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  1. EU health ministers to discuss European Biotech Act and Europe’s pharmaceutical resilience - Finnish Government

    15.6.2026 | EU health ministers will convene for a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Health) on 16 June to discuss, among others, the proposed European Biotech Act I directive and regulation and the preparedness and readiness of the European pharmaceutical industry. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-discuss-european-biotech-act-and-europe-s-pharmaceutical-resilience

  2. Council of International Maritime Organization emphasised the protection of vital shipping lanes and seafarers - Finnish Government

    10.7.2026 | The International Maritime Organization IMO convened at its 137th regular session in London on 6–10 July 2026. A particular focus was on the need to protect seafarers and the freedom of merchant shipping. The Council also decided on a number of questions related to the administration and strategic development of the IMO.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/council-of-international-maritime-organization-emphasised-the-protection-of-vital-shipping-lanes-and-seafarers

  3. Minna Karvonen appointed Director General of the National Gallery - Finnish Government

    2.7.2026 | The Government has appointed Minna Karvonen as Director General of the Finnish National Gallery. She has served as Director of the Division for Art and Cultural Heritage at the Ministry of Education and Culture since 2018. The term in the new position will commence on 1 November 2026 and continue until 31 October 2031.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minna-karvonen-appointed-director-general-of-the-national-gallery

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

    3.6.2026 | Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen will attend the International Labour Conference organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva on 3−4 June 2026. He will give a speech at the plenary session on the impacts of artificial intelligence on working life. During the visit, Marttinen will meet ILO’s Director-General Gilbert Houngbo, among others.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-marttinen-to-attend-ilo-s-international-labour-conference-in-geneva

  5. Kari Jääskeläinen appointed Special Adviser to Minister of Economic Affairs Kulmuni - Finnish Government

    10.6.2019 | Minister of Economic Affairs Katri Kulmuni has appointed Kari Jääskeläinen, Master of Administrative Sciences, as her Special Adviser. He will take up this position immediately. Jääskeläinen will assist the Minister in business and employment matters, and with the Minister’s communications. Other Special Advisers to the Minister will be appointed shortly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/kari-jaaskelainen-elinkeinoministeri-kulmunin-erityisavustajaksi

  6. Prime Minister Orpo at Nordic-Baltic Summit: Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has reached a turning point, Ukraine needs strong support - Finnish Government

    9.6.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Summit in Tallinn on Tuesday 9 June. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in attendance, and Prime Minister Orpo also had a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy during the Summit. The agenda for the summit included Ukraine, European security, defence industry cooperation, competitiveness and the use of artificial intelligence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-at-nordic-baltic-summit-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-has-reached-a-turning-point-ukraine-needs-strong-support

  7. Eurostudent survey provides insight into the everyday life and future expectations of higher education students - Finnish Government

    10.6.2026 | The Eurostudent 9 student survey 2025 examines the social conditions of Finnish higher education students, including their sources of income, progress in studies, employment, international mobility and plans for the future.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/eurostudent-survey-provides-insight-into-the-everyday-life-and-future-expectations-of-higher-education-students

  8. Ministry of Education and Culture publishes Copyright Infrastructure Task Force report - Finnish Government

    6.7.2026 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has published a report by the Copyright Infrastructure Task Force on its work to date. The report brings together experiences and recommendations on how the management and licensing of copyright data can be developed to meet the needs arising from digitalisation and artificial intelligence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministry-of-education-and-culture-publishes-copyright-infrastructure-task-force-report

  9. Finland requests fifth payment from EU under Recovery and Resilience Plan - Finnish Government

    3.6.2026 | Finland believes it has achieved further milestones in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). The Ministry of Finance filed the fifth payment request under the RRP with the European Commission on Tuesday 2 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-requests-fifth-payment-from-eu-under-recovery-and-resilience-plan

  10. Finland to support rehabilitation of people injured in war in Ukraine through WHO country programme - Finnish Government

    19.5.2026 | Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman attended a side event at the World Health Assembly on 19 May that focused on support for Ukraine’s healthcare system amidst the war and on a model for evacuating those wounded in the war.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-to-support-rehabilitation-of-people-injured-in-war-in-ukraine-through-who-country-programme

