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  1. Finland to grant EUR 13.5 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance - Finnish Government

    11.11.2025 | Finland will grant a total of EUR 13.5 million in humanitarian assistance at the end of the year. The total funding for humanitarian assistance in 2025 is over EUR 111 million. The funds granted at the end of year will go to humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Nigeria, Sudan, Gaza, Yemen and Afghanistan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-grant-eur-13.5-million-in-life-saving-humanitarian-assistance

  2. Security and competitiveness feature prominently in discussions at Nordic summer meeting - Finnish Government

    26.5.2025 | Discussions at the Nordic prime ministers’ summer meeting in Paimio focused mainly on security in the Nordic region and the Baltic Sea region and on the situation in Ukraine. The meeting was held in Paimio and Turku on 26 May. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/security-and-competitiveness-feature-prominently-in-discussions-at-nordic-summer-meeting

  3. Finland grants humanitarian aid to Myanmar - Finnish Government

    4.4.2025 | Finland provides humanitarian assistance to Myanmar. The damage caused by the recent severe earthquake in Myanmar exacerbates the already challenging humanitarian situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-grants-humanitarian-aid-to-myanmar

  4. New development policy investment strategy emphasises mobilisation of private capital - Finnish Government

    15.5.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has adopted a development policy investment strategy for 2025–2027. The strategy guides the use of the appropriation allocated to development policy loans and investments in accordance with the Government Report on International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation. The general terms and conditions for development policy loans and investments are published concurrently with the strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-development-policy-investment-strategy-emphasises-mobilisation-of-private-capital

  5. TSI report recommends actions Finland should take to improve resilience and competitiveness of its eastern border regions - Finnish Government

    10.12.2025 | A new OECD report, prepared at the request of the European Commission, sets out a roadmap to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and security in Finland’s eastern border regions. The report was launched in Helsinki on 10 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tsi-report-recommends-actions-finland-should-take-to-improve-resilience-and-competitiveness-of-its-eastern-border-regions

  6. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses single market strategy and customs reform - Finnish Government

    18.6.2025 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions the EU single market strategy and the proposal for a handling fee for goods ordered from outside the EU. The Ministerial Committee also discussed Finland’s positions on the 18th sanctions package currently under preparation and the review of the EU Emissions Trading Directive.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-single-market-strategy-and-customs-reform

  7. Minister Talvitie visited Ukraine - Finnish Government

    2.2.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from January 31 to February 1. At the invitation of Ukraine's Minister of Culture Mykola Tochytskyi, the Minister attended an international ministerial meeting in Uzhhorod, Zakarpatska region. It was the minister's first official visit abroad.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/working-group-submitted-proposals-for-developing-student-financial-aid-both-essential-and-comprehensive-restructuring-discussed-duplicate-1

  8. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU leaders’ retreat and future of EU defence - Finnish Government

    31.1.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 31 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the upcoming informal EU leaders’ retreat. The Ministerial Committee also discussed ways to exercise influence on the future of EU defence and outlined Finland’s positions for the informal meeting of competitiveness and trade ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-leaders-retreat-and-future-of-eu-defence

  9. Finnish-Ukrainian cooperation project to develop the Ukrainian tax administration - Finnish Government

    7.4.2025 | A Finnish-Ukrainian cooperation project will improve the transparency and digitalisation of the Ukrainian tax administration and its capacity to manage and implement reforms. The project will also support the fight against corruption and Ukraine's EU accession.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-ukrainian-cooperation-project-to-develop-the-ukrainian-tax-administration

  10. Prime Minister Orpo pays working visit to United Arab Emirates - Finnish Government

    15.1.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo cultivated political and economic relations between Finland and the United Arab Emirates during a working visit on 13–15 January. The programme for his visit included meetings with the President and Prime Minister of the UAE and with several ministers. His visit also coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and the UAE. Prime Minister Orpo was accompanied on the visit by a business delegation put together by Business Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-pays-working-visit-to-united-arab-emirates

  11. UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to meet Foreign Minister Valtonen - Finnish Government

    13.3.2025 | The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will visit Finland on 14–15 March on the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and the United Arab Emirates.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/uae-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-hh-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-to-meet-foreign-minister-valtonen

  12. EU Arctic cooperation under the midnight sun - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | The EU Arctic Forum, to be held at Levi, Lapland, on 26–27 June 2025, gives European Arctic actors an opportunity to discuss the future of Arctic cooperation at its turning point.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-arctic-cooperation-under-the-midnight-sun

  13. Prime Ministers of Finland and Spain: European countries need to increase their defence spending - Finnish Government

    12.3.2025 | Boosting assistance to Ukraine and strengthening European defence were key topics on the agenda when Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met for discussions in Helsinki on Wednesday 12 March. While in Helsinki, Prime Minister Sánchez also met with President of the Republic Alexander Stubb.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain-european-countries-need-to-increase-their-defence-spending

  14. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for March European Council - Finnish Government

    17.3.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 18 March. Items on the agenda for the meeting include preparations for the March European Council and relations between the EU and the United Kingdom. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-march-european-council-3

  15. Review of reforming transport taxation and financing completed - Finnish Government

    27.3.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Finance have completed a joint outlook review of the current state of transport taxation and financing, and options for reform. The review report is the first part of the Government’s comprehensive reform of transport taxation and financing set out in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/review-of-reforming-transport-taxation-and-financing-completed

  16. New heads of mission appointed - Finnish Government

    23.5.2025 | At the presidential session on 23 May, the President of the Republic appointed the following persons to serve as heads of missions: Petri Puhakka, Kathmandu; Kirsikka Lehto-Asikainen, Paris; Eija Rotinen, Bogota; Antti Putkonen, Baghdad; Ville Cantell, Reykjavik; Lasse Keisalo, Lima; Katja Ahlfors, Dakar; Teemu Turunen, London; and Stefan Lindström, Houston. In addition, the President of the Repub...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-heads-of-mission-appointed-1

  17. Government outlines its position on the European Commission’s Roadworthiness Package - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | On 28 May 2025, the Finnish Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament regarding the European Commission’s proposal for the so-called Roadworthiness Package. In principle, the Government supports the proposal’s aim to promote road safety and reduce the negative environmental impacts of transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlines-its-position-on-the-european-commission-s-roadworthiness-package

  18. Annual Climate Report 2026: Finland’s net emissions decreased by six per cent from previous year but there is still way to go to reach carbon neutrality - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | The clean energy transition continues to make good progress: the use of fossil energy sources keeps decreasing in industry, electricity production and heating. The trend in emissions takes us in the right direction, but more work will be needed in all sectors to reach the climate targets nationally and at the EU level.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-climate-report-2026-finland-s-net-emissions-decreased-by-six-per-cent-from-previous-year-but-there-is-still-way-to-go-to-reach-carbon-neutrality

  19. Finland stresses predictable climate policy at meeting of EU environment and climate ministers – Bioeconomy Strategy and emission standards of automotive industry also on agenda - Finnish Government

    16.3.2026 | The EU Environment Council will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 17 March. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting. Minister Multala stresses that now it is highly important to defend a consistent climate policy and, in particular, the emissions trading system.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-stresses-predictable-climate-policy-at-meeting-of-eu-environment-and-climate-ministers-bioeconomy-strategy-and-emission-standards-of-automotive-industry-also-on-agenda

  20. EU and Gulf countries agree to deepen cooperation - Finnish Government

    16.10.2024 | In their first-ever summit in Brussels on Wednesday 16 October, the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) outlined a vision for closer cooperation. For Finland, it was important that the joint statement issued at the summit condemn Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-gulf-countries-agree-to-deepen-cooperation

  21. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses European Political Community Summit - Finnish Government

    29.4.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 29 April, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discussed the issues on the agenda for the European Political Community (EPC) Summit, temporary protection for Ukrainians and the revision of the EU emissions trading system. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for two council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-european-political-community-summit

  22. Nordic ministers meet in Helsinki to discuss resilience, protection of cultural heritage and skills development - Finnish Government

    6.5.2025 | The Nordic ministers of culture and ministers of education and science met in Helsinki on 5 and 6 May as part of Finland's and Åland's 2025 co-presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/nordic-ministers-meet-in-helsinki-to-discuss-resilience-protection-of-cultural-heritage-and-skills-development

  23. Government: Finland continues its strong support for Ukrainian civil society - Finnish Government

    4.10.2024 | Finland is one of the strongest supporters of Ukraine in Europe. Finland has sent wide-ranging support to Ukraine; defence material; civilian material; humanitarian aid; and development cooperation. In a short period, Ukraine has become Finland’s most significant partner in development cooperation. Finland also supports Ukraine as part of the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-finland-continues-its-strong-support-for-ukrainian-civil-society

  24. Elina Björklund to prepare reform of Team Finland network of business services abroad - Finnish Government

    28.6.2024 | On 27 June 2024, Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio appointed Elina Björklund (M.Sc., Economics), Chairperson of the Board of Reima Group, to serve as the rapporteur preparing the reform of the Team Finland network of business services abroad to integrate the foreign functions of Business Finland with the Foreign Service.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/elina-bjorklund-to-prepare-reform-of-team-finland-network-of-business-services-abroad

  25. Prime Minister Orpo to attend EU-GCC summit and European Council in Brussels - Finnish Government

    15.10.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at two meetings in Brussels: the EU and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit on Wednesday 16 October and the European Council beginning on Thursday 17 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-eu-gcc-summit-and-european-council-in-brussels

  26. Agriculture ministers discussed viability of rural areas and generational renewal on farms - Finnish Government

    15.7.2024 | The Agriculture and Fisheries Council met in Brussels on 15 July 2024. The main topics discussed were the viability of rural areas and trade-related agricultural issues. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/agriculture-ministers-discussed-viability-of-rural-areas-and-generational-renewal-on-farms

  27. New heads of mission appointed - Finnish Government

    25.4.2025 | At the presidential session on 25 April, the President of the Republic appointed the following persons to serve as heads of missions: Okko-Pekka Salmimies, Bern; Pekka Voutilainen, Hanoi; Jukka Siukosaari, Copenhagen; Riina-Riikka Heikka, Nairobi; Olli Kantanen, Stockholm; Eevamari Laaksonen, Pristina; Minna Laajava, Los Angeles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-heads-of-mission-appointed

  28. Industrial Policy Strategy has been published - Finnish Government

    4.12.2024 | Finland must improve the competitiveness of its investment environment with the help of predictable regulation and sufficient incentives. Companies must increase their intangible investments to enhance the value added and productivity. Public funding must be used more efficiently to boost new sectors and diversify the economic structure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/industrial-policy-strategy-has-been-published

  29. Finland to intensify cooperation with Canada; promising opportunities in forestry and bioeconomy for Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    5.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade mission to the province of Nova Scotia in Canada and visit the country’s capital, Ottawa, on 5–8 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-intensify-cooperation-with-canada-promising-opportunities-in-forestry-and-bioeconomy-for-finnish-companies

  30. Prime Minister Orpo meets with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba in Tokyo - Finnish Government

    10.12.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba met in Tokyo on Tuesday 10 December. Their talks focused on bilateral political, trade and economic relations between the countries. They also discussed a variety of topical international issues. The prime ministers addressed the situation in Ukraine and the need for support, and shared their serious concerns about increased military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-japanese-prime-minister-ishiba-in-tokyo

  31. Prime Minister Orpo calls for stronger EU single market – Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné visiting Finland - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for swift reform of the EU single market in his meeting with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Stéphane Séjourné on Thursday 12 June in Helsinki. Executive Vice-President Séjourné is responsible for prosperity and industrial strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-calls-for-stronger-eu-single-market-commission-executive-vice-president-sejourne-visiting-finland

  32. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Rome - Finnish Government

    28.2.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Rome, Italy, from 2 to 3 March. During her visit, she will meet Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, attend an Italian-Finnish business forum and speak at the Arctic Circle Forum about Finland's Arctic foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-rome

  33. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses upcoming European Council meeting and Gulf Cooperation Council summit - Finnish Government

    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

  34. Icebreaker initiative means significant opportunities for Finnish industrial policy - Finnish Government

    11.7.2024 | On 11 July 2024, Finland, the United States and Canada published a trilateral declaration concerning cooperation in the production of icebreakers (ICE). The initiative was signed by the Presidents of Finland and the United States Alexander Stubb and Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/icebreaker-initiative-means-significant-opportunities-for-finnish-industrial-policy

  35. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses revision of Energy Taxation Directive - Finnish Government

    15.11.2024 | At its meeting on Friday 15 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs specified Finland’s positions on the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for next week’s council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-revision-of-energy-taxation-directive

  36. Phasing out Russian gas will continue – EU prepares for the coming winter - Finnish Government

    7.6.2024 | The availability and price of natural gas (methane) have been at the heart of Europe's response to Russia's aggression in connection with the war in Ukraine. A massive military invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, but the energy war started already in summer 2021 as Russia manipulated gas trade to the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/phasing-out-russian-gas-will-continue-eu-prepares-for-the-coming-winter

  37. Ministers Adlercreutz and Roswall: We need to do whatever it takes to boost Europe’s competitiveness - Finnish Government

    25.6.2024 | Europe is facing strong economic headwinds. With vulnerable supply chains, high energy costs, and substantial investments needed to reach net-zero, the EU has reached a point where we cannot afford to ignore our competitiveness problems.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-adlercreutz-and-roswall-we-need-to-do-whatever-it-takes-to-boost-europe-s-competitiveness

  38. Minister Rydman to lead marine industry-focused Team Finland visit to the Netherlands - Finnish Government

    7.10.2024 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will visit The Hague in the Netherlands on 8 October 2024 as part of Team Finland’s trade mission focusing on the maritime industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-lead-marine-industry-focused-team-finland-visit-to-the-netherlands

  39. Kauppapolitiikka: Under the golden stars - Finnish Government

    26.3.2024 | The latest issue of the Kauppapolitiikka trade policy magazine looks at how elections influence important trade policy decisions in both the EU and the United States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kauppapolitiikka-under-the-golden-stars

  40. Minister of Employment Satonen to attend ILO Labour Conference on 5–7 June 2024 - Finnish Government

    5.6.2024 | The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its International Labour Conference in Geneva on 3–14 June 2024. The agenda includes the protection of workers from biological hazards, discussion on the strategic objective of fundamental principles and rights at work, and decent work and the care economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-to-attend-ilo-labour-conference-on-5-7-june-2024

  41. EU agriculture ministers support initiative to update conservation status of large carnivores - Finnish Government

    23.1.2024 | The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council discussed international trade in agricultural products, the organisation of the strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture, a proposal for a regulation on a forest monitoring framework and, on Finland’s initiative, large carnivore matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/eu-agriculture-ministers-support-initiative-to-update-conservation-status-of-large-carnivores

  42. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses upcoming European Political Community meeting and informal European Council - Finnish Government

    6.11.2024 | It its meeting on Wednesday 6 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the informal meeting of the members of the European Council on 8 November and the meeting of the European Political Community to be held in connection with it on 7 November. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the EU’s multiannual financial framework and migration issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-european-political-community-meeting-and-informal-european-council

  43. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Wood from Finland Conference on 6 February 2025 - Finnish Government

    6.2.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Wood from Finland Conference on 6 February 2025 Publication date 6.2.2025 10.23 | Published in English on 31.10.2025 at 15.20 Type: Speech Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honor to address you ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-wood-from-finland-conference-on-6-february-2025

  44. Prime Minister Orpo and Dutch Prime Minister Rutte discuss measures to guarantee European security and prosperity - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and acting Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte met in Helsinki on Thursday 13 June. Among other topics, their discussions focused on measures to guarantee European security and economic success.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-dutch-prime-minister-rutte-discuss-measures-to-guarantee-european-security-and-prosperity

  45. Minister Essayah to visit Canada with a forest and bioeconomy delegation – Finland is the Feature Country of Scaling Up Bioeconomy conference - Finnish Government

    25.11.2024 | Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah visits Canada with a delegation of the Finnish forestry and bioeconomy actors on 24–28 November. Minister Essayah will deliver the keynote speech at the Scaling Up Bioeconomy Conference 2024 in Ottawa. Finland is the Feature Country of this year’s conference. In addition, the Minister and the business delegation will visit the province of Quebec.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/minister-essayah-to-visit-canada-with-a-forest-and-bioeconomy-delegation-finland-is-the-feature-country-of-scaling-up-bioeconomy-conference

  46. EU home affairs ministers expected to reach preliminary agreement on extension of temporary protection of Ukrainians - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | The home affairs ministers from all the EU Member States are meeting for the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 13 June in Luxembourg. The agenda includes the continuation of temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine, the EU Internal Security Strategy as well as the return of persons staying illegally in the EU. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-expected-to-reach-preliminary-agreement-on-extension-of-temporary-protection-of-ukrainians

  47. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Wood from Finland Conference on 6 February 2025 - Finnish Government

    6.2.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Wood from Finland Conference on 6 February 2025 Publication date 6.2.2025 10.26 Type: Speech Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honor to address you today at the International Conference on Sawmi...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-wood-from-finland-conference-on-6-february-2025-1

  48. Joint statement by the Nordic Prime Ministers and Heads of Government on cooperation for enhanced crisis preparedness and resilience – The Nordics: United and Strong - Finnish Government

    26.5.2025 | In an era marked by an increasing frequency and complexity of crises, the eight Nordic governments share a commitment to foster resilience and ensure effective civil preparedness. Leveraging our unique geographical, cultural and historical bonds, we highlight our unwavering commitment to peace, security and stability.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-statement-by-the-nordic-prime-ministers-and-heads-of-government-on-cooperation-for-enhanced-crisis-preparedness-and-resilience-the-nordics-united-and-strong

  49. Speech by Prime Minister Orpo at the launch ceremony of the first Pohjanmaa-class corvette in Rauma on 21 May. - Finnish Government

    21.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo gave a speech at the launch ceremony of the first Pohjanmaa-class corvette in Rauma on 21 May. Speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-orpo-at-the-launch-ceremony-of-the-first-pohjanmaa-class-corvette-in-rauma-on-21-may-1

  50. EU energy ministers’ meeting to be marked by Iran war and European competitiveness issues - Finnish Government

    13.3.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for energy issues will convene in Brussels on 16 March 2026. The meeting agenda will include the European grids package for 2028–2034, the action plan for affordable energy, and energy security. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-meeting-to-be-marked-by-iran-war-and-european-competitiveness-issues

  51. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions ahead of EUCO - Finnish Government

    17.4.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 17 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the special European Council to be held in Brussels on 17 and 18 April. Items on the agenda for the meeting include the ongoing events in the Middle East and Ukraine, relations with Türkiye and Europe’s long-term competitiveness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-ahead-of-euco

  52. Minister Tavio to highlight Finnish expertise at COP28 in Dubai - Finnish Government

    30.11.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Dubai in the United Arab Emirates 2–4 December. Minister Tavio will attend events organised as part of the UN Climate Change Conference and meet ministers from other countries and representatives of businesses and international organisations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-highlight-finnish-expertise-at-cop28-in-dubai

  53. Finland to provide humanitarian assistance to major global crises - Finnish Government

    20.2.2024 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ humanitarian assistance decisions made in early part of the year emphasise Ukraine and the world’s largest refugee crises. The amount of humanitarian assistance now granted totals EUR 63 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-provide-humanitarian-assistance-to-major-global-crises

  54. Exports of defence materiel grew in 2023 - Finnish Government

    18.6.2024 | Exports of defence materiel grew in 2023 Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.6.2024 12.00 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has published a report on the exports of defence materiel in 2023. The report provides statistical data on bo...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/exports-of-defence-materiel-grew-in-2023

  55. Arctia Ltd to be part of the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Cinia Ltd to be subject to ownership steering by the Prime Minister’s Office - Finnish Government

    22.8.2024 | The responsibility for the ownership steering of Arctia Ltd will be transferred from the Ownership Steering Department of the Prime Minister’s Office to the Ministry of Transport and Communications. On 22 August 2024, the Government issued a decree amending the Decree on the Ministry of Transport and Communications and a decree amending the Decree on the Prime Minister's Office.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/arctia-ltd-to-be-part-of-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-cinia-ltd-to-be-subject-to-ownership-steering-by-the-prime-minister-s-office

  56. LDC Future Forum in Helsinki to seek solutions to problems of LDCs - Finnish Government

    1.3.2024 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the United Nations will organise a Future Forum on the Least Developed Countries (LCD Future Forum) in Helsinki on 4–6 March. The Forum will discuss how to harness Finnish expertise in science, technology and innovation to foster development in the world’s least developed countries. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the Future Forum.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ldc-future-forum-in-helsinki-to-seek-solutions-to-problems-of-ldcs

  57. Declaration from the NORDEFCO Ministerial Meeting in Faroe Islands 29-30 April 2024 - Finnish Government

    30.4.2024 | Declaration from the NORDEFCO Ministerial Meeting in Faroe Islands 29-30 April 2024 Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.4.2024 13.16 Type: Press release Today, the Nordic Ministers of Defence, a representative of the Minister of Statehood and ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/declaration-from-the-nordefco-ministerial-meeting-in-faroe-islands-29-30-april-2024-

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-open-a-consulate-general-in-houston

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-continues-funding-unrwa-funds-directed-to-prevention-of-misconduct

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-holds-roundtable-discussion-on-opportunities-and-challenges-in-defence-industry