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  1. Statement from the coordinating authority on the EIA-programme of Olkiluoto 1 and 2 nuclear power plant units on extending their service life and increasing thermal power - Finnish Government

    26.4.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment issued a statement on the EIA-programme on 25 April 2024 concerning an extension to the service life of Olkiluoto 1 and Olkiluoto 2 nuclear power plant units in Eurajoki as well as an increase to their thermal output. The Ministry received from Teollisuuden Voima Oyj an environmental impact assessment programme on 5 January 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/statement-from-the-coordinating-authority-on-the-eia-programme-of-olkiluoto-1-and-2-nuclear-power-plant-units-on-extending-their-service-life-and-increasing-thermal-power

  2. Finland's 20th package of defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    17.11.2023 | Finland's 20th package of defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.11.2023 12.00 Type: Press release Finland will send more defence materiel to assist Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 17 No...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-20th-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine

  3. Finland agrees on principles guiding 6G development with partner countries - Finnish Government

    27.2.2024 | Finland has joined the multilateral Joint Statement Endorsing Principles for 6G led by the United States. The joint statement was published at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 27 February 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-agrees-on-principles-guiding-6g-development-with-partner-countries

  4. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO Defence Ministers meeting and Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    14.2.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO Defence Ministers meeting and Munich Security Conference Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.2.2024 15.00 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a meeting of NAT...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nato-defence-ministers-meeting-and-munich-security-conference

  5. EU Energy Ministers emphasize the importance of secure networks and consistent phasing out of Russian energy - Finnish Government

    30.5.2024 | EU Energy Ministers will meet in Brussels on May 30. The aim is to adopt the Council conclusions on promoting sustainable electricity network infrastructure. The ministers will also discuss the future of the REPowerEU plan and the status of the Green Deal. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-emphasize-the-importance-of-secure-networks-and-consistent-phasing-out-of-russian-energy

  6. Environment Council to discuss UN Climate Change Conference, Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles - Finnish Government

    16.10.2023 | The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Luxembourg on 16 October to discuss the EU’s objectives for the negotiations at the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Dubai. The conclusions to be adopted by the Environment Council will constitute the EU’s objective for the Climate Change Conference. Finland’s representative at the Environment Council will be Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/environment-council-to-discuss-un-climate-change-conference-urban-wastewater-treatment-directive-and-co2-emission-standards-for-heavy-duty-vehicles

  7. Finland excels in EU lobbying: Union reaches provisional agreement on regulation for trans-European transport network - Finnish Government

    19.12.2023 | Representatives of the EU Member States, Parliament and Commission have reached a provisional accord on a regulation concerning Union guidelines for developing the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). The regulation will define the TEN-T network, legislating on such aspects as quality requirements for highways and transport nodes. The accord was achieved in tripartite negotiations on 18 December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-excels-in-eu-lobbying-union-reaches-provisional-agreement-on-regulation-for-trans-european-transport-network

  8. EU leaders discuss agricultural and economic challenges in Brussels - Finnish Government

    22.3.2024 | On Friday 22 March, the second day of its meeting, the European Council discussed responding to concerns raised by EU farmers and enabling Ukraine to export its grain. On the second day of the meeting, EU leaders also held a Euro Summit and a celebratory session with the EEA countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-discuss-agricultural-and-economic-challenges-in-brussels

  9. International cooperation to protect Baltic Sea continues without Russia - Finnish Government

    25.4.2024 | At the Ministerial Meeting of the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission in Riga, Latvia on 25 April, the Parties to HELCOM, Russia excluded, sent a strong message on how important it is to continue the cooperation on the Baltic Sea. “The difficult geopolitical situation must not prevent us from working for the benefit of the marine environment. The protection of the Baltic Sea cannot wait for the war to end,” Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen says.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/international-cooperation-to-protect-baltic-sea-continues-without-russia