  11. Minister Talvitie to attend meeting of EU ministers of culture in Cyprus - Finnish Government

    29.5.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will attend an informal meeting of EU ministers of culture in Lefkosia on 1–2 June. At the meeting, the EU ministers of culture will discuss safeguarding cultural rights in the digital era and preventing the illicit export of cultural goods. The themes have links to both the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the increasingly tense security situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-talvitie-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-ministers-of-culture-in-cyprus

  12. Finland joins a Declaration of Intent promoting the automation of road transport - Finnish Government

    8.6.2026 | On 9 June 2026, in connection with the EU Transport Council meeting, Finland joined a Joint Declaration of Intent by Member States regarding large-scale cross-border testbeds for autonomous vehicles. The aim is to promote the testing of automated driving systems in the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-joins-a-declaration-of-intent-promoting-the-automation-of-road-transport

  13. UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to focus on accelerating progress on 2030 Agenda - Finnish Government

    6.7.2026 | The UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will take place in New York between 7 and 15 July. The purpose of the annual meeting is to review the progress made in achieving the objectives of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Finland’s delegation will be led by Mika Nykänen, State Secretary to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-to-focus-on-accelerating-progress-on-2030-agenda

  14. Minister Tavio to visit Germany - Finnish Government

    29.6.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Hamburg on 29 and 30 June to speak at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. The visit will also include a business programme aimed at strengthening commercial and economic ties between Finland and Germany, in particular in the Hamburg region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-germany

  15. Instructions on staying safe during threats from the air added to the Suomi.fi preparedness guide - Finnish Government

    30.6.2026 | The Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide on Suomi.fi now includes instructions on how to stay safe during threats from the air. The new section explains how authorities issue warnings, how to prepare for a drone threat, and how to stay safe during such an incident.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/instructions-on-staying-safe-during-threats-from-the-air-added-to-the-suomi.fi-preparedness-guide

  16. Finland prepares for a weakened AMOC – new research project launched - Finnish Government

    4.6.2026 | A study led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute is describing the impact on Finland of a deteriorating Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) for the first time. The Government-funded HIIPUVA project is strengthening the knowledge base in preparation for conditions in which climate tipping points may rapidly disrupt living conditions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-prepares-for-a-weakened-amoc-new-research-project-launched

  17. New Arbitration Act: legislative reform to strengthen Finland's position in international dispute resolution - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | The Government proposes that the current legislation on arbitration be reformed to correspond to the best international practices. In addition, the Finnish terminology of the act would be made gender neutral. The objective is to improve the competitiveness of arbitration in Finland and to reform the act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/new-arbitration-act-legislative-reform-to-strengthen-finland-s-position-in-international-dispute-resolution

  18. Legislative proposal to streamline maritime regulation circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    25.5.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal and draft decrees concerning maritime regulation. The aim of the proposed amendments is to clarify and harmonise the regulation of maritime safety, qualifications and supervision. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-proposal-to-streamline-maritime-regulation-circulated-for-comments

  19. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses next multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    3.7.2026 | In its meeting on 3 July, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs specified Finland’s positions on the overall level of the EU’s multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, new own resources and key issues for the negotiations. The ministerial committee also outlined Finland’s positions for three upcoming council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-next-multiannual-financial-framework

  20. Honorary titles - Finnish Government

    The Title Board convened in May 2025. Honorary titles Finnish citizens can be awarded honorary titles in public recognition of their services to society. The total number of honorary titles is approximately one hundred, the titles of 'valtioneuvos...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/awards/honorary-titles

  21. Maritime policy - Finnish Government

    Maritime policy Finland’s goal is to develop maritime policy into one of the country’s key strengths. The Government decided on the guidelines for maritime policy in 2019 and drew up an action plan based on the guidelines in March 2022. These docu...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/maritime-policy

  22. Act on Emergency Warnings to be amended - Finnish Government

    15.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare amendments to the Act on Emergency Warnings to introduce a cell broadcast public warning system in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/act-on-emergency-warnings-to-be-amended

  23. International Maritime Organization advances technical cooperation in maritime sector - Finnish Government

    12.6.2026 | The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) held its session in London, with hybrid participation, from 8 to 12 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-advances-technical-cooperation-in-maritime-sector

  24. Finland applies for EU aid to speed up re-employment of terminated car and paper industry workers - Finnish Government

