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  1. Finland promotes global vaccination coverage - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | Finland will donate the second batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses through Team Europe. These vaccines were purchased in advance and they would remain unused in Finland. The vaccine donations will not slow down the rollout of vaccinations in Finland. Finland’s donation of COVID-19 doses and support for vaccine alliance Gavi will increase global vaccine coverage and prevent the rise of new variants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-global-vaccination-coverage

  2. Finland alleviates Afghans’ distress - Finnish Government

    15.12.2021 | Finland’s bilateral development cooperation with Afghanistan will remain suspended, but funds will be channelled to humanitarian activities and to responding to people’s basic needs. Finland’s support is delivered through the UN and civil society organisations and it will not fall in the hands of or support the Taliban. A new temporary policy line has been adopted by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-alleviates-afghans-distress

  3. Ministers Lintilä and Skinnari to promote Finnish exports to Sweden in the food, textiles and health sectors - Finnish Government

    14.4.2021 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä and Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will make a virtual Team Finland visit to Sweden on 15 April 2021. The visit is intended to intensify trade relations between Finnish and Swedish companies, particularly in the food and beverage industries, the textile industry and the sustainable healthcare sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-lintila-and-skinnari-to-promote-finnish-exports-to-sweden-in-the-food-textiles-and-health-sectors

  4. Funding allocated to Finnish civil society organisations for reducing poverty and inequality - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | Programme-based support for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs) is allocated for the implementation of Finland’s development policy objectives to eradicate extreme poverty, reduce inequality and promote human rights. The work is carried out in close cooperation with developing countries’ own CSOs. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted approximately EUR 276 million for Finnish CSO’s multiannual development cooperation in 2022–2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/funding-allocated-to-finnish-civil-society-organisations-for-reducing-poverty-and-inequality

  5. Prime Minister Marin to visit Japan - Finnish Government

    5.5.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Japan from 10 to 12 May. During her visit, Prime Minister Marin will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Speaker of the House of Representatives Hiroyuki Hosoda. Prime Minister Marin will be accompanied by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and a Finnish business delegation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-japan-1

  6. Finland supports female and young entrepreneurs in developing countries - Finnish Government

    18.1.2021 | Finland supports female and young entrepreneurs in developing countries Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 18.1.2021 14.58 Type: Press release Finland will grant EUR 5 million to the International Trade Centre (ITC) in 2021–2022 to supp...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-female-and-young-entrepreneurs-in-developing-countries

  7. UN Conference in Helsinki seeks new solutions to the problems of the least developed countries - Finnish Government

    5.10.2021 | The world’s poorest countries are most severely affected by crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. This week, the UN LDC Future Forum will bring together leading scientists, policymakers and development practitioners in Helsinki to discuss new solutions for boosting global development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-conference-in-helsinki-seeks-new-solutions-to-the-problems-of-the-least-developed-countries

  8. Support for businesses to mitigate the effects of Brexit – Act to enter into force at the beginning of 2023 - Finnish Government

    29.12.2022 | On 29 December 2022, the President of the Republic approved the Act on the National Implementation of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. Funds from the Reserve will be used to support companies that have been negatively affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The support is channelled as business development aid from the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres). 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/support-for-businesses-to-mitigate-the-effects-of-brexit-act-to-enter-into-force-at-the-beginning-of-2023

  9. Finland grants additional EUR 6 million to Ukraine through the World Bank - Finnish Government

    22.6.2022 | The international community supports the sustainability and operational capacity of Ukraine’s public sector in the midst of the war through the World Bank’s FREE Ukraine Multi-Donor Trust Fund. Following Russia’s aggression in February 2022, Finland has granted EUR 21 million in additional funding for development cooperation and humanitarian assistance in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-grants-additional-eur-6-million-to-ukraine-through-the-world-bank

  10. Finland provides core funding to UN agencies for work to promote equality and improve the status of children - Finnish Government

    21.12.2022 | Finland supports UN agencies in their work to promote stability and human rights. Authoritarian states, conflicts, the food and climate crises and the COVID-19 pandemic are increasing inequality and weakening security and wellbeing worldwide.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-provides-core-funding-to-un-agencies-for-work-to-promote-equality-and-improve-the-status-of-children

  11. Development Policy Committee: Sustainable development investments need clear criteria - Finnish Government

    3.10.2022 | The Development Policy Committee commissioned a report on sustainable development investing. While significant sums are already being invested from Finland in the world’s least-developed countries, private investment could bolster the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) even more systematically. It would be essential to create clear criteria for sustainable development investing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-policy-committee-sustainable-development-investments-need-clear-criteria

  12. Kauppapolitiikka magazine is looking for export opportunities - Finnish Government

    29.9.2021 | The September issue of Kauppapolitiikka focuses on foreign trade opportunities. The majority of Finnish export businesses are located on the coastal areas. In Savo, the aim is to change the situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kauppapolitiikka-magazine-is-looking-for-export-opportunities

  13. Minister for European Affairs Tuppurainen discusses EU single market and security situation in Baltic Sea region during visit to Warsaw - Finnish Government

    24.1.2022 | On Monday 24 January, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen made a visit to Warsaw, where she discussed a wide range of key EU issues with Polish Minister for European Affairs Konrad Szymański. Minister Tuppurainen also discussed the security situation in Europe with Secretary of State Paweł Soloch, who is Head of Poland’s National Security Bureau.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-tuppurainen-discusses-eu-single-market-and-security-situation-in-baltic-sea-region-during-visit-to-warsaw

  14. Living behind walls in Palestinian territory - Finnish Government

    27.10.2022 | More than five million people live in the Israeli occupied Palestinian territory: three million in the West Bank and two million in the Gaza Strip. Discontent with the occupation and with their own government is simmering among young people in the Palestinian territory.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/living-behind-walls-in-palestinian-territory

  15. Finland joins coalition aiming to end export finance of fossil fuels - Finnish Government

    24.11.2021 | Finland joined the Export Finance for Future coalition (E3F) at its meeting on 24 November 2021. The E3F is part of the strategy work to combat global warming. It allocates funding to sustainable projects and defines the most suitable measures for phasing out export finance in projects that are not in line with sustainable development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-joins-coalition-aiming-to-end-export-finance-of-fossil-fuels

  16. Prime Minister Marin meets with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau - Finnish Government

    23.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Brussels on Wednesday 23 March. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the sanctions imposed on Russia, extensive assistance to Ukraine, the development of European security and defence cooperation and Finland’s relationship with NATO.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-canadian-prime-minister-trudeau

  17. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs sets Finland’s EU policy priorities for coming years - Finnish Government

    17.1.2024 | In its meeting on 17 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s policy priorities for the 2024–2029 EU parliamentary term. The Committee also discussed the Commission’s proposal to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for the two Council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years

  18. Government decided Finland’s position on European Commission’s proposal for climate target by 2040 - Finnish Government

    4.9.2025 | The European Commission gave its proposal concerning amendments to the European Climate Law in July 2025. On 4 September 2025, the Finnish Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament where it states its opinion on the Commission’s proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-decided-finland-s-position-on-european-commission-s-proposal-for-climate-target-for-2040

  19. Finland supports gender equality in technology - Finnish Government

    22.9.2022 | Finland supports development cooperation projects aiming to promote gender equality in technology around the world.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-gender-equality-in-technology

  20. Minister Skinnari to visit Paris and Stuttgart - Finnish Government

    4.10.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit France and Germany on 4–8 October 2021. In Paris, Minister Skinnari will attend the annual OECD Ministerial Council Meeting and meet key French ministers and business representatives. In Stuttgart, Skinnari will participate in the business forum on the future of the automotive industry. The programme includes meetings with key German companies, and decision-makers from the state of Baden-Württemberg.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-paris-and-stuttgart

  21. Minister Skinnari to visit Oslo - Finnish Government

    22.11.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Oslo on 22–23 November. Minister Skinnari will meet ministers of Norway’s new Government and visit a waste treatment plant that makes use of carbon capture technologies. The Minister will also attend a seminar organised by the Finnish and Norwegian Shipowners Associations and the Embassy of Finland in Oslo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-oslo

  22. Prime ministers of Nordic countries and India meet in Copenhagen - Finnish Government

    4.5.2022 | The prime ministers of the Nordic countries and India met in Copenhagen on Wednesday 4 May. Topics on the agenda included the changed security situation in Europe and India-Nordic cooperation. The discussions also highlighted the importance of multilateralism and respect for human rights and gender equality.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-nordic-countries-and-india-meet-in-copenhagen

  23. Finland allocates EUR 125 million to support the world's poorest countries - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | Finland will contribute EUR 125 million to the replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA), which is part of the World Bank Group. The replenishment process was brought forward to help the world’s poorest countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-allocates-eur-125-million-to-support-the-world-s-poorest-countries

  24. Government proposal Instrumentalised Migration

    21.5.2024 | Unofficial translation Government proposal to Parliament for an Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration MAIN CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL The Government proposes that an act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410869/0/Government+proposal+to+Parliament+for+an+Act+on+Temporary+Measures+to+Combat+Instrumentalised+Migration.pdf/54aac8d6-b4ea-7732-b7d9-72c60724578d?t=1716288716089

  25. Prime Minister Marin to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida in Tokyo - Finnish Government

    11.5.2022 | On Wednesday 11 May, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. Her programme for the day also includes a discussion with Speaker of the House of Representatives Hiroyuki Hosoda.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-meet-with-japanese-prime-minister-kishida-in-tokyo

