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23.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. The Government has agreed on significant transport investments across Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-agrees-on-significant-transport-investments-with-a-focus-on-eastern-finland-and-military-mobility
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19.11.2021 | Milja Henttonen, Jarno Lappalainen and Erkki Perälä have been appointed as Special Advisers to the new Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Emma Kari. Antti Heikkinen and Riikka Yliluoma will continue as Special Advisers to the Minister.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/special-advisers-to-minister-kari-antti-heikkinen-milja-henttonen-jarno-lappalainen-erkki-perala-and-riikka-yliluoma
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25.5.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 26 May in Brussels. Items on the agenda for the meeting include the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034, preparations for the June European Council and the continuation of the annual rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-hold-policy-debate-on-next-financial-framework
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4.6.2026 | The Government is proposing a new type of integration assistance. The general social security benefit would be paid as integration assistance to immigrants registered as unemployed jobseekers who do not meet the prior work requirement or have lived in Finland for less than three years.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-integration-assistance-to-improve-incentives-to-work-and-strengthen-language-skills
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6.9.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz has invited Andreas Elfving, Bachelor of Social Sciences, to serve as his Special Adviser at the Prime Minister's Office.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/andreas-elfving-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-adlercreutz
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22.1.2025 | As part of Finland’s Chairpersonship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe OSCE, Kerstin Stendahl from the Ministry of the Environment has started as the Special Representative on Climate and Security. Finland holds the OSCE Chairpersonship in 2025. The overarching theme of Finland’s Chairpersonship is resilience, which is also being challenged by climate change.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/new-osce-special-representative-kerstin-stendahl-climate-security-is-part-of-crisis-resilience
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17.8.2023 | Master of Social Sciences Marjo Lindgren took up her post as Special Adviser to Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne on 14 August 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/marjo-lindgren-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
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13.5.2026 | The rescEU Medical Stockpile hosted in Finland reached its full material readiness at the end of April. All products specified in the original plan have now been purchased and stored and they are ready to go. The project was completed on schedule, thanks to seamless cooperation among the different parties.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-s-resceu-medical-stockpile-reached-full-readiness
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21.1.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand has invited Master of Political Science Benina Uotinen to serve his Special Adviser at the Prime Minister’s Office.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/benina-uotinen-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-strand
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16.12.2022 | Otto Köngäs took up his duties as Special Adviser to Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru on 16 December 2022. He will be responsible for issues involving alcohol and drugs, mental health, and services for older people and people with disabilities and children and young people.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/otto-kongas-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-kiuru
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24.1.2025 | On 24 January, the President of the Republic appointed Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala, Master of Science in Economics, to the post of Minister of Climate and the Environment and Member of Parliament Mari-Leena Talvitie, Master of Science in Engineering, as a member of the Government and as the new Minister of Science and Culture.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sari-multala-to-serve-as-minister-of-climate-and-the-environment-mari-leena-talvitie-as-minister-of-science-and-culture
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2.12.2022 | Petteri Nurmi took up his duties as Special Adviser to Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru on 1 December 2022. His areas of responsibility are social assistance, international affairs and rehabilitation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/petteri-nurmi-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-kiuru
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22.4.2026 | At its meeting on 22 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs agreed on Finland’s positions for the informal European Council, where the key topics will be the current geopolitical situation and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034. The Ministerial Committee also discussed a revised proposal on EU military mobility.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-informal-european-council-in-cyprus
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6.5.2025 | On 6 May 2025, the President of the Republic appointed Member of Parliament Matias Marttinen, M.Pol.Sc., to serve as Minister of Employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/matias-marttinen-appointed-to-serve-as-minister-of-employment
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12.2.2026 | The Sokli deposit in Savukoski is one of Europe’s most significant sources of rare earth elements. Its phosphate reserves are estimated to cover up to one fifth of the European Union’s phosphate needs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-to-capitalise-finnish-minerals-group-with-eur-65-million-to-advance-sokli-mining-project
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21.2.2023 | Oikeustieteen maisteri Emilia Laaksonen on palannut vanhempainvapaalta sisäministeri Krista Mikkosen erityisavustajaksi maanantaina 20.2.2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/emilia-laaksonen-to-return-as-special-adviser-to-minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen
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28.6.2021 | Matti Hirvola and Jenny Suominen will deputise for Special Advisers to Krista Kiuru, Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services, starting on 1 July and 1 August respectively.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/matti-hirvola-and-jenny-suominen-to-deputise-for-special-advisers-to-minister-of-family-affairs-and-social-services-krista-kiuru
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22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1
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17.10.2022 | Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen has invited Master of Administrative Sciences Emily Strohm to serve as her Special Adviser.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/emily-strohm-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-minister-of-employment
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13.2.2025 | Minister Anna-Kaisa Ikonen represented Finland at the World Governments Summit in the United Arab Emirates. At the event, the Suomi.fi service won the Govtech Prize for Best Government Service in the World.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/suomi.fi-wins-prize-for-best-government-service-in-the-world
