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  1. State-owned rolling stock company to begin operations in 2026 - Finnish Government

    9.10.2025 | The rolling stock company Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy will be transferred from VR Group to direct state ownership and ownership steering at the Prime Minister’s Office. The transfer of ownership is a significant step in preparing for the competitive tendering of rail transport services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-owned-rolling-stock-company-to-begin-operations-in-2026-

  2. Prime Minister Orpo’s discussion event at Main Library Metso in Tampere cancelled due to cold and fever - Finnish Government

    29.9.2025 | The discussion event scheduled for Monday 29 September 2025 at Main Library Metso in Tampere has been cancelled, as Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has contracted a cold and fever. The event will be rescheduled for a later date.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-s-discussion-event-at-main-library-metso-in-tampere-cancelled-due-to-cold-and-fever

  3. Regional transport subsidies to continue in 2026‒2028: Aim is to keep all of Finland viable - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Government issued a decree under which regional transport subsidies will continue in 2026‒2028. The subsidy will remain largely the same as before.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-transport-subsidies-to-continue-in-2026-2028-aim-is-to-keep-all-of-finland-viable

  4. Finnish and Estonian ministers discuss future energy cooperation - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and Estonia’s Minister of Energy and the Environment Anders Sutt discussed future opportunities for Finnish-Estonian energy cooperation in Helsinki on 18 December 2025. The countries have so far had successful collaboration on developing the transmission networks for electricity and gas, protecting critical infrastructure and creating a common electricity market.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnish-and-estonian-ministers-discuss-future-energy-cooperation

  5. Reform of digital TE services progresses – Services now available at Job Market Finland - Finnish Government

    19.5.2022 | A new digital service platform for jobseekers and employers, Job Market Finland, has been launched. The Job Market enables jobseekers to create and publish a job search profile, which helps both jobseekers and employers to find each other better than before. The new information system services of the TE Administration will be entirely functional by the end of 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-digital-te-services-progresses-services-now-available-at-job-market-finland

  6. 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

  7. Minister for European Affairs Strand in Ukraine: “Ukraine’s place is in the European Union” - Finnish Government

    11.12.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand attended an informal meeting of EU ministers for European affairs in Lviv, Ukraine, on 10–11 December. Discussions at the meeting focused on support for Ukraine on its path to EU membership. The meeting offered an opportunity to assess Ukraine’s progress and strengthen support for the necessary reforms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-in-ukraine-ukraine-s-place-is-in-the-european-union-

  8. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    8.10.2025 | Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis will visit Helsinki on 9 October and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/greek-foreign-minister-george-gerapetritis-to-visit-helsinki

  9. TALIS 2024: Early childhood staff find their work meaningful, but lack of resources and staff shortages pose challenges - Finnish Government

    2.12.2025 | An OECD survey shows that Finnish early childhood education and care (ECEC) stands out for active cooperation with families. In Finland, staff communicate and organise events for families more often than in most other participating countries. Stress levels among ECEC and pre-primary staff and leaders are lower in Finland than elsewhere, but staff shortages are a major source of stress.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/talis-2024-early-childhood-staff-find-their-work-meaningful-but-lack-of-resources-and-staff-shortages-pose-challenges

  10. UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to focus on Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet - Finnish Government

    8.12.2025 | The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly UNEA, the world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment, will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 8 to 12 December 2025. The theme of the session is ‘Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet’. Finland’s UNEA delegation in Nairobi will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-environment-assembly-in-nairobi-to-focus-on-advancing-sustainable-solutions-for-a-resilient-planet

  11. Informal meeting of ministers for European affairs to focus on EU enlargement and rule of law - Finnish Government

    1.9.2025 | The Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal meeting of ministers for European affairs in Copenhagen on 1–2 September. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/informal-meeting-of-ministers-for-european-affairs-to-focus-on-eu-enlargement-and-rule-of-law

  12. Minister Tavio to promote Finnish solutions at UN Climate Change Conference in Belém - Finnish Government

    7.11.2025 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Belém, Brazil, on 10–11 November. Minister Tavio will attend events held in connection with the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Convention on Climate Change and meet ministers and business representatives from different countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-promote-finnish-solutions-at-un-climate-change-conference-in-belem

  13. EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East and EU–Indo-Pacific relations - Finnish Government

    17.10.2025 | The EU foreign ministers will convene for the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 20 October. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-russia-s-aggression-against-ukraine-situation-in-the-middle-east-and-eu-indo-pacific-relations

