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  1. Nordic defence ministers to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    13.3.2025 | Nordic defence ministers to meet in Helsinki Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.3.2025 12.30 Type: Press release Nordic defence ministers will meet in Helsinki on 13 March 2025. The meeting will be hosted by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nordic-defence-ministers-to-meet-in-helsinki

  2. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses simplification of EU’s Common Agricultural Policy - Finnish Government

    23.5.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 23 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the possible use of proceeds from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The ministerial committee also discussed Finland’s positions on the simplification of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy and the topics of several upcoming council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-simplification-of-eu-s-common-agricultural-policy

  3. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to visit Washington DC - Finnish Government

    10.4.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Washington DC on 10 April 2025. She will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-elina-valtonen-to-visit-washington-dc-1

  4. Finland avoids EU excessive deficit procedure - Finnish Government

    4.6.2025 | The European Commission recommends that the Council of the EU activate the national escape clause for Finland. The recommendation is based on increasing defence spending. The Commission does not recommend opening an excessive deficit procedure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-avoids-eu-excessive-deficit-procedure

  5. Funding for regional air services approved in Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy - Finnish Government

    20.5.2025 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on 20 May 2025 to fully finance flight connections between six regional airports and Helsinki up to 27 February 2028. Air connections to the city of Savonlinna, however, will be funded out of government funds up to 50 per cent only. The decision is based on the spring 2026 government discussion on spending limits.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/funding-for-regional-air-services-approved-in-ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy

  6. Nordic ministers for health and social affairs to meet in Tornio on 9 April 2025 - Finnish Government

    8.4.2025 | The Nordic ministers for health and social affairs will meet in Tornio on Wednesday 9 April 2025. The meeting will be hosted by Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso. The themes of the meeting will be cross-border cooperation on preparedness, the availability of healthcare and social welfare personnel, the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and social welfare, and AI and the rights of persons with disabilities. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/nordic-ministers-for-health-and-social-affairs-to-meet-in-tornio-on-9-april-2025

  7. Prime Minister Orpo to attend Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    13.2.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the international Security Conference in Munich on Friday 14 February 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-munich-security-conference

  8. World Health Assembly adopts new Pandemic Agreement - Finnish Government

    20.5.2025 | The World Health Organization (WHO) is holding its 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 19–27 May. The Finnish delegation to the Assembly is led by Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen. The Assembly adopted the new WHO Pandemic Agreement on 20 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/world-health-assembly-adopts-new-pandemic-agreement

  9. Prime Minister Orpo to attend March European Council and Euro Summit - Finnish Government

    18.3.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the European Council meeting and Euro Summit on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 March in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-march-european-council-and-euro-summit

  10. Finland’s Ministry of Defence to host NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    29.4.2025 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence to host NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium in Helsinki Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.4.2025 15.49 Type: Press release NATO’s annual Nuclear Policy Symposium will be held in Helsinki on 29–30 April. Held annually ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-ministry-of-defence-to-host-nato-nuclear-policy-symposium-in-helsinki

  11. Nordic agriculture ministers emphasise even stronger security of supply during their visit to Kuopio - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | Nordic Council of Ministers for Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food and Forestry convened at its annual ministerial meeting in Kuopio on 11–12 June 2025. Among the topics discussed were security of supply and opportunities related to the bioeconomy, and the ministers also met young farmers. Ministers from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark as well as the autonomous regions of Åland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland attended the meeting. Iceland was represented by the State Secretary.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-agriculture-ministers-emphasise-even-stronger-security-of-supply-during-their-visit-to-kuopio

  12. Prime Minister Orpo and Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    10.3.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez will meet in Helsinki on Wednesday 12 March. Topics on the agenda for the meeting include improving the EU’s defence capabilities, digitalisation, the clean transition and bilateral relations between Finland and Spain.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-spanish-prime-minister-sanchez-to-meet-in-helsinki

  13. Consolidation of state capital investment activities under Tesi is completed - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | On 28 May 2025, the Government made decisions to complete the enhancements to the state’s private equity investment activities, as agreed in the Government Programme. Consolidation of the state’s private equity investment activities under Finnish Industry Investment Ltd (Tesi) will be completed when the acts enter into force on 30 May 2025 and the corporate restructuring takes place on 31 May 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/concentration-of-state-capital-investment-activities-under-tesi-is-completed

  14. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs - Finnish Government

    2.4.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels on 3–4 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-2

  15. Minister for European Affairs Joakim strand to visit Paris - Finnish Government

    26.3.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Paris on Thursday 27 March. During the visit, Minister Strand will take part in the Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). He will also have a meeting with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Corman.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-joakim-strand-to-visit-paris

  16. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses efforts to influence next EU financial framework - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | On Wednesday 14 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s work to exert influence on the EU’s next financial framework, the meeting of the European Political Community, efforts to prevent illegal migration and the proposal for new sanctions against Russia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-efforts-to-influence-next-eu-financial-framework

  17. Research and Innovation Council discusses monitoring of R&D funding and need for R&D experts - Finnish Government

    6.6.2025 | In its meeting on 6 June 2025, the Research and Innovation Council chaired by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo adopted a plan for monitoring and assessing the use and effectiveness of central government research and development funding. The new monitoring and assessment plan covers both the additional funding under the Act on Research and Development Funding and state R&D funding as a whole. The assessm...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/research-and-innovation-council-discusses-monitoring-of-r-d-funding-and-need-for-r-d-experts

  18. Ministers for European affairs to discuss carbon border adjustment mechanism, rule of law issues and June European Council - Finnish Government

    26.5.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 27 May in Brussels. Discussions at the meeting will focus on the simplification of the carbon border adjustment mechanism and preparations for the June European Council. In addition, the GAC will continue its annual rule of law dialogue and hold a hearing on respect for EU values in Hungary. 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-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-rule-of-law-issues-and-june-european-council

  19. Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand and Croatian State Secretary for Europe ‍‍Andreja Metelko-Zgombić to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    25.3.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Croatian State Secretary for Europe ‍‍Andreja Metelko-Zgombić will meet in Helsinki on Wednesday 26 March. The meeting will focus on a variety of topical issues on the EU agenda and on bilateral relations between Croatia and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-joakim-strand-and-croatian-state-secretary-for-europe-andreja-metelko-zgombic-to-meet-in-helsinki

  20. OSCE Chair Finland to convene international conference on climate and security - Finnish Government

    9.6.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will host a Conference on Climate and Security in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment in Hanasaari, Espoo, on 11 June. The Conference is a one of the main events of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship. Experts will discuss a range of issues on climate, peace and security at the event, including the environmental and climate impacts of conflicts and the role of businesses and civil society in strengthening climate security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/osce-chair-finland-to-convene-international-conference-on-climate-and-security

  21. Minister Ranne: We will seek to improve road safety for young people through amendments to the Driving Licence Act - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications initiated a regulation project to amend the Driving Licence Act. The project’s goals are to promote road safety by improving the capability of young drivers to identify and avoid risks and by restricting the times of day young people can drive. Preparations for this project have been under way for a long time.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-we-will-seek-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people-through-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act

  22. Three-month/six-month unemployment rule to enter into force in June 2025 - Finnish Government

    22.5.2025 | The reform will strengthen the link between work and work-based residence permits and make the monitoring of permits more systematic. The Government will also issue a decree on labour shortage sectors in June 2025. The holders of a residence permit for an employed person may look for new work in these sectors more flexibly than before.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/three-month-six-month-unemployment-rule-to-enter-into-force-in-june-2025

  23. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Brussels - Finnish Government

    14.1.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Brussels on Wednesday 15 January. During the visit, Minister Strand will meet with Commissioner for Budget and Administration Piotr Serafin and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. He will also take part in the Sustainable Energy Reimagined conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-brussels-1

  24. Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at video meeting, Macron to brief EU leaders on meeting with Trump - Finnish Government

    25.2.2025 | On Wednesday 26 February, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at a video meeting where French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to tell the EU heads of state about his visit to the United States. The meeting was convened by the President of the European Council António Costa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-video-meeting-macron-to-brief-eu-leaders-on-meeting-with-trump-

  25. Minister Talvitie to attend meeting of EU Ministers of Culture in Warsaw - Finnish Government

    4.4.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will attend an informal meeting of EU ministers of culture in Warsaw on 7 and 8 April. The meeting will continue the discussion on the protection of cultural heritage, especially from the perspective of the situation in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-talvitie-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-ministers-of-culture-in-warsaw