  26. Minister Skinnari to visit Tokyo - Finnish Government

    31.8.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Japan on 1–5 September 2021. Minister Skinnari will attend the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games as a representative of Finnish state leaders and have meetings with Japanese ministers and representatives of Japanese companies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-tokyo

  27. Finland to suspend development cooperation in Afghanistan - Finnish Government

    17.8.2021 | The conditions for further development cooperation and the forms it will take will be assessed together with the international community and development cooperation organisations as the situation in Afghanistan becomes clearer.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-suspend-development-cooperation-in-afghanistan

  28. Prime Minister Orpo’s speech at the Annual Meeting of Finnish Heads of Mission 2023 - Finnish Government

    21.8.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s speech at the Annual Meeting of Finnish Heads of Mission 2023 in Helsinki. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-s-speech-at-the-annual-meeting-of-finnish-heads-of-mission-2023-

  29. New specialists to bolster Finnish exports - Finnish Government

    26.8.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has recruited 20 new senior specialists in international business to work in 16 different countries. The intention is to increase Finnish exports in important export markets and, in particular, to help small- and medium-sized companies to work globally.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-specialists-to-bolster-finnish-exports

  30. Finland grants additional support to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    25.2.2022 | Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. On 24 February, the Government decided to supplement its support to Ukraine by EUR 10 million of new funding.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-grants-additional-support-to-ukraine

  31. Ministers Skinnari and Lintilä to attend OECD Council on post-pandemic sustainable recovery and organisation’s future priorities - Finnish Government

    28.5.2021 | The ministerial council meeting of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will be held virtually on 31 May–1 June 2021. The meeting will focus on the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and the future priorities of the OECD.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-skinnari-and-lintila-to-attend-oecd-council-on-post-pandemic-sustainable-recovery-and-organisation-s-future-priorities

  32. Ministers Skinnari and Lintilä to attend OECD Council on post-pandemic sustainable recovery and organisation’s future priorities - Finnish Government

    28.5.2021 | The ministerial council meeting of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will be held virtually on 31 May–1 June 2021. The meeting will focus on the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic and the future priorities of the OECD.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-skinnari-and-lintila-to-attend-oecd-council-on-post-pandemic-sustainable-recovery-and-organisation-s-future-priorities

  33. Outcome of the negotiations on the new Government Programme: A strong and committed Finland - Finnish Government

    16.6.2023 | The new Government will build a strong and committed Finland – a well-functioning, safe and just society where opportunities for success and wellbeing are secured across generations and throughout Finland. The Government will safeguard the future of the welfare society, ensure adequate services for all and promote the balanced development of the national economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/outcome-of-the-negotiations-on-the-new-government-programme-a-strong-and-committed-finland

  34. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs sets Finland’s EU policy priorities for coming years - Finnish Government

    17.1.2024 | In its meeting on 17 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s policy priorities for the 2024–2029 EU parliamentary term. The Committee also discussed the Commission’s proposal to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for the two Council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-sets-finland-s-eu-policy-priorities-for-coming-years

  35. Eeva Furman appointed Secretary-General of the National Commission on Sustainable Development - Finnish Government

    16.9.2022 | Professor Eeva Furman has been appointed Secretary-General of the Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development. Furman took up her post in mid-August. She previously worked as Director of the Environmental Policy Centre at the Finnish Environment Institute and has also served as Chair of the Expert Panel on Sustainable Development.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eeva-furman-appointed-secretary-general-of-the-national-commission-on-sustainable-development

  36. IFAD President Gilbert F. Houngbo to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    8.10.2021 | President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Gilbert F. Houngbo will visit Finland on 12 October, on the invitation of Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ifad-president-gilbert-f.-houngbo-to-visit-finland

  37. Finland bears responsibility on eve of UN Climate Change Conference and supports developing countries’ adaptation to climate change - Finnish Government

    15.10.2021 | Finland bears its responsibility as part of the climate finance pledge of the Paris Agreement. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Finland will announce support for adaptation measures in developing countries in particular. The COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference will be held in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-bears-responsibility-on-eve-of-un-climate-change-conference-and-supports-developing-countries-adaptation-to-climate-change

  38. Prime Minister Marin to visit Rome - Finnish Government

    16.5.2022 | On Wednesday 18 May, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi in Rome.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-rome

  39. European Council reaffirms support for Ukraine and discusses transatlantic relations - Finnish Government

    15.12.2022 | In its meeting on 15 December, the European Council discussed transatlantic relations, energy and the economy, Ukraine and Russia, security and defence, and the Southern Neighbourhood.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-reaffirms-support-for-ukraine-and-discusses-transatlantic-relations

  40. Speech by Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen at the 'Les Rencontres Économiques' event on 8 July 2022 - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | With the return of war on our continent, how can we respond to the threats to peace within the Union and what role can Europeans play in the face of the disorders in the world?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-tytti-tuppurainen-in-les-rencontres-economiques-event-8-july-2022