  14. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: The F-35 project is expected to create new opportunities for Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    19.12.2025 | Finland’s procurement of F-35 combat aircraft involves a significant level of industrial participation. A key objective is to safeguard Finnish security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-the-f-35-project-is-expected-to-create-new-opportunities-for-finnish-companies

  15. Amendments proposed to Child Welfare Act to better protect children - Finnish Government

    9.10.2025 | The Government proposes amendments to child welfare legislation The aim is to strengthen children’s right to special protection, clarify the use of educational practices and restrictions and improve the opportunities for child welfare services to ensure a safe everyday life for children. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/amendments-proposed-to-child-welfare-act-to-better-protect-children-

  16. Imports of Russian gas into the European Union to end - Finnish Government

    20.10.2025 | A decision to phase out imports of Russian natural gas into the European Union was taken today, 20 October, at the meeting of EU energy ministers in Luxembourg. The regulation proposal approved by the Member States is a key step in the EU’s efforts to end its dependence on Russian fossil energy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/imports-of-russian-gas-into-the-european-union-to-end

  17. EU countries agree on 90 per cent emission reduction target by 2040 - Finnish Government

    5.11.2025 | Minister Multala: It is most important that we were able to reach an agreement, even if many of the details remained to be decided later.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-countries-agree-on-90-per-cent-emission-reduction-target-by-2040-

  18. Minister Ville Tavio in Kyiv: Finland strongly supports construction of civil defence shelters in Ukraine - Finnish Government

    27.11.2025 | The inauguration of the civil defence coalition co-led by Ukraine and Finland will take place in Kyiv on 27 November. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the inauguration to announce Finland’s EUR 11 million funding for constructing civil defence shelters. Finland has earlier confirmed approximately EUR two million in funding for the bilateral project, which makes Finland’s total support to Ukrainian civil defence sector about EUR 13 million. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-ville-tavio-in-kyiv-finland-strongly-supports-construction-of-civil-defence-shelters-in-ukraine

  19. Minister of Finance Purra informs partners in Washington of Finland’s support for PURL initiative - Finnish Government

    23.10.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Finance Riikka Purra confirmed Finland’s strong support for Ukraine at meetings in Washington DC last week. Finland will participate in NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) and endorse the using of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. According to Purra, Finland must respond to Russia’s escalating aggression against Ukraine, in particular its deliberate targeting of Ukrainian civilians.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/minister-of-finance-purra-informs-partners-in-washington-of-finland-s-support-for-purl-initiative

  20. Government to reform residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs - Finnish Government

    19.12.2025 | The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship outlined changes to residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs on 19 December 2025. The aim is to streamline the permit process for start-up entrepreneurs, especially for those who plan to establish a business in Finland, and to prevent abuses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-reform-residence-permits-for-start-up-entrepreneurs

  21. EU ministers to discuss Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, critical medicines, simplification of legislation and European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - Finnish Government

    1.12.2025 | The EU ministers will attend the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Brussels on 1 and 2 December 2025. On both days, Finland will be represented by Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-to-discuss-carcinogens-and-mutagens-directive-critical-medicines-simplification-of-legislation-and-european-globalisation-adjustment-fund

  22. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses frozen Russian assets and EU multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    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

  23. Lower threshold for dismissal if employee breaches obligations - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | As of 1 January 2026, an employment relationship may be terminated on less weightier grounds if the employee violates the obligations arising from the employment relationship. Whether sufficient grounds for dismissal exist will continue to be based on a comprehensive consideration, and dismissal may not take place for a minor or discriminatory reason.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/lower-threshold-for-dismissal-if-employee-breaches-obligations

  24. Updated Transport 12 Plan aims at safe, secure, efficient and sustainable transport system - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | The Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2026–2037 and submitted it in the form of a report to Parliament on 18 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/updated-transport-12-plan-aims-at-safe-secure-efficient-and-sustainable-transport-system

  25. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Iceland - Finnish Government

    15.10.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Reykjavik on 16–17 October and attend the Arctic Circle Assembly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-iceland

  26. Finland to contribute to safeguarding Denmark’s airspace - Finnish Government

    30.9.2025 | Finland to contribute to safeguarding Denmark’s airspace Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.9.2025 12.00 Type: Press release On the proposal of the Government, the President of the Republic has decided that the Finnish Defence Forces will con...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-contribute-to-safeguarding-denmark-s-airspace

  27. Finland ranks eighth in EU Gender Equality Index - Finnish Government

    2.12.2025 | Finland has ranked 8th in the Gender Equality Index for the European Union (EU). The Index measured gender equality in various domains, such as work, health and power. The data for the most recent Index is mainly from 2023 and 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-ranks-eighth-in-eu-gender-equality-index-1

