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6.5.2025 | The Nordic ministers of culture and ministers of education and science met in Helsinki on 5 and 6 May as part of Finland's and Åland's 2025 co-presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/nordic-ministers-meet-in-helsinki-to-discuss-resilience-protection-of-cultural-heritage-and-skills-development
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10.9.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(4) Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government on 1–2 September 2025 Entries in the mee...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Budget+session+of+Prime+Minister+Orpo%E2%80%99s+Government+on+1%E2%80%932+September+2025+.pdf/8ef357f7-2022-657b-37c1-24b7113e3872?t=1757503617551
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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
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25.1.2021 | The International Day of Education has been commemorated by a decision of the UN General Assembly since 2019. This year, the message is a special one: education is an investment in the future and, as such, an essential part of the post-pandemic recovery and revitalisation efforts. Now more than ever, we must make sure to invest in education, competence and research. Teachers worldwide deserve our appreciation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/now-more-than-ever-we-must-invest-in-education-we-must-ensure-the-right-of-every-child-and-young-person-to-learn-in-all-circumstances-and-uphold-their-wellbeing-and-ability-to-cope
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12.3.2025 | A survey by We Foundation shows that groups for extracurricular activity organised by municipalities free of charge as part of the school day provide the majority of the participants with a safe space that is free of bullying, discrimination and racism. The results confirm that groups based on the Finnish model for leisure activities increase student wellbeing and are the only opportunity for many children and young people to have a hobby. The survey covers 20 municipalities of different sizes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/groups-based-on-finnish-model-for-leisure-activities-prevent-inequalities-and-increase-wellbeing-of-children
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22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Government adopted a decree on a new grant that employment authorities can use to help companies hire unemployed young people under 30 years of age. This grant is also known as the employment voucher or recruitment subsidy. The subsidy granted to a company covers half of the young person’s salary for six months, but no more than EUR 1,500 per month.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-adopts-decree-on-employment-voucher-for-young-people-employment-authorities-can-apply-for-funding-soon
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16.9.2021 | The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published its annual indicator comparing education systems, Education at a Glance. The special theme of this year’s publication was equality in education. The report focused mainly on 2019.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/oecd-comparison-socio-economic-background-still-a-strong-influence-on-educational-choices-regional-variations-in-finland-are-small
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30.1.2025 | A working group preparing an overhaul of student financial aid has assessed the current situation in student financial aid and key development needs in the student financial aid system. Needs for development that were deemed essential include reinstating indexation and restructuring interest assistance and loan granting practices to improve the security of student loans. The working group's proposals were submitted to Minister Sandra Bergqvist on 30 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/working-group-submitted-proposals-for-developing-student-financial-aid-both-essential-and-comprehensive-restructuring-discussed