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  1. Minister Tavio to visit Washington D.C. to promote Finnish-US commercial cooperation - Finnish Government

    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

  2. Minister of Employment Marttinen visits Canada and US to strengthen cooperation within marine industry and skilled labour - Finnish Government

    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

  3. Ministers for European affairs to discuss next multiannual financial framework and rule of law - Finnish Government

    14.11.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Monday 17 November. The main themes of the meeting will be the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, the annual rule of law dialogue and 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-affairs-to-discuss-next-multiannual-financial-framework-and-rule-of-law

  4. Ministers steering wellbeing services counties: the identified shortcomings of the wellbeing services county reform will continue to be addressed determinedly - Finnish Government

    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

  5. Minister Häkkänen: Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    16.1.2026 | Finland will deliver its 31st materiel assistance package to Ukraine. A decision on the matter was made by the President of the Republic on the proposal of the the Government on 16th January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-hakkanen-finland-sends-more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine-1

  6. Prime Minister Orpo to attend informal European Council – transatlantic relations on the agenda - Finnish Government

    21.1.2026 | The members of the European Council will hold an informal meeting on Thursday 22 January. Discussions will focus on recent developments in transatlantic relations and their effects on the European Union. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-informal-european-council-transatlantic-relations-on-the-agenda

  7. New report highlights means, costs and impacts of increased promotion and use of nuclear power - Finnish Government

    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

  8. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses European Council and Ukraine reparations loan - Finnish Government

    16.12.2025 | In its meeting on Tuesday 16 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council and the EU-Western Balkans summit taking place this week. The ministerial committee also discussed support for Ukraine and the use of frozen Russian assets to finance a reparations loan for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-european-council-and-ukraine-reparations-loan

  9. Foreign Minister Valtonen to host OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna - Finnish Government

    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

  10. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: A new NATO accelerator site in Finland will combine technology, defence and economic growth - Finnish Government

    23.1.2026 | A new NATO accelerator site was inaugurated in Espoo, Finland, on 22 January 2026. Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen gave a speech at the event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-a-new-nato-accelerator-site-in-finland-will-combine-technology-defence-and-economic-growth

  11. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend security conference in Sälen - Finnish Government

    9.1.2026 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a security conference in Sälen, Sweden, on 12 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-security-conference-in-salen

  12. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: ICEYE’s contract with Sweden will strengthen security across the Nordic region - Finnish Government

    12.1.2026 | Sweden will procure SAR satellites from the Finnish company ICEYE Oy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-iceye-s-contract-with-sweden-will-strengthen-security-across-the-nordic-region

  13. Transatlantic relations on agenda at European Council - Finnish Government

    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

  14. Minister Tavio to join Team Finland trade mission to Poland - Finnish Government

    23.1.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Warsaw on 26–27 January with a business delegation focusing on comprehensive security and the energy industry. This will be the first Team Finland trade mission since the reform of its international operations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-join-team-finland-trade-mission-to-poland

  15. EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Middle East and situation in African Great Lakes Region - Finnish Government

    28.1.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 29 January. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-the-middle-east-and-situation-in-african-great-lakes-region

  16. Ministers' roundtable: employment of international students requires more tailored language support and stronger links to working life - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | International higher education students could play an even bigger role in driving Finland’s growth. Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen and Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie invited businesses, cities, higher education institutions and students to find solutions to improve international students’ employment prospects in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-roundtable-employment-of-international-students-requires-more-tailored-language-support-and-stronger-links-to-working-life

  17. 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

  18. Finland to send two liaison officers to Greenland to explore exercise opportunities - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | The Government of Greenland and the Danish Ministry of Defence have decided to continue the Danish-led joint exercise in Greenland in close cooperation with NATO Allies. On Denmark’s request, Finland will send two liaison officers to Greenland on a reconnaissance mission to explore exercise opportunities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-two-liaison-officers-to-greenland-to-explore-exercise-opportunities

  19. Ministers for European Union affairs to discuss EU enlargement and next multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    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

  20. Ministers Valtonen and Tavio to attend World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos - Finnish Government

    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

  21. Foreign Minister Valtonen outlines Finland’s Arctic foreign and security policy: Finland is a trusted partner in Arctic security and expertise - Finnish Government

    25.11.2025 | On 25 November, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen presented a policy document outlining Finland’s Arctic foreign and security policy. The Foreign Minister’s policy document complements Finland’s Strategy for Arctic Policy (2021) and the Government report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy (2024).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-outlines-finland-s-arctic-foreign-and-security-policy-finland-is-a-trusted-partner-in-arctic-security-and-expertise

  22. Minister Ranne: Expected amendment into force in March when E16 is extended to Finland - Finnish Government

    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

  23. Minister Marttinen: Need for skilled labour in marine industry grows – employment services and continuing education must be harnessed to meet demand - Finnish Government

    11.2.2026 | The demand for skilled labour in the maritime industry is growing. Competence requirements in the sector, especially for highly skilled tasks, are changing. This is the conclusion of a report on the skills needs of the maritime industry published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on 11 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-marttinen-need-for-skilled-labour-in-marine-industry-grows-employment-services-and-continuing-education-must-be-harnessed-to-meet-demand

  24. Finland to contribute to NATO’s peacetime maritime activities in 2027 - Finnish Government

    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

  25. Prime Minister Orpo meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at European Council – Zelenskyy expresses gratitude to Finland - Finnish Government

    23.10.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Brussels on 23 October. Their bilateral discussion took place in connection with the European Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-at-european-council-zelenskyy-expresses-gratitude-to-finland

  26. Ministry of Transport and Communications to launch preparation of EUR 1.05 million state aid package for Finnish News Agency STT - Finnish Government

    18.2.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a memorandum on 18 February 2026 on the current state, outlook and measures to boost the competitiveness of the domestic media sector. At the same time, the Ministry of Transport and Communications is launching the preparation of a non-recurring state aid package for the Finnish News Agency STT.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-launch-preparation-of-eur-1.05-million-state-aid-package-for-finnish-news-agency-stt

  27. Success of METSO Programme boosts transition to next programme period - Finnish Government

    12.11.2025 | The Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO has established its position as part of nature conservation in Finland. The programme has developed a high-quality network of protected areas that already covers almost 100,000 hectares. The closing seminar of the programme period 2008–2025 presented some of the success stories of the widely appreciated METSO Programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/success-of-metso-programme-boosts-transition-to-next-programme-period

  28. Minister Puisto to visit the United Arab Emirates, Zambia and South Africa - Finnish Government

    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

  29. Finland to apply for EU support for those made redundant in paper industry - Finnish Government

    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

  30. Minister Multala: Piloting small modular reactor in Helsinki signals Finland’s leading role in nuclear energy solutions - Finnish Government

    12.2.2026 | “Today we are creating a foundation for the future to develop an energy system that can meet the demands of a new era. This plant is a concrete result of purposeful research and planning,” said Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala at the groundbreaking ceremony for Steady Energy Oy’s small nuclear pilot plant in Salmisaari, Helsinki on 12 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-piloting-small-modular-reactor-in-helsinki-signals-finland-s-leading-role-in-nuclear-energy-solutions

  31. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit German state of Bavaria - Finnish Government

    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

  32. A delegation from Kosovo visits Finland - Finnish Government

    19.5.2022 | Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation are hosting a delegation from Kosovo on May 19-20 in Helsinki, Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/a-delegation-from-kosovo-visits-finland

  33. 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

  34. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlines top priorities for influencing EU policy in the coming year - Finnish Government

    21.11.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 21 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s proactive efforts to influence EU policy in 2026 and took stock of the success of advance influence efforts in 2025. Other topics on the agenda included promoting defence readiness, the proposal for the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, asylum and migration policy and the EU-African Union Summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlines-top-priorities-for-influencing-eu-policy-in-the-coming-year

  35. Finnish art showcased in New York – Minister Talvitie strengthens partnerships in the United States - Finnish Government

    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

  36. Finland’s Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit United States - Finnish Government

    1.12.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will visit the United States from 2 to 7 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-united-states

  37. Minister Tavio to lead high-tech Team Finland trade mission to Italy - Finnish Government

    28.11.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Rome and Turin with a business delegation on 1–3 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-high-tech-team-finland-trade-mission-to-italy

  38. 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

  39. Finnish CSOs receive government grants for development cooperation and humanitarian work - Finnish Government

    4.12.2025 | The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has awarded approximately EUR 311 million to Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs) for multiannual, programme-based development cooperation and humanitarian work in 2026–2029. Programme-based support, which is the main form of funding for CSOs for development cooperation work, will be awarded to 23 CSOs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-csos-receive-government-grants-for-development-cooperation-and-humanitarian-work

  40. EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - Finnish Government

    25.11.2025 | EU foreign ministers will hold an informal video conference on 26 November. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine