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  1. Fairway dues to be raised - Finnish Government

    23.9.2024 | Fairway dues will be again collected in full from 2025 onwards. They were halved in 2015 under temporary legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/fairway-dues-to-be-raised

  2. Finland to have observer status in Alliance for Language Technologies - Finnish Government

    8.5.2024 | On 8 May 2024, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament, proposing that Finland have observer status in the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for the Alliance for Language Technologies (ALT-EDIC).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-to-have-observer-status-in-alliance-for-language-technologies

  3. Ambassador and non-resident Ambassador appointments - Finnish Government

    12.4.2024 | At the presidential session on 12 April, the President of the Republic appointed eight new Ambassadors and three new non-resident Ambassadors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ambassador-and-non-resident-ambassador-appointments

  4. Report on administrative categories of roads examines classification criteria - Finnish Government

    23.1.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on the administrative categories of roads on 23 January 2024. The report examines the concepts guiding the classification, the practical application of the concepts and the challenges in defining and changing the categories. The study was carried out by Wuutis.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-on-administrative-categories-of-roads-examines-classification-criteria

  5. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss US-Finland Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), Russia and situation at Finland’s eastern border - Finnish Government

    27.11.2023 | In their meeting on Monday 27 November, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Finland and the United States and decided in favour of approving the outcome of the negotiations on the agreement. Parliament has been regularly informed of the progress of the negotiations in accordance with sections 47 and 97 of the Constitution.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-us-finland-defence-cooperation-agreement-dca-russia-and-situation-at-finland-s-eastern-border

  6. Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    25.8.2025 | Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki on 25 August 2025. Speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  7. Finland’s economy will be in recession in the latter part of the year, with construction being particularly hard hit – growth is expected again next year - Finnish Government

    9.10.2023 | Rising prices and interest rates have reduced household consumption and investments, which will push Finland’s economy into recession in the latter part of the year. Household purchasing power is expected to improve next year, which will increase consumption and boost economic growth. General government finances will deteriorate from this year on, and the general government deficit will be 3 per cent, or more, during 2024–2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/in-english

  8. Culture as strong and unifying force in building sustainable, viable and more humane future - Finnish Government

    28.11.2024 | On Thursday 28 November, the Government submitted to Parliament a cultural policy report that outlines the long-term objectives and action plan for cultural policy until the 2040s. The report emphasises the efforts to preserve and renew the foundations of culture and make them economically viable, and to reinforce the impact of cultural and creative sectors on society. The long-term strategy, wh...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/culture-as-strong-and-unifying-force-in-building-sustainable-viable-and-more-humane-future

  9. 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

  10. Working group to promote wind power projects in eastern Finland - Finnish Government

    1.2.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Defence have appointed a working group to explore ways to coordinate territorial surveillance and wind power construction. The aim is to improve the conditions for wind power projects to proceed in eastern Finland. The term of the working group is 1 February–30 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-to-promote-wind-power-projects-in-eastern-finland

  11. Service agreement ensures continuity of export promotion work - Finnish Government

    11.12.2024 | The Team Finland reform proceeds. After the transitional period, the foreign operations of Business Finland will be incorporated into the Foreign Service. The appropriation of Business Finland’s foreign network will be transferred to the administrative branch of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on 1 January 2025. The service agreement ensures that the export promotion services will continue without interruption.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/service-agreement-ensures-continuity-of-export-promotion-work

  12. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss topical NATO issues, situation in the Red Sea and preparation of Government Report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy - Finnish Government

    26.1.2024 | In their meeting on Friday 26 January, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed preparations for the NATO summit in Washington DC in July and other topical NATO issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-topical-nato-issues-situation-in-the-red-sea-and-preparation-of-government-report-on-finnish-foreign-and-security-policy

  13. Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at Budapest meetings - Finnish Government

    6.11.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at two meetings hosted by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU in Budapest on 7–8 November. Leaders from across Europe will convene for the meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday, and the European Council will hold an informal meeting on Friday. The main themes on the agenda are European security and the EU’s competitiveness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-budapest-meetings

  14. Finland to provide humanitarian assistance to major global crises - Finnish Government

    20.2.2024 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ humanitarian assistance decisions made in early part of the year emphasise Ukraine and the world’s largest refugee crises. The amount of humanitarian assistance now granted totals EUR 63 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-provide-humanitarian-assistance-to-major-global-crises

  15. Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet utlyser statsunderstöd som är avsedda särskilt för psykisk hälsa och arbetsförmåga - Statsrådet

    4.9.2024 | Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet inleder den femte ansökningsomgången inom Finlands program för hållbar tillväxt. Statsunderstödet beviljas för lösningar som stöder psykisk hälsa och arbetsförmåga och för pilotförsök med uppföljning av tillgången till vård.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1271139/social-och-halsovardsministeriet-utlyser-statsunderstod-som-ar-avsedda-sarskilt-for-psykisk-halsa-och-arbetsformaga

  16. Finland to receive Afghans, Congolese, Syrians, Venezuelans and evacuees from Libya under refugee quota - Finnish Government

    28.11.2024 | Finland will receive 500 refugees under the refugee quota in 2025. In its plenary session on 28 November, the Government decided on which refugee groups would be included in the quota and how many places would be reserved for each group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-receive-afghans-congolese-syrians-venezuelans-and-evacuees-from-libya-under-refugee-quota

  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. National Land Survey of Finland stops sending real-time GNSS data to EPN on 1 December 2024 - Finnish Government

    29.11.2024 | As from 1 December 2024, the National Land Survey of Finland will not submit data from the base stations in the base station network of permanent satellite navigation (GNSS) receivers (FinnRef) in real time to the EUREF Permanent GNSS Network (EPN).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/national-land-survey-of-finland-stops-sending-real-time-gnss-data-to-epn-on-1-december-2024-

  19. Prime Minister Orpo meets with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba in Tokyo - Finnish Government

    10.12.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba met in Tokyo on Tuesday 10 December. Their talks focused on bilateral political, trade and economic relations between the countries. They also discussed a variety of topical international issues. The prime ministers addressed the situation in Ukraine and the need for support, and shared their serious concerns about increased military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-japanese-prime-minister-ishiba-in-tokyo

  20. Home affairs ministers to discuss development of external border control and impact of external conflicts on the EU - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | The EU home affairs ministers will gather in Luxembourg on 10 October for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The ministers will discuss the impact of external conflicts on the EU and the development of the external border control, among other things. Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-development-of-external-border-control-and-impact-of-external-conflicts-on-the-eu

  21. Government submits second supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | The Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament on 28 May. The supplementary budget proposal includes investments in preparedness and transport projects, among other things.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2025-to-parliament

  22. Minister Mykkänen: Lessons to be learned from destruction of freshwater pearl mussels to develop forestry practices and regulation - Finnish Government

    29.8.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen will meet representatives of the forest sector on 10 September. The Ministry of the Environment is exploring further actions that could be taken to protect threatened habitats.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-lessons-to-be-learned-from-destruction-of-freshwater-pearl-mussels-to-develop-forestry-practices-and-regulation

  23. Kirsi Madi appointed as Deputy Executive Director of UN Women - Finnish Government

    30.10.2023 | UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Kirsi Madi as Assistant Secretary-General, responsible for leading the Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships of UN Women.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kirsi-madi-appointed-as-deputy-executive-director-of-un-women

  24. Negotiations on WHO pandemic treaty extended for a year– agreement reached on amendments to International Health Regulations - Finnish Government

    6.6.2024 | The WHO Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on a pandemic treaty for up to a year. The decision to continue the negotiations was made at the World Health Assembly on 1 June. However, an agreement was reached on a package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR). The negotiations on them were thus finalised.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/negotiations-on-who-pandemic-treaty-extended-for-a-year-agreement-reached-on-amendments-to-international-health-regulations

  25. Council of the EU to discuss Directive on improving position of trainees - Finnish Government

    29.11.2024 | The EU’s Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 2 December 2024. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/council-of-the-eu-to-discuss-directive-on-improving-position-of-trainees

  26. Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to exert influence on EU decision-making during visit to Brussels - Finnish Government

    13.10.2023 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki will exert influence on EU decision-making in Brussels on 16–18 October 2023. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-exert-influence-on-eu-decision-making-during-visit-to-brussels