    19.5.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has submitted two applications to the European Commission to qualify for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). The support aims to help redundant workers find new jobs through learning of new skills and individual and locally targeted employment services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-applies-for-eu-aid-to-speed-up-re-employment-of-terminated-car-and-paper-industry-workers

  25. Consultation round: proposal on changes to family reunification for international students - Finnish Government

    18.5.2026 | The Government is addressing the income difficulties faced by international students. The proposed amendments, open for comments, concern family reunification for international students, the income requirement and verification of students’ language proficiency.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-proposal-on-changes-to-family-reunification-for-international-students

  26. Draft act on platform work open for consultation - Finnish Government

    8.7.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is inviting views on a draft act that would transpose into national law the EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work. The public consultation will be open from 8 July to 28 August 2026. The draft act was prepared by a tripartite working group, which did not reach a unanimous position.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-act-on-platform-work-open-for-consultation

  27. Proposal for a tourist tax circulated for views - Finnish Government

    22.6.2026 | The proposed act would give municipalities the option to collect a tax on paid accommodation. The tax would be optional for municipalities, and the revenues from the tax would remain with the municipality that collected it. The Ministry of Finance is requesting views on the draft government proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/proposal-for-a-tourist-tax-circulated-for-views

  28. Legislative proposals concerning intelligence collection methods sent out for public consultation - Finnish Government

    18.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting views on a draft proposal concerning the use of intelligence collection methods in premises used for permanent residence. The aim is to improve the ability of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service to safeguard national security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-proposals-concerning-intelligence-collection-methods-sent-out-for-public-consultation

  29. Prime Minister Orpo to attend Ukraine Recovery Conference and Eastern Flank Summit in Poland - Finnish Government

    23.6.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the fifth Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdánsk in Poland on 25 June. He will also attend the second Eastern Flank Summit held in Gdánsk on the same day.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-ukraine-recovery-conference-and-eastern-flank-summit-in-poland

  30. Ministeri Puisto vierailee Isossa-Britanniassa - Valtioneuvosto

    15.6.2026 | Elinkeinoministeri Sakari Puisto vierailee Isossa-Britanniassa 16.–18. kesäkuuta. Vierailu suuntautuu Lontooseen ja Cambridgeen, ja sen teemoina ovat innovaatio- ja teknologiapolitiikka, rahoitusmarkkinat ja Suomen vahvuudet geotalouden murroksessa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410877/ministeri-puisto-vierailee-isossa-britanniassa

  31. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s war of aggression, the Middle East and China - Finnish Government

    12.6.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 15 June. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-the-middle-east-and-china

  32. Police criminal intelligence to be strengthened - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | The Government has submitted a government proposal for legislation on police criminal intelligence to Parliament. The proposal includes an amendment to the Police Act that would introduce provisions on criminal intelligence methods and their use in threat‑informed criminal intelligence. It would also strengthen the police’s secret intelligence collection powers used to prevent and detect individual offences.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/police-criminal-intelligence-to-be-strengthened

  33. Amendments to the Lotteries Act and the Gambling Act sent out for public consultation: allowing scratch cards to be given as gifts moves forward - Finnish Government

    18.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting views on a draft government proposal for amending the Lotteries Act and the Gambling Act. The proposed amendments would allow scratch cards to be given as gifts. The public consultation round will end on 13 August 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/amendments-to-the-lotteries-act-and-the-gambling-act-sent-out-for-public-consultation-allowing-scratch-cards-to-be-given-as-gifts-moves-forward

  34. Consultation round begins on new tool to improve employment conditions of long-term unemployed people - Finnish Government

    11.5.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is requesting comments on a proposal to create a new task for the employment authorities. The draft proposal will be circulated for comments from 11 May to 12 June 2026. It partly implements the entry of the Programme of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government concerning rehabilitative work. The aim is to launch activities for persons who have been unemplo...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-begins-on-new-tool-to-improve-employment-conditions-of-long-term-unemployed-people

  35. State to inject EUR 40 million in capital into Finnish Minerals Group for ramp-up of Keliber lithium project - Finnish Government

    4.5.2026 | Additional capital totalling EUR 200 million will enable the gradual ramp-up of the project. Keliber is the first lithium project in Europe with integrated production from mine to refinery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-to-inject-eur-40-million-in-capital-into-finnish-minerals-group-for-ramp-up-of-keliber-lithium-project

  36. Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to central Sweden - Finnish Government

    8.6.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a Team Finland trade mission to Dalarna and Västmanland, Sweden, on 9–10 June. The business delegation to accompany Minister Tavio consists of eight Finnish companies working in automation, smart grids and information networks, energy production and cloud services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-central-sweden

  37. Views requested on legislative amendments to improve the security of transport infrastructure - Finnish Government

    23.6.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests views on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on the Transport System and Highways, the Rail Transport Act and certain related acts. The aim is to improve the security and reliability of the transport network and to streamline the processes of planning and implementing the transport infrastructure. The deadline for submitting views is 23 August 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/views-requested-on-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-security-of-transport-infrastructure

  38. Charlotta Collén appointed Director of International Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Culture - Finnish Government

    4.6.2026 | On 4 June, the Government appointed Charlotta Collén (Lic.Soc.Sc) Director General of the Secretariat for International Relations with effect from 1 August 2026. The Director is responsible for directing the activities of the Secretariat for International Relations at the Ministry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/charlotta-collen-appointed-director-of-international-affairs-at-the-ministry-of-education-and-culture

  39. European Council to discuss Ukraine, competitiveness and EU budget – Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland - Finnish Government

    17.6.2026 | The EU heads of state and government will meet for the European Council in Brussels on 18–19 June. Discussions at the meeting will focus on Ukraine, the Middle East, global economic challenges for European competitiveness and the EU's multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028–2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-to-discuss-ukraine-competitiveness-and-eu-budget-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland

  40. European Council presses for Ukraine peace talks and tackles global economic challenges - Finnish Government

    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

  41. Report: Points-based labour migration system can be used for different purposes - Finnish Government

    22.6.2026 | Labour migration models used in different countries were examined in a report by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. A points-based system has been implemented and is being used in different ways in different countries. Introducing such a system in Finland would require the setting of a clear objective.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-points-based-labour-migration-system-can-be-used-for-different-purposes

  42. Draft decrees under the Gambling Act sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    10.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments four draft decrees to be issued under the Gambling Act. A draft government decree covers the operation of gambling by the holder of an exclusive licence. The draft decrees of the Ministry of the Interior concern the rules of play for gambling operated by the exclusive licence holder, the operation of gambling by gambling licence holders in the competitive market, and the start of the period for claiming winnings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/draft-decrees-under-the-gambling-act-sent-out-for-comments

  43. Climate work is progressing well at state-owned companies, but more should be done to identify human rights risks - Finnish Government

    19.5.2026 | Total emissions from state-owned companies continued to fall in 2025, but many companies still lack adequate measures for identifying risks and impacts related to human rights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/climate-work-is-progressing-well-at-state-owned-companies-but-more-should-be-done-to-identify-human-rights-risks

  44. Minister for Foreign Affairs Valtonen to meet ministers from Kenya, India and the United Arab Emirates - Finnish Government

    10.6.2026 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi, India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh on 10–12 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-valtonen-to-meet-ministers-from-kenya-india-and-the-united-arab-emirates

  45. Foreign Minister Valtonen to chair OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris on 4 June 2026 - Finnish Government

    4.6.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris on 4 June 2026 and serve as chair of several sessions. Minister Valtonen will meet with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-chair-oecd-ministerial-council-meeting-in-paris-on-4-june-2026

  46. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined positions for European Council meeting - Finnish Government

    17.6.2026 | On Wednesday 17 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting at the end of this week. The Ministerial Committee also discussed ways to use the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support Ukraine, Commission Communication on fertilisers and reform of the merger control rules.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlined-positions-for-european-council-meeting

  47. Minister Puisto besöker Storbritannien - Statsrådet

    15.6.2026 | Näringsminister Sakari Puisto besöker Storbritannien den 16–18 juni. Besöket riktar sig till London och Cambridge och teman för besöket är innovations- och teknologipolitik, finansmarknaden och Finlands styrkor i den geoekonomiska omvälvningen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410877/minister-puisto-besoker-storbritannien

  48. Minister Tavio to visit France - Finnish Government

    1.6.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will travel to Paris on 1–4 June to meet his French ministerial colleague and representatives of local businesses and industry. After a programme of bilateral meetings, Minister Tavio will attend the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting as part of a delegation led by Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-france

