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28.8.2025 | At the Europe Forum in Turku, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo took part in a discussion marking the 30th anniversary of Finland’s EU membership. Prime Minister Orpo also delivered an opening speech at the event. His key message was that today, we need the European Union more than ever. And the European Union needs Finland more than ever.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-emphasises-eu-s-role-in-responding-to-challenges-of-our-time-at-europe-forum
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19.6.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Parliament’s decision to accept Finland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention will strengthen security in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.6.2025 15.22 Type: Press release On 19 June 2025, the F...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-parliament-s-decision-to-accept-finland-s-withdrawal-from-the-ottawa-convention-will-strengthen-security-in-finland
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13.6.2024 | The multiannual plan for the use of central government research and development funding focuses on strengthening cooperation between businesses and other R&D actors and encouraging businesses to step up their R&D activities in Finland. The plan also aims to improve the conditions for ambitious research that produces new skills and knowledge, to strengthen research and technology infrastructures and to promote international R&D cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-adopts-multiannual-plan-for-research-and-development-funding-plan-aims-for-more-ambitious-r-d-activities-and-stronger-cooperation
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6.6.2025 | The EU Transport Council reached a political agreement on amending the regulations on air passenger rights on 5 June 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-agree-on-rights-of-air-passengers
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12.6.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for swift reform of the EU single market in his meeting with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Stéphane Séjourné on Thursday 12 June in Helsinki. Executive Vice-President Séjourné is responsible for prosperity and industrial strategy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-calls-for-stronger-eu-single-market-commission-executive-vice-president-sejourne-visiting-finland
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17.2.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal concerning the competent authorities in rail transport. Comments can be submitted until 14 March 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/lausuntokierros-kunnille-ja-alueille-toimivalta-jarjestaa-henkilojunaliikennetta-1
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7.2.2025 | Finland's former President Sauli Niinistö and the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed ways to improve European preparedness at the committee's meeting on Friday 7 February. Other topics on the agenda included the informal meeting of EU development ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-and-former-president-niinisto-discuss-eu-preparedness
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26.8.2025 | Finland will take part in the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16) and Mission Innovation (MI-10) meetings held in Busan, South Korea, on 25–27 August 2025. Finland is represented by Mika Nykänen, State Secretary to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala, supported by a small expert delegation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-participates-in-meetings-in-south-korea-to-accelerate-clean-energy-technologies-and-innovation
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2.5.2025 | The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, will visit Finland on Tuesday 6 May at the invitation of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-prime-minister-of-luxembourg-luc-frieden-to-meet-in-helsinki
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27.2.2025 | On Thursday 27 February, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament. The key proposal in the supplementary budget is an increase to the defence materiel assistance provided to Ukraine. The proposal also includes an increase to revenue estimates.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-4
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8.1.2025 | The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has completed the Port State Control (PSC) inspection of the Eagle S and detained the ship.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-making-sustained-effort-to-improve-security-in-baltic-sea
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19.5.2025 | Finland has been selected as one of the states implementing European Union measures to supply Ukraine with defence materiel using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-supply-ammunition-to-ukraine-by-using-proceeds-from-frozen-russian-assets
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25.4.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the NB8 meeting bringing together Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers in Bornholm, Denmark, on 28–29 April. Ministers from Poland, France and Germany will also participate in the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-nordic-and-baltic-foreign-ministers-in-denmark
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12.6.2025 | From 1 July 2025 onwards, pregnant people will be offered the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine as part of the national vaccination programme. Studies show that vaccination during pregnancy is effective in protecting newborns from getting whooping cough. The vaccine is safe for both the mother and the foetus. Having the vaccine will be voluntary.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/pregnant-people-to-be-offered-whooping-cough-vaccine-to-protect-newborns-from-severe-disease
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27.6.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for a new act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars for the years 2026–2027. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 August 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-process-scrapping-premium-scheme-to-boost-new-car-sales-and-modernise-finland-s-vehicle-fleet
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9.6.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will host a Conference on Climate and Security in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment in Hanasaari, Espoo, on 11 June. The Conference is one of the main events of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship. Experts will discuss a range of issues on climate, peace and security at the event, including the environmental and climate impacts of conflicts and the role of businesses and civil society in strengthening climate security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/osce-chair-finland-to-convene-international-conference-on-climate-and-security
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9.5.2025 | The EU foreign ministers convened for an informal meeting hosted by High Representative Kaja Kallas and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha in Lviv, Ukraine, on 9 May. A meeting on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine was also held in connection with the foreign ministers’ meeting. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen represented Finland at the meeting in Lviv.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-is-visiting-lviv
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14.5.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on 15 May 2025. The Council will exchange views on the EU’s trade relations with the United States and economic security. The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing trade negotiations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-eu-us-trade-relations-and-economic-security
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10.6.2025 | The growth of the creative industries and the creative economy is based on companies in the sector, their growth and internationalisation. Compared to its reference countries, such as Sweden, Finland has so far not really known how to make use of immaterial value creation. The creative industries still have a considerable amount of untapped potential for economic growth in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/growth-strategy-for-the-creative-economy-aims-for-sustainable-growth-and-internationalisation
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14.5.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in Vihula, Estonia, on 15–16 May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-the-council-of-the-baltic-sea-states-in-estonia