  26. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses roadmap for phasing out Russian energy imports, communication on artificial intelligence and migration - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 13 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s plans to phase out energy imports from Russia, the Commission’s communication on artificial intelligence and its proposal regarding the Asylum Procedure Regulation. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the EU–Mercosur Association Agreement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-roadmap-for-phasing-out-russian-energy-imports-communication-on-artificial-intelligence-and-migration

  27. Legislation on ensuring essential work during industrial action to enter into force on 16 June 2025 - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | The legislation aims to ensure the continuity of society’s critical functions during industrial action if the parties cannot by negotiation reach an agreement on the provision of essential work during the action. The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the legislative amendments on 13 June 2025. The amendments would come into force on 16 June 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislation-on-ensuring-essential-work-during-industrial-action-to-enter-into-force-on-16-june-2025

  28. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, the Western Balkans and EU-Africa relations - Finnish Government

    11.4.2025 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 14 April. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-situation-in-the-middle-east-the-western-balkans-and-eu-africa-relations

  29. Minister Tavio to attend high-level forum on disaster risk reduction in Oslo - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a high-level forum in Oslo on 24–25 March. The forum is organised by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The event will discuss accelerating financing to reduce disaster risks and to improve global preparedness for risks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-attend-high-level-forum-on-disaster-risk-reduction-in-oslo

  30. UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to start on Monday – Finland to present its Voluntary National Review led by Prime Minister Orpo - Finnish Government

    14.7.2025 | The United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development will convene in New York from 14 to 23 July. The annual forum reviews progress made by the world’s countries in attaining the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-to-start-on-monday-finland-to-present-its-voluntary-national-review-led-by-prime-minister-orpo

  31. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to lead trade mission to China - Finnish Government

    1.11.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade mission to China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 4–8 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-china

  32. EU environment ministers to meet in Brussels - Finland stresses the potential of bioeconomy and circular economy as part of the Clean Industrial Deal - Finnish Government

    26.3.2025 | The EU environment ministers will meet in Brussels on Thursday 27 March, with the discussion focusing on the Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal Communication. The ministers will also discuss the state of global environmental policies. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels-finland-stresses-the-potential-of-bioeconomy-and-circular-economy-as-part-of-the-clean-industrial-deal-

  33. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for June European Council and continue rule of law dialogue - Finnish Government

    23.6.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 24 June to prepare for the June European Council. The ministers will also continue their annual rule of law dialogue with a country-specific discussion on the rule of law situation in Finland. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-june-european-council-and-continue-rule-of-law-dialogue

  34. Finland and Denmark to enhance their defence cooperation - Finnish Government

    4.3.2025 | Finland and Denmark to enhance their defence cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.3.2025 12.31 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Denmark’s Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen signed a joint decl...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-denmark-to-enhance-their-defence-cooperation

  35. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, EU-US relations, situation in the Middle East, and Iran - Finnish Government

    14.3.2025 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 17 March. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-us-relations-situation-in-the-middle-east-and-iran

  36. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Kyiv: Finland and Ukraine will establish a coalition to support the construction of civil defence shelters - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo travelled to Kyiv on Wednesday 28 May at the invitation of Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-in-kyiv-finland-and-ukraine-will-establish-a-coalition-to-support-the-construction-of-civil-defence-shelters

  37. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU Preparedness Union and Internal Security Strategies - Finnish Government

    9.5.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 9 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s proposals for a Preparedness Union Strategy and an Internal Security Strategy. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the Common European System for Returns, the EU-UK Summit and e-commerce.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-preparedness-union-and-internal-security-strategies

  38. Minister Adlercreutz to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Copenhagen - Finnish Government

    25.2.2025 | Finnish Minister for Nordic Cooperation Anders Adlercreutz will attend the meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Copenhagen on 26 February. Finland and Åland are holding the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-in-copenhagen

  39. Minister for European Affairs Strand and European Commissioner Serafin visit Finland’s eastern border - Finnish Government

    4.4.2025 | On Friday 4 April, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration Piotr Serafin visited the Vaalimaa border crossing point at Finland’s eastern border. During the visit, Minister Strand and Commissioner Serafin discussed the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, focusing especially on financing issues related to eastern border regions and efforts to boost competitiveness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-and-european-commissioner-serafin-visit-finland-s-eastern-border

  40. UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to meet Foreign Minister Valtonen - Finnish Government

    13.3.2025 | The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will visit Finland on 14–15 March on the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and the United Arab Emirates.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/uae-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-hh-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-to-meet-foreign-minister-valtonen