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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Orpo Government: Decisions in mid-term policy review session will strengthen Finland’s competitiveness and security - Finnish Government

    23.4.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029. The decisions focus on reinforcing the conditions for economic growth and enhancing the security of Finland and the Finnish people. At the same time, the Government will ensure that public finances are sustainable. The growth package will be financed responsibly through measures to increase general government revenue and reduce expenditure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-decisions-in-mid-term-policy-review-session-will-strengthen-finland-s-competitiveness-and-security

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Government decides on General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029 - Finnish Government

    30.4.2025 | The General Government Fiscal Plan guides the planning public finances. It covers central government, wellbeing services counties, municipalities, statutory earnings-related pension funds and other social security funds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2026-2029

  18. Public trust in police remains high - Finnish Government

    29.8.2025 | Public trust in the police has remained stable for a long time. Of those who responded to the latest Police Barometer survey, 92 per cent trust the police a lot or a fair amount. Respectful treatment of people by the police and fair police activities affect people’s trust.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/public-trust-in-police-remains-high

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. EU development ministers’ meeting to focus on supporting resilience in Ukraine and other partner countries - Finnish Government

    10.2.2025 | The informal meeting of the EU ministers for development will take place on 10–11 February 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-meeting-to-focus-on-supporting-resilience-in-ukraine-and-other-partner-countries

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. Prime Minister Orpo highlights importance of Finland’s participation in reconstruction of Ukraine - Finnish Government

    12.6.2024 | Prime Minister Orpo reiterated Finland’s continued support for Ukraine at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2024) in Berlin on 11–12 June. The conference focused on support for Ukraine’s economy and reconstruction and on the reforms needed for Ukraine’s convergence with the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-importance-of-finland-s-participation-in-reconstruction-of-ukraine

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. EU home affairs ministers to discuss threats to internal security as well as migration management - Finnish Government

    30.1.2025 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Warsaw in Poland on 30 January for an informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. They will discuss current challenges and threats to EU internal security as well as migration management, among other topics. State Secretary Antti Salminen will represent Finland at the meeting in place of Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, who is unable to attend for reasons of illness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-threats-to-internal-security-as-well-as-migration-management

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. Finnish Interior Minister Rantanen and Estonian Interior Minister Läänemets visit the eastern border - Finnish Government

    8.4.2024 | The interior ministers of Finland and Estonia visited the Pelkola border guard station and the Imatra border crossing point on 8 April. The exceptional circumstances at Finland's eastern border continue. The ministers were briefed on the current situation at the border and the project to build a fence on the border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-interior-minister-rantanen-and-estonian-interior-minister-laanemets-visit-the-eastern-border

  35. 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

  36. EU home affairs ministers to symbolically adopt proposal to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Luxembourg on 13 June for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The topics on the agenda include the continuation of temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's war of aggression, the implementation of the asylum and migration reform, and the EU’s common crisis preparedness. Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-to-symbolically-adopt-proposal-to-extend-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians-fleeing-the-war

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. Keynote Address to the Institute of International and European Affairs by Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand - Finnish Government

    17.9.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand gave a keynote Address to the Institute of International and European Affairs on the 17th of September 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/keynote-address-to-the-institute-of-international-and-european-affairs-by-minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-joakim-strand

  40. Three negative decisions on real estate transactions in Ilomantsi and Sotkamo - Finnish Government

    10.1.2024 | Three negative decisions on real estate transactions in Ilomantsi and Sotkamo Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.1.2024 13.10 Type: Press release On 10 January 2024, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen issued three negative permit decisions co...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/three-negative-decisions-on-real-estate-transactions-in-ilomantsi-and-sotkamo

  41. Advisory Board for Network Security appointed for its third term of office - Finnish Government

    27.6.2024 | On 27 June 2024, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Network Security for a new term of office. The Advisory Board aims to assess and improve national security in communications networks. The Board’s term of office is from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/advisory-board-for-network-security-appointed-for-its-third-term-of-office

  42. Finland and Sweden to intensify planning and cooperation on security of supply - Finnish Government

    16.9.2024 | Finland and Sweden will increase cooperation on security of supply. "The matter was agreed on in connection with the joint meeting of the Finnish and Swedish governments in Stockholm on 16 September 2024. The aim is to develop security of supply between the two countries and specify it in concrete terms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-sweden-to-intensify-planning-and-cooperation-on-security-of-supply

  43. Not only strong walls and structures - Finnish Government

    20.12.2023 | Civil defence shelters offer much more than strong protective structures. I don't think many people know about all the functionalities, devices and equipment that our civil defence shelters have – or should have, writes Project Manager Ira Pasi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/not-only-strong-walls-and-structures

  44. 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

  45. Prime Ministers of Finland and Latvia meet in Riga - Finnish Government

    24.5.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa met on Friday 24 May in Riga, where they discussed a variety of issues related to European security and defence. After the meeting, the prime ministers took part in the opening of the new Patria production facility in the city of Valmiera.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-latvia-meet-in-riga

  46. Nordic prime ministers send strong joint message: Our support for Ukraine will continue - Finnish Government

    28.10.2024 | The Nordic prime ministers and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Iceland on Monday 28 October. The meeting was held at Thingvellir National Park. At the end of the meeting, the Nordic prime ministers and the President of Ukraine published a joint statement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-prime-ministers-send-strong-joint-message-our-support-for-ukraine-will-continue-1

  47. Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki on 26 August 2024 - Finnish Government

    26.8.2024 | Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki on 26 August 2024. Speech to be checked against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-in-helsinki-on-26-august-2024

  48. European Council condemns hybrid attacks at EU’s external borders - Finnish Government

    15.12.2023 | In its meeting on Friday 15 December, the European Council stressed the need to strengthen European security and defence. The EU leaders also condemned all hybrid attacks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-condemns-hybrid-attacks-at-eu-s-external-borders

  49. European positioning and high-precision timing services to enhance Finland’s security - Finnish Government

    24.6.2024 | The national introduction of the Public Regulated Service, PRS, of the European Galileo satellite system will continue. The service provides EU Member States with secure location and time data that is resistant to interference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-positioning-and-high-precision-timing-services-to-enhance-finland-s-security

  50. Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the European Parliament on 13 March 2024 - Finnish Government

    13.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 13 March 2024. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-european-parliament-13-march-2024

  51. Government proposes amendments to 2025 budget proposal - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | On Thursday 21 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2025. Some items in the proposal concern the Government's EUR 4 billion investment programme. The proposal will increase the revenue estimate by EUR 67 million and the requirement for appropriations by EUR 405 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2025-budget-proposal

  52. 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

  53. Prime Ministers of Finland and Poland agree in Warsaw to deepen their countries’ cooperation - Finnish Government

    16.2.2024 | The current border situation, the situation in Ukraine, and Europe’s security and defence were the main topics when Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met Poland’s new Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Friday 16 February. Besides security and defence, Prime Minister Orpo drew attention to other policy priorities which Finland would like to see on the EU’s common agenda for the 2024–2029 European Parliamentary term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-poland-agree-in-warsaw-to-deepen-their-countries-cooperation

  54. Government reaches agreement on second supplementary budget proposal for 2024 - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | In its meeting on Tuesday 21 May, the Government agreed on the second supplementary budget proposal for the current year. The proposal supports the Government’s objective of keeping the general government deficit under 3.5 per cent of GDP in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-reaches-agreement-on-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2024

  55. Finland to look into adoption of secure satellite connections - Finnish Government

    6.5.2024 | The European Union will begin providing secure satellite connections to its Member States at the end of this year. The plan is to offer Members States high-speed broadband connectivity in areas where no terrestrial connections are available. In April, the Ministry of the Interior launched a preliminary study on the adoption of secure satellite connections.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-look-into-adoption-of-secure-satellite-connections

  56. Finland among first to join European Public Procurement Data Space - Finnish Government

    25.9.2024 | The Ministry of Finance and European Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding according to which the Finnish contract notice materials will be entered into the Public Procurement Data Space of the European Union. The aim is to make it easier to utilise data concerning public procurements both nationally and, more widely, in the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-among-first-to-join-european-public-procurement-data-space

  57. Government grants Metsähallitus permission to sell land areas to Google in Muhos and Kajaani - Finnish Government

    28.11.2024 | On Thursday 28 November 2024, the Government granted Metsähallitus a permission to sell four parcels of land in the municipalities of Muhos and Kajaani. The land is sold to Google for future expansions of its cloud and data center infrastructure in Finland. The total value of the transaction is over EUR 27 million, with the combined areas covering approximately 1,400 hectares. The areas are part...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-grants-metsahallitus-permission-to-sell-land-areas-to-google-in-muhos-and-kajaani

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

    20.3.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 20 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with it. The Ministerial Committee also discussed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s path to EU membership, as well as the reform of the Habitats Directive and the Bern Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-ahead-of-eu-summit

  59. Speech by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the European Parliament on 13 March 2024 - Finnish Government

    13.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 13 March 2024. Check against delivery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-the-european-parliament-13-march-2024

  60. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlines Finland’s positions on EU climate targets and military mobility - Finnish Government

    15.3.2024 | At its meeting on 15 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the European Commission’s vision for the post-2030 transition towards climate neutrality by 2050. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions on the development of the EU’s Action Plan on Military Mobility and the national action plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-on-eu-climate-targets-and-military-mobility