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  1. 20.3.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will be in Umeå, Sweden, for Nordic Day on 23 March. During the visit, Minister Strand will meet with Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz, and the two will take part in a panel discussion on the importance and future of Nordic cooperation in an age of global instability.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-and-swedish-minister-for-eu-affairs-rosencrantz-to-meet-in-umea-on-nordic-day
  2. 9.3.2026 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio and a delegation of ten Finnish companies will visit Mexico on 9–13 March. The Team Finland trade mission pursues to strengthen trade relations between Finland and Mexico and promote cooperation between the two countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-mexico
  3. 31.3.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for quick decisions on EU funding when he met with Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland Micheál Martin in Helsinki on Tuesday 31 March. Discussions at the meeting focused Ireland’s forthcoming EU Council Presidency, key international issues and bilateral relations between Ireland and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-finland-s-perspective-and-eu-funding-needs-in-meeting-with-taoiseach-of-ireland-martin-in-finland
  4. 2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
  5. 5.3.2026 | On Wednesday 4 March, Finland and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further increase cooperation in environmental issues. The aim is, in particular, to promote the opportunities of Finnish companies and research institute to cooperate with Indian partners.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finnish-indian-partnership-in-environmental-issues-strengthened
  6. 2.3.2026 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend an informal ministerial meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in Warsaw on 4 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-baltic-sea-states-in-warsaw
  7. 27.2.2026 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, in Rabat on 1 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-morocco
  8. 11.2.2026 | The demand for skilled labour in the maritime industry is growing. Competence requirements in the sector, especially for highly skilled tasks, are changing. This is the conclusion of a report on the skills needs of the maritime industry published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on 11 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-marttinen-need-for-skilled-labour-in-marine-industry-grows-employment-services-and-continuing-education-must-be-harnessed-to-meet-demand
  9. 16.1.2026 | The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) will take place in Davos, Switzerland, on 19–23 January. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-valtonen-and-tavio-to-attend-world-economic-forum-s-annual-meeting-in-davos
  10. 4.12.2023 | Matilda af Hällström will serve as Special Adviser to Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen from 4 December 2023 to 12 January 2024. She will deputise for Special Adviser Elisa Tarkiainen, who is on leave of absence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/matilda-af-hallstrom-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-foreign-minister-valtonen
  11. 16.2.2026 | The visit was cancelled because the connecting flight to Greenland was cancelled due to weather conditions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-s-trip-to-greenland-has-been-cancelled
  12. 9.4.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment received eight applications for investment aid for biogenic carbon dioxide capture projects by the deadline of 31 March 2026. The amount of aid applied totals EUR 101 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eight-companies-apply-for-investment-aid-for-biogenic-carbon-dioxide-capture-projects
  13. 12.3.2026 | The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service and military intelligence authorities will be able to disclose information on offences to other authorities more extensively than before. In its session on 12 March, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the bills concerned on 13 March. The amendments will enter into force on 20 March 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/intelligence-authorities-to-gain-more-extensive-rights-to-disclose-criminal-information
  14. 13.3.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 16 March. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-the-middle-east-and-the-southern-neighbourhood
  15. 27.3.2026 | At the presidential session on Friday 27 March, the President of the Republic appointed the following persons to serve as heads of missions, starting on 1 September 2026: Pekka Kaihilahti, Finland’s Embassy in Budapest; Juha Niemi, Finland’s Consulate General in Hong Kong; and Joonas Heiskanen, Finland’s Consulate General in Shanghai.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-heads-of-mission-appointed-to-budapest-hong-kong-and-shanghai
  16. 7.4.2026 | The evaluation explored the objectives of the Climate Act and the means to achieve these from the perspectives of impact, cost-effectiveness and acceptability. The process was led by the Ministry of the Environment. Meeting the objectives requires additional measures, especially in the land use sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/objectives-of-climate-act-evaluated-finland-s-objectives-are-in-line-with-international-agreements-and-eu-obligations
  17. 9.1.2026 | The Research and Innovation Council has outlined five national strategic choices for research, development and innovation (RDI) policy and activities with a view to boosting sustainable growth and promoting economic and societal renewal while strengthening comprehensive security. The Research and Innovation Council published a report on the strategic choices on 9 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-strategic-priorities-for-rdi-policy-and-activities-aim-to-boost-sustainable-growth-promote-renewal-and-strengthen-comprehensive-security
  18. 4.3.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is preparing a repatriation flight for Finnish citizens and permanent residents of Finland who are currently in the United Arab Emirates and need assistance in leaving the region. The repatriation flight will depart from Muscat, Oman.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/repatriation-flight-from-oman
  19. 16.1.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has sent out for comments a proposal to amend the post-decision monitoring of education-based residence permits. The aim of better monitoring is to prevent the misuse of permits.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-monitoring-of-residence-permits-for-international-students-to-be-enhanced
  20. 16.3.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen hosted the countries participating in FLF Finland at the Cold Response 26 exercise at Rovajärvi on 16 March 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-ministers-of-finland-sweden-and-norway-at-cold-response-26-implementation-of-flf-finland-progressing-rapidly
  21. 12.2.2026 | “Today we are creating a foundation for the future to develop an energy system that can meet the demands of a new era. This plant is a concrete result of purposeful research and planning,” said Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala at the groundbreaking ceremony for Steady Energy Oy’s small nuclear pilot plant in Salmisaari, Helsinki on 12 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-piloting-small-modular-reactor-in-helsinki-signals-finland-s-leading-role-in-nuclear-energy-solutions
