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  1. 15.11.2018 | Government awards new radio programme licences Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 15.11.2018 13.33 Type: Press release On 15 November 2018 the Government granted licences for radio broadcasting in analogue terrestrial mass c...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/valtioneuvosto-myonsi-uudet-radion-ohjelmistotoimiluvat
  2. 13.9.2021 | Finland har förbundit sig att före 2030 halvera utsläppen från den inhemska trafiken jämfört med nivån 2005. Åtgärder för att nå målet har samlats i regeringens färdplan för fossilfria transporter. Färdplanen omfattar tre faser. Som ett led i den andra fasen har man utrett vilken potential distansarbete har när det gäller att minska växthusgasutsläppen från trafik och transporter.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/utredning-distansarbete-har-en-mattlig-inverkan-pa-vaxthusgasutslappen-fran-trafik-och-transporter
  3. 21.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requested comments on a draft government proposal for an act on location information for underground network infrastructure. The consultation period ran from 29 January to 12 March 2026. On 21 April 2026, the Ministry published a summary of the 58 comments received.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/summary-of-comments-on-the-legislative-proposal-for-a-location-survey-service
  4. 11.2.2021 | The EU Commission has made a proposal to update the Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive) to reflect the changed cyber environment. The proposed directive would impose new obligations on Member States. The Government supports the objectives of the proposal and considers it important that the proposal has effects that strengthen cybersecurity and data protection. In addition, the Government considers it important that the proposal also preserves national leeway.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-supports-the-commission-s-proposal-for-updating-the-directive-on-security-of-network-and-information-systems
  5. 22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Government adopted a decree on a new grant that employment authorities can use to help companies hire unemployed young people under 30 years of age. This grant is also known as the employment voucher or recruitment subsidy. The subsidy granted to a company covers half of the young person’s salary for six months, but no more than EUR 1,500 per month.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-adopts-decree-on-employment-voucher-for-young-people-employment-authorities-can-apply-for-funding-soon
  6. 16.6.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is requesting views on the proposal for a new chapter concerning offshore wind power construction and decommissioning to be added to the Water Act. Further provisions supplementing it would be included in the Government Decree on Water Resources Management.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/provisions-on-offshore-wind-power-construction-and-decommissioning-circulated-for-comments
  7. 4.6.2026 | A study led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute is describing the impact on Finland of a deteriorating Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) for the first time. The Government-funded HIIPUVA project is strengthening the knowledge base in preparation for conditions in which climate tipping points may rapidly disrupt living conditions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-prepares-for-a-weakened-amoc-new-research-project-launched
  8. 3.6.2026 | Finland believes it has achieved further milestones in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). The Ministry of Finance filed the fifth payment request under the RRP with the European Commission on Tuesday 2 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-requests-fifth-payment-from-eu-under-recovery-and-resilience-plan
  9. 4.2.2021 | The European Commission has submitted two legislative proposals aimed at making the digital environment safer and fairer for consumers and businesses. One of the proposed regulations concerns digital services and the other concerns the digital market. Finland supports the objectives of the proposed regulations and suggests some clarifications for further preparation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-supports-common-eu-rules-on-digital-platforms
  10. 2.12.2025 | “Ten Economic Development Centres will start operations on 1 January 2026. The reform on regional state administration will create comprehensive and cost-effective state administration services in regions to promote sustainable growth, competitiveness and attractiveness,” Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto said at a press conference on the launch of the Centres.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-economic-development-centres-to-promote-regional-vibrancy
  11. 12.6.2026 | The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin Council) agreed its general approach on a proposal to strengthen the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in Luxembourg on 12 June 2026. The proposal would extend the CBAM to downstream products and introduce new measures to prevent circumvention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-progresses-at-ecofin-council
  12. 12.12.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 12 December, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs decided that Finland would support the European Commission’s proposal to allow a qualified majority vote on keeping immobilised Russian assets frozen indefinitely.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-frozen-russian-assets-and-eu-multiannual-financial-framework
  13. 5.2.2026 | European route 16, E16, will be extended to Finland. The Finnish Government gave a decree on the matter on 5 February 2026. The decree will enter into force on 5 March 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-expected-amendment-into-force-in-march-when-e16-is-extended-to-finland
