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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-justice
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Sustainability assessments The Prime Minister’s Office is developing a holistic assessment model for sustainability-related considerations for the Government and all of society. The assessments will produce up-to-date information on the current st...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/sustainability-assessments
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30.6.2026 | On 30 June 2026, Finland deposited its instrument of accession to the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS Convention). The Convention strengthens the right of injured parties to compensation for damage caused by the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea and complements the international maritime liability and compensation regime.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/suomi-liittyi-kansainvaliseen-sopimukseen-vaarallisten-aineiden-merivahinkojen-korvaamisesta-1
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Swedish Language Board The Swedish Language Board serves as a coordinating body for questions related to the use of Swedish by government authorities. The role of the Board is to foster clarity and comprehensibility in the legal and administrative...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/translation-and-language-services/swedish-language-board
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4.2.2022 | A new working group of State Secretaries has been set up to drive the achievement of Finland’s goal to significantly increase the immigration of skilled labour. The group will oversee the implementation of the extensive action plan presented in the roadmap for education-based and work-based immigration, and support related cross-administrative cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-of-state-secretaries-promoting-education-based-and-work-based-immigration-to-be-launched-
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Akseli Koskela appointed as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Ohisalo - Finnish Government
12.8.2021 | Akseli Koskela, Master of Social Sciences, was appointed as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo on 12 August 2021. The position was earlier held by Olli-Poika Parviainen who will take up the duties of the Mayor of Hämenlinna.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/akseli-koskela-appointed-as-state-secretary-to-minister-of-the-interior-ohisalo -
2.7.2026 | Effective and proactive action is needed to address the exploitation of foreign workers. The Government continues to combat labour exploitation by amending the rules on residence permits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/public-consultation-changes-to-residence-permit-rules-to-combat-labour-exploitation
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Promoting equality Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government is committed to promoting equality, gender equality and non-discrimination in Finnish society. Action plan for combating racism brings together means to build a more equal Finland The gov...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality
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29.6.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Vilnius, Lithuania on 29–30 June. The programme for his visit will include discussions with Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus and other high-level meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-vilnius
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Citizens’ Pulse The Citizens’ Pulse survey examines citizens’ opinions on current topics, the actions of the authorities and the mood and expectations for the future of the respondents. Statistics Finland is responsible for collecting the survey d...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/citizens-pulse
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24.6.2026 | The EU Environment Council will meet in Luxembourg on Thursday 25 June. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting. Finland supports strong emissions trading in the EU, an ambitious climate policy and increased allocation of private and public funding for nature protection.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-climate-and-environment-ministers-meet-in-luxembourg-to-discuss-emission-standards-for-automotive-industry-and-biodiversity
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23.6.2026 | According to a recent report, it would be beneficial for people to have access to electronic services already before their entry into Finland. This would make it easier for them to attend to necessary official matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-e-services-and-strong-identification-would-make-it-easier-for-international-experts-to-move-to-finland
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8.3.2022 | Democracy is eroded every time a woman or girl faces harassment, hate speech or online violence. Thus, the strengthening of democracy requires also the strengthening of gender equality.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/gender-equality-a-core-pillar-of-democracy
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26.6.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 26 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined its positions on the new package of sanctions proposed by the Commission and the External Action Service in response to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. The 21st sanctions package expands personal and entity sanctions, sectoral sanctions and sanctions against Belarus. Finland supports the sanctions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-21st-eu-sanctions-package
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Research supporting the Government’s decision-making In its budget decision for 2025, Parliament established a new item 23.01.23 (Research activities supporting the Government’s decision-making) under the main title of the Prime Minister's Office....https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-research-activities
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29.5.2026 | Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will open the Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris on 3 June. Finland will chair the meeting for the first time in more than 40 years. Several ministers from Finland will attend the meeting. In Paris, Prime Minister Orpo will also have a bilateral meeting with the French President Emmanuel Macron.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-chair-oecd-ministerial-council-meeting-in-paris-prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-french-president-macron
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Behavioural science reviews From 2022 to 2025, the Finnish Behavioural Policy Team (FINBEPOL) at the Prime Minister’s Office put together behavioural science reviews with the latest research findings from Finland and abroad, making them available ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/behavioural-science-activities/behavioural-science-reviews
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25.6.2026 | EU energy ministers will meet in Luxembourg on 26 June 2026. The main item on the agenda of the meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council is to reach a general approach on the development of trans-European networks for energy. The ministers will also discuss the planning of post-2030 energy policy, as well as coordination and response measures to the energy impacts of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-seek-agreement-on-the-european-grids-package
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Foresight networks Government Foresight Group The Government Foresight Group is an expert group that supports the Government’s work on the future and the activities of the National Foresight Network. The objective of the group is to develop and st...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/foresight-activities-and-work-on-the-future/national-foresight-network
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4.2.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Kasperi Lähteenmäki (Student of Laws) to serve as her Special Adviser.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kasperi-lahteenmaki-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne