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  1. EU trade ministers to discuss trade relations with United States and China - Finnish Government

    24.5.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on Thursday 25 May. The trade ministers will discuss the EU’s trade relations with the United States and China and preparations for the next Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-trade-relations-with-united-states-and-china

  2. Finland’s development cooperation has helped developing countries to increase their tax revenue - Finnish Government

    20.12.2023 | A new evaluation commissioned by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs shows that Finland’s support has strengthened tax administrations and expanded tax bases of developing countries. This has increased the countries’ national public funding, which reduces their dependence on external aid.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-development-cooperation-has-helped-developing-countries-to-increase-their-tax-revenue

  3. Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle

    Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laeiksi työriitojen sovittelusta ja eräiden työtaistelutoimenpiteid edellytyksistä annetun lain ja työaikalain 2 ja 19 §:n muuttamisesta ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan muutettavaksi työriitoj...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/153047

  4. Dialogue cards available for promoting cultural diversity and sustainable development within work communities - Finnish Government

    19.6.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) have developed a new Dialogue Card tool to help arts and culture organisations make their operations more equal and sustainable. The new dialogue cards can be ordered free of charge.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/dialogue-cards-available-for-promoting-cultural-diversity-and-sustainable-development-within-work-communities

  5. Travel doesn’t always go smoothly – the Ministry for Foreign Affairs helps travellers around the world - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | In 2023, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 244,000 customers. The demand for advisory services remained high. Over the course of the year, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 8,000 times in total.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/travel-doesn-t-always-go-smoothly-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-helps-travellers-around-the-world

  6. Ministerial working group prioritises digital transactions - Finnish Government

    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

  7. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports lease of LNG terminal ship with Estonia to free Finland of Dependency on Russian pipeline gas - Finnish Government

    7.4.2022 | At the meeting on 7 April 2022, the Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy recommended that Finland lease a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal ship in cooperation with Estonia. Leasing a terminal ship enables Finland to become independent of Russian pipeline gas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-lease-of-lng-terminal-ship-with-estonia-to-free-finland-of-dependency-on-russian-pipeline-gas

  8. Lähtökohta, lähtökohtaisesti (fi-en).pdf

    14.7.2022 | VALTIONEUVOSTON KANSLIA PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vnk.fi p. 0295 16001 STATSRÅDETS KANSLI PB 23, 00023 Statsrådet vnk.fi\sv Tfn 0295 16001 1(4) Lähtökohta / lähtökohtaisesti 22.7.2009 Olemme koonneet tähän tiedostoon esimerkkejä siitä, mitä kään...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039986/L%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohta,+l%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohtaisesti+(fi-en).pdf/43fefa3f-3957-4a61-a6ca-85113a303290/L%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohta,+l%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohtaisesti+(fi-en).pdf?t=1657783769197

  9. Evaluation: Finland’s humanitarian assistance is relevant to people in need - Finnish Government

    14.9.2022 | An independent evaluation indicates that Finland’s humanitarian assistance is meeting the needs of people in emergency settings and that Finland has been successful in advancing gender equality and the rights of persons with disabilities. Understaffing and rigid administrative procedures, among other matters, are identified as Finland’s weaknesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/evaluation-finland-s-humanitarian-assistance-is-relevant-to-people-in-need

  10. Government adopts Decree on Sámi Climate Council - Finnish Government

    9.3.2023 | The Sámi Climate Council to be established under the new Climate Act will begin its work in the spring. The purpose of the Sámi Climate Council is to bring the knowledge base and perspectives of the Sámi people into the climate policy processes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-adopts-decree-on-sami-climate-council

  11. Working group proposes legislative amendments to strengthen Finland's ability to participate in international activities - Finnish Government

    6.6.2022 | The working group appointed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs presents proposals concerning the amendment of the Act on the Making of Decisions Concerning the Provision of and Request for International Assistance. The working group proposes that the Act be amended so that its scope of application would cover not only international assistance but also activities arising from Finland's national needs without an outside request.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/working-group-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-strengthen-finland-s-ability-to-participate-in-international-activities

  12. Foreign Minister Haavisto to UN Human Rights Council and Conference on Disarmament in Geneva - Finnish Government

    26.2.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Geneva, Switzerland, from 26 to 27 February. He will deliver Finland’s address to a High-Level Segment of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council on 27 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-un-human-rights-council-and-conference-on-disarmament-in-geneva

  13. Finland’s third National Roma Policy supports Roma inclusion - Finnish Government

    9.2.2023 | The Government has adopted a resolution on Finland’s third National Roma Policy (ROMPO 3). The key objective of the National Roma Policy for 2023–2030 is to support Roma inclusion, participation and equality and to end discrimination by tackling antigypsyism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-s-third-national-roma-policy-supports-roma-inclusion-

  14. Messages from civil society to Minister for Foreign Affairs an important element of Finland’s preparations for autumn session of UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    22.9.2022 | Representatives of civil society organisations met at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in early September to exchange views with Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto on Finland’s objectives and priorities in the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Consultation events under the lead of the Minister for Foreign Affairs prior to the UNHRC sessions is an integral part of Finland’s preparations for its membership in the Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/messages-from-civil-society-to-minister-for-foreign-affairs-an-important-element-of-finland-s-preparations-for-autumn-session-of-un-human-rights-council

  15. Ministerial Committee on European Affairs discusses EU strategic autonomy - Finnish Government

    9.3.2023 | In its meeting on 9 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy and influencing the mid-term review of the multiannual financial framework, and on the topics to be discussed at next week’s meetings of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council and the Eurogroup.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-affairs-discusses-eu-strategic-autonomy

  16. New year brings changes to Foreign Ministry’s branch of government - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | The new year brings changes to the Act on the Making of Decisions Concerning the Provision of and Request for International Assistance, among others.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-year-brings-changes-to-foreign-ministry-s-branch-of-government

  17. Organisations receive EUR 373.6 million in funding for activities promoting health and social wellbeing - Finnish Government

    26.1.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has awarded a total of EUR 373.6 million in grants from the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) to healthcare and social welfare organisations for their non-profit activities promoting health and social wellbeing in 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/organisations-receive-eur-373.6-million-in-funding-for-activities-promoting-health-and-social-wellbeing

  18. Municipalities will be compensated for services promoting integration - Finnish Government

    19.1.2023 | The Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (hereinafter, the Integration Act) has been amended to ensure integration services to those who have fled Ukraine. Following the amendment, the central government can compensate municipalities and wellbeing services counties for organising integration services for those beneficiaries of temporary protection who have a municipality of residence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/municipalities-will-be-compensated-for-services-promoting-integration-

  19. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä to represent Finland in the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) General Conference - Finnish Government

    27.9.2022 | The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will hold its General Conference in Vienna this week. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will attend the conference as Finland’s representative.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-mika-lintila-to-represent-finland-in-the-international-atomic-energy-agency-s-iaea-general-conference

  20. Report: A clear exit strategy is needed to abolish the more flexible state aid rules - Finnish Government

    17.5.2023 | A decision on the overall level of business subsidy expenditure could serve as a tool for maintaining policy discipline. A clear exit strategy is needed to abolish the more flexible state aid rules. According to the annual report of the Research Division on Business Subsidies published on 17 May 2023, R&D activities should be expanded to more sectors and aid policy should be targeted more efficiently in order to achieve the R&D objectives.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-a-clear-exit-strategy-is-needed-to-abolish-the-more-flexible-state-aid-rules