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  1. 4.5.2026 | Additional capital totalling EUR 200 million will enable the gradual ramp-up of the project. Keliber is the first lithium project in Europe with integrated production from mine to refinery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-to-inject-eur-40-million-in-capital-into-finnish-minerals-group-for-ramp-up-of-keliber-lithium-project
  2. Ministerial committees and working groups The Government has four statutory ministerial committees with different areas of responsibility: the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments/ministerial-committees-and-ministerial-working-groups
  3. 8.5.2026 | The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU will host an informal meeting of ministers for European affairs in Lefkosia on 10–11 May. Discussions at the meeting will focus on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and EU enlargement. 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-future-financial-framework-and-eu-enlargement
  4. 28.5.2026 | A fixed-term employment contract may be concluded without a justified reason in cases concerning the first employment relationship between an employer and an employee or if at least five years have elapsed since the previous employment relationship between them. A fixed-term employment relationship could be concluded for a maximum of one year without a justified reason.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-changes-to-make-fixed-term-employment-contracts-more-flexible-to-enter-into-force-on-1-june-2026
  5. 11.6.2026 | Finnvera is prepared to fund investments by SMEs, midcaps and large companies across Finland by EUR 1 billion this and next year. The programme aims to complement the financial market and improve the implementation of corporate investment funding.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnvera-launches-eur-1-billion-investment-programme
  6. 2.6.2026 | The National Working Life Development Strategy to 2035 has been completed. The strategy aims to accelerate Finland’s economic growth by modernising the world of work so that Finnish workplaces become more innovative, more productive and better places to work. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, and the Ministry of Education and Culture published the strategy and an accompanying implementation roadmap on 2 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/growth-from-people-s-ideas-courage-to-renew-and-cooperation-nearly-eur-4-million-funding-call-launched-to-develop-work-in-finland
  7. 25.4.2024 | The General Government Fiscal Plan covers central government, wellbeing services counties, municipalities, and statutory earnings-related pension funds and other social security funds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2025-2028
  8. 29.5.2026 | At its meeting on 29 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed supporting Ukraine on the path to a just and lasting peace, strengthening the EU’s defence within the framework of the Permanent Structured Cooperation and promoting energy efficiency.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-support-for-ukraine-and-strengthening-of-eu-defence
  9. 23.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. The Government has agreed on significant transport investments across Finland. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-agrees-on-significant-transport-investments-with-a-focus-on-eastern-finland-and-military-mobility
  10. 22.5.2026 | In its meeting on 22 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission’s proposal for the 28th company law regime and Finland’s positions on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-proposal-to-reduce-administrative-burden-on-businesses-in-single-market
  11. 11.5.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is requesting comments on a proposal to create a new task for the employment authorities. The draft proposal will be circulated for comments from 11 May to 12 June 2026. It partly implements the entry of the Programme of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government concerning rehabilitative work. The aim is to launch activities for persons who have been unemplo...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-begins-on-new-tool-to-improve-employment-conditions-of-long-term-unemployed-people
  12. 25.5.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 26 May in Brussels. Items on the agenda for the meeting include the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034, preparations for the June European Council and the continuation of the annual rule of law dialogue. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-hold-policy-debate-on-next-financial-framework
  13. 6.5.2025 | On 6 May 2025, the President of the Republic appointed Member of Parliament Matias Marttinen, M.Pol.Sc., to serve as Minister of Employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/matias-marttinen-appointed-to-serve-as-minister-of-employment
  14. 24.1.2025 | On 24 January, the President of the Republic appointed Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala, Master of Science in Economics, to the post of Minister of Climate and the Environment and Member of Parliament Mari-Leena Talvitie, Master of Science in Engineering, as a member of the Government and as the new Minister of Science and Culture.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sari-multala-to-serve-as-minister-of-climate-and-the-environment-mari-leena-talvitie-as-minister-of-science-and-culture
  15. 13.2.2025 | Minister Anna-Kaisa Ikonen represented Finland at the World Governments Summit in the United Arab Emirates. At the event, the Suomi.fi service won the Govtech Prize for Best Government Service in the World.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/suomi.fi-wins-prize-for-best-government-service-in-the-world
  16. 12.2.2026 | The Sokli deposit in Savukoski is one of Europe’s most significant sources of rare earth elements. Its phosphate reserves are estimated to cover up to one fifth of the European Union’s phosphate needs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-to-capitalise-finnish-minerals-group-with-eur-65-million-to-advance-sokli-mining-project
  17. 13.7.2026 | Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann Wadephul will visit Finland on 15–16 July and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The ministers will have bilateral discussions and visit various sites to learn about security in the northern region of Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/germany-s-foreign-minister-wadephul-to-visit-finland
  18. 27.3.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 27 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the EU’s visa policy, migration management and the Digital Networks Act. The ministerial committee also outlined Finland’s positions for two council meetings to be held next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-first-eu-visa-policy-strategy
  19. 16.7.2026 | A high-level business delegation led by Minister of Commerce and Industry of India Piyush Goyal visits Finland on 16–17 July. 2026. The key themes for the visit are digital and new advanced technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and sustainable development, and the food and consumer industries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-commerce-and-industry-of-india-goyal-visits-finland-on-16-17-july