  49. Finland’s eastern border to remain closed until further notice - Finnish Government

    4.6.2026 | The Government has renewed its decision on the closure of border crossing points on the eastern border. On 4 June 2026, the Government decided that the border crossing points on the eastern border would remain closed and the submission of applications for international protection would continue to be centralised. The decision will remain in force until further notice.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-s-eastern-border-to-remain-closed-until-further-notice-2

  50. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Council of the Baltic Sea States meeting in Poland - Finnish Government

    28.5.2026 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in Sopot, Poland, on 28–29 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-council-of-the-baltic-sea-states-meeting-in-poland

  51. National Inventory of Living Heritage expands with 22 new elements - Finnish Government

    26.6.2026 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has added 22 new elements to Finland’s National Inventory of Living Heritage, based on a proposal by the Finnish Heritage Agency. With this update, the inventory now includes a total of 108 elements.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/national-inventory-of-living-heritage-expands-with-22-new-elements

  52. Police students may be appointed to police reserve - Finnish Government

    28.5.2026 | The President of the Republic approved the bill on establishing a police reserve on Friday 22 May 2026. Today, the Government issued decrees laying down provisions on the possibility of appointing police students to the police reserve and on the studies required of reserve police officers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/police-students-may-be-appointed-to-police-reserve

  53. Government proposal to supplement legislative proposal on criminal intelligence sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    8.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has today sent out for comments a draft government proposal to supplement an earlier legislative proposal on criminal intelligence. The aim of the proposal is to ensure that the Police Act provides sufficient support for combating crime and that threat‑informed criminal intelligence can be used effectively to intervene in criminal activity such as serious gang crime and organised crime. The deadline for submitting comments is 3 August 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposal-to-supplement-legislative-proposal-on-criminal-intelligence-sent-out-for-comments

  54. Government Palace to be vacated for major renovation - Finnish Government

    27.5.2026 | Starting on 2 July 2026, government sessions will be held in the Government Banquet Hall on Eteläesplanadi. During the renovation, the ministers who work at the Government Palace and the personnel of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Chancellor of Justice will mostly move to the building located next to the Banquet Hall at Eteläesplanadi 4. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/valtioneuvoston-linna-tyhjenee-peruskorjauksen-ajaksi-1

  55. Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    25.5.2026 | Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour will visit Finland on 25–26 May at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/moroccan-minister-of-industry-and-trade-ryad-mezzour-to-visit-finland

  56. Amended Driving Licence Act includes night driving ban for young drivers to improve traffic safety for young people - Finnish Government

    13.5.2026 | The Government proposed on 13 May 2026 that the amendments to the Driving Licence Act be adopted. For the most part, the Act will enter into force on 29 May 2026. The aim of the amendments is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amended-driving-licence-act-includes-night-driving-ban-for-young-drivers-to-improve-traffic-safety-for-young-people

  57. Prime Minister Orpo: Ukraine’s success is an investment in the future of Europe - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the Ukraine Recovery Conference and the Eastern Flank Summit in the Polish city of Gdańsk on Thursday 25 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-ukraine-s-success-is-an-investment-in-the-future-of-europe

  58. EU development ministers to discuss future of external action and Global Gateway strategy - Finnish Government

    15.5.2026 | The EU Foreign Affairs Council will meet in its development configuration in Brussels on 18 May. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-to-discuss-future-of-external-action-and-global-gateway-strategy

  59. Legislative amendments on removal from the country and entry bans to enter into force - Finnish Government

    9.6.2026 | Legislative amendments to the Aliens Act will make the provisions on removal from the country and entry bans more effective. The enforcement of deportation decisions will be expedited. In addition, an entry ban may in future be imposed in advance if a person is considered a serious danger to security. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on Tuesday 9 June. They will enter into force on 12 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-amendments-on-removal-from-the-country-and-entry-bans-to-enter-into-force

  60. President of UN International Fund for Agricultural Development Alvaro Lario to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    16.6.2026 | President of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Alvaro Lario will visit Helsinki on 16–17 June. The topics on the agenda are Finland’s cooperation with IFAD and global food security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-of-un-international-fund-for-agricultural-development-alvaro-lario-to-visit-helsinki