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14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups
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26.1.2023 | On 9 January, Director General Kauko Aaltomaa, who is on leave of absence from the Police Department of the Ministry of the Interior, took up his duties as Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia). EUCAP Somalia is a civilian crisis management mission under the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy. Its tasks include promoting maritime security in Somalia and supporting the building of the country’s police and judicial administrations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/kauko-aaltomaa-took-up-his-duties-as-head-of-mission-of-the-european-union-capacity-building-mission-in-somalia
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2.12.2021 | Finland has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2022. International IDEA is a leading intergovernmental democracy organisation, which produces background information and gives expert advice in approximately 50 countries, for example in questions related to electoral and constitution building processes. The organisation recently published its Global State of Democracy 2021 report.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-elected-among-leaders-of-a-democracy-organisation
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19.5.2022 | Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation are hosting a delegation from Kosovo on May 19-20 in Helsinki, Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/a-delegation-from-kosovo-visits-finland
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16.4.2021 | Tiina Kivinen has taken office as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo. Kivinen is responsible for matters relating to EU affairs, migration, asylum policy and intelligence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/tiina-kivinen-appointed-special-adviser-to-minister-of-the-interior-ohisalo
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23.3.2021 | Jarno Lappalainen, Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo, has returned from family leave and taken up a new post as Secretary of the ministerial group of the Greens.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/jarno-lappalainen-returns-to-his-post-as-special-adviser
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26.4.2021 | Milja Henttonen, Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, has taken office as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo. Henttonen is now in charge of the communications and media relations of the Minister of the Interior and of coordinating the communications of the ministerial group of the Greens.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/milja-henttonen-appointed-special-adviser-to-minister-of-the-interior-ohisalo
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12.12.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet in London from 12 to 6 December 2022. The topics of the meeting include reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and update of the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The meeting will also discuss the regulation regarding discharge from sulphur oxide scrubbers, ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-negotiations-on-tightening-the-targets-for-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping-1891222
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Organisation and contact information Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand Minister's contact information Management Ms Maija Strandberg , Director General tel. +358 295 160 981 / maija.strandberg(at)gov.fi Ms Marja Hu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering/contacts
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16.8.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited Master of Social Sciences Iida Vallin to serve as her Special Adviser. Vallin will be responsible for the Prime Minister’s communications and media relations. She will take up her duties on 16 August.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/iida-vallin-appointed-special-adviser-to-the-prime-minister-1
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19.5.2022 | A new digital service platform for jobseekers and employers, Job Market Finland, has been launched. The Job Market enables jobseekers to create and publish a job search profile, which helps both jobseekers and employers to find each other better than before. The new information system services of the TE Administration will be entirely functional by the end of 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-digital-te-services-progresses-services-now-available-at-job-market-finland
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12.12.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet in London from 12 to 6 December 2022. The topics of the meeting include reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and update of the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The meeting will also discuss the regulation regarding discharge from sulphur oxide scrubbers, ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-negotiations-on-tightening-the-targets-for-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping
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Ministerial committees and working groups The Government has four statutory ministerial committees with different areas of responsibility: the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments/ministerial-committees-and-ministerial-working-groups
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1.6.2021 | Mikko Heinikoski will begin as Special Adviser to Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen on 1 June 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/mikko-heinikoski-appointed-special-adviser-to-minister-of-employment-haatainen
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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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Ministry of Justice Minister of Justice Leena Meri The Finns Party Minister of Justice Leena Meri heads the Ministry of Justice. Minister Meri is responsible for all other matters covered by the Ministry of Justice except for those related to the ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-justice
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Ministry of Justice Minister of Justice Leena Meri The Finns Party Minister of Justice Leena Meri heads the Ministry of Justice. Minister Meri is responsible for all other matters covered by the Ministry of Justice except for those related to the ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/oikeusministeri
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Ministry of Justice Minister of Justice Leena Meri The Finns Party Minister of Justice Leena Meri heads the Ministry of Justice. Minister Meri is responsible for all other matters covered by the Ministry of Justice except for those related to the ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/justitieminister
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Research and Innovation Council The Research and Innovation Council is an advisory body led by the Prime Minister. Its goal is to develop research and innovation policy that supports wellbeing, education and culture and promotes economically, soci...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/research-and-innovation-council
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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/oikeusministeri
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1.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has appointed Laura Quist to serve as his second Diplomatic Adviser. She will assist the Prime Minister in international affairs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/laura-quist-appointed-to-serve-as-diplomatic-adviser-to-prime-minister-orpo
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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/leena-meri
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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/justitieminister
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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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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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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 -
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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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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14.7.2026 | EU ministers for sports have asked the European Commission to consider whether EU funding should be restricted for international sports organisations that have allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international competitions during Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministers-for-sports-eu-funding-should-be-reviewed-for-sports-organisations-that-allow-russian-and-belarusian-participation
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Visiting government buildings While government offices and official premises are not normally open to the general public, open house events are held from time to time. The Government’s next open house event will take place at the Prime Minister’s ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings/government-premises-and-art-collection/visiting-government-buildings
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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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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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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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Breakdown of state ownership State shareholdings are divided according to the basis for ownership into three different categories: finance interest, strategic interest and special assignment. Finance interest means that the State has exclusively, ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering/breakdown