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  1. Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    25.8.2025 | Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki on 25 August 2025. Speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  2. Draft budget of Minister of Finance Riikka Purra to stabilise the debt ratio; budget deficit to be reduced to below EUR 10 billion - Finnish Government

    6.8.2025 | The Ministry of Finance's draft budget for 2026 implements the guidelines of the Government’s spring mid-term policy review and includes the Minister of Finance's new adjustment measures proposed by the Minister of Finance to ensure that the debt ratio stabilises towards the end of the parliamentary term. The draft budget totals EUR 89.6 billion and involves a deficit of EUR 9.9 billion. When enter...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/draft-budget-of-minister-of-finance-riikka-purra-to-stabilise-the-debt-ratio-budget-deficit-to-be-reduced-to-below-eur-10-billion

  3. Finnish Government: Funding for the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility should be directed towards security - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | The Finnish Government submitted a communication to Parliament on 13 November 2025 regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on the Connecting Europe Facility for the period 2028–2034. The Government welcomes the proposal and emphasises that funding should be more strongly directed towards strengthening defence and security, among other sectors. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-government-funding-for-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-should-be-directed-towards-security

  4. 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

  5. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    8.10.2025 | Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis will visit Helsinki on 9 October and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/greek-foreign-minister-george-gerapetritis-to-visit-helsinki

  6. Finland’s withdrawal from Ottawa Convention to take effect - Finnish Government

    10.1.2026 | Finland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention will take effect on 10 January. Finland remains committed to the humanitarian objectives of the Ottawa Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-withdrawal-from-ottawa-convention-to-take-effect

  7. Two negative decisions on real estate transactions - Finnish Government

    4.6.2025 | Two negative decisions on real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.6.2025 15.06 Type: Press release On 4 June 2025, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen denied two prospective buyers from outside the EU and EEA permissions to ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/two-negative-decisions-on-real-estate-transactions-1

  8. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio's speech at the 2025 annual meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    25.8.2025 | "Finland is advancing the interests of Finland and Finnish businesses in a proactive and forward-looking way, also in the midst of ongoing changes."
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-ville-tavio-s-speech-at-the-2025-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  9. Government proposal to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    17.4.2025 | Withdrawal from of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction, known as the Ottawa Convention, requires a government proposal. Comments on the draft proposal may be given until 16 May 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposal-to-withdraw-from-the-ottawa-convention-sent-out-for-comments

  10. Denmark joins CAVS Programme to enable procurement of Armoured vehicles - Finnish Government

    1.4.2025 | Denmark joins CAVS Programme to enable procurement of Armoured vehicles Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.4.2025 13.39 Type: Press release Denmark joins the Finnish-led Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. The Danish Ministry of D...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/denmark-joins-cavs-programme-to-enable-procurement-of-armoured-vehicles

  11. Finland submits Draft Budgetary Plan to European Union - Finnish Government

    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

  12. Finland is prepared for security threats against communications networks and is making sustained effort to strengthen security - Finnish Government

    30.1.2025 | Communications networks are part of the infrastructure that is essential for the functioning of society. The security of communications networks is extensively regulated in the Act on Electronic Communications Services. Its provisions contain obligations to ensure that the security of communications networks is, above all, proactively safeguarded though retroactive measures may be used where necessary.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-is-prepared-for-security-threats-against-communications-networks-and-is-making-sustained-effort-to-strengthen-security

  13. Speech by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission - Finnish Government

    25.8.2025 | "Our task is to promote a world in which as many people as possible—regardless of country of birth and circumstances—can live their lives safely and freely, and be happy. That is Finland’s story."
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-2025-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission

  14. Prime Minister Orpo to attend Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome - Finnish Government

    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

  15. Government submits to Parliament bill on restricting real estate transactions by Russians - Finnish Government

    6.2.2025 | On 6 February 2025, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for legislation banning foreign real estate acquisitions. Permits would not be granted to persons whose country of nationality is waging a war of aggression and may pose a threat to Finland’s national security. This ban would also apply to entities who are domiciled in the territory of such a country or owned or influenced by citizens or entities of such a country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-submits-to-parliament-bill-on-restricting-real-estate-transactions-by-russians

