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  1. 15.6.2023 | Finland’s economic growth is stagnant as rising prices and interest rates reduce demand. Nevertheless, the economy is expected to pick up in the latter part of the year as household purchasing power increases. Investments related to the green transition will further boost growth. The general government deficit will increase this year, and it is not projected to narrow during the outlook period. T...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/the-finnish-economy-is-stagnant-but-will-pick-up-increasing-purchasing-power-and-investment-will-drive-growth-in-the-latter-part-of-the-year
  2. 22.9.2022 | The European Commission has selected the projects of P2X Solutions Oy and Solar Foods Oy for a new European value chain for hydrogen economy, which will boost the production of clean hydrogen and develop new uses for hydrogen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/two-finnish-projects-join-the-new-european-value-chain-for-hydrogen-economy
  3. 6.2.2023 | The EU ministers responsible for competitiveness will meet at informal meetings in Stockholm in early February 2023. Thematically, the internal market and industrial policy meeting will focus on the ongoing debate on the EU economy and global competitiveness, especially as concerns the internal market and green transition. The research and innovation meeting will discuss research infrastructures and scientific publication.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/competitiveness-ministers-to-discuss-the-eu-economic-situation-from-the-perspective-of-internal-market-and-green-transition-as-well-as-openness-of-research
  4. 24.2.2022 | Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland at the informal meeting of ministers for the economy and finance (Ecofin) to be held in Paris on 25–26 February and in the Eurogroup on 25 February. The security policy situation in Europe will also come up during the meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministers-for-the-economy-and-finance-to-meet-in-paris
  5. 17.3.2023 | The climate and ecological crisis and the sustainability gap in general government finances cannot be solved separately. Actions that strengthen general government finances can be targeted so that they systematically take the economy, legislation, taxation, incentives and governance structures towards the green transition. This is the conclusion of the Outlook Review published by the Ministry of the Environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/general-government-finances-must-be-adapted-and-reformed-in-way-that-helps-find-solutions-to-climate-crisis-and-biodiversity-loss
  6. 12.1.2022 | The European Commission wants to increase opportunities for a successful social economy in Europe. The Commission’s interest in the matter is based on the benefits that the social economy can bring for employment and the economy as a whole. The Commission published its action plan for the social economy on 9 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/social-economy-can-create-sustainable-wellbeing-in-finland-and-throughout-europe
  7. 7.10.2022 | The four rounds of applications under the Low-carbon Built Environment Programme have provided EUR 13.6 million in funding for projects that promote climate work related to the built environment. At least two more application rounds will be organised, and the next one will begin at the Ministry of the Environment on 17 October 2022. The third application round of Business Finland will be open until the end of October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/low-carbon-construction-materials-smarter-construction-and-tools-to-municipalities-and-regions-for-climate-change-adaptation-46-projects-to-boost-green-transition-in-built-environment
  8. 14.10.2021 | The Ministers will discuss the experiences gained in research and innovation cooperation between Finland and China and their future. A particular aim is to accelerate joint projects in the fields of low-carbon economy, circular economy, and food and health.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-china-to-boost-collaboration-in-low-carbon-technologies-and-circular-economy
  9. 26.5.2021 | On 26 May, the Ministry of Finance published Finland's Sustainable Growth Programme and the Recovery and Resilience Plan it includes. The Government is due to adopt the programme on 27 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/projects-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-in-finland-s-sustainable-growth-programme-promote-digitalisation-and-green-transition
  10. 6.9.2022 | In future, the Ministry of the Environment will focus even more strongly on three themes: comprehensive solutions to the ecological sustainability crisis, leading the green transition and living environments that support wellbeing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministry-of-the-environment-seeks-comprehensive-solutions-to-ecological-crisis-leads-green-transition-and-creates-conditions-for-smooth-everyday-living
  11. 26.5.2021 | On 26 May, the Ministry of Finance published Finland's Sustainable Growth Programme and the Recovery and Resilience Plan it includes. The Government is due to adopt the programme on 27 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/projects-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-in-finland-s-sustainable-growth-programme-promote-digitalisation-and-green-transition-1356937
  12. 16.3.2021 | The first meeting of the Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation during Finland’s 2021 Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers discussed the digital green transition and decided on the priorities for cooperation over the next four years. According to Minister Paatero, the Nordic and Baltic countries can serve as an example for mitigating climate change through a value-based, inclusive digital transformation that also boosts competitiveness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/digital-green-transition-discussed-at-the-meeting-of-nordic-and-baltic-ministers-and-commissioner-margrethe-vestager
  13. 21.5.2021 | On 17 May, the European Commission published a communication on promoting a sustainable blue economy in the EU. The Communication sets out a detailed agenda for the blue economy. A sustainable blue economy is a fundamental part of the broader European Green Deal, which is indispensable for the future of Europe. Sustainable blue economy is not possible without clean and healthy oceans and seas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-eu-approach-to-blue-economy-aims-to-promote-conservation-and-sustainable-use-of-marine-resources
  14. 9.9.2021 | The GTK Mintec pilot plant and laboratories in Outokumpu, operated by the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), will get new office and laboratory facilities. This will facilitate the development of sustainable mining and the circular economy to respond to the challenges of climate change, the green transition and digitalisation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-laboratory-and-office-facilities-in-outokumpu-for-gtk-mintec-a-developer-of-sustainable-mining-and-circular-economy-solutions
  15. 24.6.2026 | Assessing the macroeconomic risks caused by climate change and biodiversity loss requires more advanced analytical methods. Developing these methods, along with tools to evaluate the broader economic impacts of the green transition, remains a significant challenge in Finland and globally. The working group established by the Ministry of Finance proposes measures to strengthen the knowledge base for decision-making.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/the-overall-economic-impacts-of-climate-change-and-nature-loss-currently-cannot-be-estimated-with-sufficient-accuracy
  16. 31.5.2021 | Chile will host two major virtual meetings on the energy sector on 31 May and 3 June 2021. The annual Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and the Mission Innovation (MI) technology meeting will bring together representatives from 25 major economies and the Nordic countries as well as the EU, the UN and international energy organisations to discuss how to accelerate the transition to clean energy solutions globally. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will represent Finland at the meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/world-s-leading-economies-to-discuss-clean-energy-technologies-and-their-deployment-in-2020s
  17. 12.5.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday 19 May. On the same day, the Nordic prime ministers will also hold their own meeting on topical foreign and security policy issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-india-nordic-summit-in-oslo
  18. 19.5.2026 | The prime ministers of the Nordic countries and India agreed to establish a strategic partnership on green technologies and innovation at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday 19 May. The leaders identified opportunities for cooperation in areas such as clean and climate-friendly solutions and in the 6G, space technology and artificial intelligence sectors. Finland was represented at the Summit by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-and-india-pledge-to-deepen-cooperation
  19. 13.4.2026 | According to the new report, Finnish companies are reducing their emissions globally by substituting for more polluting alternatives. At the publication event of the report on the positive carbon handprint, Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala stressed that the export of clean solutions is both a climate action and a growth opportunity for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/carbon-handprint-of-finnish-exports-grew-to-22-million-tonnes-minister-multala-finland-is-reducing-emissions-fast-and-taking-clean-solutions-to-the-world-
  20. 19.6.2026 | EU heads of state or government urged Russia to engage in negotiations leading to a lasting peace as the European Council met in Brussels on 18 and 19 June. Leaders also focused in particular on global economic challenges, the situation in the Middle East and the EU’s next multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-presses-for-ukraine-peace-talks-and-tackles-global-economic-challenges