  28. New general social security benefit to replace labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance as from 1 May 2026 - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | In the first stage, the general social security benefit will be a new social security benefit for unemployed jobseekers, replacing the existing labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance. The legislation on the general social security benefit is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-general-social-security-benefit-to-replace-labour-market-subsidy-and-basic-unemployment-allowance-as-from-1-may-2026

  29. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: We will reintroduce anti-personnel mines and start a dialogue with the Finnish industry - Finnish Government

    14.1.2026 | Finland’s withdrawal from the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction (Ottawa Convention) took effect on 10 January 2026. The Finnish defence administration will start planning the reintroduction of anti-personnel mines into the range of Finland’s defence capabilities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-we-will-reintroduce-anti-personnel-mines-and-start-a-dialogue-with-the-finnish-industry

  30. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Italy will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland - Finnish Government

    24.10.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Italy will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.10.2025 12.35 Type: Press release Italy will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Finland. Fi...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-italy-will-participate-in-nato-s-forward-land-forces-in-finland

  31. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | In its meeting on 13 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the European Commission’s proposal for the multiannual financial framework, which will serve as the Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034. The ministerial committee on also outlined Finland’s positions three council meetings to be held next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-multiannual-financial-framework

  32. Finland and Iceland to enhance their defence cooperation - Finnish Government

    8.10.2025 | Finland and Iceland to enhance their defence cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 8.10.2025 11.17 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdótti...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-iceland-to-enhance-their-defence-cooperation

  33. Working to ensure violence-free future for every girl and woman – Finland to publish its action plan for Istanbul Convention - Finnish Government

    25.11.2025 | Finland will publish its new national Action Plan for the Istanbul Convention on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The objective of the Istanbul Convention is to ensure that every girl and woman has a future without violence. Finland’s new action plan, covering the years 2026–2033, outlines several long-term objectives and lists altogether 37 practical measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-to-ensure-violence-free-future-for-every-girl-and-woman-finland-to-publish-its-action-plan-for-istanbul-convention

  34. Eight EU leaders in Helsinki: All of Europe is being defended on the eastern flank - Finnish Government

    16.12.2025 | Eight EU Member States stressed the importance of significantly strengthening security at Europe’s eastern external border at the Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki on 16 December. The Member States on the EU’s eastern flank called for the Union’s support in building credible and united defence capabilities along the border with Russia from north to south. The summit at the House of the Estates was hosted by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kahdeksan-eu-johtajaa-helsingissa-itaisella-laidalla-puolustetaan-koko-eurooppaa-2

  35. Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet Iceland’s Foreign Minister Gunnarsdóttir - Finnish Government

    7.10.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir in Helsinki on 8 October. Gunnarsdóttir is visiting Finland as a delegate accompanying the Icelandic Presidential couple on their state visit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-meet-iceland-s-foreign-minister-gunnarsdottir

  36. Working group of State Secretaries promoting education-based and work-based immigration to be launched - Finnish Government

    4.2.2022 | A new working group of State Secretaries has been set up to drive the achievement of Finland’s goal to significantly increase the immigration of skilled labour. The group will oversee the implementation of the extensive action plan presented in the roadmap for education-based and work-based immigration, and support related cross-administrative cooperation. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-of-state-secretaries-promoting-education-based-and-work-based-immigration-to-be-launched-

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

    17.10.2025 | Finland will deliver its 30th 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 17th October 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-hakkanen-finland-sends-more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine

  38. Nordic and Baltic ministers for digitalisation meet in Tampere - Finnish Government

    5.11.2025 | The meeting of Nordic and Baltic ministers for digitalisation plans to adopt a declaration promoting European Digital Identity Wallets. The meeting is being held in Tampere on 6 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/the-meeting-of-nordic-and-baltic-ministers-for-digitalisation-takes-place-in-tampere

  39. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decides on state aid for data centres and registration obligation - Finnish Government

    5.12.2025 | The Government has decided to set up a fixed-term state aid scheme for data centres. The Government will also launch a cross-administrative legislative project to establish a register of data centres and lay down the related obligations. These decisions were made by the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy in its Friday 5 December meeting, where the committee also decided that the security authorities would explore the security aspects related to data centres.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-decides-on-state-aid-for-data-centres-and-registration-obligation

  40. Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung - Finnish Government

    17.10.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Vietnam’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung in Helsinki on 21 October. Lê Hoài Trung will visit Finland as part of the delegation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Tô Lâm on his official visit to the country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-meet-vietnamese-minister-of-foreign-affairs-le-hoai-trung