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  1. 10.2.2025 | The service process for jobseekers will be reformed to make it more customer-oriented and tailored to individual needs, in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. This requires amendments to the legislation concerning the service model and job applicant profiles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-begins-more-customer-oriented-service-process-for-jobseekers
  2. 5.12.2024 | Finland will deliver its 26th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 5 December 2024 on the proposal of the Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine
  3. 9.10.2024 | On 9 October 2024, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed and supported the new outlines for the ownership policy concerning Metsähallitus for 2024–2027. Besides the reconciliation of different needs, new objectives have also been included. Among the topics concerned are the economic benefit from the operations of Metsähallitus to the State and promotion of biodiversity and renewable energy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/outlines-for-ownership-policy-concerning-metsahallitus-new-objectives-related-to-promotion-of-renewable-energy-restoration-of-flowing-waters-and-recognition-of-revenue
  4. 21.11.2024 | Minister for European Affairs of North Macedonia Orhan Murtezani will visit Helsinki on Friday 22 November. During his visit, he will meet with Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The purpose of the visit is to discuss North Macedonia’s EU accession process and the related reforms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/north-macedonian-minister-for-european-affairs-murtezani-to-visit-helsinki
  5. 22.1.2025 | European Commission Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto will visit Finland on 22–24 January at the invitation of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. Topics on the agenda for the visit include the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, the situation at Finland’s eastern border with Russia and the reform of EU cohesion policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/commission-vice-president-fitto-to-visit-finland
  6. 15.10.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at two meetings in Brussels: the EU and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit on Wednesday 16 October and the European Council beginning on Thursday 17 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-eu-gcc-summit-and-european-council-in-brussels
  7. 6.2.2025 | On 6 February 2025, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for legislation banning foreign real estate acquisitions. Permits would not be granted to persons whose country of nationality is waging a war of aggression and may pose a threat to Finland’s national security. This ban would also apply to entities who are domiciled in the territory of such a country or owned or influenced by citizens or entities of such a country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-submits-to-parliament-bill-on-restricting-real-estate-transactions-by-russians
  8. 8.11.2024 | In its informal meeting on 8 November in Budapest, Hungary, the European Council adopted a declaration highlighting the need to strengthen the EU’s economy and competitiveness. The leaders of the EU Member States also discussed EU-US relations and the situation in Georgia. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-pledge-to-strengthen-competitiveness-in-budapest
  9. 21.10.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will meet with Danish Minister of European Affairs Marie Bjerre in Helsinki on Tuesday 22 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-to-meet-with-danish-minister-of-european-affairs-bjerre-in-helsinki-
  10. 19.12.2024 | On 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic approved the amendments to the legislation concerning the conciliation system. The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-the-conciliation-system-to-enter-into-force-on-1-january-2025
  11. 13.3.2025 | On 13 March 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal that aims to ensure essential work is performed during industrial action. The legislative project is based on a resolution issued by Parliament in 2022, the implementation of which is included in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-to-parliament-its-proposal-on-ensuring-essential-work-during-industrial-action
  12. 21.11.2024 | On Thursday 21 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2025. Some items in the proposal concern the Government's EUR 4 billion investment programme. The proposal will increase the revenue estimate by EUR 67 million and the requirement for appropriations by EUR 405 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2025-budget-proposal
  13. 16.1.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has drawn up a Government Integration Programme for 2024–2027. The programme includes 32 measures based on the Government Programme. Integration policy is based on the learning of Finnish or Swedish, employment, familiarisation with Finnish society and compliance with its rules.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-integration-programme-emphasises-employment-personal-responsibility-and-obligations
  14. 31.3.2025 | The working group on population policy has submitted its memorandum ‘Measures to boost the birth rate and support people to have children’ to Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen. Feedback on the memorandum containing the working group’s proposals can be submitted until 7 April 2025 to support the relevant consultation event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-group-on-population-policy-submits-its-proposal-for-boosting-birth-rate
  15. 18.12.2024 | The leaders of the EU Member States and the Western Balkans highlighted their close partnership at a summit on Wednesday 18 December in Brussels. The EU reiterated its commitment to the region and called for strong foreign and security policy cooperation from its Western Balkans partners. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-western-balkans-strengthen-partnership-at-summit
  16. 25.11.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo spoke at an annual seminar organised by the Committee for Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Monday 25 November. In his speech, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of men in condemning violence against women.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-every-girl-and-woman-has-the-right-to-feel-safe-
  17. 23.10.2024 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will visit London from 24 October to 25 October. During her visit, Multala will meet her ministerial colleague, visit a university and attend various events. The aim of the visit is to strengthen cooperation in higher education and research between Finland and the United Kingdom.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-multala-travelling-to-london-to-promote-cooperation-in-higher-education-and-research
  18. 7.6.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2024) in Berlin on 11–12 June. The conference will focus on economic support, reconstruction and reforms for the future of Ukraine and will be co-hosted by Ukraine and Germany.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-ukraine-recovery-conference-in-berlin
  19. 27.1.2025 | The Government proposes tightening the conditions for a permanent residence permit by extending the continuous period of residence required for a permanent residence permit and by requiring language skills in Finnish or Swedish and a work history of a certain length, among other things. The government proposal to amend the Aliens Act was sent out for comments on 27 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/conditions-for-obtaining-a-permanent-residence-permit-to-be-tightened-1
  20. 7.11.2024 | Heads of state or government from across Europe discussed international security challenges at the meeting of the European Political Community in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday 7 November. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also in attendance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-stresses-importance-of-european-unity-in-budapest
  21. 14.6.2024 | The management structure of the Team Finland network in Finland will be renewed and the foreign activities of Business Finland will be integrated into the Foreign Service. The changes will proceed in stages and the implementation will take place in cooperation with the business community.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/changes-to-management-structure-and-foreign-functions-of-team-finland-network
  22. 26.11.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit in Strasbourg on 27 November. The programme for his visit includes meetings with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and several key Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and committee chairs. The Minister will also meet with the MEPs from Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-strasbourg
  23. 30.7.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the Olympic Games in Paris from 1 to 4 August. The Prime Minister will be in the stands for a number of events where Finnish athletes are competing, including athletics and judo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-olympic-games-in-paris
  24. 7.10.2024 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will visit The Hague in the Netherlands on 8 October 2024 as part of Team Finland’s trade mission focusing on the maritime industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-lead-marine-industry-focused-team-finland-visit-to-the-netherlands
  25. 6.3.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched the TUUTTI project for security and growth through communications networks. This project will formulate national policies for developing a secure communications network infrastructure fostering sustainable growth and competitiveness through digitalisation until 2037.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/tuutti-project-to-shape-finland-s-communication-network-policy-until-2037
  26. 13.11.2024 | On 13 November, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met with representatives of the technology sector to discuss the opportunities artificial intelligence has to offer for Finland and Finnish businesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-hosts-roundtable-discussion-on-artificial-intelligence
  27. 12.6.2024 | Prime Minister Orpo reiterated Finland’s continued support for Ukraine at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2024) in Berlin on 11–12 June. The conference focused on support for Ukraine’s economy and reconstruction and on the reforms needed for Ukraine’s convergence with the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-importance-of-finland-s-participation-in-reconstruction-of-ukraine
  28. 29.8.2024 | Unofficial EU defence minister meeting in Brussels Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.8.2024 13.38 Type: Press release The defence ministers of the European Union will convene for an informal meeting in Brussels on 30 August 2024. Permanent S...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/unofficial-eu-defence-minister-meeting-in-brussels
  29. 2.10.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and German Minister of State for Europe and Climate Anna Lührmann will meet in Helsinki on Friday 4 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-and-german-minister-of-state-for-europe-anna-luhrmann-to-meet-in-helsinki
  30. 2.5.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will meet in Copenhagen on Monday 6 May. After their bilateral meeting, the prime ministers will open the newly renovated Finnish Embassy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-with-danish-prime-minister-in-copenhagen
  31. 19.12.2024 | The European Union reaffirmed its support for Ukraine when the leaders of the Member States met in Brussels on 19 December. The European Council held an in-depth discussion on Ukraine and the EU’s role on the global stage. Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also in attendance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-union-pledges-support-for-ukraine-discussion-on-defence-will-continue-
  32. 28.2.2025 | The resumed session of the UN Biodiversity Conference in Rome reached an understanding on developing the financial architecture for biodiversity and on the monitoring and common review of biodiversity work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-agrees-on-steps-towards-more-effective-financing-victory-of-multilateral-cooperation-
  33. 17.12.2024 | Finland is actively involved in international efforts to keep shipping and the marine environment safe in the Baltic Sea.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-plays-an-active-role-in-safeguarding-shipping-in-the-baltic-sea
  34. 16.10.2024 | In their first-ever summit in Brussels on Wednesday 16 October, the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) outlined a vision for closer cooperation. For Finland, it was important that the joint statement issued at the summit condemn Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-gulf-countries-agree-to-deepen-cooperation
  35. 6.11.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at two meetings hosted by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU in Budapest on 7–8 November. Leaders from across Europe will convene for the meeting of the European Political Community on Thursday, and the European Council will hold an informal meeting on Friday. The main themes on the agenda are European security and the EU’s competitiveness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-budapest-meetings
  36. 22.11.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a monitoring project to assess the impacts of the legislative amendments that were needed to implement the Directive establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC). The Code regulates electronic communications (telecoms) networks and services. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom will carry out the impact assessment under the Ministry's guidance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/project-launched-to-assess-impacts-of-european-electronic-communications-code
  37. 8.1.2025 | The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has completed the Port State Control (PSC) inspection of the Eagle S and detained the ship.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-making-sustained-effort-to-improve-security-in-baltic-sea
  38. 11.10.2024 | Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne has called for the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom to interrupt the process to introduce the location data service prepared by Traficom.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-launch-of-location-data-service-postponed
  39. 27.6.2025 | The clean energy transition is progressing at a good pace, thanks in part to the emissions trading system. However, reaching Finland’s climate targets will require more action in the effort sharing sector, and especially in the land use sector where emissions increased compared to the previous year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-climate-report-2025-emissions-from-finland-s-energy-production-fell-sharply-but-more-action-is-needed-to-meet-climate-targets
  40. 11.4.2024 | The Government has decided to introduce maximum income limits to the selection of residents to state-subsidised rental housing (rental housing of the Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland Ara). The income limits will be applied both to the selection of new residents and to moving to another apartment. No income limits will be applied to rental housing intended for special groups. The maximum income limits will become applicable as from 1 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/income-limits-introduced-for-selection-of-residents-to-state-subsidised-rental-housing