in preparation for NATO Summit - Finnish Government

    30.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the joint summit of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic countries in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Monday 2 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-vilnius-summit-in-preparation-for-nato-summit

  2. Finland to chair OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in 2026 - Finnish Government

    4.6.2025 | Finland has been selected to chair the Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD in 2026. The ministers of the OECD countries confirmed the selection at the OECD’s Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris on 4 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-chair-oecd-ministerial-council-meeting-in-2026

  3. 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

  4. Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to Northern Sweden - Finnish Government

    14.1.2025 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Sweden on 15–17 January. He will be accompanied by a large delegation of Finnish businesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-northern-sweden

  5. 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

  6. Finland Participates in Meetings in South Korea to Accelerate Clean Energy Technologies and Innovation - Finnish Government

    26.8.2025 | Finland will take part in the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16) and Mission Innovation (MI-10) meetings held in Busan, South Korea, on 25–27 August 2025. Finland is represented by Mika Nykänen, State Secretary to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala, supported by a small expert delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-participates-in-meetings-in-south-korea-to-accelerate-clean-energy-technologies-and-innovation

  7. 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

  8. EU transport ministers agree on rights of air passengers - Finnish Government

    6.6.2025 | The EU Transport Council reached a political agreement on amending the regulations on air passenger rights on 5 June 2025. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-agree-on-rights-of-air-passengers

  9. 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

  10. Pregnant people to be offered whooping cough vaccine to protect newborns from severe disease - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | From 1 July 2025 onwards, pregnant people will be offered the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine as part of the national vaccination programme. Studies show that vaccination during pregnancy is effective in protecting newborns from getting whooping cough. The vaccine is safe for both the mother and the foetus. Having the vaccine will be voluntary.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/pregnant-people-to-be-offered-whooping-cough-vaccine-to-protect-newborns-from-severe-disease

  11. 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

  12. English Style Guide.pdf

    21.5.2025 | English Style Guide A handbook for translators, revisers and authors of government texts Prime Minister’s Office, Finland ENGLISH STYLE GUIDE | PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, FINLAND | 2025 2 Contents Quick reference guide .................................
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039989/English%20Style%20Guide.pdf/5bd1e60e-ddb0-2753-9888-fae77ef5a910/English%20Style%20Guide.pdf?t=1747856208269

  13. Finland’s Tero Jokilehto appointed as vice-chair of Civil Aviation Group of NATO’s Resilience Committee - Finnish Government

    12.11.2024 | Tero Jokilehto, Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, has been elected vice-chair of the Civil Aviation Group for the next three years. The Civil Aviation Group is a sub-group of the Transport Group, which is one of the planning groups under NATO’s Resilience Committee. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-tero-jokilehto-appointed-as-vice-chair-of-civil-aviation-group-of-nato-s-resilience-committee

  14. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs and former President Niinistö discuss EU preparedness - Finnish Government

    7.2.2025 | Finland's former President Sauli Niinistö and the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed ways to improve European preparedness at the committee's meeting on Friday 7 February. Other topics on the agenda included the informal meeting of EU development ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-and-former-president-niinisto-discuss-eu-preparedness

  15. 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

  16. Finland adopts amendments to International Health Regulations at national level - Finnish Government

    27.6.2025 | The President of the Republic has approved the new amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) at the national level. The Finnish Parliament adopted the IHR amendments in its plenary session on 18 June 2025. The IHR are an international legal instrument to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of communicable diseases.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-adopts-amendments-to-international-health-regulations-at-national-level

  17. 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

  18. Growth strategy for the creative economy aims for sustainable growth and internationalisation - Finnish Government

    10.6.2025 | The growth of the creative industries and the creative economy is based on companies in the sector, their growth and internationalisation. Compared to its reference countries, such as Sweden, Finland has so far not really known how to make use of immaterial value creation. The creative industries still have a considerable amount of untapped potential for economic growth in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/growth-strategy-for-the-creative-economy-aims-for-sustainable-growth-and-internationalisation

  19. Minister of Employment Satonen to visit Vietnam and the Philippines to promote recruitment of experts to Finland - Finnish Government

    9.1.2025 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will travel to Vietnam and the Philippines from 11 to 18 January 2025. The purpose of the visit is to create a cooperation model between Finland and the countries to promote international recruitment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-to-visit-vietnam-and-the-philippines-to-promote-recruitment-of-experts-to-finland

  20. 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

  21. Prime Minister Orpo calls for stronger EU single market – Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné visiting Finland - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for swift reform of the EU single market in his meeting with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Stéphane Séjourné on Thursday 12 June in Helsinki. Executive Vice-President Séjourné is responsible for prosperity and industrial strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-calls-for-stronger-eu-single-market-commission-executive-vice-president-sejourne-visiting-finland

  22. 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

  23. Consultation process: Competence to municipalities and regions to arrange passenger rail transport - Finnish Government

    17.2.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal concerning the competent authorities in rail transport. Comments can be submitted until 14 March 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/lausuntokierros-kunnille-ja-alueille-toimivalta-jarjestaa-henkilojunaliikennetta-1

  24. 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

  25. 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 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/-/osce-chair-finland-to-convene-international-conference-on-climate-and-security

  26. Prime Minister Orpo and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    2.5.2025 | The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, will visit Finland on Tuesday 6 May at the invitation of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-prime-minister-of-luxembourg-luc-frieden-to-meet-in-helsinki

  27. 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

  28. Consultation process: Scrapping premium scheme to boost new car sales and modernise Finland’s vehicle fleet - Finnish Government

    27.6.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for a new act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars for the years 2026–2027. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 August 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-process-scrapping-premium-scheme-to-boost-new-car-sales-and-modernise-finland-s-vehicle-fleet

  29. Council of International Maritime Organization promotes effectiveness and openness in IMO’s work - Finnish Government

    15.7.2025 | The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 134th session in London on 7–11 July 2025. Finland has been a member of the Council during the current term 2024–2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/council-of-international-maritime-organization-promotes-effectiveness-and-openness-in-imo-s-work

  30. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers in Denmark - Finnish Government

    25.4.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the NB8 meeting bringing together Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers in Bornholm, Denmark, on 28–29 April. Ministers from Poland, France and Germany will also participate in the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-nordic-and-baltic-foreign-ministers-in-denmark

  31. Final evaluation: METSO Programme had positive impact on forest biodiversity – next programme period being prepared - Finnish Government

    5.2.2025 | The Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO (2008–2025) has had a positive impact on forest biodiversity. This is the conclusion of the independent final evaluation of the programme. A working group of the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is preparing the next period of the programme that will start in 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/final-evaluation-metso-programme-had-positive-impact-on-forest-biodiversity-next-programme-period-being-prepared

  32. 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

  33. EU trade ministers to discuss EU-US trade relations and economic security - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on 15 May 2025. The Council will exchange views on the EU’s trade relations with the United States and economic security. The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing trade negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-eu-us-trade-relations-and-economic-security

  34. 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

  35. The Ministry of Education and Culture at the international Educa fair 2025 - Finnish Government

    20.1.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz and the Ministry's experts will take part in the Educa Fair on 24-25 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-at-the-international-educa-fair-2025

  36. Finland promotes sustainable forest-based bioeconomy as part of new global coalition - Finnish Government

    11.3.2025 | The webinar series of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization FAO that started on Tuesday 11 March is part of a global initiative aimed to develop forest-based bioeconomy worldwide. At the opening of the series, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah stressed the role of multilateral cooperation as we move towards sustainable forest-based bioeconomy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-promotes-sustainable-forest-based-bioeconomy-as-part-of-new-global-coalition

  37. Minister for Foreign Affairs Valtonen to participate in informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Warsaw - Finnish Government

    6.5.2025 | The EU Foreign Affairs Ministers will convene at an informal meeting (Gymnich) in Warsaw, Poland on 7–8 May. Poland holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU during the first half of this year, and Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski will host the meeting together with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-valtonen-to-participate-in-informal-meeting-of-eu-foreign-affairs-ministers-in-warsaw

  38. Prime Minister Orpo at the summit in Vilnius: Europe will shoulder its responsibility for strengthening defence and security - Finnish Government

    2.6.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo attended the joint summit of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic countries in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Monday 2 June. Discussions at the Vilnius Summit focused on preparing for the NATO Summit to be held in The Hague on 24–-25 June and on support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-at-the-summit-in-vilnius-europe-will-shoulder-its-responsibility-for-strengthening-defence-and-security

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. Government proposes comprehensive reform of legislation governing Finnvera - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | On 5 June 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an act on specialised financing activities and their organisation. The act would provide Finnvera with better opportunities to operate effectively as a state-owned specialised financing company and to perform its economic and industrial policy tasks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-comprehensive-reform-of-legislation-governing-finnvera

  42. Major renovation planned for the National Archives main building - Finnish Government

    18.6.2025 | Senate Properties will begin a major renovation of the National Archives’ main building at Rauhankatu 17 in spring 2026. At the same time, the building will be adapted into a shared workspace for the National Archives, the Institute for the Languages of Finland, the Finnish National Agency for Education, the Accessibility Library Celia, and the Research Council of Finland. These agencies will move into the premises in autumn 2028.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/major-renovation-planned-for-the-national-archives-main-building

  43. Programme licences of MTV to remain in force - Finnish Government

    15.5.2025 | On 15 May 2025, the Government granted advance approval of the change in effective control of MTV Oy. The Government will not cancel the programme licences of MTV Oy for television broadcasting despite a change in the effective control of the company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/programme-licences-of-mtv-to-remain-in-force

  44. Eeva-Liisa Inkeroinen appointed Chairperson of Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis - Finnish Government

    10.4.2025 | On Thursday 10 March, the Government appointed the members of the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis for the 15 April 2025–14 April 2028 term. Eeva-Liisa Inkeroinen, LL.M., was appointed to serve as Chairperson. The purpose of the Council is to improve the quality of impact assessments concerning government proposals and the culture of legislative drafting more generally.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eeva-liisa-inkeroinen-appointed-chairperson-of-finnish-council-of-regulatory-impact-analysis

  45. Legislative project: Regulatory measures to improve operating conditions for transport sector - Finnish Government

    17.6.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. The aim of the project is to further specify the EU regulation concerning road cabotage and make the regulations easier to comply with and supervise. In addition, the project promotes the use of vehicles powered by alternative fuels with a total mass not exceeding 4,250 kg in goods transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-project-regulatory-measures-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector

  46. Government proposes possibility for municipalities and regions to arrange passenger train services - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Act on Transport Services. The proposal would grant municipalities, joint municipal and other regional authorities the possibility to arrange passenger train services in their regions. It would also put in grounds to make changes to the regional competence on local rail transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-possibility-for-municipalities-and-regions-to-arrange-passenger-train-services

  47. Request for comments: Strengthening healthcare and social welfare preparedness in emergency conditions - Finnish Government

    17.6.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services. The aim is to clarify the obligation of wellbeing services counties to prepare for the use or threat of military force. The consultation period is open from 17 June to 23 July 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/request-for-comments-strengthening-healthcare-and-social-welfare-preparedness-in-emergency-conditions

  48. 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

  49. Working group on population policy submits its proposal for boosting birth rate - Finnish Government

    31.3.2025 | The working group on population policy has submitted its memorandum ‘Measures to boost the birth rate and support people to have children’ to Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen. Feedback on the memorandum containing the working group’s proposals can be submitted until 7 April 2025 to support the relevant consultation event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-group-on-population-policy-submits-its-proposal-for-boosting-birth-rate

