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  1. 23.9.2024 | The mission of the European Partnership Water4All is to support research and innovation projects that will improve global water security in the long term. The theme for the 2024 call that is now open is “Water for Circular Economy”. Funding will be available for international research projects.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/water4all-funding-available-for-research-projects-related-to-water-and-circular-economy
  2. 31.10.2023 | Fifth round of negotiations for Defence Cooperation Agreement between Finland and United States concluded Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.10.2023 18.25 Type: Press release Latest round of negotiations for a new Defence Cooperation Agreemen...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/fifth-round-of-negotiations-for-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-united-states-concluded
  3. 28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Finance's proposal for the central government spending limits decision for 2024–2027 was published on 28 August based on the current state of preparation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-publishes-position-on-spending-limits-decision-for-2024-2027
  4. 1.10.2024 | In 2017–2023 companies, municipalities and joint municipal authorities that had joined the energy efficiency agreements took a total of 27,000 measures through which they have improved the efficiency of their annual energy consumption by about 14.8 TWh. These energy efficiency measures reduce Finland’s annual carbon dioxide emissions by more than three million tonnes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/companies-and-municipalities-reduce-annual-energy-consumption-by-15-twh
  5. 14.12.2023 | The general increase of the protected portion left to the debtor in the attachment of wages in enforcement proceedings will be extended until further notice and an index adjustment will be made to the amount of the protected portion from the beginning of 2024. The essential living costs taken into account when calculating the debtor’s available funds in debt adjustment will also be subject to an index adjustment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/debtor-s-protected-portion-essential-living-costs-considered-in-debt-adjustment-to-be-raised-in-2024
  6. 16.10.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 16 October, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the October European Council on 17–18 October and the first-ever EU-Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Brussels on 16 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-european-council-meeting-and-gulf-cooperation-council-summit
  7. 26.9.2024 | The Integration Act, which will enter into force at the beginning of 2025, would be amended to strengthen general government finances. The amendments would decrease specified government transfers to municipalities and reduce the obligations of municipalities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/proposal-to-cut-integration-spending-sent-out-for-comments
  8. 14.6.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 17 June. At the meeting, the EU leaders will discuss the outcome of the European Parliament elections and upcoming appointments to high-level EU roles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-informal-european-council-in-brussels
  9. 9.11.2023 | Former President of the Republic of Finland, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Ambassador and State Secretary of the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Martti Ahtisaari passed away in Helsinki on 16 October 2023 at the age of 86. He was born on 23 June 1937 in Vyborg.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/martti-ahtisaari-1937-2023
  10. 3.4.2024 | In 2023, the State earned a total of EUR 1.6 billion in revenue from its corporate holdings. The accrued dividend was especially boosted by Neste’s dividend and by the dividends paid by Solidium. The value of state holdings stood at around EUR 37 billion at the end of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-revenue-from-corporate-holdings-totals-eur-1.6-billion
  11. 14.6.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a high-level interministerial working group, called the Digital Panel, to identify opportunities provided by the digital transformation, the data economy and new technologies. The Digital Panel will offer inputs to provide direction for Finland’s digital development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/digital-panel-appointed-to-identify-opportunities-and-challenges-of-technological-development
  12. 7.6.2024 | Government proposal submitted to Parliament on amendments to Conscription Act to ensure border security Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.6.2024 8.20 Type: Press release On 6 June 2024, on the presentation of Minister of Defence Antti Häkkäne...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposal-submitted-to-parliament-on-amendments-to-conscription-act-to-ensure-border-security
  13. 28.8.2024 | A wide range of national and international experts have gathered in Finland to find solutions for supporting healthcare and social welfare personnel’s mental health, wellbeing and ability to cope at work. This two-day seminar in Helsinki is organised jointly by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Regional Office for Europe of the World Health Organization (WHO).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/wellbeing-economy-and-social-sustainability-build-on-wellbeing-of-healthcare-and-social-welfare-personnel
  14. 31.10.2023 | Latest round of negotiations for a new Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Finland and the United States were held in Helsinki from 30 to 31 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/fifth-round-of-negotiations-for-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-united-states-concluded
  15. 25.1.2024 | On 23 January, the Prime Minister’s Office decided that Finland would begin observing Holocaust Remembrance Day in line with international practices as of 27 January 2024. The day had previously been designated in Finnish as Vainojen uhrien muistopäivä, or Memorial Day for Victims of Persecution.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/memorial-day-for-victims-of-persecution-to-be-changed-to-holocaust-remembrance-day
  16. 11.10.2023 | On Wednesday 11 October, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy received a briefing on the situation regarding critical underwater infrastructure in Finland's neighbouring areas. The discussion follows damage observed in the Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, which was likely caused by outside activity, as well as a fault detected in a telecommunications cable between Finland and Estonia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-underwater-infrastructure-and-hamas-terrorist-attack-on-israel
  17. 17.12.2024 | År 2024 beviljade miljöministeriet sammanlagt drygt 1,1 miljoner euro i understöd till 17 kommuner och tre landskapsförbund för utredningar och planläggning som främjar investeringsprojekt för grön omställning. Utredningarna och planläggningen hänför sig till exempel till biogasanläggningar, produktion av sol- och vindkraft i stor skala, havsbaserad vindkraft, grönt väte och småskaliga kärnkraftverk. Projekten ska följa principen ”orsaka ingen betydande skada” (DNSH, Do No Significant Harm).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410903/ar-2024-beviljade-miljoministeriet-kommuner-och-landskap-1-1-miljoner-euro-i-understod-for-utredningar-och-planlaggning-som-framjar-investeringsprojekt-for-gron-omstallning
  18. 18.6.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo took part in the informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 17 June, where the EU leaders discussed upcoming appointments to high-level EU roles. The leaders aim to reach a decision on the appointments at the EU summit on 27–28 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-makes-progress-on-high-level-eu-appointments
  19. 8.5.2024 | Elections to the European Parliament, or European elections, will be held in Finland on Sunday 9 June 2024. In the elections, 15 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be elected in Finland for a term of five years. The candidates stand for election in the entire country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/european-elections-on-sunday-9-june-2024
  20. 9.10.2024 | Finland to join NATO’s 2025 peacetime missions in Iceland and the Baltic Sea among other places Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.10.2024 12.53 Type: Press release In October, the Government will submit a report to Parliament on Finland’s par...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-join-nato-s-2025-peacetime-missions-in-iceland-and-the-baltic-sea-among-other-places
  21. 17.9.2024 | Det nya verktyget för bedömning av välfärdsområdets servicebehov ger välfärdsområdena bättre möjligheter att förutse förändringar i servicebehovet och de kostnader som följer av det. Verktyget ger också information om bakgrundsfaktorerna.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1271139/valfardsomradenas-bedomningar-av-befolkningens-servicebehov-harmoniseras-valkommen-till-presentationen-av-verktyget-den-8-oktober-
  22. 8.5.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium on 29 April 2025 Publication date 8.5.2025 11.50 | Published in English on 31.10.2025 at 15.24 Type: Speech Distinguished guests, experts and friends of nuclear polic...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-nato-nuclear-policy-symposium-on-29-april-2025
  23. 11.12.2023 | At its meeting of 8 December 2023, the ministerial working group on social transformation adopted the roadmap for Finland's Digital Compass. The roadmap specifies the measures for achieving the objectives set out for the Digital Compass.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-on-social-transformation-implementation-of-finland-s-digital-compass-progresses
  24. 24.6.2024 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl met in Finland on Monday 24 June. Together, the ministers paid a visit to the Southeast Finland Border Guard District at Finland’s eastern border and received a briefing on the progress of the border fence and other projects. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-and-norwegian-minister-of-justice-and-public-security-enger-mehl-met-in-finland
  25. HE 82/2023 vp PuVM 2/2025 vp EV 2/2025 vp Laki sotilaskurinpidosta ja rikostorjunnasta Puolustusvoimissa Eduskunnan päätöksen mukaisesti säädetään: I OSA YLEISET SÄÄNNÖKSET 1 luku Yleiset säännökset 1 § Lain soveltamisala Tässä laissa säädetään Pu...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/153061
  26. 25.6.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the European Council in Brussels on 27–28 June. The meeting will focus on Ukraine, the Middle East, security and defence, competitiveness and high-level appointments to EU institutions. The EU leaders will also adopt the Council’s strategic agenda, which will guide the EU’s work over the next few years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-to-focus-on-high-level-eu-appointments-and-the-future-of-the-eu
  27. 28.8.2023 | The level of spending included in the draft budget is EUR 87.2 billion in total, with a deficit of EUR 10.1 billion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-publishes-draft-budget-for-2024
  28. 18.11.2024 | The new Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide aimed at the entire population has been published on Suomi.fi. The Ministry of the Interior produced the online guide together with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and an extensive cooperation network. The guide collects preparedness instructions in one place.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-guide-instructs-people-how-to-prepare-for-incidents-and-crises-in-finland
  29. 8.12.2023 | In their meeting on Friday 8 December, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Finland’s participation in international crisis management.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situation-at-eastern-border-security-in-society-and-finland-s-participation-in-international-crisis-management
  30. 31.10.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has launched an overall reform of the Communicable Diseases Act, which is to be implemented in 2023–2025. The reform aims to intensify the prevention of communicable diseases and to strengthen preparedness for epidemics and pandemics.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/communicable-diseases-legislation-to-be-reformed-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-appoints-steering-group-and-preparatory-working-group
  31. 11.12.2024 | Det gemensamma företaget för ett europeiskt högpresterande datorsystem EuroHPC har valt de länder där de nya europeiska AI-fabrikerna (AI Factory) ska inrättas. En AI-fabrik består av en superdator som tillhandahåller datorkapacitet i världsklass och den datamängd och spetskompetens som byggs upp kring den.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410845/ny-superdator-inrattas-i-kajana-starkare-stallning-for-finland-inom-ai-forskningen
  32. 24.5.2024 | The interior ministers of Finland, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland met in Latvia's capital, Riga, on 23 and 24 May. The ministers discussed the countries' common security challenges, especially those concerning the EU's external borders. Finland was represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. She briefed her colleagues about the Finnish Government's proposal on a border security act, which had just been submitted to Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/countries-on-eu-s-external-border-face-common-challenges
  33. 10.10.2024 | In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The strategy will make cyber security a more integral part of Finland's concept of comprehensive security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revised-cyber-security-strategy-responds-to-changed-security-environment
  34. 29.9.2023 | On Friday 29 September, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed topical NATO matters and the upcoming meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-topical-nato-matters-and-participation-in-eu-military-assistance-mission-in-support-of-ukraine
  35. 25.4.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to restart the collection of fairway dues in full from 2025 onwards.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/fairway-dues-to-be-collected-in-full
  36. 4.7.2024 | On Thursday 4 July, the Government appointed Licentiate of Laws, trained on the bench Ilkka Koskimäki as National Police Commissioner for a term of five years from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2029.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ilkka-koskimaki-appointed-as-national-police-commissioner
  37. 6.6.2024 | The Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment, Kai Mykkänen met with members of an American nuclear energy delegation visiting Finland and Sweden on June 6, 2024. The group was led by the U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy responsible for nuclear energy, Michael Goff, and the CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), Maria Korsnick. The delegation includes nearly 20 influential figures in the American nuclear energy sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-mykkanen-discussed-the-future-of-nuclear-energy-with-u.s.-assistant-secretary-of-energy-michael-goff
  38. 23.9.2024 | On 23 September 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an act amending the Act on the Promotion of the Use of Renewable Fuels in Transport. According to the proposal, the rise in the levels of the statutory distribution obligation and additional obligation would be more moderate.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-proposal-to-moderate-rise-in-distribution-obligation-levels-to-parliament
  39. 7.7.2023 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Monday 10 July. The main theme of the meeting will be the Commission's proposal, issued on 20 June, for a mid-term review of the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework 2021–2027. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-start-discussion-on-the-mid-term-review-of-the-eu-financial-framework
  40. 8.5.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests for comments on the draft proposal for amendments to the Act on Business Prohibitions and the Trade Register Act. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-business-prohibitions-act-sent-out-for-comments
  41. 3.5.2024 | In their meeting on Friday 3 May, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed GPS disturbances originating in Russia. Finland will continue to be in close contact with NATO allies and EU partners on the matter.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-gps-disturbances-and-defence-forces-participation-in-international-exercises
  42. 27.9.2024 | Finland har anslutit sig till en multilateral deklaration om sjökabelsäkerhet. I deklarationen kom parterna överens om gemensamma mål och metoder för att stärka säkerheten och motståndskraften hos sjökablar.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410829/finland-deltar-i-new-york-deklaration-om-sjokabelsakerhet
  43. 15.3.2024 | The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will facilitate exchange of information on cybersecurity between the Finnish Ministry of Finance and the US Treasury Department.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-and-the-united-states-intensify-their-cooperation-on-cybersecurity
  44. 19.4.2023 | Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit London on 19–21 April 2023 to promote campaigns which seek a place for Finland at the heart of the International Maritime Organization, IMO. Ki-vimäki will meet key representatives of IMO Member States and maritime operators.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-minna-kivimaki-to-advance-finnish-participation-in-imo-during-visit-to-london
  45. 5.3.2024 | Distinguished Ministers, Under-Secretary General, Permanent Representatives, Excellencies, dear Guests,
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-speech-by-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-ldc-future-forum-in-helsinki
  46. 28.2.2024 | At the presidential session on 28 January, the President of the Republic appointed a new non-resident Ambassador to Angola.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/non-resident-ambassador-to-angola
  47. 28.2.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA) have invited Major General (ret) Kim Mattsson to conduct a study on cooperation related to security of supply. His task is to assess the relevance of the model for the cooperation between the public and private sector implemented by NESA in the Finnish emergency supply organisation and its current state in the changed operating environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/kim-mattsson-to-explore-emergency-supply-cooperation-between-public-and-private-sector-and-its-development-needs
  48. 6.6.2023 | On Tuesday 6 June, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed topical NATO issues and preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-key-nato-issues-russia-s-war-of-aggression-in-ukraine-and-the-security-situation-in-europe
  49. 23.3.2023 | The Finnish economy will return to growth at the end of the year following a mild recession, barring new surprises. However, the general government deficit will grow as rising prices begin to be reflected in general government expenditure according to the economic survey published by the Ministry of Finance on 23 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-to-rebound-from-recession-at-the-end-of-the-year
  50. 2.5.2024 | Germany Signs CAVS Research and Development Agreement Ministry of Defence Publication date 2.5.2024 9.00 Type: Press release Germany has signed the Research and Development Agreement of the multinational Common Armoured Vehicles System (CAVS) prog...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/germany-signs-cavs-research-and-development-agreement
  51. 28.6.2024 | At its meeting in Brussels on 27–28 June, the European Council decided on appointments to three high-level roles in EU institutions. The Council proposed that Ursula von der Leyen from Germany continue as President of the Commission, selected Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as the candidate for High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and elected former Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa President of the European Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-agrees-on-high-level-appointments-and-eu-s-objectives-for-the-next-few-years
  52. 10.4.2024 | On 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appointed a working group to prepare a package of measures to facilitate immigrant integration, and a language allowance for inclusion in labour market support, as outlined in the Government Programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-group-to-prepare-language-allowance-for-labour-market-support-and-integration-assistance
  53. 23.5.2024 | On 23 May 2024, the Finnish Government issued a new resolution on ownership policy. It directs the State’s actions in its capacity as a shareholder and applies to all limited liability companies in which the State holds interests and to all ministries whose duties include ownership steering.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sustainable-growth-through-state-ownership-government-adopts-resolution-on-state-ownership-policy
  54. 29.8.2024 | Statsrådet har i sitt allmänna sammanträde den 29 augusti 2024 beslutat föreslå att republikens president utnämner konteramiral Markku Hassinen till tjänsten som chef för Gränsbevakningsväsendet fr.o.m. den 1 januari 2025. Utnämningen är för viss tid och gäller till den 30 november 2029. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/1410869/andringar-i-gransbevakningsvasendets-ledning-1.1.2025-1
  55. 19.7.2023 | On Wednesday 19 July, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy considered the situation of the diplomatic missions of Finland and Russia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-diplomatic-missions-of-finland-and-russia-and-preparation-of-government-report-on-finnish-foreign-and-security-policy
  56. 13.11.2023 | To prevent labor exploitation and human trafficking, foreign workers need to have access to information in their native language about working in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/work-help-finland-mobile-application-helps-to-combat-human-trafficking
  57. 4.6.2024 | In its meeting on 4 June 2024, the Research and Innovation Council adopted the multiannual plan for the use of central government research and development funding. The Government will decide on the plan in its plenary session on 13 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/research-and-innovation-council-adopts-multiannual-plan-for-research-and-development-funding
  58. 7.12.2023 | On Thursday 7 December, the Government appointed a group composed of the parties in Parliament to monitor the implementation of the national and EU climate policy and their implementation, and to ensure the achievement of the climate neutrality target and climate justice. The group will also discuss the climate policy outlines to be needed in the future. All parties in Parliament have a representative in the monitoring group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/parliamentary-monitoring-group-for-climate-policy-appointed
  59. 13.12.2023 | The parliamentary Social Security Committee will meet for the first time during its second term on Thursday 14 December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/social-security-committee-starts-second-term-with-focus-on-level-of-social-security-and-responsiveness-of-benefits-and-services-to-different-life-situations
  60. 24.7.2023 | The first stocktaking meeting of the UN Food Systems Summit held two years ago takes place in Rome on 24–26 July. Finland highlights its experiences as a frontrunner in providing school meals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/un-food-systems-summit-2-in-rome-finland-to-advocate-expanding-school-feeding-to-support-the-learning-and-development-of-children-and-young-people