  22. 30.4.2026 | Economic recovery in Finland will be further delayed as a result of the crisis in the Middle East. The general government deficit will widen and remain large according to the Economic Forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 30 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/rising-energy-prices-slow-economic-growth
  23. 18.12.2025 | A report based on the Government Programme assesses the need for personal sanctions related to cartels. According to the report, there is no clear need for personal sanctions; instead, competition processes should be accelerated in general. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will begin an investigation into the matter.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-no-clear-need-exists-for-personal-sanctions-for-cartel-involvement
  24. 31.3.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from 29 to 31 March. In Lviv, she took part, at Ukraine’s invitation, in a meeting on culture that examined the state of Ukrainian culture, the protection of cultural heritage and international cooperation including practical support measures. During the visit the Minister held one-to-one discussions with Deputy Prime Minister ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-science-and-culture-talvitie-visits-ukraine
  25. 18.3.2026 | The EU heads of state and government will meet for the European Council in Brussels on Thursday 19 March. Discussions at the meeting will focus on recent developments in the Middle East, the situation in Ukraine, European competitiveness and the single market, defence and security, and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028−2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/competitiveness-economy-and-security-on-agenda-at-european-council-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland
  26. 28.2.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Rome, Italy, from 2 to 3 March. During her visit, she will meet Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, attend an Italian-Finnish business forum and speak at the Arctic Circle Forum about Finland's Arctic foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-rome
  27. 16.2.2026 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala will visit the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics between 17 and 22 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-poutala-to-attend-winter-olympics
  28. 15.3.2026 | The Nordic countries and Canada agreed to intensify their cooperation at the Nordic-Canadian Summit in Oslo on Sunday 15 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-and-canada-pledge-to-deepen-cooperation
  29. 18.6.2025 | The validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration (‘Border Security Act’) will be extended until 31 December 2026. The purpose of the act is to prevent efforts to put pressure on Finland through the instrumentalisation of migrants. The Government submitted the relevant amendments for approval on 18 June. The President of the Republic is scheduled to approve the amendments on 27 June, and they will enter into force on 1 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/validity-of-border-security-act-to-be-extended-until-31-december-2026-
  30. 12.2.2026 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany on 13–14 February. At the conference, she will speak at a high-level event on comprehensive security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-munich-security-conference-2
  31. 20.3.2026 | The situation in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East and efforts to boost the EU’s competitiveness and deepen the single market featured prominently in the discussions at the European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday 19 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-calls-for-swift-decisions-on-supporting-ukraine-and-boosting-competitiveness-at-european-council
  32. 5.3.2026 | Annika Mikkonen, 18, will step into Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s role on Thursday 5 March 2026 as part of the Girls Takeover event organised by Plan International. As Prime Minister, Mikkonen wants to focus especially on eradicating violence against women.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/annika-mikkonen-18-to-be-prime-minister-for-a-day-in-girls-takeover-on-5-march
  33. 13.2.2026 | Minister Anders Adlercreutz, who is responsible for Nordic cooperation will travel to Copenhagen to attend a meeting of the ministers for Nordic cooperation on 18 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-in-copenhagen-1
  34. 27.2.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 27 February, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the EU’s defence and border security, the multiannual financial framework and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-eu-defence-and-border-security
  35. 2.10.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Kai Järvikare, Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, to serve as her Special Adviser. Järvikare will transfer to the position from his post as Director of Administration in the Finns Party.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kai-jarvikare-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
  36. 5.3.2026 | The Finnish Government has sent the European Commission a list of concrete proposals that would simplify more than 40 pieces of EU legislation. The Government’s proposals focus especially on legislation that affects business and industry and that, if simplified, could reduce the administrative burden on companies. The Government put together the list of proposals to accelerate the simplification proc...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-calls-on-eu-to-simplify-regulation
  37. 18.12.2025 | The Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2026–2037 and submitted it in the form of a report to Parliament on 18 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/updated-transport-12-plan-aims-at-safe-secure-efficient-and-sustainable-transport-system
  38. 15.4.2026 | Kuopion Energia Oy has submitted to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment an environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme concerning its plan to build a small nuclear power plant in Kuopio for district heating production. The EIA programme is a plan prepared by the party responsible for the project that details the necessary analyses and organisation of the environmental impact assessment procedure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-begins-on-eia-report-of-kuopion-energia-s-smr-project
  39. 23.2.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit London on 23–24 February to promote commercial and economic cooperation between Finland and the United Kingdom, in particular in the security, defence and space technology sectors. Minister Tavio will also meet Minister of State for Development Baroness Chapman and Minister of State for Business and Trade Chris Bryant.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-london
  40. 9.2.2026 | Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will visit Finland on 10 February. Minister Malmer Stenergard has been invited by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen to attend the Hanalys foreign and security policy forum in Hanaholmen on 10 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/swedish-foreign-minister-to-attend-hanalys-foreign-policy-forum-in-finland-1