  10. Ministers Valtonen and Tavio to attend high-level week of UN General Assembly in New York - Finnish Government

    14.9.2023 | The high-level meetings of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) will start in New York on Monday 18 September. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend ministerial events in New York and have bilateral meetings with their counterparts and with representatives of the UN. Minister Tavio’s programme will also incl...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-valtonen-and-tavio-to-attend-high-level-week-of-un-general-assembly-in-new-york

  11. Minister Bergqvist at UNESCO Youth Forum: Engaging young people strengthens decision-making and boosts confidence in the future - Finnish Government

    13.11.2023 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist will participate in the ministerial session of the Youth Forum to be held in Paris on 14–15 November 2023. The Youth Forum will take place during the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO. The aim is to make young people's voices heard and to discuss solutions to improve their wellbeing in the context of climate change impacts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-bergqvist-at-unesco-youth-forum-engaging-young-people-strengthens-decision-making-and-boosts-confidence-in-the-future

  12. Economy to recover from recession, but public finances to remain persistently in deficit - Finnish Government

    23.9.2024 | The economy has begun to recover from the recession, and growth will pick up next year. General government finances will, however, remain in deficit and debt will accumulate further, according to the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 23 September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/economy-to-recover-from-recession-but-public-finances-to-remain-persistently-in-deficit

  13. Finland-led group of EU leaders calls on European Investment Bank to increase funding for defence industry - Finnish Government

    18.3.2024 | Finland and a key group of EU leaders have sent a letter calling on the European Investment Bank (EIB) to take on a stronger role in supporting the EU’s defence. In the countries’ view, EIB financing could be used much more extensively for defence industry projects. Drawn up at Finland’s initiative, the joint letter was endorsed by the heads of state of France and Germany, among others.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-led-group-of-eu-leaders-calls-on-european-investment-bank-to-increase-funding-for-defence-industry

  14. Sustainability now taken into account in strategies and remuneration at state-owned companies – still work to be done on biodiversity and regulation - Finnish Government

    23.5.2023 | This year, the Ownership Steering Department of the Prime Minister’s Office began collecting more extensive and comprehensive information on sustainability in state-owned companies. This includes monitoring sustainability objectives in the remuneration of management, the total emissions of the company portfolio and climate-related objectives, among others.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sustainability-now-taken-into-account-in-strategies-and-remuneration-at-state-owned-companies-still-work-to-be-done-on-biodiversity-and-regulation

  15. More healthcare professionals to be allowed to administer vaccines - Finnish Government

    25.4.2024 | Amendments have been made to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on Vaccinations and to the Government Decree on Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations in order to allow dentists, senior pharmacists, pharmacists, practical nurses and biomedical laboratory scientists to administer vaccines in future. The aim of the amendments is to accelerate the administration of seasonal vaccines in particular and alleviate the shortage of healthcare personnel.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/more-healthcare-professionals-to-be-allowed-to-administer-vaccines

  16. Memorandum for comments: automation in road transport requires legislative amendments - Finnish Government

    28.3.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on a memorandum assessing legislative amendments required for road transport automation in Finland. Comments on the memorandum can be submitted until 17 May 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/memorandum-for-comments-automation-in-road-transport-requires-legislative-amendments

  17. EU trade ministers to prepare for WTO Ministerial Conference - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend an informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Brussels on 22–23 January. The meeting will focus on preparations for the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Ministerial Conference, and the ministers will also discuss the matter with WTO Director-General. Further, the ministers will discuss the contribution of trade policy to the prosperity and resilience of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-prepare-for-wto-ministerial-conference

  18. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses development of capital markets union - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | In its meeting on Thursday 13 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland's positions on the development of the EU capital markets union and on the matters to be discussed at the informal meeting of EU leaders on 17 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-development-of-capital-markets-union

  19. Voluntary forest protection popular among forest owners – record numbers of environmental aid agreements and nature management measures under METSO Programme - Finnish Government

    8.2.2024 | Last year, almost 10,000 hectares of forest habitats were protected under the Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO. The ten-year environmental aid agreements concluded by Finnish forest owners covered more than 5,100 hectares of forest and about 4,300 hectares were protected permanently. Besides these, about 90 hectares were protected for 20 years and nature management work was carried out in an area of about 160 hectares.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/voluntary-forest-protection-popular-among-forest-owners-record-numbers-of-environmental-aid-agreements-and-nature-management-measures-under-metso-programme

