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  1. 26.3.2024 | The European Commission has granted funding for a project that seeks solutions to changes brought by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine to the operating environment in eastern Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/joint-project-seeks-new-solutions-for-strengthening-vitality-of-eastern-finland
  2. 4.10.2023 | Digital transactions increase public services that are independent of time and place, and boost the efficiency and sustainability of administration. The ministerial working group on reforming society has determined the principles for promoting official digital transactions over the present government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-prioritises-digital-transactions
  3. 19.5.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit the United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.5.2024 15.00 Type: Press release Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will visit the United States in 20-23 May 2024. In Washington DC, Ministe...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-the-united-states
  4. 7.6.2024 | The availability and price of natural gas (methane) have been at the heart of Europe's response to Russia's aggression in connection with the war in Ukraine. A massive military invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, but the energy war started already in summer 2021 as Russia manipulated gas trade to the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/phasing-out-russian-gas-will-continue-eu-prepares-for-the-coming-winter
  5. 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.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-orpo-at-the-launch-ceremony-of-the-first-pohjanmaa-class-corvette-in-rauma-on-21-may-1
  6. 5.4.2024 | On Friday 5 April, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the security situation at Finland’s eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-security-situation-at-finland-s-eastern-border
  7. 16.9.2024 | At a meeting between the Finnish and Swedish governments in Stockholm on 16 September, the countries agreed to further intensify their cooperation in civil preparedness and emergency planning. Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin signed a letter of intent concerning the joint planning of the protection of the civilian population.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-and-sweden-to-strengthen-civil-preparedness-and-emergency-planning-together
  8. 30.12.2024 | schools The Basic Education Act is being amended. With the amendments, the use of telephones and other mobile devices during lessons will only be allowed in certain situations. Regional State Administrative Agencies will also be able to investigate, on their own initiative, whether education is being organised in line with the Basic Education Act. In addition, promoting a physically active lifestyle will be added to the objectives of pre-primary, primary and lower secondary education.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/restrictions-to-be-placed-on-the-use-of-phones-and-mobile-devices-in-schools
  9. 23.9.2024 | The Government proposes a maximum waiting time of one month for access to primary mental health services from the date when the need for help was established. This would apply to children and to young people under 23 years of age. The help would be free of charge. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-maximum-waiting-time-for-access-to-therapy-for-children-and-young-people
  10. 6.11.2024 | It its meeting on Wednesday 6 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the informal meeting of the members of the European Council on 8 November and the meeting of the European Political Community to be held in connection with it on 7 November. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the EU’s multiannual financial framework and migration issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-european-political-community-meeting-and-informal-european-council
  11. 8.9.2023 | In their meeting on Friday 8 September, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the negotiations between Finland and the United States on a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and the progress made in that regard.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-defence-cooperation-agreement-negotiations-between-finland-and-the-united-states-and-preparation-of-government-s-defence-report
  12. 9.10.2023 | The Finnish Government proposes about EUR 16.2 billion in appropriations for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2024. This is slightly over EUR 134 million more than in the 2023 Budget. The increase is due to needs assessment changes in pensions, for example, and to the implementation of reforms set out in the Government Programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/2024-budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-branch-of-government
  13. 4.7.2024 | The reception allowance and the spending allowance to persons entitled to reception services will be reduced. On 4 July, the Government proposed that this amendment to the Reception Act be approved. The President of the Republic is scheduled to approve the amendment on Friday. The amendment will enter into force on 1 August and will remain in force temporarily until the end of 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-amendment-to-reduce-reception-allowance
  14. 25.6.2024 | Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war will be extended until 4 March 2026, according to a decision taken by the EU General Affairs Council on 25 June 2024. Granting temporary protection makes it possible to provide protection to a limited group of people through a swift process that is lighter than the asylum procedure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/temporary-protection-for-ukrainians-displaced-by-war-to-continue-until-4-march-2026
  15. 6.5.2024 | In its current form, the status of foreign wild berry pickers involves significant risks. To support political decision-making, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment commissioned a study on the economic impacts of different solutions. A working group of the Ministry has also produced an additional impact assessment of the options.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-regulatory-changes-needed-to-improve-the-status-of-wild-berry-pickers-from-abroad
  16. 9.10.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture’s proportion of the 2024 budget proposal is EUR 8.0 billion, which is EUR 274 million more than in the 2023 Budget. The budget proposal implements the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government by raising the level of education and competence of the entire population. The measures in the budget proposal aim to strengthen the effectiveness of science and improve the conditions for conducting research and development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/eur-8-billion-budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-for-2024
  17. 15.11.2024 | Significant EU funding for defence materiel procurement Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.11.2024 12.55 Type: Press release The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) project, which is led by Finland, has received EUR 60 million in funding fr...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/significant-eu-funding-for-defence-materiel-procurement
  18. 19.5.2024 | Försvarsminister Häkkänen besöker Förenta staterna försvarsministeriet Utgivningsdatum 19.5.2024 15.00 Typ: Pressmeddelande Försvarsminister Antti Häkkänen besöker Förenta staterna den 20-23 maj 2024 I Washington DC ska försvarsminister Häkkänen t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/236553176/forsvarsminister-hakkanen-besoker-forenta-staterna
  19. 11.2.2025 | The economic expectations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have remained largely unchanged since last autumn, but they show some improvement from a year ago. Lower inflation and interest rates have had a positive impact on companies’ outlook. According to the SME Barometer published on 11 February 2025, the challenging situation of companies in the retail sector is gradually easing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/expectations-of-smes-show-modest-recovery-use-of-ai-grows
  20. 21.8.2024 | Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren and Finland's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah visited the National Emergency Supply Agency on 20 August. The Finnish and Swedish Governments aim to develop economic cooperation, and exchange of information and communications related to security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/swedish-minister-for-rural-affairs-visits-national-emergency-supply-agency
  21. 25.3.2025 | County elections and municipal elections will be held simultaneously on Sunday 13 April 2025. The advance voting period is from 2 to 8 April 2025 in Finland and from 2 to 5 April 2025 abroad.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/county-elections-and-municipal-elections-on-sunday-13-april-2025
  22. 16.10.2023 | The EU energy ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 17 October 2023 for the first official Energy Council under the Spanish Presidency. The ministers will seek a general approach on a proposed Regulation to improve the EU’s electricity market design. Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-aim-to-reach-agreement-on-new-electricity-market-design
  23. 14.3.2024 | Finland to boost its high-technology profile in NATO – An accelerator and two test centres to be established in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.3.2024 14.02 Type: Press release The Board of Directors of NATO’s Defence Innovation Ac...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-boost-its-high-technology-profile-in-nato-an-accelerator-and-two-test-centres-to-be-established-in-finland
  24. 23.11.2023 | International recruitments to and candidacies for multilateral organisations, coordinated by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, are an integral part of Finland's foreign and security policy. Multilateral cooperation makes Finland a more influential player globally than its size might suggest. In autumn 2023, several Finnish experts were successfully recruited to leadership positions important for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-recruitments-are-part-of-finland-s-foreign-and-security-policy
  25. 15.4.2024 | The 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) took place in New York between 11 and 22 March. The theme of the session was ‘Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective’.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-emphasises-economic-equality-and-rights-of-women-in-conflict-zones-at-the-68th-session-of-the-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women
  26. 15.3.2024 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has decided to suspend the reception of wild-berry pickers’ visa applications in Thailand. The suspension applies to all applicants in countries within the consular district of the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok: Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar. This means that Schengen visas will not be issued to wild-berry pickers from these countries for the summer 2024 harvest season.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-suspends-reception-of-berry-pickers-visa-applications-in-thailand
  27. 12.6.2024 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen will visit the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) in The Hague on 12 June. There, she will meet with Executive Director of Europol Catherine de Bolle and President of Eurojust Ladislav Hamran. Topics on the agenda for visit include the fight against organised crime and the programme of the next European Commission.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-to-visit-europol-and-eurojust
  28. 8.8.2024 | The Ministry of Justice will move to shared premises with the Ministry of Education and Culture at Meritullinkatu 10, Helsinki on 12 August 2024. The premises have been renovated to meet the needs of both ministries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/ministry-of-justice-to-move-to-meritullinkatu-on-12-august-2024
  29. 5.7.2024 | Kommunikationsministeriet begär utlåtanden om utkastet till en nätkoncessionsutlysning för frekvensområdet 700 megahertz. Utlåtanden kan lämnas in fram till den 16 augusti 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410829/en-remissrunda-om-utlysningen-av-natkoncessioner-for-aland-inleds
  30. 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-1
  31. 27.9.2024 | Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Estonian Ministry of Climate signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the protection and repair of underwater energy infrastructure on 27 September 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-estonia-to-intensify-cooperation-in-protecting-underwater-energy-transmission-connections
  32. 15.6.2023 | Finland’s economic growth is stagnant as rising prices and interest rates reduce demand. Nevertheless, the economy is expected to pick up in the latter part of the year as household purchasing power increases. Investments related to the green transition will further boost growth. The general government deficit will increase this year, and it is not projected to narrow during the outlook period. T...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/the-finnish-economy-is-stagnant-but-will-pick-up-increasing-purchasing-power-and-investment-will-drive-growth-in-the-latter-part-of-the-year
  33. RP 82/2023 rd FsUB 2/2025 rd RSv 2/2025 rd Lag om militär disciplin och brottsbekämpning inom Försvarsmakten I enlighet med riksdagens beslut föreskrivs: DEL I ALLMÄNNA BESTÄMMELSER 1 kap. Allmänna bestämmelser 1 § Tillämpningsområde I denna lag f...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/153051
  34. 18.6.2024 | NATO defence ministers support objectives of Finland's NATO integration Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.6.2024 15.13 Type: Press release At their meeting of 14 June 2024, NATO defence ministers gave their political backing to establishing ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nato-defence-ministers-support-objectives-of-finland-s-nato-integration-
  35. 9.8.2024 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of EUR 15.1 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2025. This is approximately EUR 1.2 billion less than in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/draft-budget-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch-for-2025
  36. 20.10.2023 | On 20 October, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the use of the EU Hybrid Toolbox, possible enlargement of the EU, and the Proposal for a Directive on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland's positions for the three forthcoming Council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-to-discuss-eu-hybrid-toolbox
  37. 26.4.2024 | On 26 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s priorities for exerting influence on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and discussed the Commission communications on managing climate risks and on accelerating biotechnology and biomanufacturing. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for two upcoming informal ministerial meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-influencing-next-multiannual-financial-framework
  38. 21.3.2024 | EU leaders, meeting in Brussels on Thursday 21 March, showed strong support for Ukraine and moved forward on Europe’s defence preparedness and capabilities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-initiatives-progress-at-european-council
  39. 4.9.2024 | Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö avaa Suomen kestävän kasvun ohjelman viidennen valtionavustushaun. Haku kohdistuu mielenterveyden ja työkyvyn tuen ratkaisuihin sekä hoitoonpääsyä koskevien tietojen pilotointiin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1271139/stm-avaa-valtionavustushaun-erityisesti-tukemaan-mielenterveytta-ja-tyokykya
  40. 21.2.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the government proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services. The must-carry obligation to transfer radio programmes would be removed from the act. The deadline for submitting comments is 15 March 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendment-to-the-act-on-electronic-communications-services-circulated-for-comments-aim-to-waive-must-carry-obligation-for-radio
  41. 1.2.2024 | On 1 February 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication on the European Commission's proposal on the implementation of passenger rights in the European Union. The Government largely supports the Commission's proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-the-objectives-of-the-commission-s-proposal-on-passenger-rights
  42. 20.11.2023 | The World Radiocommunication Conference WRC-23 will start in Dubai on 20 November 2023. The conference decides on the future use of the radio spectrum. The goal is to increase the use of radio frequencies and enable new technologies and services. Finland participates in decision-making at the conference and is globally influencing future communication services to ensure competitiveness and international accessibility. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/at-the-world-radiocommunication-conference-it-is-important-to-ensure-sufficient-frequencies-for-finland
  43. 17.9.2024 | Uusi hyvinvointialueen palvelutarpeen ennakointityökalu antaa hyvinvointialueille mahdollisuuden ennustaa palvelutarpeen muutoksia ja niistä aiheutuvia kustannuksia. Se tarjoaa lisäksi tietoa muutosten taustatekijöistä.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1271139/vaeston-palvelutarpeen-ennakointi-yhtenaistyy-hyvinvointialueilla-8.-lokakuuta-tyokalun-julkaisutilaisuus
  44. 11.12.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 12 December. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the December European Council. The GAC will also adopt conclusions on the evaluation of its annual EU rule of law dialogue, enlargement and managing demographic change in Europe. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-december-european-council-1
