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  1. 5.3.2026 | The Finnish Government has sent the European Commission a list of concrete proposals that would simplify more than 40 pieces of EU legislation. The Government’s proposals focus especially on legislation that affects business and industry and that, if simplified, could reduce the administrative burden on companies. The Government put together the list of proposals to accelerate the simplification proc...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-calls-on-eu-to-simplify-regulation
  2. 22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1
  3. 16.2.2026 | On 16 February 2026, Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apóstolos Tzitzikóstas visited the Gulf of Finland to learn about icebreaking. On board icebreaker Sisu, the Minister and Commissioner discussed topics related to icebreaking and other current issues concerning the transport sector. Sisu was the first place that the Commissioner visited in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-and-commissioner-tzitzikostas-learned-about-icebreaking-in-gulf-of-finland-visit-began-on-board-icebreaker-sisu
  4. 11.2.2026 | Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto is pleased with the icebreaker agreement between the United States Coast Guard and the Helsinki shipyard published today. The Coast Guard and the Rauma shipyard announced their agreement already on 29 December 2025. With the agreements, the building of four icebreakers will begin at the shipyards in Helsinki and Rauma.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnish-shipyards-and-us-coast-guard-sign-icebreaker-agreements
  5. 26.2.2026 | On 26 February 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal to amend taxi regulation. The changes would be made to the Act on Transport Services and certain other acts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-taxi-regulation
  6. 27.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand visited Brussels on 24–26 February. The programme for his visit included meetings with Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto. He also took part in a high-level event focusing on the eastern border regions of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-in-brussels-the-vitality-of-eastern-border-regions-is-in-the-interest-of-the-eu-as-a-whole
  7. 9.3.2026 | EU ministers will convene for a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Brussels on 9 March. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/poverty-and-social-exclusion-on-the-agenda-for-eu-ministers-meeting-on-9-march
  8. 12.2.2026 | European Union heads of state and government gathered at Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium on Thursday 12 February to discuss how to boost Europe’s competitiveness and strengthen the single market. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the informal retreat.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/paaministeri-orpo-eu-tarvitsee-rohkeat-paatokset-talouden-uudistamiseksi
  9. 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
  10. 16.3.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 17 March to discuss the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and continue preparations for the March European Council. The ministers will also agree on amendments to the European Election Act and review the progress of the 2026 European Semester. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-next-financial-framework-and-prepare-for-march-european-council
  11. 9.1.2026 | The Research and Innovation Council has outlined five national strategic choices for research, development and innovation (RDI) policy and activities with a view to boosting sustainable growth and promoting economic and societal renewal while strengthening comprehensive security. The Research and Innovation Council published a report on the strategic choices on 9 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-strategic-priorities-for-rdi-policy-and-activities-aim-to-boost-sustainable-growth-promote-renewal-and-strengthen-comprehensive-security
  12. 16.2.2026 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala will visit the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics between 17 and 22 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-poutala-to-attend-winter-olympics
  13. 28.11.2025 | With the aim of strengthening Finland’s economic growth, speeding up investments and improving employment, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has prepared a growth and employment package in line with the Government’s decisions. The package will be funded by redistributing unused funds from the investment aid programmes in the branch of Government of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The estimated total amount of funds will be EUR 156 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-presents-government-s-growth-and-employment-package
  14. 16.2.2026 | Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has chosen Rovaniemi as the location for NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) Multinational Staff Element (MNSE).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-nato-s-forward-land-forces-multinational-staff-element-to-be-established-in-rovaniemi
  15. 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
  16. 6.3.2026 | In its meeting on 6 March, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlined Finland's positions on the revised EU Cybersecurity Act. The ministerial committee also discussed progress on the Savings and Investments Union and outlined Finland’s positions for next week’s council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-measures-to-strengthen-cybersecurity
  17. 12.3.2026 | Finland and seven other EU Member States have signed a non-paper that stresses the important role of a strong emissions trading system in the EU. The non-paper is their response to the discussion where certain Member States hope for major changes to the emissions trading system and a lower price for emission allowances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-multala-strong-eu-emissions-trading-system-secures-investments-and-competitiveness
  18. 24.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Brussels on 24–26 February. On Tuesday 24 February, Minister Strand will attend a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council (GAC). On Wednesday, he will meet with three members of the Commission. On Thursday 26 February, the minister will attend a GAC meeting on cohesion policy and take part in a high-level event focusing on the EU’s eastern border regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-brussels-2
  19. 13.3.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for energy issues will convene in Brussels on 16 March 2026. The meeting agenda will include the European grids package for 2028–2034, the action plan for affordable energy, and energy security. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-meeting-to-be-marked-by-iran-war-and-european-competitiveness-issues
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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-
  24. 29.1.2026 | The Government will provide targeted separate funding to South Karelia and Vakka‑Suomi for measures that promote re‑employment and improve skills. Both regions have faced an abrupt structural change (ASC, or ÄRM in Finnish) that has required regional action. In addition, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has decided to allocate European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funding to impr...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-allocates-eur-2.25-million-in-targeted-funding-to-ease-abrupt-structural-change-in-south-karelia-and-vakka-suomi
  25. 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
  26. 5.3.2026 | Annika Mikkonen, 18, will step into Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s role on Thursday 5 March 2026 as part of the Girls Takeover event organised by Plan International. As Prime Minister, Mikkonen wants to focus especially on eradicating violence against women.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/annika-mikkonen-18-to-be-prime-minister-for-a-day-in-girls-takeover-on-5-march
  27. 14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups
  28. 5.2.2026 | Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, will visit Helsinki on 5 February and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. Their discussions will focus on the current situation within foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-high-representative-for-foreign-affairs-and-security-policy-kaja-kallas-to-visit-finland
  29. 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
  30. 3.2.2026 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Washington D.C. in the United States from 4 to 5 February. The aim of the visit is to expand relations with the US administration and to discuss topical commercial and economic issues and bilateral relations between the two countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-washington-d.c.-to-promote-finnish-us-commercial-cooperation
  31. 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
  32. 2.2.2026 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala met his Estonian counterpart, Undersecretary for Sports Raido Mitt, and his delegation on Monday 2 February. At the meeting, they discussed Finnish experiences and best practices related to modern multi-purpose arenas. The visit is related to a planned multi-purpose arena in Tallinn.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-poutala-discusses-the-construction-of-multi-purpose-arenas-with-estonian-delegation
  33. 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
  34. 5.2.2026 | Finland will deliver its 32nd materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 5 February 2026 on the proposal of the Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-another-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-1
  35. 17.2.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on a proposal to amend the Act on Child Home Care Allowances and Private Childcare Allowances. The proposal seeks to promote the integration and employment of women with an immigrant background and to implement the so‑called Norwegian model for child home care allowance, in line with the Government Programme of Prime Minister Petter Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/integration-focused-norwegian-model-home-care-allowance-enters-supplementary-consultation
  36. 14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups
  37. 25.3.2026 | A study describing the alternatives and costs of nuclear energy promotion as well as its effects on the electricity market has been published. The report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and produced by AFRY Management Consulting Oy was submitted to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala on 25 March 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-report-highlights-means-costs-and-impacts-of-increased-promotion-and-use-of-nuclear-power
  38. 10.12.2025 | An independent group of experts has conducted a broad-based interim evaluation of the wellbeing services county reform, which was published on 10 December. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso, Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen consider the findings valuable.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-steering-wellbeing-services-counties-fixing-the-flaws-of-the-wellbeing-services-county-reform-requires-persistence
  39. 28.11.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, the current Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), will host the Ministerial Council meeting in Austria on 4–5 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-host-osce-ministerial-council-in-vienna
  40. 22.1.2026 | President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Prime Minister Petteri Orpo one of Ukraine’s highest distinctions in recognition of his work to strengthen cooperation between Finland and Ukraine and his support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-awarded-ukrainian-medal-of-honour