  14. 13.11.2025 | With a budget of almost EUR 28 million, the ACWA LIFE project is one of the most significant projects during the history of water resources management in Finland. The eight-year project to be started in the beginning of 2026 will improve the status of waters by enhancing river basin management planning and actions based on this in five areas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/significant-eu-funding-to-acwa-life-project-to-improve-status-of-waters-in-finland
  15. 27.1.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Markus Liesegang (LL.M., trained on the bench) to serve as her Special Adviser.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/markus-liesegang-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
  16. 22.4.2026 | The Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London on 13–17 April 2026. The meeting discussed the prevention of increased fraudulent registrations and measures to combat unlawful operations of ships.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-approves-first-international-guidelines-on-ship-registration-to-deter-misuse-of-flags
  17. 26.1.2026 | On 26 January 2026, Finland and 13 other European countries published a letter to the International Maritime Community on the safety and security risks caused by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference. The signatories of the letter include the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea: Finland, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom as well as Iceland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/itameren-ja-pohjanmeren-rantavaltiot-gnss-hairinta-on-lisannyt-merenkulun-turvallisuusriskeja-1
  18. 29.4.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(11) Government discussions on the General Government Fiscal Plan 22–23 April 2025 Entries in t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Puoliv%C3%A4liriihi+p%C3%B6yt%C3%A4kirjamerkinn%C3%A4t+23.4.2025_EN.pdf/83adc4bc-64f8-17aa-fe0f-abe693209d02?t=1745913885787
  19. 4.2.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Kasperi Lähteenmäki (Student of Laws) to serve as her Special Adviser.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kasperi-lahteenmaki-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne
  20. 20.11.2025 | On Thursday 20 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2026. It includes proposals to launch new transport projects and to support Ukraine. The proposal will decrease the revenue estimate by EUR 189 million and increase the requirement for appropriations by EUR 455 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2026-budget-proposal
  21. 16.12.2025 | At the Energy Council meeting on 15 December 2025, Member States of the European Union adopted a partial general approach on the proposed regulation establishing Connecting Europe Facility for 2028–2034. Finland is in favour of the regulation’s emphasis on military mobility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-energy-council-adopts-partial-general-approach-on-regulation-establishing-the-connecting-europe-facility
  22. 22.12.2025 | The start of 2026 will see the entry into force of new acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes in the Ministry of the Interior’s government branch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-in-the-government-branch-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior-at-the-turn-of-the-year
  23. 10.12.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to introduce a comprehensive reform of the Driving Licence Act, as the new Driving Licences Directive and the updated driving disqualifications rules of the EU shall be transposed into national legislation. The Directive calls for amendments to the driving licences regulation throughout the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/overhaul-of-the-driving-licence-act-now-under-way-to-improve-road-safety
  24. 10.10.2025 | On Friday 10 October, the Government submitted its third supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament. Among other things, the proposal sets aside an appropriation for investments in the preparedness of the Finnish Defence Forces’ healthcare services for emergency conditions and updates the tax revenue estimates to correspond to the latest forecast. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-third-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2025-to-parliament
  25. 13.3.2026 | On Friday 13 March, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discussed the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy and outlined Finland’s positions for four council meetings to be held next week. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-new-eu-bioeconomy-strategy
  26. 5.3.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence will circulate for comments a draft government proposal to amend the Nuclear Energy Act and the Criminal Code.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-government-proposes-to-amend-nuclear-energy-act-and-criminal-code-to-strengthen-nato-s-deterrence-and-defence
  27. 26.9.2025 | The Finnish Internet Forum will again address current issues in digital development. This year’s agenda includes the resilience of critical digital infrastructure, the future of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and online harassment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-internet-forum-focuses-on-foundations-of-secure-digital-life
  28. 6.3.2026 | In 2025, about 6,600 hectares of forest habitats were protected under the Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO. Last year Finnish forest owners protected permanently about 3,200 hectares of forest and concluded ten-year environmental forestry subsidy agreements concerning about 3,400 hectares. The area covered by nature management works was about 180 hectares.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/metso-programme-exceeded-targets-for-permanent-protection-good-progress-in-environmental-subsidies-and-nature-management-in-2025
  29. 25.2.2026 | Varkaus – a living industrial cultural heritage – was awarded the Cultural Heritage Label by the European Commission. The label is designated to sites located in the European Union that strongly embody the history, culture and integration of Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/the-industrial-heritage-of-varkaus-is-awarded-the-european-heritage-label
  30. 12.12.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is seeking comments on a Government draft on approving amendments to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals until 27 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-process-changes-to-the-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals
  31. 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
  32. 14.5.2025 | As part of the reform of regional state administration, the Government will establish 10 regional Economic Development Centres which will be based on the current 15 Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres). The aim of the reform is to strengthen regional vitality and sustainable economic growth. The preparation of the reform is a joint effort of five administrative branches, with the reform affecting about 2,500 central government employees.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/economic-development-centres-to-begin-activities-as-new-regional-operators-at-the-start-of-2026
  33. 2.1.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on a draft government proposal on legislation to supplement the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). The deadline for submitting comments is 14 February 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-european-media-freedom-act-to-be-supplemented-with-national-legislation
  34. 28.5.2025 | The Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament on 28 May. The supplementary budget proposal includes investments in preparedness and transport projects, among other things.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2025-to-parliament
  35. 4.12.2025 | Finland is on the path to achieving the emission reduction targets for the effort-sharing sector for the period 2021–2030, set jointly in the EU. On 4 December 2025, the Government gave a Report to Parliament on the Medium-Term Climate Plan that sets out the measures to boost emission reductions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/further-boost-to-emission-reductions-government-approved-medium-term-climate-plan
  36. 19.5.2025 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio appointed a new Team Finland Executive Group on 16 May 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-team-finland-executive-group-aims-for-stronger-and-clearer-guidance-on-export-promotion
  37. 5.3.2026 | Finland has provided Ukraine with an extensive package of equipment for combating oil spills. The package included donations compiled by the Finnish Border Guard and rescue departments, and materials procured by the Ministry of the Interior. A total of 35 truckloads of oil spill response equipment were delivered to Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-delivers-oil-spill-response-equipment-to-ukraine
  38. 12.6.2025 | The Finnish Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the Act on the Protection of Infrastructure Critical to Society and on the Improvement of Resilience on 13 June. In accordance with the Government Programme, the act will strengthen national security and the resilience of our society. The act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 July 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-legislation-to-strengthen-protection-of-critical-infrastructure-and-resilience-of-society
  39. 23.4.2026 | Russia is waging a war of aggression in Ukraine for the fifth year and has not demonstrated a genuine willingness to negotiate for a lasting peace. Russia’s ruthless strikes on civilian targets highlight the need to tighten sanctions. With its 20th sanctions package, the European Union continues to increase pressure on Russia to weaken the country’s ability to pursue its war of aggression against Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-tightens-sanctions-with-a-significant-20th-sanctions-package
  40. 17.12.2024 | At its meeting on 17 December 2024, the ministerial working group on reforming society decided on updating the Digital Compass implementation plan and on circulating for comments the government proposal concerning legislation supplementing the European Data Act. The ministers also discussed the progress of the implementation of the cyber security strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-updates-the-measures-of-the-digital-compass-that-guides-finland-s-digital-transformation
  41. 16.1.2025 | On 15 January 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications launched a legislative project to amend the legislation on equipment used to deliberately interfere with radio frequencies.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-legislative-project-to-criminalise-possession-of-devices-that-deliberately-interfere-with-radio-frequencies
  42. 28.1.2026 | On 10 December 2024, the Finnish Ministry of Defence set up a project to examine the need to amend the Act on the Expropriation of Immovable Property and Special Rights to Ensure National Security and related legislation. The objective was to draw an overview of how the current legislation should be amended to ensure fair and effective safeguarding of real estate critical to national security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/working-group-proposes-that-real-estate-expropriation-for-security-reasons-be-assigned-to-ministry-of-defence
  43. 3.12.2024 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne says that, as a rule, data cable damage should always be taken seriously.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-lulu-ranne-we-take-any-cable-damage-seriously-but-we-stay-calm
