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  1. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses development of capital markets union - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | In its meeting on Thursday 13 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland's positions on the development of the EU capital markets union and on the matters to be discussed at the informal meeting of EU leaders on 17 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-development-of-capital-markets-union

  2. UN Climate Change Conference begins with summit of heads of state and government - Finnish Government

    1.12.2023 | The UN Climate Change Conference COP28 began on Friday with a two-day summit of heads of state and government. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is representing Finland at the summit and will deliver Finland’s national address on Saturday.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/un-climate-change-conference-begins-with-summit-of-heads-of-state-and-government

  3. Ambassador Marja Lehto awarded for her pivotal role advancing environmental law - Finnish Government

    24.10.2023 | The 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy has been jointly awarded to Ambassador Marja Lehto of Finland and former Ambassador Marie Jacobsson of Sweden for their pivotal roles advancing environmental law and policy to protect the environment in times of armed conflicts. An award ceremony and panel discussion with both Laureates was held in New York on Monday, October 23, 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ambassador-marja-lehto-awarded-for-her-pivotal-role-advancing-environmental-law

  4. Finland and the Province of Nova Scotia increase cooperation in forest sector - Finnish Government

    26.4.2024 | The action plan on closer cooperation on forests and the bioeconomy between the province of Nova Scotia in Canada and Finland was signed in Helsinki on 26 April 2024. The parties to the five-year action plan are the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland and the Department of Natural Resources of Nova Scotia.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-and-the-province-of-nova-scotia-increase-cooperation-in-forest-sector

  5. Minister of Employment Satonen: Legislative preparation to develop the mediation system continues, I hope that the employee organisations will internally still find a path to agreement - Finnish Government

    22.3.2024 | State Secretary Mika Nykänen has reported the results of his review of the conditions for starting labour market model negotiations to both Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Minister of Employment Arto Satonen. According to the report, the organisations consider the preparation of a common agreement-based labour market model to be necessary. Some of the organisations, however, have preconditions for starting negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-legislative-preparation-to-develop-the-mediation-system-continues-i-hope-that-the-employee-organisations-will-internally-still-find-a-path-to-agreement

  6. Minister Ranne: Government transport projects strengthen Finland’s security and growth - Finnish Government

    23.5.2024 | On 23 May 2024, the Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2024 to Parliament. The proposal includes several transport projects across Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-government-transport-projects-strengthen-finland-s-security-and-growth-

  7. EU ministers’ meeting to discuss mental health and digitalisation at work - Finnish Government

    9.10.2023 | The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council of EU employment and social affairs ministers is meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, 9 October 2023. The ministers are expected to adopt conclusions on issues such as mental health and precarious work. In addition, the Council seeks to reach a political agreement on a recommendation on developing framework conditions for the social economy. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-meeting-to-discuss-mental-health-and-digitalisation-at-work

  8. Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    9.2.2024 | Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.2.2024 11.56 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter, on the proposal...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-2

  9. More resources for EU’s internal cooperation programmes Interreg Aurora and Interreg Central Baltic - Finnish Government

    13.9.2023 | On 13 September 2023, the Government approved changes to the Interreg Aurora and Interreg Central Baltic programmes implemented at the EU’s internal borders. Funding from suspended external border cooperation programmes between Finland and Russia will be transferred to these programmes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/more-resources-for-eu-s-internal-cooperation-programmes-interreg-aurora-and-interreg-central-baltic

  10. Foreign Minister Valtonen postpones visit to Washington - Finnish Government

    11.10.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen has postponed her visit to Washington D.C., the United States, scheduled for 12 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-postpones-visit-to-washington

  11. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement in United States - Finnish Government

    15.12.2023 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement in United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.12.2023 15.38 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will make a working visit to the United States on 17-2...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-sign-defence-cooperation-agreement-in-united-states

  12. EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive receives qualified majority of votes in Coreper - Finnish Government

    15.3.2024 | On 15 March, the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States (Coreper) discussed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The amended proposal for a Directive received a qualified majority of votes of the Member States in Coreper. The matter was previously discussed on 28 February. The European Parliament must now approve the content of the Directive.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-receives-qualified-majority-of-votes-in-coreper

  13. Defence Forces to procure domestic off-road vehicles - Finnish Government

    27.12.2023 | Defence Forces to procure domestic off-road vehicles Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.12.2023 14.00 Type: Press release Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to order 13 Sisu GTP 4x4 off-road vehicles from Oy Sis...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-procure-domestic-off-road-vehicles