  20. 13.3.2026 | On Friday 13 March, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discussed the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy and outlined Finland’s positions for four council meetings to be held next week. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-new-eu-bioeconomy-strategy
  21. 26.6.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 26 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined its positions on the new package of sanctions proposed by the Commission and the External Action Service in response to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. The 21st sanctions package expands personal and entity sanctions, sectoral sanctions and sanctions against Belarus. Finland supports the sanctions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-21st-eu-sanctions-package
  22. 4.3.2026 | A new pilot scheme will offer free open university studies to young people who have not been admitted to a higher education institution. The aim of the scheme is to give young people the opportunity to explore different fields of study and to support a faster transition into higher education.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-and-training-voucher-pilot-to-offer-young-people-new-pathways-into-higher-education-consultation-now-open
  23. 14.7.2026 | EU ministers for sports have asked the European Commission to consider whether EU funding should be restricted for international sports organisations that have allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international competitions during Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministers-for-sports-eu-funding-should-be-reviewed-for-sports-organisations-that-allow-russian-and-belarusian-participation
  24. 22.1.2026 | Effective and proactive action is needed to address the exploitation of foreign workers. The Government is continuing its efforts to combat labour exploitation with a legislative project that will examine and prepare the necessary amendments to residence permit procedures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-continues-work-to-tackle-labour-exploitation-legislative-amendments-to-residence-permit-procedures-underway
  25. 15.6.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has adopted Finland’s first comprehensive Indo-Pacific policy, responding to the region’s growing economic and geopolitical significance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-policy-on-finland-s-indo-pacific-approach-prioritising-stability-and-cooperation
  26. 13.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo welcomes Jyrki Katainen’s designation as Special Adviser for EU-Arctic relations. The European Commission appointed Katainen to the position on Monday 13 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-finnish-expertise-is-recognised-and-valued-in-the-eu
  27. 3.7.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend the NATO Summit, held in Ankara, Türkiye, on 7–8 July 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nato-summit-in-ankara
  28. 9.6.2026 | The leading Finnish satellite company ICEYE announced 9.6.2026 that it raised EUR 450 million in new growth capital during a recent funding round. A Finnish consortium led by Solidium and consisting of Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment), Ilmarinen, Varma, Nokia and Lifeline Ventures is participating in the funding round together with international investors.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-strand-and-puisto-are-pleased-with-finland-s-increased-ownership-of-iceye
  29. 30.6.2026 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will be part of the delegation of the President of the Republic Alexander Stubb to the NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, on 7–8 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-nato-summit
  30. 17.6.2026 | The EU heads of state and government will meet for the European Council in Brussels on 18–19 June. Discussions at the meeting will focus on Ukraine, the Middle East, global economic challenges for European competitiveness and the EU's multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028–2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-to-discuss-ukraine-competitiveness-and-eu-budget-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland
  31. 29.5.2026 | Finland will deliver its 33rd materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 29 May 2026 on the proposal of the Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-finland-to-send-another-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine
  32. 17.6.2026 | On Wednesday 17 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting at the end of this week. The Ministerial Committee also discussed ways to use the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support Ukraine, Commission Communication on fertilisers and reform of the merger control rules.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlined-positions-for-european-council-meeting
  33. 11.2.2026 | VR-Group Plc and Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy announced today that they have signed an asset purchase agreement concerning the rolling stock used in passenger rail services funded by the government. The rolling stock will be transferred to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto's ownership from the beginning of March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/vr-group-to-transfer-rolling-stock-used-in-passenger-rail-services-funded-by-the-government-to-suomen-ostoliikennekalusto
  34. 13.7.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 14 July. The main theme of the meeting will be the simplification of EU legislation. The Council will also hear a presentation on the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. 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-simplification-of-eu-legislation
  35. 30.6.2026 | Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit Helsinki on 5 July and meet Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi-to-visit-finland
  36. 1.6.2026 | Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić will visit Helsinki on 2–3 June and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/serbian-foreign-minister-marko-uric-to-visit-finland
  37. 4.6.2026 | Finland has been awarded EUR 462,000 in EU funding to advance road safety under a European Commission call launched in late 2025. It will support a network-wide road safety assessment, the collection of road safety performance indicators, and the national implementation of the EU Road Safety Package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-funding-awarded-for-research-and-development-to-improve-road-safety
  38. 29.6.2026 | Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas will visit Finland on 29–30 June and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-mozambique-maria-manuela-dos-santos-lucas-to-visit-finland
  39. 29.6.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Vilnius, Lithuania on 29–30 June. The programme for his visit will include discussions with Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus and other high-level meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-vilnius
  40. 2.7.2026 | Effective and proactive action is needed to address the exploitation of foreign workers. The Government continues to combat labour exploitation by amending the rules on residence permits.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/public-consultation-changes-to-residence-permit-rules-to-combat-labour-exploitation