  16. Summary of comments published on report discussing ban on real estate transactions – contributors agree with objectives - Finnish Government

    16.12.2024 | A working group appointed by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen proposed in its report that no permit to buy real estate should be granted to persons whose country of nationality has been found by the European Union to be in violation of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of another country and whose country of nationality may be a threat to Finland’s national security. Further provisions on such countries would be issued by government decree.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/summary-of-comments-published-on-report-discussing-ban-on-real-estate-transactions-contributors-agree-with-objectives

  17. Joint statement by the Nordic Prime Ministers and Heads of Government on quantum technologies: Laying the foundation for future Nordic advancements - Finnish Government

    26.5.2025 | Quantum technologies are in their early stages of development, yet they hold significant promise for scientific breakthroughs and innovations that could address societal challenges and deliver substantial benefits across a wide range of sectors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-statement-by-the-nordic-prime-ministers-and-heads-of-government-on-quantum-technologies-laying-the-foundation-for-future-nordic-advancements-1

  18. Report: Rescue services have maintained a good service level - Finnish Government

    27.3.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has published a nation-wide report on how well the targets set for rescue services and their finances have been achieved in the wellbeing services counties. The report recommends that the counties focus on recruitment of rescuers and preparedness for civil defence. They should also step up their efforts on incident and accident prevention with a view to reducing the number of incidents, accidents and fires across Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/report-rescue-services-have-maintained-a-good-service-level

  19. Cyber Security Strategy implementation plan published – cybersecurity integrated into comprehensive security - Finnish Government

    4.12.2024 | In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The objectives of the revised strategy extend to 2035. A strategy implementation plan has been drawn to describe the development measures to achieve the objectives. The plan was approved on 3 December 2024 by the steering group of the project developing an operating model for government security management.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cyber-security-strategy-implementation-plan-published-cybersecurity-integrated-into-comprehensive-security

  20. Two negative decisions on real estate transactions - Finnish Government

    12.12.2024 | Two negative decisions on real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.12.2024 9.01 Type: Press release On 10 December 2024, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen made two negative permit decisions concerning real estate acquisiti...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/two-negative-decisions-on-real-estate-transactions

  21. Government proposal on withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention submitted to Parliament - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | On 28 May 2025, the Government approved a proposal on withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines. The proposal will now be submitted to Parliament. The withdrawal also necessitates the consent of Parliament, approval of the President of the Republic and submission of the instrument of withdrawal to the UN Secretary-General.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-withdrawal-from-the-ottawa-convention-submitted-to-parliament

  22. 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

  23. Work on establishing the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre progresses - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | The Government proposes that on 22 November 2024 the President of the Republic approve the acts for establishing the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/work-on-establishing-the-finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-progresses

  24. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Ukraine, situation in the Middle East and UNIFIL peacekeeping mission - Finnish Government

    22.10.2025 | In their meeting on Wednesday 22 October, 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 the need to ensure strong European support for Ukraine. The work to strengthen Ukraine’s security, achieve a ceasefire and start negotiations based on the current frontline will continue.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-ukraine-situation-in-the-middle-east-and-unifil-peacekeeping-mission

  25. Ukraine attends informal meeting of Nordic-Baltic ministers of culture as special guest - Finnish Government

    6.5.2025 | The Nordic and Baltic ministers of culture convened at an informal meeting on Tuesday 6 May 2025 in Helsinki to discuss the protection of cultural heritage in a crisis or war as part of preparedness work and resilience. Ukraine's Minister of Culture Mykola Tochytskyi attended the meeting as a special guest.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ukraine-attends-informal-meeting-of-nordic-baltic-ministers-of-culture-as-special-guest