  44. 18.2.2026 | The Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will be held in Paris on 18–19 February 2026. At the meeting, energy ministers from around the world will assess the latest developments in the energy market and energy policy and the effects thereof on energy security, affordability and sustainability. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-to-attend-iea-ministerial-meeting-on-energy-security-and-innovation
  45. 18.2.2026 | The Helmi Habitats Programme has enhanced the understanding of ways to improve the state of nature and created an important foundation for the preparation of the National Restoration Plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/five-years-of-helmi-habitats-programme-rehabilitation-of-small-water-bodies-and-forest-nature-management-as-bright-spots-in-2025
  46. 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
  47. 12.12.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-finland-will-procure-state-of-the-art-air-to-air-missiles-for-f-35-fighters
  48. 10.1.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting opinions on an assessment memorandum regarding regulatory and implementation options for a system to respond to location study requests. Opinions may be submitted until 24 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-process-on-implementation-options-for-location-study-systems-starts
  49. 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
  50. 4.7.2025 | The European Commission plans to support the establishment of AI gigafactories across EU Member States. From Finland, technology leader Nokia, along with a business consortium it has assembled, has stepped forward with an expression of interest to bring an AI gigafactory to the country and has taken part in the Commission’s call. The Finnish Government backs the expression of interest submitted by the business consortium led by Nokia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-supports-nokia-led-consortium-s-expression-of-interest-to-establish-ai-gigafactory-in-finland
  51. 26.4.2024 | Prime Minister Orpo’s Government spending limits discussion 15–16 April 2024 New adjustment measures strengthening public finances 1 (6) Impact on general government finances, total, EUR million Impact on central government, EUR million Estimated ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209551989/Government+decisions+on+new+expenditure+adjustment+measures,+16+April+2024.pdf/67e916ef-d5c4-2556-6f82-c42623275735?t=1714141136662
  52. 29.1.2025 | The purpose of the EU directive is to improve working conditions and the protection of personal data for those engaged in platform work. New legislation will be required to implement the directive in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tripartite-working-group-to-prepare-implementation-of-platform-work-directive-in-finland
  53. 5.2.2026 | On Thursday 5 February, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2026 to Parliament. The supplementary budget focuses on boosting growth and investments with the goal of supporting employment. The proposal also includes a decrease to revenue estimates.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-5
  54. 18.2.2026 | Finland and Germany have signed a statement of intent on further cooperation on hydrogen infrastructure, hydrogen technology development and investments in the hydrogen sector. The statement was signed by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and, on behalf of Germany, Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in connection with the Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris on 18 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-germany-sign-statement-of-intent-on-hydrogen-cooperation
  55. 23.1.2026 | The European Commission presented proposals on 20 and 21 January 2026 for new cybersecurity regulation and the Digital Networks Act (DNA). The cybersecurity package includes a proposal to revise the Cybersecurity Act and to amend the cybersecurity regulation known as the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2 Directive).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/commission-presents-proposals-for-new-eu-cybersecurity-rules-and-digital-networks-act
  56. 19.12.2024 | The President of the Republic approved the amendment to the Act on the State Television and Radio Fund on 29 December 2024. It is to enter into force on 1 January 2025. The amendment will freeze the annual index increases to funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. The amendment implements the policies of the parliamentary YLE working group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/annual-index-increases-to-yle-s-funding-to-be-frozen-for-2025-2027
  57. 2.10.2025 | The Government has appointed Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws, to serve as Director General (State Secretary for EU Affairs) of the EU Affairs Department at the Prime Minister’s Office for a fixed term from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minna-kivimaki-to-serve-as-director-general-of-government-eu-affairs-department
  58. 31.3.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen will attend the Border Security Summit in London on 31 March. The ministerial summit will focus on crime related to people smuggling and organised immigration crime. The aim is to identify the best ways to combat these phenomena.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-to-attend-meeting-on-organised-immigration-crime-in-london
  59. 12.2.2026 | On 12 February 2026, the Government decided on the allocation of funds for 2026 under the EU’s Regional and Structural Policy Programme, ‘Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027’, and on the allocation of funds from the 2021–2027 Interreg programmes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-allocates-eur-289-million-to-support-regional-vitality-growth-and-defence-projects
  60. 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