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  1. Minister Mykkänen holds roundtable discussions on opportunities offered by industrial carbon sinks to Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    31.5.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen will convene a series of roundtables to discuss the opportunities offered by industrial carbon management, the role of companies in implementing technological carbon sinks (negative emission technologies) and what is required to implement these technological sinks fast and cost-effectively.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-mykkanen-holds-roundtable-discussions-on-opportunities-offered-by-industrial-carbon-sinks-to-finnish-companies

  2. Prime Minister Orpo highlights role of security in the development of the EU - Finnish Government

    12.4.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and other EU Heads of State or Government met for a discussion on the next EU Strategic Agenda on Thursday 11 April in Warsaw. In addition to Orpo, the Prime Ministers of Estonia, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain attended the dinner meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-role-of-security-in-the-development-of-the-eu

  3. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs prepares for upcoming EU meetings - Finnish Government

    18.12.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions ahead of the December European Council and the EU-Western Balkans summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-prepares-for-upcoming-eu-meetings

  4. Research and Innovation Council launches process to identify strategic choices for RDI policy and activities - Finnish Government

    9.10.2024 | The Research and Innovation Council will launch a two-stage inclusive and open process to identify strategic choices this autumn.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/research-and-innovation-council-launches-process-to-identify-strategic-choices-for-rdi-policy-and-activities

  5. Working group to draft action programme on employment for people in adverse labour market position - Finnish Government

    23.4.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has appointed a working group to improve the employment, competence and working life participation of special groups, such as persons with impaired capacity to work, disabilities or a low education level, immigrants and older people.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-to-draft-action-programme-on-employment-for-people-in-adverse-labour-market-position

  6. Nordic countries issue declaration on promoting gender equality and rights of sexual and gender minorities - Finnish Government

    27.11.2024 | The Nordic ministers responsible for gender equality and LGBTI issues met in Stockholm today on 27 November 2024. The meeting discussed, among other things, how gender equality and human rights are weakening globally. Finland was represented at the meeting by Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/nordic-countries-issue-declaration-on-promoting-gender-equality-and-rights-of-sexual-and-gender-minorities

  7. Climate Week in partnership with UN General Assembly started in New York – Finland joined CHAMP initiative to boost climate action in cities and regions - Finnish Government

    23.9.2024 | Cities and municipalities are in a key position in terms of reaching the climate targets, both in Finland and globally. Finland has joined the UN CHAMP initiative to support the climate work of cities and regions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-week-in-partnership-with-un-general-assembly-started-in-new-york-finland-joined-champ-initiative-to-boost-climate-action-in-cities-and-regions

  8. Minister Adlercreutz to visit Madrid - Finnish Government

    30.5.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will visit Madrid from 30 May to 2 June to attend a meeting of the Bilderberg Group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-visit-madrid

  9. Expectations of SMEs show modest recovery, use of AI grows - Finnish Government

    11.2.2025 | The economic expectations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have remained largely unchanged since last autumn, but they show some improvement from a year ago. Lower inflation and interest rates have had a positive impact on companies’ outlook. According to the SME Barometer published on 11 February 2025, the challenging situation of companies in the retail sector is gradually easing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/expectations-of-smes-show-modest-recovery-use-of-ai-grows

  10. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses EU pharmaceutical package and several upcoming council meetings - Finnish Government

    4.12.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 4 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs agreed on Finland’s positions on the deliberations for the EU pharmaceutical package. The Ministerial Committee on also outlined Finland’s positions for next week’s council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-eu-pharmaceutical-package-and-several-upcoming-council-meetings

  11. We cannot allow the evil of antisemitism to prevail - Finnish Government

    6.11.2024 | Minister of Finance Riikka Purra gave the Government’s address to a memorial ceremony for Jews handed over to Nazi Germany by Finland. The memorial was held in Helsinki on 6 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/we-cannot-allow-the-evil-of-antisemitism-to-prevail

  12. Government session to decide on border security act on week beginning 15 July - Finnish Government

    12.7.2024 | The Government is expected to make a decision on the border security act at an extraordinary session on the week beginning 15 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-session-to-decide-on-border-security-act-on-week-beginning-15-july-1

  13. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses upcoming European Political Community meeting and informal European Council - Finnish Government

    6.11.2024 | It its meeting on Wednesday 6 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the informal meeting of the members of the European Council on 8 November and the meeting of the European Political Community to be held in connection with it on 7 November. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the EU’s multiannual financial framework and migration issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-european-political-community-meeting-and-informal-european-council

  14. Prime Minister Orpo and Dutch Prime Minister Rutte to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    7.6.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and acting Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 13 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-dutch-prime-minister-rutte-to-meet-in-helsinki

  15. Government proposes to discontinue mediation in domestic violence cases - Finnish Government

    23.9.2024 | The Government proposes that, in future, mediation offices could not use mediation to resolve criminal offences involving violence or certain other offences against the suspect’s family member or other close person.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-to-discontinue-mediation-in-domestic-violence-cases

  16. Distribution infrastructure programme helps transition to alternative fuels - Finnish Government

    13.11.2024 | On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the national programme on the distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels. The programme, which was drawn up in broad-based cooperation with stakeholders, facilitates the implementation of EU regulation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/distribution-infrastructure-programme-helps-transition-to-alternative-fuels

  17. Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding - Finnish Government

    20.6.2024 | Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.6.2024 16.15 Type: Press release Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram and Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Memorandum of Un...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-norway-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding

  18. Government proposes amendments to Seasonal Workers Act to improve status of foreign berry pickers - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | The amendments aim to safeguard a sufficient level of income for foreign pickers and improve monitoring to ensure the rights of pickers are realised. The wild berry sector will be brought into line with other sectors requiring seasonal labour.  
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-amendments-to-seasonal-workers-act-to-improve-status-of-foreign-berry-pickers-

  19. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses development of bank crisis management and deposit insurance framework - Finnish Government

    17.5.2024 | In its meeting on 17 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the development of the bank crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) framework and the rule of law situation in Poland. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for three upcoming council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-development-of-bank-crisis-management-and-deposit-insurance-framework

  20. Comments requested on comprehensive reform of social assistance - Finnish Government

    16.5.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on the comprehensive reform of the Social Assistance Act by 27 June 2025. The amendments to the Act would strengthen, for example, the obligations of recipients to apply for primary benefits and full-time work. The aim is to reinforce the role of social assistance as a last-resort and temporary form of assistance and to strengthen general government finances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comments-requested-on-comprehensive-reform-of-social-assistance

  21. Kristiina Kokko appointed as State Secretary to Ministers Ikonen and Multala - Finnish Government

    4.7.2024 | In its plenary session on Thursday 4 July, the Finnish Government appointed Kristiina Kokko, Master of Theology and Bachelor of Business Administration, to serve as State Secretary to Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen and Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala as of 1 August. The term of the state secretaries is linked to that of the ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kristiina-kokko-appointed-as-state-secretary-to-ministers-ikonen-and-multala

  22. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discuss topics on agenda at three councils - Finnish Government

    20.9.2024 | The Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs, meeting on Friday 20 September, outlined Finland's positions for the meetings of three councils to be held next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discuss-topics-on-agenda-at-three-councils

  23. EU ministers meet: agenda to cover pharmaceutical package, vaccine-preventable cancers and social dimension of the single market - Finnish Government

    19.6.2024 | The EU ministers will meet at the Employment, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 20 and 21 June 2024. The items of the ministers' agenda include the social dimension of the single market, the revision of pharmaceutical legislation, the health sector's role in crisis preparedness, and the possibility of adopting a Council Recommendation on vaccine-preventable cancers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-meet-agenda-to-cover-pharmaceutical-package-vaccine-preventable-cancers-and-social-dimension-of-the-single-market

  24. Council of the EU to discuss Directive on improving position of trainees - Finnish Government

    29.11.2024 | The EU’s Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will meet in Brussels on 2 December 2024. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/council-of-the-eu-to-discuss-directive-on-improving-position-of-trainees

  25. Opportunities for local collective bargaining to expand - Finnish Government

    19.12.2024 | On 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic approved legislative amendments that will enable more local collective bargaining in companies. The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/opportunities-for-local-collective-bargaining-to-expand

  26. Lassi Noponen appointed as Director General of Business Finland - Finnish Government

    11.7.2024 | Master of Laws, Master of Science Lassi Noponen has been appointed as the Director General of the Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland. His five-year term will start on 1 September 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/lassi-noponen-appointed-as-director-general-of-business-finland

  27. Proposal to cut integration spending sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    26.9.2024 | The Integration Act, which will enter into force at the beginning of 2025, would be amended to strengthen general government finances. The amendments would decrease specified government transfers to municipalities and reduce the obligations of municipalities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/proposal-to-cut-integration-spending-sent-out-for-comments

  28. Finland and Norway to cooperate on cross-border transportation and storage of CO2 - Finnish Government

    6.9.2024 | The Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen and the Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland discussed cooperation prospects in the energy sector between the two countries in a virtual meeting on 6 September 2024. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-and-norway-to-cooperate-on-cross-border-transportation-and-storage-of-co2

  29. Prime Minister Orpo: Finland and Estonia emphasise security and sustainable economy - Finnish Government

    23.7.2024 | In a telephone conversation on Tuesday 23 July, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Estonia's newly elected Prime Minister Kristen Michal discussed cooperation between their two countries, topical EU issues and the security situation in Europe. The fact that, following his appointment, Prime Minister Michal chose the Prime Minister of Finland as the first head of state to call serves as a good illustration of the close and confidential relationship between Finland and Estonia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-finland-and-estonia-emphasise-security-and-sustainable-economy

  30. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend Nordic tripartite meeting in Norway - Finnish Government

    18.6.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend Nordic tripartite meeting in Norway Ministry of Defence Publication date 18.6.2024 14.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a tripartite meeting with the defence ministers of N...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nordic-tripartite-meeting-in-norway

  31. Culture as strong and unifying force in building sustainable, viable and more humane future - Finnish Government

    28.11.2024 | On Thursday 28 November, the Government submitted to Parliament a cultural policy report that outlines the long-term objectives and action plan for cultural policy until the 2040s. The report emphasises the efforts to preserve and renew the foundations of culture and make them economically viable, and to reinforce the impact of cultural and creative sectors on society. The long-term strategy, wh...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/culture-as-strong-and-unifying-force-in-building-sustainable-viable-and-more-humane-future

  32. Finnish and Swedish Ministers for European Affairs call for stronger support for rule of law development in the EU in their letter to Commission - Finnish Government

    20.9.2024 | Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand and Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz have submitted to the European Commission a letter concerning measures that could be taken to enhance support for the rule of law development in the EU. Finland and Sweden consider it important that the new Commission will take an active, strong and comprehensive approach to promoting the rule of law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-and-swedish-ministers-for-european-affairs-call-for-stronger-support-for-rule-of-law-development-in-the-eu-in-their-letter-to-commission

  33. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for October European Council and discuss efforts to combat antisemitism - Finnish Government

    14.10.2024 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 15 October. The meeting will focus mainly on preparations for the October 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-prepare-for-october-european-council-and-discuss-efforts-to-combat-antisemitism

  34. EU pledges to boost competitiveness and deepen single market - Finnish Government

    18.4.2024 | The European Union will develop its long-term competitiveness and modernise its single market. The EU leaders also plan to simplify the Union’s capital markets. These are among the objectives decided on at the special European Council in Brussels on Thursday 18 April. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-pledges-to-boost-competitiveness-and-deepen-single-market

  35. More healthcare professionals to be allowed to administer vaccines - Finnish Government

    25.4.2024 | Amendments have been made to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on Vaccinations and to the Government Decree on Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations in order to allow dentists, senior pharmacists, pharmacists, practical nurses and biomedical laboratory scientists to administer vaccines in future. The aim of the amendments is to accelerate the administration of seasonal vaccines in particular and alleviate the shortage of healthcare personnel.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/more-healthcare-professionals-to-be-allowed-to-administer-vaccines

  36. Finland and Estonia to intensify cooperation in protecting underwater energy transmission connections - Finnish Government

    27.9.2024 | Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Estonian Ministry of Climate signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the protection and repair of underwater energy infrastructure on 27 September 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-estonia-to-intensify-cooperation-in-protecting-underwater-energy-transmission-connections

  37. Minister of Education Adlercreutz visits Kiev and discusses role of education in reconstruction of Ukraine - Finnish Government

    15.10.2024 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz visited Ukraine on 14 October. This was the first visit by a Finnish minister of education to Ukraine. The aim of the visit was to deepen cooperation between Finland and Ukraine in the field of education as part of Finland’s comprehensive support to Ukraine. Discussions were held to exchange information on the current situation and plan future cooperation. Finl...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-adlercreutz-visits-kiev-and-discusses-role-of-education-in-reconstruction-of-ukraine

  38. Prime Minister Orpo to meet with Nordic prime ministers and Federal Chancellor of Germany - Finnish Government

    6.5.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the summer meeting of the heads of government of the Nordic countries in Stockholm on Monday 13 May. Host country Sweden has also invited Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz to take part in some of the discussions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-with-nordic-prime-ministers-and-federal-chancellor-of-germany

  39. Minister Mykkänen: Lessons to be learned from destruction of freshwater pearl mussels to develop forestry practices and regulation - Finnish Government

    29.8.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen will meet representatives of the forest sector on 10 September. The Ministry of the Environment is exploring further actions that could be taken to protect threatened habitats.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-lessons-to-be-learned-from-destruction-of-freshwater-pearl-mussels-to-develop-forestry-practices-and-regulation

  40. Ministers of forest-rich EU Member States gather for For Forest+ Group meeting in Finland - Finnish Government

    21.8.2024 | For Forest+ is a group dedicated to advocating for the interests of the forested Member States within the EU. Ministers from the group’s member states – Austria, France, Slovenia and Sweden – and their representatives visited Finland on the invitation of the Finnish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah between 20 and 21 August 2024. During their visit, the ministers discussed next st...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/ministers-of-forest-rich-eu-member-states-gather-for-for-forest-group-meeting-in-finland