  27. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss damage to underwater infrastructure in Finland’s neighbouring areas, the related international cooperation, and the security situation in Europe and the Middle East - Finnish Government

    20.10.2023 | On Friday 20 October, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy received a briefing on the situation regarding underwater infrastructure in Finland's neighbouring areas. Particular attention was paid to the investigation of the damage to underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea on 8 October and international cooperation on the matter.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-damage-to-underwater-infrastructure-in-finland-s-neighbouring-areas-the-related-international-cooperation-and-the-security-situation-in-europe-and-the-middle-east

  28. Discretionary government grants to civil society organisations in the field of foreign and security policy awarded for 2024 - Finnish Government

    6.3.2024 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has awarded EUR 1,063,000 in discretionary government grants to 19 civil society organisations (CSOs) operating in the field of foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/discretionary-government-grants-to-civil-society-organisations-in-the-field-of-foreign-and-security-policy-awarded-for-2024

  29. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation at eastern border, legal analysis on Åland and humanitarian situation in Gaza - Finnish Government

    14.11.2023 | In their meeting on Tuesday 14 September, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the situation at Finland’s eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situation-at-eastern-border-legal-analysis-on-aland-and-humanitarian-situation-in-gaza

  30. Minister Mykkänen: Work on climate handprint a significant opportunity for Finland – calculation model developed together with business and industry - Finnish Government

    26.9.2024 | The Government’s aim is to create clean economic growth in Finland and replace pollution-generating solutions around the world through technology exports. The Government will boost the work on the positive climate handprint together with business and industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-work-on-climate-handprint-a-significant-opportunity-for-finland-calculation-model-developed-together-with-business-and-industry

  31. Ukraine and Finland sign agreement on healthcare sector cooperation - Finnish Government

    18.10.2024 | Finland and Ukraine signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector on Friday 18 October 2024 in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ukraine-and-finland-sign-agreement-on-healthcare-sector-cooperation

  32. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses Finland’s participation in informal meetings during Hungarian Presidency - Finnish Government

    22.8.2024 | On Thursday 22 August, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s participation in informal ministerial meetings during the Hungarian EU Council Presidency, efforts to advance Finland’s EU policy priorities and two upcoming informal council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-finland-s-participation-in-informal-meetings-during-hungarian-presidency

  33. Finland emphasises key EU policy priorities in letters to Commissioners-designate - Finnish Government

    30.9.2024 | The Finnish Government has sent letters to all European Commissioners-designate. In the letters, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and the ministers in Government congratulate the Commissioners-designate on their appointment and highlight Finland’s EU policy priorities for 2024–2029. Finland’s main priorities are comprehensive security, strategic competitiveness and the clean transition. The Government emphasi...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-emphasises-key-eu-policy-priorities-in-letters-to-commissioners-designate

  34. Sweden announces ambition to take on role as Framework Nation in NATO enhanced forward presence to be established in Finland - Finnish Government

    16.9.2024 | Sweden announces ambition to take on role as Framework Nation in NATO enhanced forward presence to be established in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.9.2024 13.15 Type: Press release The governments of Finland and Sweden held a join...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/sweden-announces-ambition-to-take-on-role-as-framework-nation-in-nato-enhanced-forward-presence-to-be-established-in-finland

  35. Finland to strengthen environmental and circular economy cooperation with China - Finnish Government

    29.10.2024 | On 29 October, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Kai Mykkänen signed two Memorandums of Understanding promoting Finland–China cooperation on the environment and the circular economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-to-strengthen-environmental-and-circular-economy-cooperation-with-china

  36. Ympäristöministeriö myönsi vuonna 2024 kunnille ja maakunnille 1,1 miljoonaa euroa avustuksia vihreän siirtymän investointihankkeita edistäviin selvityksiin ja kaavoitukseen - Valtioneuvosto

