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28.10.2021 | Finland has ranked fifth in the Index measuring gender equality in the European Union. The Index measures the state of gender equality in a number of different domains, such as work, health and power.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-ranks-fifth-in-eu-gender-equality-index
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Finland’s 110th anniversary In 2027, Finland will have been independent for 110 years. It has become customary to celebrate major anniversaries of Finland’s independence with greater ceremony than usual. In addition to commemorating Finland’s inde...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/Finland110years
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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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28.5.2026 | The Permanent Secretaries of Finland’s ministries have drawn up a joint review of the country's strategic situation and key approaches to solutions for the next two electoral terms. Finland's Choices was published on Thursday 28 May 2026. It offers interested parties a foundation of information that rests on an assessment by public officials.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/permanent-secretaries-debate-on-public-services-needed-in-lead-up-to-parliamentary-elections
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Government premises and art collection The main Government premises are located in the Government Palace by Senate Square. Today, the Government Palace houses the Prime Minister’s Office, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice and some department...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings/government-premises-and-art-collection
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19.2.2026 | Emerita Maija Tanninen-Mattila, Master of Arts, Museum Director, has been appointed as Director General of the Finnish National Gallery for the period of 1 March – 31 October 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/maija-tanninen-mattila-appointed-as-interim-director-general-of-finnish-national-gallery
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RESOLUTION FAL.14(46) (adopted on 13 May 2022) AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965 THE FACILITATION COMMITTEE, RECALLING article VII(2)(a) of the Convention on Facilitation of Internati...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125353
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Sessions Plenary sessions of the Government As a rule, plenary sessions of the Government are held every Thursday at 13.00 in the Government Session Hall. The sessions are chaired by the Prime Minister, or, if necessary, by the minister deputising...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/sessions
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30.1.2026 | On 30 January 2026, the President of the Republic approved an amendment to the Annex to the Decree of the President of the Republic on the Locations of Finland’s Diplomatic Missions and the Provision of Consular Services in the Foreign Service.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-consulate-general-in-houston-to-begin-provision-of-consular-services
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12.9.2022 | How do we guide Finland forward in the midst of global uncertainty? Ministries’ futures review provides tools for decision-makers Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.9.2022 12.06 Type: Press release Government Communications Department, Minist...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers
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18.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting views on a draft proposal concerning the use of intelligence collection methods in premises used for permanent residence. The aim is to improve the ability of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service to safeguard national security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-proposals-concerning-intelligence-collection-methods-sent-out-for-public-consultation
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22.6.2026 | Under the leadership of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, the Prime Minister's Office has appointed Juho Pesonen, Professor of Tourism Business at the University of Eastern Finland, as rapporteur for sustainable tourism development in the programme for eastern Finland. The appointment was announced at the programme’s advisory board meeting in Kouvola on 22 June. The report on sustainable growth is set to be completed by the end of November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/professor-juho-pesonen-appointed-as-rapporteur-to-prepare-roadmap-for-sustainable-tourism-in-eastern-finland
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23.8.2021 | Distinguished Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, This year has shown very clearly the importance of foreign policy and the work of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. I do not mean just the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan and the tasks related to it, but all the events of the past few months: the global response to the coronavirus crisis, international efforts to halt climate change, work to promote ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-pekka-haavisto-minister-for-foreign-affairs-at-the-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-23-august-2021
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Government decisions In its plenary sessions , the Government decides on major issues and important matters of principle, such as government proposals to be submitted to Parliament, government communications and reports. The Government also issues...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/decisions
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4.2.2021 | (Check Against Delivery)https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-s-speech-at-arctic-frontiers-conference
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26.6.2026 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has added 22 new elements to Finland’s National Inventory of Living Heritage, based on a proposal by the Finnish Heritage Agency. With this update, the inventory now includes a total of 108 elements.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/national-inventory-of-living-heritage-expands-with-22-new-elements
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22.6.2026 | The Digital Pharmacist project is piloting remote and in-person pharmacist appointments in the wellbeing services counties of Pirkanmaa and South Ostrobothnia. The goal is to strengthen clinical pharmacy competence in healthcare and social welfare services and to create operating models that counties across Finland can use.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/digital-pharmacist-project-adds-pharmacist-appointments-to-healthcare-and-social-welfare-services
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Economic Council meetings 2026 10 June: The current state of the economy and prospects for growth 26 February: Economic Outlook and ECB Monetary Policy 2025 10 December: The fiscal policy framework and the debt brake 5 November: Data Economy and t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/economic-council/meetings
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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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History and buildings History of the Finnish Government The War of Finland in 1808-09 brought the transfer of Finland from Swedish rule to become an autonomous grand duchy of the Russian empire. In 1809 the new Grand Duchy of Finland received its ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings
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Requests for personal data and user's rights When you want to know what data we store about you and who processes your data, you can check the data we have collected about you and update it, if necessary. You can submit a request to check your per...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/data-protection/request-for-personal-data