  14. EU environment ministers to meet in Luxemburg - Finnish Government

    17.6.2024 | The ministers will discuss the EU's 2040 climate target, climate risk management and the regulation on nature restoration. They will also will aim to reach a general approach on the revised waste framework directive, the green claims directive and the soil monitoring directive.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels

  15. Proposed labour market model receives a large number of comments - Finnish Government

    9.1.2024 | The consultation round on the Government Programme’s export-driven labour market model and the development of the conciliation system ended on 9 January 2024. In total, 70 comments were submitted.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/proposed-labour-market-model-receives-a-large-number-of-comments

  16. Sweden’s Foreign Minister Billström and Defence Minister Jonson to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    6.11.2023 | Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will visit Helsinki on 8 November to meet Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sweden-s-foreign-minister-billstrom-and-defence-minister-jonson-to-visit-helsinki

  17. Reform of industrial peace legislation to continue - Finnish Government

    5.12.2023 | The consultation round concerning the changes to industrial peace legislation ended on 5 December 2023. In total, 53 comments were submitted. As part of further preparations, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will now analyse the feedback received. The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship will discuss the reform still in December 2023. The draft proposal will also be sent to the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis for evaluation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/reform-of-industrial-peace-legislation-to-continue

  18. Finland agrees on principles guiding 6G development with partner countries - Finnish Government

    27.2.2024 | Finland has joined the multilateral Joint Statement Endorsing Principles for 6G led by the United States. The joint statement was published at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 27 February 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-agrees-on-principles-guiding-6g-development-with-partner-countries

  19. Ministerial working group approves revised Talent Boost programme on work-based and education-based immigration for 2023–2027 - Finnish Government

    21.11.2023 | The Talent Boost programme on work-based and education-based immigration will continue in a revised form during this Government term. The aim is to provide Finland with skills that meet its needs and to strengthen economic growth, employment and innovation activities. The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship approved the programme on 21 November 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministerial-working-group-approves-revised-talent-boost-programme-on-work-based-and-education-based-immigration-for-2023-2027

  20. EU leaders discuss agricultural and economic challenges in Brussels - Finnish Government

    22.3.2024 | On Friday 22 March, the second day of its meeting, the European Council discussed responding to concerns raised by EU farmers and enabling Ukraine to export its grain. On the second day of the meeting, EU leaders also held a Euro Summit and a celebratory session with the EEA countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-discuss-agricultural-and-economic-challenges-in-brussels

  21. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses economic and financial matters - Finnish Government

    8.3.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 8 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs received an overview of topical issues being dealt with in the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN). The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for two upcoming council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-economic-and-financial-matters

  22. Minister Valtonen to visit India - Finnish Government

    20.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit New Delhi, India, on 21–22 February. She will attend India’s most important foreign and security policy conference, the Raisina Dialogue. The visit will take place within the framework of co-operation between the Nordic and Baltic countries (NB8).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-valtonen-to-visit-india

  23. Finland and Mexico continue bilateral forestry cooperation - Finnish Government

    25.4.2024 | On 25 April 2024, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Forestry between the National Forestry Commission of the United Mexican States and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-and-mexico-continue-bilateral-forestry-cooperation

  24. Prime Minister Orpo to meet with Ursula von der Leyen in Stockholm - Finnish Government

    15.1.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will meet in Stockholm on Friday 19 January. In the discussions, Prime Minister Orpo will highlight issues of national importance that Finland wants to see promoted in the EU. Finland and Sweden will also deliver their joint messages to the President of the Commission.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-with-ursula-von-der-leyen-in-stockholm

  25. State capital investment activities to be enhanced already in 2024, as practical implementation of corporate restructuring in accordance with the Government Programme proceeds - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | According to the programme of the Petteri Orpo’s Government, state capital investment activities will be enhanced by centralising them in Finnish Industry Investment Group. Since autumn 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has comprehensively evaluated the various options for the implementation of corporate restructuring and has decided on a model in which the operations of Clim...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-capital-investment-activities-to-be-enhanced-already-in-2024-as-practical-implementation-of-corporate-restructuring-in-accordance-with-the-government-programme-proceeds

  26. Performance of immigrant students in PISA 2022 - Finnish Government

    30.9.2024 | The PISA 2022 results show that there are still major disparities in performance between immigrant and non-immigrant students in all domains of assessment. Underperformance of students with an immigrant background is often explained by weak reading performance and lower socio-economic status.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/performance-of-immigrant-students-in-pisa-2022

  27. Employment Minister Satonen to organise an event on Finland’s labour market model in January - Finnish Government

    18.12.2023 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will organise an event on the development of the Finnish labour market model on 16 January 2024. Those who have participated in discussions between labour market organisations on developing the model as well as the National Conciliator have been invited to the event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-minister-satonen-to-organise-an-event-on-finland-s-labour-market-model-in-january