  26. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss support for Ukraine, Finland’s preparations for the NATO Summit, and the current situation in Israel and Palestine - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | In their meeting on Friday 13 June, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current state of the Ukraine peace negotiations, proposals to achieve peace and bring an end to Russia’s unlawful war of aggression, and support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-support-for-ukraine-finland-s-preparations-for-the-nato-summit-and-the-current-situation-in-israel-and-palestine

  27. Revised Cyber Security Strategy responds to changed security environment - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The strategy will make cyber security a more integral part of Finland's concept of comprehensive security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revised-cyber-security-strategy-responds-to-changed-security-environment

  28. Nordic transport ministers issue a statement on military mobility and security of supply - Finnish Government

    13.5.2025 | Transport ministers of Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark will meet on 13–14 May 2025 in Helsinki. They will issue a joint statement on military mobility and security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/nordic-transport-ministers-issue-a-statement-on-military-mobility-and-security-of-supply

  29. Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland - Finnish Government

    25.6.2025 | Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.6.2025 9.53 Type: Press release Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/statement-regarding-nato-s-forward-land-forces-in-finland

  30. Additional funding to procurements replacing materiel delivered to Ukraine and to NATO presence - Finnish Government

    11.10.2024 | In the third supplementary budget for 2024, the Government proposes to cut the appropriations for the Ministry of Defence’s branch of government by a total of EUR 378.332 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/additional-funding-to-procurements-replacing-materiel-delivered-to-ukraine-and-to-nato-presence-

  31. Working group to prepare the reform of the Foreign Corporate Acquisitions Act - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have appointed a cross-sectoral working group to prepare the reform of the Act on the Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions, as outlined in the Government Programme. The Programme states that the Act will be reformed to more effectively take into account risks relating to national security, security of supply and wide-ranging influence activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-to-prepare-the-reform-of-the-foreign-corporate-acquisitions-act

  32. Puolustusministeri Antti Häkkäsen puhe Shangri-La Dialogue -konferenssissa - Finnish Government

    31.5.2025 | Cyber, Undersea And Outer-Space Defence Challenges.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/puolustusministeri-antti-hakkasen-puhe-shangri-la-dialogue-konferenssissa

  33. Finland presented the instrument of withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention - Finnish Government

    10.7.2025 | Finland presented the instrument of withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention on 10 July 2025. The withdrawal shall take effect in January 2026. Finland will continue its support for the humanitarian goals of the Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-presented-the-instrument-of-withdrawal-from-the-ottawa-anti-personnel-landmines-convention

  34. Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre to be established - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | The Government proposes funding for the establishment of the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre. Funding is proposed for the administrative branches of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Ministry of Transport and Communications share of the funding amounts to EUR 411 000.  
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-to-be-established

  35. Finland to strengthen preparedness against CBRNE threats - Finnish Government

    11.12.2024 | Finland to strengthen preparedness against CBRNE threats Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.12.2024 14.17 Type: Press release Today, the Ministry of Defence published Finland’s updated cross-administrative CBRNE Strategy. It brings together t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-strengthen-preparedness-against-cbrne-threats

  36. Government adopts resolution on space strategy - Finnish Government

    30.12.2024 | The Government adopted a resolution on the national space strategy on 30 December 2024. The space sector and its geopolitical operating environment have changed significantly in recent years. There are around 200 companies operating in the sector in Finland and their turnover has tripled in 2018–2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-adopts-resolution-on-space-strategy

  37. Report on banning foreign real estate acquisitions sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    2.9.2024 | The Finnish Government aims to improve national security of Finland by tightening the legislation on foreign real estate transactions. A working group appointed by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen drew up a report on the matter, which will be sent out for comments next. The legislative proposal is due to be submitted to Parliament before the end of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/report-on-banning-foreign-real-estate-acquisitions-sent-out-for-comments

  38. Introducing centralised system for banking data requests by authorities - Finnish Government

    10.4.2025 | On 10 April 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on amending the Act on Bank and Payment Account Monitoring System.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/introducing-centralised-system-for-banking-data-requests-by-authorities

  39. Proposal to amend regulation on biometric data in crime prevention circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    3.2.2025 | Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a proposal for amending the regulation on biometric data stored in the registers of the police and the Finnish Immigration Service. An objective of the Government Programme is to strengthen crime prevention and improve the conditions for using biometrics in law enforcement and crime prevention. The Ministry proposes that biometric data co...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-to-amend-regulation-on-biometric-data-in-crime-prevention-circulated-for-comments

  40. Market Court rejected Heckler & Koch's appeal concerning acquisition of assault rifles - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | Market Court rejected Heckler & Koch's appeal concerning acquisition of assault rifles Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.5.2024 11.53 Type: Press release On 17 May 2024, the Market Court rejected Heckler & Koch's appeal concerning the Defenc...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/market-court-rejected-heckler-koch-s-appeal-concerning-acquisition-of-assault-rifles

  41. Prime Minister Orpo to attend informal EU leaders’ retreat in Brussels - Finnish Government

    30.1.2025 | The EU leaders will meet for an informal retreat in Brussels on 3 February. The main topic on the agenda will be European defence. The leaders will also meet for discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-informal-eu-leaders-retreat-in-brussels

  42. 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

  43. Joint EU crisis preparedness helps support preparedness in all Member States - Finnish Government

    6.9.2024 | The civil preparedness ministers of the Nordic countries, Baltic States, Poland and Ukraine met in Vilnius on 6 September to discuss the current situation and common challenges. Items on the agenda included warning the population, civil defence shelters and mass evacuations across borders. Finland was represented at the meeting by State Secretary Antti Salminen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/joint-eu-crisis-preparedness-helps-support-preparedness-in-all-member-states

  44. Tarja Jaakkola appointed Assistant Secretary General of NATO - Finnish Government

    22.8.2024 | Tarja Jaakkola appointed Assistant Secretary General of NATO Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.8.2024 14.00 Type: Press release NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has appointed Tarja Jaakkola , Director-General of the Resource Policy De...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/tarja-jaakkola-appointed-assistant-secretary-general-of-nato

  45. Column: Reform of nuclear energy legislation to streamline regulation and prepare the ground for future projects - Finnish Government

    7.8.2025 | Finland is known as a country of responsible use of nuclear energy. Safety comes always first. Responsibility includes ensuring the funds required for nuclear waste management and for the decommissioning of facilities. An extensive legislative reform is, however, required to streamline regulation and licensing. The reform process is also driven by the need to take account of new technologies and the profitability challenges of the sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/column-reform-of-nuclear-energy-legislation-to-streamline-regulation-and-prepare-the-ground-for-future-projects

  46. Draft act on the establishment of a space situational awareness centre circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    27.5.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for an act amending the Act on the Finnish Meteorological Institute and for an Act amending the Act on the Defence Forces. The amendments would enable the establishment of a space situational awareness centre in Finland. The deadline for submitting comments is 30 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/draft-act-on-the-establishment-of-a-space-situational-awareness-centre-circulated-for-comments

  47. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss damage to telecommunications cables in Baltic Sea and Finland’s participation in summit of NB8 and Polish leaders in Harpsund - Finnish Government

    22.11.2024 | On Friday 22 November, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the recent damage to undersea telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea. The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating the matter in Finland and engaging in international cooperation. It is still too early to assess the cause of the damage. The damage does not affect network traffic or Finland’s security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-damage-to-telecommunications-cables-in-baltic-sea-and-finland-s-participation-in-summit-of-nb8-and-polish-leaders-in-harpsund

  48. Government proposal on the budget proposal for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government for 2026 - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Finnish Government proposes EUR 14.8 billion in appropriations for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government for 2026. This is about EUR 0.5 billion less than in the 2025 Budget.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposal-on-the-budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-branch-of-government-for-2026

  49. Countries on EU's external border face common challenges - Finnish Government

    24.5.2024 | The interior ministers of Finland, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland met in Latvia's capital, Riga, on 23 and 24 May. The ministers discussed the countries' common security challenges, especially those concerning the EU's external borders. Finland was represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. She briefed her colleagues about the Finnish Government's proposal on a border security act, which had just been submitted to Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/countries-on-eu-s-external-border-face-common-challenges

  50. New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland - Finnish Government

    18.11.2024 | The new Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide aimed at the entire population has been published on Suomi.fi. The Ministry of the Interior produced the online guide together with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and an extensive cooperation network. The guide collects preparedness instructions in one place.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-guide-instructs-people-how-to-prepare-for-incidents-and-crises-in-finland

  51. Finland and Latvia agree on joint life cycle services for CAVS vehicles - Finnish Government

    9.8.2024 | Finland and Latvia agree on joint life cycle services for CAVS vehicles Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.8.2024 10.00 Type: Press release Finland and Latvia have signed an agreement on joint life cycle services for the Common Armoured Vehicl...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-latvia-agree-on-joint-life-cycle-services-for-cavs-vehicles

  52. OECD recommends Finland strengthen public finances and boost sustainable economic growth - Finnish Government

    23.5.2025 | The OECD sees vast potential for clean economic growth in Finland. However, structural reforms will be required to realise this potential. Among other things, the OECD recommends that Finland boost higher education, attract high-skilled immigrants and improve incentives for investments. Further adjustments to public finances are necessary due to rising defence spending.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/oecd-recommends-finland-strengthen-public-finances-and-boost-sustainable-economic-growth

  53. Revised Cyber Security Strategy circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    12.6.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the revised draft of Finland's Cyber Security Strategy. The deadline for submitting opinions is 9 August 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revised-cyber-security-strategy-circulated-for-comments

  54. Six negative decisions on real estate transactions - Finnish Government

    6.9.2024 | Six negative decisions on real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.9.2024 8.59 Type: Press release On 4 September 2024, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed six negative permit decisions concerning real estate acquisiti...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/six-negative-decisions-on-real-estate-transactions

  55. The Ilmarinen shipwreck is being investigated to avoid potential oil spills - Finnish Government

    12.8.2024 | Investigations on methods for removing oil from the sunken coastal defence ship Ilmarinen will continue between 12 and 18 August 2024 on the Navy’s multipurpose vessel Louhi. As a result of the amendment to the Environmental Protection Act that entered into force at the beginning of 2023, the responsibility for monitoring and gathering information on hazardous shipwrecks has been assigned to the Finnish Environment Institute, which now coordinates the research carried out at Ilmarinen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/the-ilmarinen-shipwreck-is-being-investigated-to-avoid-potential-oil-spills

  56. Finland and Sweden strengthen their cooperation in Stockholm - Finnish Government

    16.9.2024 | The governments of Finland and Sweden met in Stockholm on Monday 16 September to accelerate and deepen cooperation between the two countries. The joint meeting adopted a declaration which covers cooperation in several key sectors of society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-sweden-strengthen-their-cooperation-in-stockholm

  57. Draft budget of Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government for 2026 - Finnish Government

    8.8.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of EUR 14.8 billion for the Ministry and its branch of government for 2026. This is about EUR 475 million less than in the 2025 Budget. The funding of wellbeing services counties is not included in the appropriations for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government. Instead, it falls under the main title of the Ministry of Finance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/draft-budget-of-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-branch-of-government-for-2026

  58. Ministry of the Interior sets up project to safeguard Finland’s shooting ranges - Finnish Government

    3.6.2024 | The Government Programme aims to safeguard the activities of Finland’s existing shooting ranges and promote the establishment of new shooting ranges. The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to examine ways to safeguard the activities of shooting ranges and to prepare the necessary legislative amendments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-sets-up-project-to-safeguard-finland-s-shooting-ranges

  59. Government proposes legislative amendments to strengthen preparedness and readiness in healthcare and social welfare - Finnish Government

    19.12.2024 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services concerning preparedness, readiness and incident management in both normal and emergency conditions. The proposal is based on the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-strengthen-preparedness-and-readiness-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-latvia-meet-in-riga