  50. Restrictions to be placed on the use of phones and mobile devices in schools - Finnish Government

    30.12.2024 | schools The Basic Education Act is being amended. With the amendments, the use of telephones and other mobile devices during lessons will only be allowed in certain situations. Regional State Administrative Agencies will also be able to investigate, on their own initiative, whether education is being organised in line with the Basic Education Act. In addition, promoting a physically active lifestyle will be added to the objectives of pre-primary, primary and lower secondary education.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/restrictions-to-be-placed-on-the-use-of-phones-and-mobile-devices-in-schools

  51. Minister Ranne: Finland plays an active role in safeguarding shipping in the Baltic Sea - Finnish Government

    17.12.2024 | Finland is actively involved in international efforts to keep shipping and the marine environment safe in the Baltic Sea.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-plays-an-active-role-in-safeguarding-shipping-in-the-baltic-sea

  52. 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

  53. New EU regulation to improve citizens’ control over their personal health data - Finnish Government

    24.1.2025 | The Council of the EU adopted a regulation on 21 January 2025 that will facilitate the exchange of health data within the EU. The regulation will improve citizens’ control over their personal health data and provide healthcare professionals with access to patient data, regardless of where patients live or receive treatment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-eu-regulation-to-improve-citizens-control-over-their-personal-health-data

  54. Finland to ratify the Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions - Finnish Government

    3.4.2025 | The Ministry of Education and Culture will start preparations for ratifying the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (Macolin Convention). The purpose of this Convention is to combat the manipulation of sports competition by cooperation between the authorities, sports organisations and the betting sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-to-ratify-the-convention-on-the-manipulation-of-sports-competitions

  55. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU responses to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - Finnish Government

    13.2.2025 | The Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs met on Thursday 13 February to discuss proposals for a new EU sanctions package against Russia and for additional tariffs on imports of agricultural products and certain fertilisers from Russia and Belarus into EU countries. The meeting also discussed the ECOFIN meeting and informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs being held next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-responses-to-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine

  56. Extensive package of measures to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks - Finnish Government

    4.7.2025 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has launched an extensive package of measures that aims to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks on a long-term basis. The package is based on the Government Programme and it will contribute to the achievement of the climate targets. The measures have been prepared in close interaction with stakeholders and researchers. Various actors in the forest sector have a key role in the implementation of the measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/extensive-package-of-measures-to-strengthen-forest-growth-and-carbon-sinks

  57. EU environment ministers prepare for UN Climate Conference and aim to reach common approach to regulation on circularity requirements for vehicles - Finnish Government

    16.6.2025 | The EU Environment Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 17 June. At the Council, the ministers will exchange views on the preparations for the UN Climate Conference (COP30) to be held in Belém, Brazil. The aim is also to reach a common approach, i.e. the position of the Member States, concerning the Regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-prepare-for-un-climate-conference-and-aim-to-reach-common-approach-to-regulation-on-circularity-requirements-for-vehicles

  58. Nordic prime ministers to meet in Paimio and Turku, Federal Chancellor of Germany also set to attend - Finnish Government

    20.5.2025 | Finland and Åland will host the informal summer meeting of the Nordic prime ministers in Paimio and Turku on Monday 26 May. Discussions will focus on two themes: competitiveness and strengthening comprehensive security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-prime-ministers-to-meet-in-paimio-and-turku-federal-chancellor-of-germany-also-set-to-attend

  59. Finland proposes group of buildings designed by Aalto architects as UNESCO World Heritage Site - Finnish Government

    22.1.2025 | Finland has nominated a series of 13 properties designed by architect Alvar Aalto's office for inclusion in the World Heritage List. The properties, named "Aalto Works", represent Aalto's modern and humane architecture. At the request of the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Finnish Heritage Agency has drawn up a nomination proposal, working together with Alvar Aalto Foundation and the stakeholders of the architectural sites.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-proposes-group-of-buildings-designed-by-aalto-architects-as-unesco-world-heritage-site

  60. 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