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  1. 19.5.2025 | Finland has been selected as one of the states implementing European Union measures to supply Ukraine with defence materiel using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-supply-ammunition-to-ukraine-by-using-proceeds-from-frozen-russian-assets
  2. 1.9.2025 | The State will become the majority shareholder of Finnish automotive contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive as part of a broader corporate restructuring and financing arrangement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/valtiosta-tulee-valmet-automotiven-enemmistoomistaja-tytaryhtio-ioncor-eriytetaan-finnish-minerals-groupin-omistukseen-
  3. 25.6.2025 | Opening Remarks by OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen at the OSCE's Annual Security Review Conference in Vienna 25 June 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-remarks-by-minister-elina-valtonen-at-the-osce-s-annual-security-review-conference
  4. 24.10.2025 | Statement regarding Italy’s participation in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.10.2025 10.44 Type: Press release Italy has announced its participation in NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Finland. Defe...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/statement-regarding-italy-s-participation-in-nato-s-forward-land-forces-in-finland
  5. 20.8.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes a permanent increase of EUR 4.7 million from 2026 onwards for measures set out in the Cyber Security Strategy. This increase is to be included in the 2026 Budget, and the funding will be targeted at the most important and urgent priorities of the Cyber Security Strategy and its implementation plan. Budget funding is proposed for the operations...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-funding-is-necessary-for-implementing-the-cyber-security-strategy
  6. 14.3.2025 | Finnish-led project covering FAMOUS armoured vehicles to progress – total value over EUR 100 million Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.3.2025 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen authorised the Finnish Defence Forces ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-led-project-covering-famous-armoured-vehicles-to-progress-total-value-over-eur-100-million-
  7. 23.5.2025 | Draft decree to implement total ban on real estate acquisitions sent out for comments Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.5.2025 9.31 Type: Press release On 11 April 2025, the Finnish Parliament adopted an act to enable the Ministry of Defence...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/draft-decree-to-implement-total-ban-on-real-estate-acquisitions-sent-out-for-comments
  8. 8.7.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 July. During the visit, Prime Minister Orpo will have discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, among others.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-ukraine-recovery-conference-in-rome
  9. 11.9.2025 | Finland will host Rescue Borealis 2025, an international exercise bringing together hundreds of experts from Finland and abroad. The exercise strengthens cooperation between authorities in Euro-Arctic and cross-border emergencies. Rescue Borealis 2025 includes a field training exercise that will take place in the Oulu area between 29 September and 3 October 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/international-rescue-exercise-brings-hundreds-of-professionals-to-oulu
  10. 10.11.2025 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Finland should consolidate general government finances by about EUR 1.5 billion annually. Consolidation should be continued until the fiscal balance is closed and debt begins to decline. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Monday 10 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-praises-finland-s-new-fiscal-framework
  11. 5.6.2025 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands look into joint procurement of armoured infantry fighting vehicles Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.6.2025 13.35 Type: Press release Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-sweden-norway-lithuania-estonia-and-the-netherlands-look-into-joint-procurement-of-armoured-infantry-fighting-vehicles
  12. 2.10.2025 | The tense security situation underscores the importance of preparedness, both in the Baltic Sea region and in the Euro-Arctic area. Meeting new threats requires joint exercises and well-functioning processes, as underlined at the Rescue Borealis 2025 international field exercise held in Oulu.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-at-the-rescue-borealis-exercise-in-oulu-as-a-frontline-country-finland-has-special-needs-and-responsibilities-in-preparedness-
  13. 17.6.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services. The aim is to clarify the obligation of wellbeing services counties to prepare for the use or threat of military force. The consultation period is open from 17 June to 23 July 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/request-for-comments-strengthening-healthcare-and-social-welfare-preparedness-in-emergency-conditions
  14. 19.1.2026 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its annual report on the Finnish economy on Monday 19 January. According to the IMF, efforts to strengthen public finances will have to continue for several years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-recommends-continued-fiscal-adjustments
  15. 22.9.2025 | The Finnish economy is slowly recovering from recession, with weak employment and economic uncertainty keeping households cautious. The general government debt ratio will stabilise briefly, but not permanently, at the end of the parliamentary term, estimates the Ministry of Finance in its forecast published on 22 September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/economy-recovering-slowly-debt-ratio-set-to-stabilise-briefly
  16. 2.10.2025 | Finland’s Draft Budgetary Plan for next year is based on the Government’s budget proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-submits-draft-budgetary-plan-to-european-union
  17. 19.9.2025 | In their meeting on Friday 19 September, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current situation in Ukraine, efforts to end Russia’s unlawful war of aggression and increase pressure on Russia, and support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situation-in-ukraine-and-finland-s-objectives-for-80th-session-of-un-general-assembly
  18. 10.7.2025 | The fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, which started in Rome on Thursday 10 July, has reaffirmed the West’s continued, wide-ranging and long-term support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ukraine-recovery-conference-bolsters-support-for-ukraine
  19. 24.6.2025 | Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway and United Kingdom to contribute to NATO Forward Land Forces in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.6.2025 21.37 Type: Press release Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway and United Kingdom will take part in...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/denmark-france-iceland-norway-and-united-kingdom-to-contribute-to-nato-forward-land-forces-in-finland
  20. 18.11.2025 | Permanent representatives of NATO member states will visit Rovaniemi and Rovajärvi in Finland on 20–21 November. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will take part in the program on Thursday and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen on Friday.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nato-permanent-representatives-to-visit-finland