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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
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2.2.2026 | Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto will visit the United Arab Emirates, Zambia and South Africa from 2 to 10 February 2026. The purpose of the visit is to promote exports of Finnish companies and to strengthen Finland’s role in the mineral value chains.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-puisto-to-visit-the-united-arab-emirates-zambia-and-south-africa
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18.3.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting on 19–20 March and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with it. The ministerial committee also discussed the agenda for the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, which will focus on trade.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-march-european-council-
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23.1.2026 | The members of the European Council held an informal meeting on Thursday 22 January. Topics on the agenda included recent developments in transatlantic relations, the role of the European Union, and actions needed in the changing geopolitical situation. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transatlantic-relations-on-agenda-at-european-council
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Finnvera to finance large investments and transfers of ownership in agriculture - Finnish Government
27.1.2026 | In the future, Finnvera’s financing solutions will be available for some of the largest investments and ownership arrangements in agriculture. This is enabled by the eligibility of agricultural limited liability companies for financing starting 1 May 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnvera-to-finance-large-investments-and-transfers-of-ownership-in-agriculture -
10.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Strasbourg on 11–12 February. The Minister’s itinerary includes high-level meetings with representatives of the European Parliament and Council of Europe. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the goals of Finland's EU policy with the European Parliament. Discussions with the Council of Europe will cover the role of the Council in supporting reforms in EU candidate countries relating to rule of law.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-strasbourg-1
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15.12.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 16 December. At the meeting, the ministers will discuss EU enlargement, hold a policy debate on the EU’s multiannual financial framework (MFF) or long-term budget for 2028–2034, and continue their preparations for the December European Council. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-union-affairs-to-discuss-eu-enlargement-and-next-multiannual-financial-framework
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29.1.2026 | Finland will contribute to NATO’s peacetime maritime activities in 2027. In its plenary session on 29 January 2026, the Finnish Government endorsed a report, presented by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, on the Finnish Defence Forces’ participation in NATO’s collective peacetime activities in 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-contribute-to-nato-s-peacetime-maritime-activities-in-2027
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21.10.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the meeting of the Nordic Government Leaders on 28 October in Stockholm, as well as the Nordic Council’s plenary session. Along with Prime Minister Orpo, the Finnish delegation at the Ordinary Session of the Nordic Council on 27–30 October will consist of Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz, Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie, Minister...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-lead-finnish-delegation-of-ministers-at-nordic-council-session
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16.1.2026 | The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) will take place in Davos, Switzerland, on 19–23 January. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-valtonen-and-tavio-to-attend-world-economic-forum-s-annual-meeting-in-davos
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16.2.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a special meeting of the European Council to be held in Brussels on Thursday 17 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-special-meeting-of-european-council-1
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22.1.2026 | Effective and proactive action is needed to address the exploitation of foreign workers. The Government is continuing its efforts to combat labour exploitation with a legislative project that will examine and prepare the necessary amendments to residence permit procedures.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-continues-work-to-tackle-labour-exploitation-legislative-amendments-to-residence-permit-procedures-underway
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22.12.2025 | Finland has decided to apply for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to reduce the impact of terminations announced by the paper industry in October. Finland will submit an application to the European Commission in early 2026 after the number of people being made redundant is known. Funding will be used for services promoting re-employment. Of the total budget of an EGF project, 60 per cent comes from the EU and the remainder is funded nationally.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-apply-for-eu-support-for-those-made-redundant-in-paper-industry
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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
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16.2.2026 | Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen is currently visiting Canada and the United States. The visit is part of Finland’s long-term goal to intensify strategic cooperation and collaboration on skills and expertise with North America. Another purpose is to find sustainable solutions for the development, availability and opportunities for skilled labour in the marine industry together with partner countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-marttinen-visits-canada-and-us-to-strengthen-cooperation-within-marine-industry-and-skilled-labour
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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
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9.4.2026 | The Government is proposing changes aimed at preventing intentional misuse of social security, reducing incorrect social security payments and improving information exchange with Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-measures-to-prevent-benefit-fraud-and-incorrect-payments
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27.11.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will visit New York from 1 to 4 December to strengthen partnerships between Finland and the United States in culture and the creative industries, with a special focus on visual arts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-art-showcased-in-new-york-minister-talvitie-strengthens-partnerships-in-the-united-states
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10.6.2019 | Minister of Economic Affairs Katri Kulmuni has appointed Kari Jääskeläinen, Master of Administrative Sciences, as her Special Adviser. He will take up this position immediately. Jääskeläinen will assist the Minister in business and employment matters, and with the Minister’s communications. Other Special Advisers to the Minister will be appointed shortly.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/kari-jaaskelainen-elinkeinoministeri-kulmunin-erityisavustajaksi
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5.1.2026 | On 7-8 January 2026, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit the German state of Bavaria, where she will attend a meeting of the parliamentary group of the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU) in Seeon Abbey. She will also meet representatives of Finnish and German companies in Munich.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-german-state-of-bavaria