  45. 30.10.2023 | Finland and the Australian state of New South Wales will strengthen their cooperation to promote carbon neutrality and to develop solutions advancing it. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the matter was presented at an event in Australia on 30 October 2023. Finland was represented by Ambassador Satu Mattila-Budich.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-australia-to-cooperate-more-closely-in-carbon-neutral-solutions
  46. 15.9.2023 | The ministerial working group on reforming society held its first meeting on 14 September 2023. This working group will seek to reform public administration and digitalisation, thereby strengthening Finland as a whole.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-on-reforming-society-begins-its-work
  47. 23.2.2024 | The second anniversary of the beginning of the Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine in its entirety will be this week on 24 February 2024. However, one anniversary was already observed last week on 15 February, when it had been exactly two years since the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism following Ukraine’s request for assistance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/emergency-material-assistance-supplied-to-ukraine-for-two-years
  48. 10.4.2024 | Finland’s NATO membership process attracted exceptionally wide international media attention, which has also led to a broader general interest in the country. According to comparative studies on country branding, Finland is now better known and the attitudes towards the country are more positive than before. This is highly beneficial in terms of Finland’s aim to be a globally influential player. T...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/media-visibility-related-to-foreign-and-security-policy-has-made-finland-better-known-around-the-world
  49. 3.11.2023 | At the end of October, the European Commission requested further information from the Ministry of Finance on Finland's Draft Budgetary Plan for next year. The Ministry responded on Thursday 2 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-provides-eu-further-information-on-draft-budgetary-plan
  50. 27.6.2024 | On 27 June 2024, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Network Security for a new term of office. The Advisory Board aims to assess and improve national security in communications networks. The Board’s term of office is from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/advisory-board-for-network-security-appointed-for-its-third-term-of-office
  51. 24.8.2023 | The Ministry of Finance’s budget session began on Thursday 24 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/preparation-of-next-year-s-budget-proposal-under-way
  52. 26.4.2024 | On Friday 26 April, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the processes to prepare Government reports.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-government-report-on-foreign-and-security-policy
  53. 14.11.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on Wednesday 15 November. In the meeting, the council will begin preparations for the December European Council and discuss a wide range of other topical issues, such as the Commission’s work programme for 2024, rule of law issues, EU electoral law and Spain’s request for amendments to the regulation governing the EU’s language regime. Minister ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-begin-preparations-for-december-european-council-and-discuss-eu-electoral-law
  54. 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
  55. 1.7.2024 | The new Integration Act, which will enter into force at the beginning of 2025, will be supplemented by five decrees on integration services. The aim is to increase the immigrants’ own responsibility and strengthen the general government finances in accordance with the Government Programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/decrees-specifying-the-integration-act-sent-out-for-comments
  56. 15.2.2024 | The work of the tripartite working group preparing the reform of local collective bargaining is in final stages, and the outlines of the reform are clear. The consultation round on the working group’s report will begin in February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-local-bargaining-progresses
  57. 27.9.2024 | Suomi on liittynyt Yhdysvaltojen vetämään monenkeskiseen julkilausumaan merikaapeliturvallisuudesta. Julkilausumassa sovittiin yhteisistä tavoitteista ja keinoista merikaapeleiden turvallisuuden ja resilienssin vahvistamiseksi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410829/suomi-mukaan-new-yorkin-julkilausumaan-merikaapeliturvallisuudesta
  58. 27.8.2025 | "I’m glad to see strong momentum for Nordic cooperation. Our goal is a united and strong Nordic region that benefits us all."
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-nordic-cooperation-anders-adlercreutz-s-speech-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-2025
  59. 8.10.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a coordination group on offshore wind power. The group will maintain a situation picture for the offshore wind power sector and participate in the preparation of the timetables and selection of wind power areas, which will be tendered in territorial waters and the exclusive economic zone.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-coordination-group-to-intensify-national-cooperation-in-promotion-of-offshore-wind-power
  60. 12.10.2023 | The Government has submitted to Parliament a proposal aimed at reforming unemployment security to provide more incentives for work. The proposed amendments concern the prior work requirement for an employee to be entitled to unemployment benefit, the adjusted unemployment benefit, the starting date of the right to receive unemployment benefit, and the child increments to unemployment benefits.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-several-amendments-to-act-on-unemployment-security-to-increase-employment