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27.2.2026 | At the presidential session on Friday 27 February, the President of the Republic appointed Miia Rantanen to serve as Head of Mission at Finland’s Consulate General in New York and Anna Yletyinen to serve as Head of Mission at the Consulate in São Paulo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-heads-of-mission-appointed-to-finland-s-consulate-general-in-new-york-and-consulate-in-sao-paulo
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Ministries The Government consists of 12 ministries. Each ministry is responsible for the preparation of government matters that fall within its sphere of authority and for ensuring the functioning of administration and government within that sphe...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministries
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EU affairs and the Finnish government The main responsibility for the preparation, monitoring and determination of Finland's positions in affairs relating to the European Union rests with the relevant ministries. Finland’s system for coordinating ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/eu-affairs-and-the-finnish-government
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25.5.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 26 May in Brussels. Items on the agenda for the meeting include the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034, preparations for the June European Council and the continuation of the annual rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-hold-policy-debate-on-next-financial-framework
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Prime Minister's Office Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand The Swedish People's party of Finland Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand is responsible for matters related to the European ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/eurooppa-ja-omistajaohjausministeri
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Prime Minister's Office Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand The Swedish People's party of Finland Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand is responsible for matters related to the European ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering
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16.4.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2025–2028. The Government has made decisions that will improve the sustainability of public finances and create conditions for reversing the trend in indebtedness. The decisions aim to safeguard the key factors for future prosperity: employment, security, and knowledge and competence. Fairness has been one of the guiding principles of the decisions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/orpo-s-government-decisions-aim-to-prevent-public-finances-from-spinning-out-of-control
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30.4.2020 | Climate change and other current global crises are increasing the need to assess the sustainability of tourism. A project investigating culturally and socially sustainable tourism in cultural environments has developed a triangulation model for visitation sustainability emphasising the values of sites as cultural environments. Culture can act as an intermediary and a balancing factor between the different dimensions of sustainability.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-visitation-sustainability-encourages-the-responsible-development-of-cultural-environments
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Ministry of Transport and Communications Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne The Finns Party Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne heads the Ministry of Transport and Communications and handles all matters covered by ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/kommunikationsminister
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Ministry of Transport and Communications Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne The Finns Party Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne heads the Ministry of Transport and Communications and handles all matters covered by ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-transport-and-communications
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12.6.2026 | Together with the social partners, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of the Interior have drawn up recommendations for workplaces in case of drone threats. Their premise is that official instructions are followed. The recommendations are based on the current threat assessment and they will be updated as necessary. They also include a recommendation on the payment of wages.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/joint-recommendations-for-workplaces-in-case-of-drone-threats
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26.5.2026 | Today, the Ministry of the Environment informed the Finnish Supervisory Agency and, together with the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities, the municipal building control authorities about the accident in Helsinki in September 2025 and the progress of the investigations. Based on the tests, the Safety Investigation Authority issued a press release and an accident threat notification on 21 May 2026 concerning fibre cement boards used in balcony railings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministry-of-the-environment-requests-municipalities-to-contact-those-who-have-undertaken-construction-projects-to-ensure-that-balcony-railings-comply-with-requirements
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29.6.2026 | The Nordic Council of Ministers has opened a call for applications for funding to support a research project on the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nordic workplaces. The deadline for submitting applications is 25 September 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/project-funding-available-for-research-on-the-implementation-of-artificial-intelligence-in-workplacestarjolla-tekoalyn-kayttoonottoa-tyopaikoilla-koskevaan-tutkimukseen
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26.6.2026 | In their meeting on Friday 26 June, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current situation in Ukraine and the need to continue to provide strong support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-current-situation-in-ukraine-european-security-strategy-and-eu-arctic-strategy
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Role of the Prime Minister The Prime Minister leads the Government's work and oversees the implementation of the Government Programme. If a matter is to be decided by the European Union and it falls within the Government's area of responsibility, ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/role-of-the-prime-minister
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Prime Minister's Office Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand The Swedish People's party of Finland Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand is responsible for matters related to the European ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/europa-och-agarstyrningsminister
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Ministry of Transport and Communications Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne The Finns Party Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne heads the Ministry of Transport and Communications and handles all matters covered by ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/liikenne-ja-viestintaministeri
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Government Palace The Government Palace overlooking Senate Square is a national memorial and key monument of Finnish architecture and cultural and political history. The building’s name at different times: 1822–1918 House of the Senate 1918– Gover...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings/government-palace
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Management and organisation of the Prime Minister’s Office The Prime Minister is the head of the Prime Minister's Office. The Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering is responsible for certain EU-related matters and for state ownershi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/management-and-organisation