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  1. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses progress of Finland’s work to influence EU policy - Finnish Government

    19.6.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 19 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the progress of Finland’s efforts to influence EU policy and ways to increase the number of Finns working in EU institutions. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the Union’s enlargement prospects and outlined Finland’s positions for upcoming meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-progress-of-finland-s-work-to-influence-eu-policy

  2. Minister of Employment Satonen to attend ILO Labour Conference on 5–7 June 2024 - Finnish Government

    5.6.2024 | The International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its International Labour Conference in Geneva on 3–14 June 2024. The agenda includes the protection of workers from biological hazards, discussion on the strategic objective of fundamental principles and rights at work, and decent work and the care economy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-to-attend-ilo-labour-conference-on-5-7-june-2024

  3. Cabinet Committee on EU Affairs considers the use of immobilised Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine - Finnish Government

    4.10.2024 | The Cabinet Committee on EU Affairs has formulated the position of Finland on using immobilised Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine, and on establishing a cooperation mechanism for loans to Ukraine and granting macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/cabinet-committee-on-eu-affairs-considers-the-use-of-immobilised-russian-central-bank-assets-to-support-ukraine

  4. Rapporteur proposes ways to stop declining birth rate - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | Research Professor Anna Rotkirch was commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to prepare a report that identifies factors affecting the birth rate and explores possible ways to support having children.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/rapporteur-proposes-ways-to-stop-declining-birth-rate

  5. Working group: The sale of over-the-counter medicines outside pharmacies should be implemented in a controlled and systematic manner - Finnish Government

    3.10.2024 | According to a working group appointed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the sale of some over-the-counter medicines could be expanded outside pharmacies if the change is made in a controlled manner, ensuring medication safety. The change could improve the availability of over-the-counter medicines and reduce the costs of medicines for consumers and society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-group-the-sale-of-over-the-counter-medicines-outside-pharmacies-should-be-implemented-in-a-controlled-and-systematic-manner

  6. Government submits its proposed amendments to industrial peace legislation to Parliament - Finnish Government

    29.2.2024 | The Government proposes to increase fines for violating industrial peace, limit disproportionate solidarity action and restrict the length of political strikes. The reform would not restrict industrial action aimed at improving working conditions in one’s own sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-proposed-amendments-to-industrial-peace-legislation-to-parliament

  7. Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs visits National Emergency Supply Agency - Finnish Government

    21.8.2024 | Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren and Finland's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah visited the National Emergency Supply Agency on 20 August. The Finnish and Swedish Governments aim to develop economic cooperation, and exchange of information and communications related to security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/swedish-minister-for-rural-affairs-visits-national-emergency-supply-agency

  8. Government proposes legislative amendments to strengthen preparedness and readiness in healthcare and social welfare - Finnish Government

    19.12.2024 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services concerning preparedness, readiness and incident management in both normal and emergency conditions. The proposal is based on the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-strengthen-preparedness-and-readiness-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare

  9. Government submits its proposal on promoting local bargaining to Parliament - Finnish Government

    5.9.2024 | Because of the reform, local collective bargaining would be possible regardless of whether the company belongs to an employers' association or what kind of employee representation the company has.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-proposal-on-promoting-local-bargaining-to-parliament

  10. Prime Minister Orpo holds roundtable discussion on opportunities and challenges in defence industry - Finnish Government

    25.6.2024 | On 25 June, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and key representatives of the defence industry met to for a roundtable discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing the defence industry in the new security policy environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-holds-roundtable-discussion-on-opportunities-and-challenges-in-defence-industry

  11. Minister Mykkänen to Stockholm – closer cooperation between Finland and Sweden to promote clean transition - Finnish Government

    13.5.2024 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen visits Stockholm on Monday 13 May. He will meet the Swedish Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtar and Daniel Liljeberg, State Secretary to the Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-to-stockholm-closer-cooperation-between-finland-and-sweden-to-promote-clean-transition

  12. Ministers for European affairs to discuss rule of law situation in EU and hear about priorities for Hungary’s EU Council Presidency - Finnish Government

    23.9.2024 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 24 September in Brussels. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting. Items on the agenda include the rule of law in the EU, the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU and preparations for the October meeting of the European Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-rule-of-law-situation-in-eu-and-hear-about-priorities-for-hungary-s-eu-council-presidency

  13. Government condemns stabbings in Oulu - Finnish Government

    19.6.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 19 June, the Government received a briefing from the police on the stabbings in Oulu. The police are investing two stabbings that took place at the Valkea shopping centre in Oulu on Thursday 13 June and Tuesday 18 June. According to the police, there are indications that both incidents were racially motivated. The suspect in the first incident has a history of right-wing extremism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-condemns-stabbings-in-oulu

  14. Agriculture ministers discussed viability of rural areas and generational renewal on farms - Finnish Government

    15.7.2024 | The Agriculture and Fisheries Council met in Brussels on 15 July 2024. The main topics discussed were the viability of rural areas and trade-related agricultural issues. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/agriculture-ministers-discussed-viability-of-rural-areas-and-generational-renewal-on-farms

  15. Finland to send more defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    3.4.2024 | Finland to send more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.4.2024 14.04 Type: Press release Finland will send more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter, on the proposal of th...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-1

  16. Government appoints two new state secretaries - Finnish Government

    18.4.2024 | In its plenary session on Thursday 18 April, the Government appointed Pasi Rajala, Master of Social Sciences, and Antti Salminen, Information Systems Auditor, to serve as state secretaries. Pasi Rajala will serve as State Secretary to Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, and Antti Salminen as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-two-new-state-secretaries

  17. Government sends proposal on the three-month/six-month unemployment rule to Parliament - Finnish Government

    17.10.2024 | The Government is seeking to strengthen the link between work and work-based residence permits, and to make permit supervision after the entry into Finland more systematic. The proposal takes the long recruitment times of specialists into consideration. At the same time, the proposal would offer foreigners more opportunities to find new work in the national labour shortage sectors. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-sends-proposal-on-the-three-month-six-month-unemployment-rule-to-parliament

  18. Finland to contribute EUR 30 million to Czech ammunition initiative - Finnish Government

    21.3.2024 | An additional EUR 30 million of funding will be allocated to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Defence in the Government’s first supplementary budget for 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-contribute-eur-30-million-to-czech-ammunition-initiative

  19. UN Biodiversity Conference reached agreement on genetic resources fund – other major issues remained unresolved - Finnish Government

    2.11.2024 | UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 ended with a skinny agreement on Saturday morning after having gone into overtime. A benefit-sharing mechanism for digital information on genetic resources (the Cali Fund) was established and the role of indigenous peoples was strengthened, but no understanding was reached on monitoring the implementation of biodiversity targets or mobilising finances. As the meeting dragged on and some of the negotiators had to go home, there was no quorum to make decisions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-biodiversity-conference-reached-agreement-on-genetic-resources-fund-other-major-issues-remained-unresolved

  20. Budget for 2024 in Parliament: Strong investments in growth in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment - Finnish Government

    11.10.2023 | On 9 October 2023, the Government submitted its budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. Parliament held a referral debate on the appropriations proposed for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on 11 October 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/budget-for-2024-in-parliament-strong-investments-in-growth-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-

  21. European Commission President to visit Finland’s eastern border - Finnish Government

    15.4.2024 | President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will meet in Lappeenranta, Finland on Friday 19 April. They will also visit Finland’s eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-commission-president-to-visit-finland-s-eastern-border

  22. Ministry of Defence to conclude partnership agreement with Bittium Wireless Ltd. - Finnish Government

    5.4.2024 | Ministry of Defence to conclude partnership agreement with Bittium Wireless Ltd. Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.4.2024 16.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a partnership agr...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/ministry-of-defence-to-conclude-partnership-agreement-with-bittium-wireless-ltd.-

  23. Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-3

  24. European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    15.2.2024 | Minister of Finance Riikka Purra will meet with the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nadia Calviño in Helsinki on Friday 16 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/european-investment-bank-president-nadia-calvino-to-visit-finland

  25. Minister Henriksson to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation - Finnish Government

    19.4.2024 | Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson, who is responsible for Nordic cooperation, will attend a virtual meeting of the Ministers for Nordic co-operation on Friday 19 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-henriksson-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-1

  26. Finland, Estonia and Sweden emphasise the importance of resilient European submarine infrastructure - Finnish Government

    6.12.2023 | The telecommunications ministers of Finland, Estonia and Sweden stress that the resilience of critical underwater infrastructure is now more important than ever. The ministers underlined the importance of resilient infrastructure at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels 5 December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-estonia-and-sweden-emphasise-the-importance-of-resilient-european-submarine-infrastructure

  27. Icebreaker initiative means significant opportunities for Finnish industrial policy - Finnish Government

    11.7.2024 | On 11 July 2024, Finland, the United States and Canada published a trilateral declaration concerning cooperation in the production of icebreakers (ICE). The initiative was signed by the Presidents of Finland and the United States Alexander Stubb and Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/icebreaker-initiative-means-significant-opportunities-for-finnish-industrial-policy

  28. Baku Climate Change Conference to focus on finance target – energy transition needs to be boosted - Finnish Government

    4.11.2024 | The world states will convene at the Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on 11–22 November. The aim is to decide on a new common climate finance target. A faster energy transition will be needed as the countries are preparing to set new emission reduction targets during next year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/baku-climate-change-conference-to-focus-on-finance-target-energy-transition-needs-to-be-boosted

  29. EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation supported by Member States - Regulation into force in July-August - Finnish Government

    17.6.2024 | The EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation received a qualified majority of votes at the European Union Environment Council on Monday 17 June. The Regulation will enter into force in July-August. The Member States must submit their national restoration plans within two years from the entry into force of the Regulation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-s-nature-restoration-regulation-supported-by-member-states-regulation-into-force-in-july-august

  30. Prime Minister Orpo to address European Parliament - Finnish Government

    11.3.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will speak at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday 13 March. Prime Minister Orpo’s speech and discussions with Members of the European Parliament are part of the “This is Europe” series of debates, where EU heads of state or government are invited to discuss the current state and future of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-address-european-parliament

  31. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on discontinuation of mediation in domestic violence cases - Finnish Government

    7.6.2024 | The government proposal for discontinuing mediation in cases of domestic violence has proceeded to the consultation stage. The aim of the proposal is to combat, in particular, violence against women, which is a serious problem in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-requests-comments-on-discontinuation-of-mediation-in-domestic-violence-cases

  32. Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament - Finnish Government

    21.3.2024 | On Thursday 21 March, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes appropriations for speeding up the construction of the fence on the eastern border, introducing targeted measures to alleviate the situation in the construction sector and providing additional support to Ukraine. In addition, it proposes reducing revenue estimates by EUR 1.3 billion based on the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance in December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-3

  33. Minister Adlercreutz to attend UN Conference on Small Island Developing States - Finnish Government

    24.5.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will attend the UN’s fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda on 27–29 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-un-conference-on-small-island-developing-states

  34. Minister Ranne: Construction of median barriers at Konginkangas crash site finally under way - Finnish Government

    19.3.2024 | The Accident Investigation Board issued several recommendations after the Konginkangas bus crash 20 years ago, but some recommendations have yet to be fully implemented.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-construction-of-median-barriers-at-konginkangas-crash-site-finally-under-way

  35. Government proposal on amendments to industrial peace legislation to be finalised - Finnish Government

    22.2.2024 | The Government is to submit a proposal for amendments to industrial peace legislation on 29 February 2024. The reform will enhance the sanctions system for unlawful strikes, limit disproportionate solidarity action and restrict the length of political industrial action.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposal-on-amendments-to-industrial-peace-legislation-to-be-finalised

  36. Minister Adlercreutz to visit Stockholm - Finnish Government

    8.3.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will travel to Stockholm on Monday 11 March. During the visit, Minister Adlercreutz will meet with Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall and take part in several other high-level meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-visit-stockholm

  37. Sustainable growth through state ownership – Government adopts resolution on state ownership policy - Finnish Government

    23.5.2024 | On 23 May 2024, the Finnish Government issued a new resolution on ownership policy. It directs the State’s actions in its capacity as a shareholder and applies to all limited liability companies in which the State holds interests and to all ministries whose duties include ownership steering.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sustainable-growth-through-state-ownership-government-adopts-resolution-on-state-ownership-policy

  38. EU competitiveness ministers to meet in Brussels on 7–8 December - Finnish Government

    5.12.2023 | The EU’s Competitiveness Council will meet in Brussels on 7–8 December 2023. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will represent Finland in the meeting of ministers responsible for internal market and industry on 7 December. Meanwhile, Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will be Finland’s representative at the meeting of the ministers responsible for research and space on 8 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-competitiveness-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels-on-7-8-december

  39. Preparation of legislative proposal on local bargaining continues - Finnish Government

    12.4.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has received 49 comments on the legislative proposals to promote local collective bargaining. The feedback received will now be analysed as part of further preparation. The draft proposal will also be sent to the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis for evaluation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparation-of-legislative-proposal-on-local-bargaining-continues

  40. Drug Development Centre granted EUR 20 million in capital - Finnish Government

    23.11.2023 | On 23 November 2023, the Government authorised the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to capitalise Drug Development Centre Oy by EUR 20 million. The company’s task is to evaluate early-stage drug development projects and turn them into commercially viable products and companies worthy of capital investment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/drug-development-centre-granted-eur-20-million-in-capital