    17.12.2024 | Ympäristöministeriö myönsi vuonna 2024 reilut 1,1 miljoonaa euroa avustuksia 17 kunnalle ja kolmelle maakunnan liitolle vihreän siirtymän investointihankkeita edistäviin selvityksiin ja kaavoitukseen. Avustettavat selvitykset ja kaavoitus liittyvät esimerkiksi biokaasulaitoksiin, suuren kokoluokan aurinko- ja tuulivoimatuotantoon, merituulivoimaan, vihreään vetyyn ja pienydinvoimaan. Hankkeiden tulee noudattaa ”ei merkittävää haittaa” -periaatetta (DNSH, Do No Significant Harm).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410903/ymparistoministerio-myonsi-vuonna-2024-kunnille-ja-maakunnille-1-1-miljoonaa-euroa-avustuksia-vihrean-siirtyman-investointihankkeita-edistaviin-selvityksiin-ja-kaavoitukseen

  37. North and South come together – EU leaders discuss security at summit in Lapland - Finnish Government

    22.12.2024 | In a meeting hosted by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Saariselkä, Lapland on 21–22 December, a group of EU leaders held extensive discussions on Europe’s security challenges. The North-South Summit brought together perspectives from northern and southern Europe, especially with regard to security and migration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/north-and-south-come-together-eu-leaders-discuss-security-at-summit-in-lapland

  38. Prime Minister Orpo to meet with presidents of European Commission and Parliament - Finnish Government

    9.9.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will travel to Brussels on Tuesday 10 September. There, he will meet with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who has been elected to lead the new Commission as well. Prime Minister Orpo will then meet for discussions with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, who has also been elected for a new term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-with-presidents-of-european-commission-and-parliament

  39. Good results achieved in the combat against grey economy and economic crime in 2020–2023 - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | In 2020–2023, more than 50 projects tackling the shadow economy and economic crime were carried out in Finland. They succeeded in preventing abuses, promoting healthy competition between companies and supporting a fair labour market by improving the transparency and openness of business activities, for example.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/good-results-achieved-in-the-combat-against-grey-economy-and-economic-crime-in-2020-2023

  40. Government proposes changes to the comprehensive reform of the Integration Act - Finnish Government

    4.4.2024 | The comprehensive reform of the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (Integration Act) will enter into force at the beginning of 2025 when the main responsibility for integration will be transferred from the state to municipalities. On 4 April 2024, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on changes to the reform based on the Government Programme. For example, the imputed reimbursem...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-changes-to-the-comprehensive-reform-of-the-integration-act

  41. 2024 draft budget of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of about EUR 16.15 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2024. This is about EUR 0.4 billion more than in the 2023 Budget. The increase is mainly due to changes in the needs assessment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/2024-draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch

  42. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU security commitments to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    5.4.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 5 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the proposal on EU security commitments to Ukraine. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the proposed declaration on social rights and the annual report on EU litigation, and outlined Finland’s positions for three upcoming council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-security-commitments-to-ukraine

  43. Ministry of Finance updates the government debt management strategy - Finnish Government

    8.3.2024 | The aim of updating the strategy is to reduce debt management risks and simplify operations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-updates-the-government-debt-management-strategy

  44. Closer link between employers and employment services speeds up the employment of immigrants - Finnish Government

    4.9.2024 | An experiment based on a new type of agreement model had a positive long-term impact on the employment, confirmed income and the amount of taxes paid by immigrants participating in the experiment. According to the interviews conducted in connection with a recent evaluation, the close contacts between employers and employment-promoting services were particularly useful.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/closer-link-between-employers-and-employment-services-speeds-up-the-employment-of-immigrants

  45. Central government recapitalisation to be secured for the new Museum of Architecture and Design - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | Central government is prepared to provide capital funding totalling EUR 58 million this year and next year to the Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design. The return on capital will enable the work of a world-class museum in a new building in Helsinki. The Government proposal on the recapitalisation of the Foundation for the Museum is included in the third supplementary budget proposal for 2024 submitted to Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/central-government-recapitalisation-to-be-secured-for-the-new-museum-of-architecture-and-design

  46. Pääministeri Orpon puhe Pohjanmaa-luokan korvetin vesillelaskuseremoniassa Raumalla 21.5. - Valtioneuvosto

    21.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo gave a speech at the launch ceremony of the first Pohjanmaa-class corvette in Rauma on 21 May. Speech to be checked against delivery. Puhe vain englanniksi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/paaministeri-orpon-puhe-pohjanmaa-luokan-korvetin-vesillelaskuseremoniassa-raumalla-21.5

  47. Prime Minister Orpo promotes Finland’s EU policy priorities in Brussels - Finnish Government

    10.9.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo highlighted Finland’s key EU policy priorities in his meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Tuesday 10 September. Topical EU issues were also on the agenda in Prime Minister Orpo’s discussions with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-promotes-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-in-brussels

  48. Energy Council to discuss EU competitiveness and winter preparedness - Finnish Government

    11.10.2024 | The EU energy ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 15 October 2024 for the official Energy Council under the Hungarian Presidency. There are no decisions on the agenda of the meeting. The ministers will discuss follow-up measures to the recommendations of Draghi’s competitiveness report, preparedness for the upcoming winter season and divergence in wholesale electricity prices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-council-to-discuss-eu-competitiveness-and-winter-preparedness

  49. Government decides on ways to enhance Finland’s ability to exert advance influence in the EU - Finnish Government

    25.1.2024 | In its plenary session on Thursday 25 January, the Government decided on ways to exert advance influence on projects under preparation in the EU. In line with the Government Programme, the Government aims to speed up the formulation of Finland’s positions and improve the effectiveness of Finland’s influencing efforts at the EU level more generally.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-decides-on-ways-to-enhance-finland-s-ability-to-exert-advance-influence-in-the-eu

  50. Prime Minister Orpo visits Kyoto and Osaka - Finnish Government

    12.12.2024 | On Thursday 12 December, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo gave a talk about Finland’s climate action at the University of Kyoto. After the talk, students had the opportunity to ask the Prime Minister questions about the topic. Orpo also paid a visit to the Osaka 2025 Expo grounds, where a joint Nordic pavilion is currently being built. Orpo is the first head of state or government to visit the World Expo grounds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-visits-kyoto-and-osaka

  51. Speech by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on 25 August 2025 - Finnish Government

    25.8.2025 | Speech by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on 25 August 2025 Publication date 25.8.2025 15.05 | Published in English on 31.10.2025 at 15.26 Type: Speech Distinguished Ambassadors, ladies and gentlemen, D...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/speech-by-minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-on-25-august-2025

  52. Government decides on ways to enhance Finland’s ability to exert advance influence in the EU - Finnish Government

    25.1.2024 | In its plenary session on Thursday 25 January, the Government decided on ways to exert advance influence on projects under preparation in the EU. In line with the Government Programme, the Government aims to speed up the formulation of Finland’s positions and improve the effectiveness of Finland’s influencing efforts at the EU level more generally.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-ways-to-enhance-finland-s-ability-to-exert-advance-influence-in-the-eu

  53. Minister Ranne to attend Transport and Telecommunications Council - Finnish Government

    4.12.2023 | The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 4–5 December 2023. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-to-attend-transport-and-telecommunications-council

  54. Public authorities seek ways to improve treatment of scabies - Finnish Government

    1.3.2024 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare reported on 29 February that scabies cases have become increasingly common in Finland. On the same day, the Advisory Board on Communicable Diseases, which is appointed by the Government, also discussed at its meeting how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of scabies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/public-authorities-seek-ways-to-improve-treatment-of-scabies

  55. EU assessment to explore bottlenecks in RDI cooperation between research institutions and the private sector - Finnish Government

    1.11.2024 | The Research and Innovation Council has agreed with the European Commission to take part in an EU assessment to identify and analyse barriers and bottlenecks in RDI cooperation between public research institutions and businesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-assessment-to-explore-bottlenecks-in-rdi-cooperation-between-research-institutions-and-the-private-sector

  56. Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to advocate for inclusion of Finland’s objectives in Commission’s work programme on visit to Brussels - Finnish Government

    28.3.2024 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 1–3 April 2024. There, she will take part in the Connecting Europe Days event and meet with representatives from Directorates-General of the European Commission. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-advocate-for-inclusion-of-finland-s-objectives-in-commission-s-work-programme-on-visit-to-brussels

  57. 19 applications received for post of Director of Finnish Security and Intelligence Service - Finnish Government

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-terrorist-attack-by-hamas-on-israel

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-united-states-signed-statement-of-intent-on-cooperation-among-special-forces