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5.7.2023 | Laura Rissanen is to serve as State Secretary to Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen. The minister has invited Sakari Rokkanen and Niilo Heinonen to serve as special assistants.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/state-secretary-and-special-assistants-appointed-for-minister-of-social-security-grahn-laasonen
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27.3.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 27 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the EU’s visa policy, migration management and the Digital Networks Act. The ministerial committee also outlined Finland’s positions for two council meetings to be held next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-first-eu-visa-policy-strategy
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10.10.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited Iiris Niinikoski to serve as her Special Adviser. Niinikoski, who holds a master’s degree in education, will be responsible for domestic policy and for institutional relations between the Government and Parliament. She will take up her duties on 10 October 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/iiris-niinikoski-appointed-special-adviser-to-the-prime-minister
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30.8.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has invited Tuomas Tikkanen to serve as Senior Adviser in European Affairs as of 1 September 2024. Tikkanen will represent Prime Minister Orpo in the network of high-level advisers to EU heads of state or government. In other words, he will serve as the Prime Minister’s EU Sherpa.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/tuomas-tikkanen-appointed-senior-adviser-to-prime-minister-orpo-in-european-affairs
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13.6.2019 | Prime Minister Antti Rinne has appointed Matti Hirvola, Pilvi-Elina Kupias, Tuulia Pitkänen, Dimitri Qvintus, Joonas Rahkola and Lauri Voionmaa to serve as his Special Advisers. In addition, the Prime Minister has appointed Jari Luoto as his Under-Secretary of State for EU Affairs. Last week Raimo Luoma was appointend as State Secretary to the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/special-advisers-to-prime-minister-antti-rinne-appointed
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5.2.2026 | On Thursday 5 February, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2026 to Parliament. The supplementary budget focuses on boosting growth and investments with the goal of supporting employment. The proposal also includes a decrease to revenue estimates.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-5
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21.5.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Maaria Wallin (M.Sc., M.A.) to serve as her Special Adviser.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/maaria-wallin-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
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15.6.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has adopted Finland’s first comprehensive Indo-Pacific policy, responding to the region’s growing economic and geopolitical significance.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-policy-on-finland-s-indo-pacific-approach-prioritising-stability-and-cooperation
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10.6.2022 | Mikko Jalo has taken up his duties as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen. Jalo is responsible for the Minister’s communications and media relations as well as matters related to rescue services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/mikko-jalo-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen
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13.3.2026 | On Friday 13 March, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discussed the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy and outlined Finland’s positions for four council meetings to be held next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-new-eu-bioeconomy-strategy
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Sonja Hällfors appointed as Special Adviser to the Minister of Economic Affairs - Finnish Government
8.8.2022 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä has appointed Sonja Hällfors as his Special Adviser. Hällfors, who will be in charge of entrepreneurship, innovation and regional policy matters, will start in the position on 8 August.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/sonja-hallfors-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-the-minister-of-economic-affairs- -
2.9.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited Ilkka Toivonen, MSocSc, to serve as her Special Adviser. As Special Adviser, Kaukoranta will be responsible for matters related to economic affairs. He will take up his duties on 5 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ilkka-kaukoranta-appointed-special-adviser-to-the-prime-minister-in-economic-affairs
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11.8.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen has invited Roosa Pöyhönen to serve as her Special Adviser for Communications from 11 August 2022. At the same time, Special Adviser Emilia Tervonen, who has been responsible for communications matters up until now, will transfer to her new post as Special Adviser to Minister Tuppurainen in EU Affairs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/roosa-poyhonen-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-tuppurainen
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4.3.2026 | A new pilot scheme will offer free open university studies to young people who have not been admitted to a higher education institution. The aim of the scheme is to give young people the opportunity to explore different fields of study and to support a faster transition into higher education.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-and-training-voucher-pilot-to-offer-young-people-new-pathways-into-higher-education-consultation-now-open
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6.2.2026 | On 6 February, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the informal meeting of EU leaders, which will be held in Belgium on 12 February. In a retreat, the EU leaders will explore ways to strengthen the Union’s competitiveness and internal market amid the new geoeconomic situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-meeting-of-eu-leaders
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11.8.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited Saara Pokki to serve as her Special Adviser in EU Affairs from 12 August 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/saara-pokki-appointed-special-adviser-to-the-prime-minister-in-eu-affairs
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29.6.2026 | Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas will visit Finland on 29–30 June and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-mozambique-maria-manuela-dos-santos-lucas-to-visit-finland
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21.5.2024 | Finland and United States signed Statement of Intent on Cooperation among Special Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.5.2024 20.28 Type: Press release In Washington on 21 May 2024, Finland and the United States signed a Statement of Int...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-united-states-signed-statement-of-intent-on-cooperation-among-special-forces
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13.6.2019 | Timo Harakka, Minister of Employment, has named Jenni Karjalainen (M. Soc. Sc.) and Ville Kopra (M. Soc. Sc.), his Special Advisers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/jenni-karjalainen-ja-ville-kopra-tyoministerin-erityisavustajiksi
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24.1.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited Master of Theology Niilo Toivonen to serve as her Special Adviser. Toivonen will be responsible for the Prime Minister’s parliamentary affairs. He will take up his duties on 24 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/niilo-toivonen-appointed-special-adviser-to-the-prime-minister