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13.5.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has made decisions on two new national general export authorisations for dual-use items. The first authorisation, FI002, reduces administrative burden on public authorities exporting dual-use items. The second authorisation, FI003, allows companies to export dual-use items to South Korea by notifying the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-national-general-authorisations-facilitate-exports-to-south-korea-and-exports-by-public-authorities
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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/governments/-/gov/paasikivi
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25.5.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is preparing a government proposal for the amendment of the Act on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items (500/2024). The amendment would be technical in nature, and it would remove from the national control list items already listed at EU level as of November 2025, make the necessary changes to the Act in relation to the new national general export authorisations and further specify the reporting obligation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-act-on-export-control-of-dual-use-items-to-be-amended
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19.5.2026 | 1 Joint Statement: 3rd India-Nordic Summit Oslo, 19 May 2026 1. Today in Oslo, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, the Acting Prime Minister of Denmark, Ms. Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister of Norway, Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, the Pr...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/India-Nordic%20Joint%20Statement%2019.5.2026.pdf/5a7f7c7f-43f7-790e-84ce-377d5e81347f?t=1779173384818
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19.5.2026 | 1 Joint Statement: 3rd India-Nordic Summit Oslo, 19 May 2026 1. Today in Oslo, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, the Acting Prime Minister of Denmark, Ms. Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister of Norway, Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, the Pr...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/India-Nordic%20Joint%20Statement%2019.5.2026.pdf/5a7f7c7f-43f7-790e-84ce-377d5e81347f?t=1779173384818&download=true
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20.11.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the European Union–African Union Summit in Angola on 24–25 November. From there, Prime Minister Orpo will continue on to South Africa, where he will take part in a trade mission promoting bilateral relations between Finland and South Africa on 26–27 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-visit-africa-for-summit-and-trade-mission
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10.11.2025 | The Finnish trade policy magazine Kauppapolitiikka has launched a new, free service on its website that brings together figures on Finland’s trade in goods and services by country, region, and country group. The service, which uses open data from Finnish Customs and Statistics Finland, makes it easier to browse and use statistics.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-trade-statistics-now-available-on-kauppapolitiikka-magazine-s-website
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2.1.2026 | As of 1 January, the foreign operations of Business Finland related to export promotion have been integrated into the structures of the Finnish Foreign Service. The reform will strengthen the Team Finland network and provide a better platform for a unified team for export promotion.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/unified-export-promotion-network-serves-finnish-companies-worldwide
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Overview of information influence activities Information influence activities are goal-oriented and systematic acts aimed at influencing public opinion, perceptions and behaviour and undermining the ability of society to function. Methods include ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-communications/overview-of-information-influence-activities
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20.10.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will travel to the Province of Ontario, Canada, on 20–23 October 2025. During his visit, the Minister will visit Toronto and the country’s capital Ottawa.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-tavio-to-visit-canada
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25.3.2026 | Opening words by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the Launch of the Millennium Technology Prize on 25 March 2026 in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-words-by-foreign-minister-valtonen-at-the-launch-of-the-millennium-technology-prize
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24.11.2025 | The participation of Minister Tavio in the EU trade ministers meeting in Brussels on 24 November has been cancelled.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-participation-of-minister-tavio-in-the-eu-trade-ministers-meeting-in-brussels-has-been-cancelled
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15.6.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has adopted Finland’s first comprehensive Indo-Pacific policy, responding to the region’s growing economic and geopolitical significance.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-policy-on-finland-s-indo-pacific-approach-prioritising-stability-and-cooperation
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28.11.2025 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio spoke at the opening ceremony of the Shelter Coalition in Kyiv on 27 November 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-tavio-s-speech-at-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-shelter-coalition-in-kyiv
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25.2.2026 | Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Diene Keita will visit Finland on 26 February. Executive Director Keita will meet with Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio in Turku and learn about Finnish medical technology and pharmaceutical industry expertise.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/executive-director-of-unfpa-diene-keita-to-visit-turku-meeting-with-minister-tavio-to-discuss-reproductive-health-and-international-corporate-responsibility
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14.5.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on 15 May 2025. The Council will exchange views on the EU’s trade relations with the United States and economic security. The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing trade negotiations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-eu-us-trade-relations-and-economic-security
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10.6.2025 | The June issue of the Kauppapolitiikka magazine focuses on the current challenges and opportunities of the Finnish economy. The main theme of the issue is economic growth and more specifically the role of exports as the driver of the economy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kauppapolitiikka-magazine-network-for-boosting-trade
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12.5.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday 19 May. On the same day, the Nordic prime ministers will also hold their own meeting on topical foreign and security policy issues.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-india-nordic-summit-in-oslo
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18.12.2025 | A working group proposes that the Arbitration Act be reformed by replacing it with a new act. The objective is, in accordance with the Government Programme, to improve the competitiveness of arbitration in Finland and make the act correspond to the best international practices.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/proposal-for-a-new-arbitration-act-sent-out-for-comments
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8.5.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s EU policy speech on Friday 8 May 2026 Prime Minister's Office Publication date 8.5.2026 14.07 | Published in English on 11.5.2026 at 9.42 Type: Speech (Check against delivery) Dear friends, dear students, Happy Europe...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/paaministeri-petteri-orpon-eu-linjapuhe-perjantaina-8.5.2026