  28. 2024 draft budget of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of about EUR 16.15 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2024. This is about EUR 0.4 billion more than in the 2023 Budget. The increase is mainly due to changes in the needs assessment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/2024-draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch

  29. Foreign and security policy in a new era — university tour to discuss topical themes - Finnish Government

    20.2.2024 | Preparations for a new government report on Finnish foreign and security policy are underway. As part of the preparations, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, will organise a series of panel discussions on topical foreign and security policy matters together with four Finnish universities in spring 2024. The first event will take place at the University of Tampere on Monday 4 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-and-security-policy-in-a-new-era-university-tour-to-discuss-topical-themes

  30. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses measures to improve preparedness for crises and develop European defence industry - Finnish Government

    3.5.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 3 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs rounded out its earlier positions on strengthening the EU’s resilience and preparedness for crises. The Ministerial Committee also discussed ways to develop the European defence industry and outlined Finland's positions for two upcoming ministerial meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-measures-to-improve-preparedness-for-crises-and-develop-european-defence-industry

  31. Finland’s initiatives progress at European Council - Finnish Government

    21.3.2024 | EU leaders, meeting in Brussels on Thursday 21 March, showed strong support for Ukraine and moved forward on Europe’s defence preparedness and capabilities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-initiatives-progress-at-european-council

  32. Minister Essayah to attend Agriculture Ministers’ Conference in Berlin - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | On 20 January, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah will attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture of political decision-makers, organised by Germany in Berlin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/minister-essayah-to-attend-agriculture-ministers-conference-in-berlin

  33. Minister of Employment Satonen: Chairpersons Murto and Rytkönen to explore ways to launch talks between social partners on Finnish labour market model - Finnish Government

    26.3.2024 | On 22 March 2024, Minister of Employment Arto Satonen invited Katarina Murto, Chair of the Trade Union of Education (OAJ) and Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals (JUKO), and Millariikka Rytkönen, Chair of the Union of Health and Social Care Professionals (Tehy), to find a way to bring together all employer and employee organisations, that participated in the negotiations on Finland’s labour market model in autumn 2023, to agree on a sustainable labour market model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-chairpersons-murto-and-rytkonen-to-explore-ways-to-launch-talks-between-social-partners-on-finnish-labour-market-model

  34. Government’s proposal on EUR 1600 income limit for a residence permit for an employed person submitted to Parliament - Finnish Government

    6.6.2024 | The Government proposed on 6 June 2024 that in future, persons arriving in Finland with a residence permit for an employed person should receive a monthly pay of at least EUR 1,600 for work carried out in Finland. In future, the income limit for a residence permit for an employed persons could be amended by government decree. The amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 November 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposal-on-eur-1600-income-limit-for-a-residence-permit-for-an-employed-person-submitted-to-parliament

  35. Prime Minister Orpo meets with leaders of European Commission and Parliament in Brussels - Finnish Government

    28.6.2023 | On Wednesday 28 June, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-leaders-of-european-commission-and-parliament-in-brussels

  36. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen to attend WHO’s World Health Assembly in Geneva - Finnish Government

    27.5.2024 | The World Health Organization (WHO) is holding its 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 27 May–1 June 2024. This is one of the most significant World Health Assembly meetings in years. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-of-social-security-sanni-grahn-laasonen-to-attend-who-s-world-health-assembly-in-geneva-

  37. Finland continues funding UNRWA— funds directed to prevention of misconduct - Finnish Government

    22.3.2024 | Finland’s support for the UNRWA is EUR 5 million annually. Ten per cent of the support will be directed for strengthening the organisation's oversight activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-continues-funding-unrwa-funds-directed-to-prevention-of-misconduct

  38. Finland-led group of EU leaders calls on European Investment Bank to increase funding for defence industry - Finnish Government

    18.3.2024 | Finland and a key group of EU leaders have sent a letter calling on the European Investment Bank (EIB) to take on a stronger role in supporting the EU’s defence. In the countries’ view, EIB financing could be used much more extensively for defence industry projects. Drawn up at Finland’s initiative, the joint letter was endorsed by the heads of state of France and Germany, among others.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-led-group-of-eu-leaders-calls-on-european-investment-bank-to-increase-funding-for-defence-industry

  39. Amendments to Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    25.4.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft proposal on amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and certain related acts. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-comments

  40. Finland to send more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    21.12.2023 | Finland to send more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.12.2023 14.56 Type: Press release Finland will send more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 21 Dec...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine