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Finland’s Ambassador to Ukraine and Finnish embassy staff have left the country - Finnish Government
24.2.2022 | Following Russia’s launch of a military attack in Ukraine, the Ambassador of Finland and all Finnish citizens employed by the Finnish mission in Kyiv have left the country for security reasons.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-ambassador-to-ukraine-and-finnish-embassy-staff-have-left-the-country -
14.3.2024 | Finland to boost its high-technology profile in NATO – An accelerator and two test centres to be established in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.3.2024 14.02 Type: Press release The Board of Directors of NATO’s Defence Innovation Ac...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-boost-its-high-technology-profile-in-nato-an-accelerator-and-two-test-centres-to-be-established-in-finland
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28.2.2022 | Finland to send arms assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.2.2022 18.30 Type: Press release On the proposal of the Government, the President of the Republic decided today that Finland will deliver 2,500 ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-arms-assistance-to-ukraine-
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1.9.2022 | Defence budget for 2023 continues to strengthen defence capability Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.9.2022 14.57 Type: Press release The appropriations for the defence administration in 2023 amount to EUR 6.1 billion in the Government’s budg...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-budget-for-2023-continues-to-strengthen-defence-capability
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19.9.2022 | Finland will participate in the EU Integrated Resolve Exercise, which will be held between 19 September and 18 November 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-attend-joint-eu-decision-making-exercise-on-crisis-management-and-hybrid-threats
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10.12.2021 | The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is Finland’s next multi-role fighter Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.12.2021 14.37 Type: Press release The Government of Finland has 10 December 2021 authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Co...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/the-lockheed-martin-f-35a-lightning-ii-is-finland-s-next-multi-role-fighter
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19.9.2022 | Finland to attend joint EU decision-making exercise on crisis management and hybrid threats Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.9.2022 13.10 Type: Press release Finland will participate in the EU Integrated Resolve Exercise, which will be held...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-attend-joint-eu-decision-making-exercise-on-crisis-management-and-hybrid-threats
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19.5.2022 | The Ambassador of Finland and all Finnish citizens employed by the Finnish mission in Kyiv left Ukraine for security reasons in February, when Russia started its military aggression against Ukraine. The security situation in Kyiv has now improved, and Finland’s Ambassador to Ukraine Päivi Laine has returned to her post in Kyiv.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-ambassador-to-ukraine-returned-to-kyiv
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18.12.2023 | The EU’s new restrictive measures against Russia include a ban on the import of diamonds, a tighter oil price cap and a broader scope of prohibitions on imports, exports and transit of goods. A new measure will require Russian-owned companies operating in the EU to provide notification of transfers of funds. Sanctions on individuals will be targeted at persons organising illegal elections in the territor...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/12th-package-of-sanctions-tightens-foreign-trade-restrictions-and-introduces-new-measures-to-combat-sanctions-circumvention
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15.2.2024 | The Government has appointed Liisa Räsänen, Master of Social Sciences, as Director General of the State Treasury. Räsänen is currently working as a director in the State Treasury.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/liisa-rasanen-appointed-director-general-of-state-treasury
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19.1.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will be one of the exhibitors at Contact Forum, a recruitment and career event for university students taking place at Messukeskus in Helsinki on 26 January at 10–17.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/contact-forum-working-abroad-through-foreign-ministry
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6.6.2022 | The working group appointed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs presents proposals concerning the amendment of the Act on the Making of Decisions Concerning the Provision of and Request for International Assistance. The working group proposes that the Act be amended so that its scope of application would cover not only international assistance but also activities arising from Finland's national needs without an outside request.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/working-group-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-strengthen-finland-s-ability-to-participate-in-international-activities
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19.1.2023 | On Thursday 19 January, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy decided that Finland will participate in the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) with a maximum of 50 soldiers serving in training and advisory tasks.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-eu-assistance-operation-in-support-of-ukraine-international-law-issues-related-to-the-war-of-aggression-and-negotiations-on-a-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-the-
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28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of about EUR 16.15 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2024. This is about EUR 0.4 billion more than in the 2023 Budget. The increase is mainly due to changes in the needs assessment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/2024-draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch
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1.3.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure air-to-ground weapons for F-35 fighters Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.3.2024 10.00 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a contract wit...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-air-to-ground-weapons-for-f-35-fighters
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5.4.2024 | Ministry of Defence to conclude partnership agreement with Bittium Wireless Ltd. Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.4.2024 16.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a partnership agr...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/ministry-of-defence-to-conclude-partnership-agreement-with-bittium-wireless-ltd.-
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29.6.2023 | In its plenary session on 29 June, the Government appointed Päivi Nerg (Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry), Laura Rissanen (Master of Social Sciences), Timo Jaatinen (Master of Social Sciences), Elina Laavi (Master of Public Administration), Juha Martelius (Doctor of Social Sciences) and Teija Makkonen (Master of Military Science, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Sciences) to serve as state secretaries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/six-state-secretaries-appointed-to-orpo-s-government
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29.6.2023 | In its plenary session on 29 June, the Government appointed Päivi Nerg (Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry), Laura Rissanen (Master of Social Sciences), Timo Jaatinen (Master of Social Sciences), Elina Laavi (Master of Public Administration), Juha Martelius (Doctor of Social Sciences) and Teija Makkonen (Master of Military Science, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Sciences) to serve as state secretaries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/six-state-secretaries-appointed-to-orpo-s-government
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17.6.2024 | European Union transport ministers will meet in Luxembourg on 18 June 2024. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-council-to-discuss-measures-for-achieving-the-road-safety-objectives
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10.8.2022 | Defence capability improvements to continue Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.8.2022 13.40 Type: Press release The 2023 draft budget for the Ministry of Defence’s branch of government is EUR 6.1 billion, representing an increase of EUR 1 bil...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-capability-improvements-to-continue