  20. Legislative proposal: FCCA to assist the Commission in combating foreign subsidies distorting competition - Finnish Government

    13.9.2023 | On 13 September 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to supplement national regulation so that it complies with the EU Regulation on preventing foreign subsidies distorting competition. The proposal would amend the Act on the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-proposal-fcca-to-assist-the-commission-in-combating-foreign-subsidies-distorting-competition

  21. Minister Ranne: "Sanctions compliance monitoring is built on close cooperation between authorities and being developed constantly" - Finnish Government

    21.12.2023 | During the past autumn, the media reported on various suspected ways of attempting to circumvent air travel sanctions against Russia. Commissioned by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne, the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the competent authorities have examined ways to better prevent the circumvention of sanctions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-sanctions-compliance-monitoring-is-built-on-close-cooperation-between-authorities-and-being-developed-constantly-

  22. Prime Minister Orpo to attend European Council – EU leaders aim to agree on support for Ukraine - Finnish Government

    30.1.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend a special meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday 1 February. Items on the agenda include the mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework and, in particular, the continuation of support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-european-council-eu-leaders-aim-to-agree-on-support-for-ukraine

  23. Central government borrowing requirement EUR 14.4 billion in 2023 - Finnish Government

    15.12.2023 | The central government’s realised borrowing will exceed its budgeted borrowing this year. This is due in part to a EUR 4 billion payment to wellbeing services counties at the start of 2024, which the cash management of the central government is preparing for this year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/central-government-borrowing-requirement-eur-14.4-billion-in-2023

  24. Government proposal on Defence Cooperation Agreement between Finland and United States sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    28.3.2024 | Finland and the United States signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement in Washington DC on 18 December 2023. A draft government proposal to Parliament on the acceptance of the agreement was sent out for comments on 28 March 2024. The draft proposal was prepared by a wide-ranging cross-government working group, led by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-united-states-sent-out-for-comments

  25. State capital investment activities to be enhanced already in 2024, as practical implementation of corporate restructuring in accordance with the Government Programme proceeds - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | According to the programme of the Petteri Orpo’s Government, state capital investment activities will be enhanced by centralising them in Finnish Industry Investment Group. Since autumn 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has comprehensively evaluated the various options for the implementation of corporate restructuring and has decided on a model in which the operations of Clim...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-capital-investment-activities-to-be-enhanced-already-in-2024-as-practical-implementation-of-corporate-restructuring-in-accordance-with-the-government-programme-proceeds

  26. EU ministers reach an agreement on Platform Work Directive - Finnish Government

    11.3.2024 | At their meeting of 11 March, the EU ministers for employment and social affairs approved the agreement reached with the European Parliament on the Platform Work Directive. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen represented Finland at the meeting in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-ministers-reach-an-agreement-on-platform-work-directive

  27. Plan to enhance the labour market model sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    4.6.2024 | The Government is set to strengthen Finland's labour market model. A tripartite working group, which drafted the amendments to the system of mediating labour disputes, did not reach a unanimous agreement. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will circulate the working group’s report for comments between 4 June and 30 July 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/plan-to-enhance-the-labour-market-model-sent-out-for-comments

  28. Amended Mining Act will strengthen citizen influence, economic prospects and environmental aspects - Finnish Government

    23.3.2023 | The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Mining Act on 23 March 2023. The amendments will give local residents more influence and increase business prospects and environmental considerations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-mining-act-will-strengthen-citizen-influence-economic-prospects-and-environmental-aspects

  29. JEF countries increase surveillance and presence in the Baltic Sea - Finnish Government

    29.11.2023 | JEF countries increase surveillance and presence in the Baltic Sea Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.11.2023 12.22 Type: Press release The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), led by the United Kingdom, will increase its presence in the Baltic S...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/jef-countries-increase-surveillance-and-presence-in-the-baltic-sea

  30. Prime Minister Orpo in Brussels: Finland supports Western Balkan partners on path to EU membership - Finnish Government

    13.12.2023 | The EU Member States and the Western Balkan countries deepened their cooperation at a summit in Brussels on Wednesday 13 December. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stressed that the partnership between the EU and the Western Balkans has become even more important for ensuring European security due to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-in-brussels-finland-supports-western-balkan-partners-on-path-to-eu-membership

  31. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses measures to improve preparedness for crises and develop European defence industry - Finnish Government

    3.5.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 3 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs rounded out its earlier positions on strengthening the EU’s resilience and preparedness for crises. The Ministerial Committee also discussed ways to develop the European defence industry and outlined Finland's positions for two upcoming ministerial meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-measures-to-improve-preparedness-for-crises-and-develop-european-defence-industry

  32. Amendments to Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    25.4.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft proposal on amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and certain related acts. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-comments

  33. EU reaches preliminary agreement on ship-source pollution directive, scope of environmental regulation to be extended - Finnish Government

    29.2.2024 | On 15 February 2024, the Member States, Parliament and Commission of the European Union reached a preliminary agreement on amendments to the Directive on Ship-Source Pollution and on the Introduction of Penalties for Infringements. The aim of the amendments is to improve the protection of the marine environment. On 28 February, the provisional agreement was discussed in the Permanent Representatives Committee of the Member States (Coreper).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-reaches-preliminary-agreement-on-ship-source-pollution-directive-scope-of-environmental-regulation-to-be-extended

  34. EU affirms strong support for Ukraine – accession negotiations to begin - Finnish Government

    15.12.2023 | On Thursday 14 December, the European Council decided to open negotiations on EU accession with Ukraine and Moldova. The Council also decided to grant candidate country status to Georgia. Negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina will begin once the necessary criteria are met. The EU leaders see enlargement as a geopolitical necessity in the current global situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-affirms-strong-support-for-ukraine-accession-negotiations-to-begin

  35. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses development of bank crisis management and deposit insurance framework - Finnish Government

    17.5.2024 | In its meeting on 17 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the development of the bank crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) framework and the rule of law situation in Poland. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for three upcoming council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-development-of-bank-crisis-management-and-deposit-insurance-framework

  36. Performance of immigrant students in PISA 2022 - Finnish Government

    30.9.2024 | The PISA 2022 results show that there are still major disparities in performance between immigrant and non-immigrant students in all domains of assessment. Underperformance of students with an immigrant background is often explained by weak reading performance and lower socio-economic status.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/performance-of-immigrant-students-in-pisa-2022

  37. Debtor’s protected portion, essential living costs considered in debt adjustment to be raised in 2024 - Finnish Government

    14.12.2023 | The general increase of the protected portion left to the debtor in the attachment of wages in enforcement proceedings will be extended until further notice and an index adjustment will be made to the amount of the protected portion from the beginning of 2024. The essential living costs taken into account when calculating the debtor’s available funds in debt adjustment will also be subject to an index adjustment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/debtor-s-protected-portion-essential-living-costs-considered-in-debt-adjustment-to-be-raised-in-2024

  38. Requirements for permanent residence permits to be tightened - Finnish Government

    1.3.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare tightening of the requirements for a permanent residence permit in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government proposal will be submitted to Parliament in the spring session of 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/requirements-for-permanent-residence-permits-to-be-tightened

  39. Tripartite working group preparing the labour market model begins its work - Finnish Government

    8.2.2024 | A tripartite working group, which will prepare amendments to the mediation system of labour disputes, met for the first time on 8 February 2024. The aim is to promote an export-driven labour market model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tripartite-working-group-preparing-the-labour-market-model-begins-its-work

  40. Legislative project to strengthen the labour market model progresses - Finnish Government

    24.5.2024 | A tripartite working group has prepared amendments to the mediation system for labour disputes. The work is nearing completion and the main outlines of the reform are clear. Consultation round on the working group’s report will begin in June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-project-to-strengthen-the-labour-market-model-progresses