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  1. 2.5.2023 | The negotiations to form a new government began at the House of the Estates on Tuesday 2 May 2023 led by Petteri Orpo. The talks began with an opening seminar, where the parliamentary groups and the secretariats of the parties discussed the state of affairs in Finland from the point of view of various sectors in society in order to find a common vision.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-formation-talks-begin-with-opening-seminar-at-house-of-the-estates
  2. 27.2.2022 | On the proposal of the Government, the President of the Republic decided today that Finland will increase its aid to Ukraine and also provide military protective equipment to assist the country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-sends-additional-aid-to-ukraine
  3. 16.5.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin gave a presentation of the report on Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization at Parliament's plenary session on Monday 16 May 2022. Speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-delivered-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-parliament-s-plenary-session-on-16-may-2022
  4. 15.3.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin gave an opening speech on the current foreign and security policy situation at Parliament's topical debate on Tuesday 15 March 2022. Speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-delivered-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-parliament-s-topical-debate-on-15-march-2022
  5. 12.9.2022 | The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and accelerating climate change have led to a situation in Finland and globally where the future seems rather uncertain. In the midst of uncertainty, decision-making is difficult. Finland will hold parliamentary elections in spring 2023, and the new Government Programme will outline policies for the next few years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers
  6. 17.11.2022 | The Government has adopted a resolution on the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2022–2025. The Strategy sets out the strategic counter-terrorism objectives and actions and supports sustained and broad cooperation among all those involved in counter-terrorism. This is an update to the previous strategy and it does not contain any significant new strategic guidelines.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-resolution-guides-finland-s-counter-terrorism-activities
  7. 12.5.2022 | During this spring, an important discussion on Finland's possible NATO membership has taken place. Time has been needed to let Parliament and the whole society establish their stands on the matter. Time has been needed for close international contacts with NATO and its member countries, as well as with Sweden. We have wanted to give the discussion the space it required.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-statement-by-the-president-of-the-republic-and-prime-minister-of-finland-on-finland-s-nato-membership
  8. 8.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests opinions on the draft government proposal amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-process-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches-1776850
  9. 12.10.2023 | A draft government proposal, prepared by a working group led by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, was sent out for comments on 12 October 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sofa-and-paris-protocol-sent-out-for-comments
  10. 27.10.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police. The aim of the amendments is to improve the exchange of information between authorities in information security breaches. The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 27 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches
  11. 12.9.2022 | How do we guide Finland forward in the midst of global uncertainty? Ministries’ futures review provides tools for decision-makers Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.9.2022 12.06 Type: Press release Government Communications Department, Minist...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers
  12. 20.12.2022 | The President of the Republic approved supplementary legislation on the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) on 20 December. The supplementary legislation amends the national legislation as required by the relevant European Parliament and Council regulations. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/acts-related-to-the-smart-borders-package-to-enter-into-force-next-year
  13. 8.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests opinions on the draft government proposal amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/consultation-process-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches
  14. 30.8.2021 | Finland, Latvia and Patria reach agreement on Common Armoured Vehicle System Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.8.2021 10.34 Type: Press release On 30 August 2021, the Finnish and Latvian Ministries of Defence and Patria signed a framework ag...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-latvia-and-patria-reach-agreement-on-common-armoured-vehicle-system
  15. 21.12.2022 | “Even though this year will go down in the history books for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we have still been fortunate enough to record some favourable developments,” writes Pekka Haavisto, Minister for Foreign Affairs, in relation to the 2022 year in foreign policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-2022-a-year-of-war-and-solidarity
  16. 10.2.2023 | A group of international experts that evaluated the quality and impact of research at the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute FGI of the National Land Survey considers these as excellent. The evaluation report was published today, on 10 February 2023. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/international-evaluation-finland-among-world-leaders-in-geospatial-research-
  17. 19.12.2023 | Representatives of the EU Member States, Parliament and Commission have reached a provisional accord on a regulation concerning Union guidelines for developing the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). The regulation will define the TEN-T network, legislating on such aspects as quality requirements for highways and transport nodes. The accord was achieved in tripartite negotiations on 18 December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-excels-in-eu-lobbying-union-reaches-provisional-agreement-on-regulation-for-trans-european-transport-network
  18. 16.12.2021 | The Act on licencing requirement to buy real estate for buyers outside the EU and EEA has proved necessary Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.12.2021 10.21 Type: Press release The Act on licencing requirement to buy real estate for buyers out...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/the-act-on-licencing-requirement-to-buy-real-estate-for-buyers-outside-the-eu-and-eea-has-proved-necessary
  19. 23.3.2023 | The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Mining Act on 23 March 2023. The amendments will give local residents more influence and increase business prospects and environmental considerations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-mining-act-will-strengthen-citizen-influence-economic-prospects-and-environmental-aspects
  20. 23.8.2023 | "The exceptional times we have been living in recent years have emphasised the importance of Nordic cooperation. Finland has also a lot to offer to other Nordic countries, and we should learn from others in many sectors of society. Through Nordic interaction, we will be able to effectively advance various matters," says minister Anna-Maja Henriksson in her speech.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-anna-maja-henriksson-s-speech-at-the-ambassadors-meeting-2023