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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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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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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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7.3.2019 | -https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-soini-africa-should-be-considered-an-opportunity-and-an-equal-partner
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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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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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3.3.2026 | Finland’s development cooperation has strengthened the sustainable use of forests and water, improved access to clean energy, and supported disaster risk management in several partner countries, according to a new independent evaluation. The evaluation assessed results in the environment and natural resources sectors from 2010 to 2024, as well as opportunities for private-sector collaboration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/evaluation-finland-s-environmental-and-natural-resources-cooperation-generates-development-results-and-business-partnerships
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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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How the Government works The Government is an institution exercising the supreme executive power in Finland. It is a central part of Finland's political system. The Government is responsible for Finland's day-to-day administration and decision-mak...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/how-the-government-works
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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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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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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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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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8.1.2026 | On Thursday 8 January, the Government appointed Pia Nyblom as Director General of Administrative Services at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/pia-nyblom-appointed-as-foreign-ministry-s-director-general-of-administrative-services
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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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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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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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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
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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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The ministries’ joint foresight activities Foresight activities are carried out in several ministries. All ministries are also involved in the joint foresight working group, which coordinates the Government’s joint foresight work, acts as a dissem...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/foresight-activities-and-work-on-the-future/ministries-joint-foresight-activities
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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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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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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio The Finns Party Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio is responsible for matters related to development cooperation and trade policy. Personal...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/europa-och-agarstyrningsminister
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-transport-and-communications
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/joakim-strand
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/eurooppa-ja-omistajaohjausministeri
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/kommunikationsminister
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EU Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028−2034 One of the key themes defining European policies in the coming years, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the European Union for 2028–2034 will also be a key priority on Finland’s EU agenda...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union/eu-multiannual-financial-framework-for-2028-2034
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27.11.2025 | Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset will meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen on 28 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/secretary-general-of-the-council-of-europe-to-visit-finland
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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio The Finns Party Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio is responsible for matters related to development cooperation and trade policy. Personal...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/ulkomaankauppa-ja-kehitysministeri
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Press releases on the Government's decisions Information exchange between authorities strengthened to improve security 9.7.2026 14.19 Press release Government sets out its positions on EU Passenger Package 9.7.2026 13.17 Press release Minna Karvon...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/decisions/press-releases
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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio The Finns Party Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio is responsible for matters related to development cooperation and trade policy. Personal...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/utrikeshandels-och-utvecklingsminister
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30.6.2026 | Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit Helsinki on 5 July and meet Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi-to-visit-finland
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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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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/lulu-ranne
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Composition of the Economic Council of Finland In addition to the Prime Minister, the Economic Council has 11–21 members appointed by the Government. Some Council members are also members of the Government. The Economic Council is appointed for th...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/economic-council/composition
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6.7.2026 | Finland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Poland issued a Joint statement on developing the New Multilateral Defence Mechanism on 6 July 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/joint-statement-by-finland-the-united-kingdom-the-netherlands-and-poland-on-developing-the-new-multilateral-defence-mechanism
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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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1.12.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs proposes that the provision of consular services at Finland’s Consulate General in Houston start on 1 February 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/provision-of-consular-services-at-finland-s-consulate-general-in-houston
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/liikenne-ja-viestintaministeri
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Swedish Language Board The Swedish Language Board serves as a coordinating body for questions related to the use of Swedish by government authorities. The role of the Board is to foster clarity and comprehensibility in the legal and administrative...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/translation-and-language-services/swedish-language-board
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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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Ministry of the Environment Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala The National Coalition Party Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala leads the Ministry of the Environment. Within the Finnish Government, she is respons...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/miljo-och-klimatminister
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Ministry of the Environment Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala The National Coalition Party Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala leads the Ministry of the Environment. Within the Finnish Government, she is respons...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-climate-and-the-environment
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie The National Coalition Party Minister of Science and Culture Talvitie is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Higher Education and Science Polic...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-science-and-culture
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Ministry of the Environment Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala The National Coalition Party Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala leads the Ministry of the Environment. Within the Finnish Government, she is respons...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/ymparisto-ja-ilmastoministeri
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie The National Coalition Party Minister of Science and Culture Talvitie is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Higher Education and Science Polic...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/forsknings-och-kulturminister
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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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3.6.2026 | The new Combating Hate Crime in Finland – Current State and Measures report examines the prevention of hate crime and hate speech in Finland. The report was drawn up as part of the implementation of the Government’s equality statement and supports the follow-up work on human rights recommendations issued to Finland by international monitoring bodies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/combating-hate-crime-in-finland-new-report-maps-out-current-state-and-needs-for-development
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Government news The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. News items from all ministries are available on the Government website. Ministers for sports: EU funding ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/news
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20.5.2026 | The views on data centres and their electricity use presented in public tend to either depict the centres as a threat to the sufficiency of electricity or, alternatively, highlight the necessity and benefits of such investments. However, data centres are not a black-and-white issue. Data centres should be seen as a part of the overall economic change, data sovereignty and general electrification. Thro...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/column-data-centres-are-an-integral-part-of-a-developing-energy-system-and-economy
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie The National Coalition Party Minister of Science and Culture Talvitie is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Higher Education and Science Polic...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/tiede-ja-kulttuuriministeri
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/ulkomaankauppa-ja-kehitysministeri
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9.7.2026 | An informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for competitiveness (internal market and industry) will be held in Dublin on 9–10 July 2026. Finland will be represented by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-puisto-to-attend-competitiveness-council-meeting-in-dublin
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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah Christian Democrats in Finland The remit of the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry comprises food policy, food security, food safety and animal welfare, rural...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-agriculture-and-forestry