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  1. Government proposes amendments to 2026 budget proposal - Finnish Government

    20.11.2025 | On Thursday 20 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2026. It includes proposals to launch new transport projects and to support Ukraine. The proposal will decrease the revenue estimate by EUR 189 million and increase the requirement for appropriations by EUR 455 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2026-budget-proposal

  2. European Commission proposes reforms to emissions trading – flexibilities for industry, more stable rules for markets - Finnish Government

    17.7.2026 | On 17 July 2026, the European Commission gave a proposal on the reform of the Emissions Trading Directive. The Commission will reform emissions trading to promote the implementation of the 2040 climate target and ensure predictable regulation in the emissions trading sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/european-commission-proposes-reforms-to-emissions-trading-flexibilities-for-industry-more-stable-rules-for-markets

  3. NATO Forward Land Forces Finland to start operations on 6 June - Finnish Government

    5.6.2026 | NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland (FLF Finland) will be officially founded on Saturday 6 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nato-forward-land-forces-finland-to-start-operations-on-6-june

  4. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses proposal for EU energy measures and human rights sanctions - Finnish Government

    12.6.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 12 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission’s AccelerateEU communication, which contains measures to respond to peaks in the prices of imported fossil fuels caused by the situation in the Middle East. The ministerial committee also discussed the EU’s human rights sanctions, the post-2030 climate architecture, the CSAM regulation and the annual report on the measures taken by Finland in EU litigation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-proposal-for-eu-energy-measures-and-human-rights-sanctions

  5. Ministers for European affairs to discuss next multiannual financial framework and June European Council - Finnish Government

    15.6.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 16 June. The main items on the agenda include the EU’s multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 and preparations for the June 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-discuss-next-multiannual-financial-framework-and-june-european-council

  6. Finland prepares for a weakened AMOC – new research project launched - Finnish Government

    4.6.2026 | A study led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute is describing the impact on Finland of a deteriorating Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) for the first time. The Government-funded HIIPUVA project is strengthening the knowledge base in preparation for conditions in which climate tipping points may rapidly disrupt living conditions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-prepares-for-a-weakened-amoc-new-research-project-launched

  7. Eleven cities join district pilot: Government to tackle youth unemployment by post code area - Finnish Government

    11.6.2026 | The Government will conduct pilot projects to reduce youth unemployment in cities with high youth unemployment, focusing on neighbourhoods and districts. Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Turku, Tampere, Oulu, Pori, Lahti, Kuopio, Jyväskylä and Joensuu have joined the pilot.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eleven-cities-join-district-pilot-government-to-tackle-youth-unemployment-by-post-code-area

  8. Government proposes additions to 2026 budget: New transport infrastructure projects and rail connections - Finnish Government

    20.11.2025 | On 21 November, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal to amend the 2026 budget. New transport infrastructure projects will be launched and rail and transport links will be improved throughout Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-additions-to-2026-budget-new-transport-infrastructure-projects-and-rail-connections

  9. WEF invites Minister of Employment Marttinen to Young Global Leaders network - Finnish Government

    16.4.2026 | Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen has been invited to join the Young Global Leaders network of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Young Global Leaders is a collaborative community of exceptional young leaders from politics, research, business and other sectors. Through its development programme, influential persons under the age of 40 receive tailored leadership training in cooperation with world-class universities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/wef-invites-minister-of-employment-marttinen-to-young-global-leaders-network

  10. Government’s proposal to facilitate studies during unemployment would increase study opportunities for jobseekers - Finnish Government

    7.5.2026 | The Government proposes legislative changes that would make it easier for people claiming unemployment benefits to study. According to the proposal, jobseekers aged at least 25 years could enrol for open higher education studies at universities, universities of applied sciences, community learning centres and summer universities without losing their unemployment benefit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposal-to-facilitate-studies-during-unemployment-would-increase-study-opportunities-for-jobseekers

  11. Prime Minister Orpo: Only a strong Europe can defend its values - Finnish Government

    8.5.2026 | In his EU policy speech at Aalto University on Friday 8 May, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stressed that Europe and the European Union are still the best guarantee of security for citizens in an unstable global situation. He noted, however, that Europe needs to be much stronger in order to defend its values.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-only-a-strong-europe-can-defend-its-values

  12. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Canada - Finnish Government

    13.4.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will travel to Canada on 13–14 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-canada

  13. Research and Innovation Council: Competence-based growth should be a cross-cutting strategy for Finland - Finnish Government

    8.6.2026 | According to the Research and Innovation Council, increasing global competition means that Finland should make more determined efforts to stay at the forefront of research and innovation. In addition to increasing funding for research and development (R&D), Finland should continue to develop the R&D environment and support the uptake of innovations on a broad front. At the end of May, the Council ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/research-and-innovation-council-competence-based-growth-should-be-a-cross-cutting-strategy-for-finland

  14. Government proposes to tackle income difficulties of international students - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | The Government’s two legislative packages will address the income difficulties faced by international students. The first would strengthen the monitoring of students’ use of social assistance in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 30 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-tackle-income-difficulties-of-international-students

  15. Prime Minister Orpo highlights Finland’s priorities for multiannual financial framework in letter to European Commission President - Finnish Government

    14.7.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has written a letter reminding President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen of Finland’s main positions on the Commission’s proposal for the next multiannual financial framework (MFF).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-finland-s-priorities-for-multiannual-financial-framework-in-letter-to-european-commission-president

  16. Finnish hydrogen project to receive EUR 224 million from EU’s Innovation Fund - Finnish Government

    7.5.2026 | Based on the 2025 hydrogen auction of its Innovation Fund, the European Commission has selected nine projects that will proceed to agreement negotiations. Among them is the Cloudberry project of Finland’s Vetyalfa Oy. The Commission published the results of the auction on 7 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnish-hydrogen-project-to-receive-eur-224-million-from-eu-s-innovation-fund

  17. New Public Procurement Act enters into force: Competition in public procurement to increase - Finnish Government

    16.6.2026 | The Government aims to increase fair and open competition. The new Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts will increase competition in public procurement and restrict the use of in-house entities. The amendments will enter into force on 18 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-public-procurement-act-enters-into-force-competition-in-public-procurement-to-increase

  18. EU energy ministers seek agreement on the European grids package - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | EU energy ministers will meet in Luxembourg on 26 June 2026. The main item on the agenda of the meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council is to reach a general approach on the development of trans-European networks for energy. The ministers will also discuss the planning of post-2030 energy policy, as well as coordination and response measures to the energy impacts of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-seek-agreement-on-the-european-grids-package

  19. Foreign Minister Valtonen to launch Finland’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council and address the Council - Finnish Government

    6.6.2026 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit New York on 7–9 June and launch Finland’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council on 8 June. Minister Valtonen will also deliver a speech at the UN Security Council’s Ukraine session and lead the Finnish delegation to the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 9 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-launch-finland-s-campaign-for-a-seat-on-the-un-security-council-and-address-the-council

  20. Finland and Canada to deepen their cooperation in Arctic maritime industry and technology - Finnish Government

    15.4.2026 | Finland and Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen their bilateral collaboration especially in marine industry and Arctic matters. The MoU was signed by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto and Canada’s Minister of Industry Melanie Joly in Ottawa on 14 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-canada-to-deepen-their-cooperation-in-arctic-maritime-industry-and-technology

  21. Russian citizens are recommended to apply for visa with biometric passport starting from May - Finnish Government

    20.4.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided in March that from 1 June 2026, Finland will not accept non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation. The objective of the decision is to ensure that travel documents are as reliable as possible. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises holders of non‑biometric passports who plan to apply for a visa or residence permit to prepare well in advance for the change.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russian-citizens-are-recommended-to-apply-for-visa-with-biometric-passport-starting-from-may

  22. EU leaders pleased to move forward with loan package already pledged to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    24.4.2026 | The informal meeting of heads of state or government in Cyprus on 23–24 April focused on the current geopolitical situation and the proposal for the EU’s next multiannual financial framework.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-pleased-to-move-forward-with-loan-package-already-pledged-to-ukraine

  23. Ministry of Finance publishes its draft budget for 2026 - Finnish Government

    8.8.2025 | The draft budget includes new adjustment measures by Minister of Finance Riikka Purra. The overall spending included in the draft budget is EUR 89.6 billion in total. The draft budget shows a deficit of EUR 9.9 billion, when excluding a one-off revenue entry item from the National Housing Fund.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-publishes-its-draft-budget-for-2026

  24. Finland to participate in Pax Silica initiative - Finnish Government

    16.4.2026 | Finland has joined the Pax Silica initiative that aims to secure supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The declaration was signed on behalf of Finland by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Washington on 16 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-participate-in-pax-silica-initiative

  25. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses EU defence and border security - Finnish Government

    27.2.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 27 February, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the EU’s defence and border security, the multiannual financial framework and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-eu-defence-and-border-security

  26. Minister Adlercreutz to attend EU foreign ministers’ informal meeting in Kyiv - Finnish Government

    30.3.2026 | EU foreign ministers will hold an informal meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 31 March. Taking place on the anniversary of the discovery of the Bucha massacre, the meeting will be an important signal of the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine. Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-eu-foreign-ministers-informal-meeting-in-kyiv

  27. Minister Puisto to attend High-Level Eastern Border Conference in Vilnius - Finnish Government

    24.4.2026 | Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto will represent Finland at a high-level conference on economic resilience and security of the EU’s eastern border in Vilnius on 24 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-puisto-to-attend-high-level-eastern-border-conference-in-vilnius

  28. Total of 5,000 patients evacuated from Ukraine to EU countries - Finnish Government

    17.4.2026 | A total of 5,000 patients have been evacuated from Ukraine to EU Member States under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The 5,000th patient was evacuated to Finland. Finnish Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen and EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib met on 16 April to discuss issues such as the evacuation of patients.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/total-of-5-000-patients-evacuated-from-ukraine-to-eu-countries

  29. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism progresses at Ecofin Council - Finnish Government

    12.6.2026 | The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin Council) agreed its general approach on a proposal to strengthen the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in Luxembourg on 12 June 2026. The proposal would extend the CBAM to downstream products and introduce new measures to prevent circumvention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-progresses-at-ecofin-council

  30. Government submits second supplementary budget proposal for 2026 to Parliament - Finnish Government

    3.6.2026 | The Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2026 to Parliament on 3 June. The supplementary budget includes employment measures outlined in the spending limits session and investments in counter-drone capabilities and defence more broadly. The proposal also includes an increase to revenue estimates.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2026-to-parliament

  31. Finland calls for moderation in EU budget and supports funding allocation for defence, competitiveness and Ukraine - Finnish Government

    16.7.2025 | Finland believes that the overall level of the European Commission’s proposal for the EU’s next multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034 is too high. Finland considers the proposed priorities to be steps in the right direction. The Government will formulate a more detailed position on the proposals in early autumn.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-calls-for-moderation-in-eu-budget-and-supports-funding-allocation-for-defence-competitiveness-and-ukraine

  32. Minister Essayah to join Team Finland trade mission to Morocco - Finnish Government

    23.3.2026 | Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah will visit Morocco from 24 to 27 March 2026. The purpose of the trip is to strengthen bilateral relations and promote trade with Morocco, especially in forest and water expertise. Minister Essayah will be accompanied by a business delegation focusing on these matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/minister-essayah-to-join-team-finland-trade-mission-to-morocco

  33. Government submits proposal to Parliament on integration services reform - Finnish Government

    23.4.2026 | As per the Government Programme, immigrants will integrate into Finland through work and the integration system will be reformed to encourage integration. The reform will increase immigrants’ responsibility for their own integration and make the system more binding.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-proposal-to-parliament-on-integration-services-reform

  34. New appointments at Finnish Foreign Ministry - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | In its plenary session on 25 June, the Finnish Government appointed several persons to new positions at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-appointments-at-finnish-foreign-ministry

  35. Prime Minister Orpo and Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    26.3.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Taoiseach or Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin will meet in Helsinki on Tuesday 31 March. Their bilateral discussions are expected to focus on the forthcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU and on topical international issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-taoiseach-of-ireland-micheal-martin-to-meet-in-helsinki

  36. Review of government agency structures advances to more detailed follow-up studies - Finnish Government

    12.5.2026 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided that the review of government agency structures will continue with follow-up studies on potential longer-term changes. The follow-up studies will be completed before the end of this year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/review-of-government-agency-structures-advances-to-more-detailed-follow-up-studies

  37. Joint recommendations for workplaces in case of drone threats - Finnish Government

    12.6.2026 | Together with the social partners, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of the Interior have drawn up recommendations for workplaces in case of drone threats. Their premise is that official instructions are followed. The recommendations are based on the current threat assessment and they will be updated as necessary. They also include a recommendation on the payment of wages.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/joint-recommendations-for-workplaces-in-case-of-drone-threats

  38. Government submits proposal to Parliament on amending Nuclear Energy Act and Criminal Code - Finnish Government

    23.4.2026 | ​​​​​​​On 23 April 2024, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Nuclear Energy Act and the Criminal Code. The Government proposes to remove the legal barriers on importing nuclear devices into Finland and on transporting, supplying or possessing them in Finland in the context of Finland’s homeland defence, the collective defence of NATO or defence cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-submits-proposal-to-parliament-on-amending-nuclear-energy-act-and-criminal-code

  39. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Berlin - Finnish Government

    15.4.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Berlin on 16 April. During the visit, Minister Strand will meet with German Minister of State for European Affairs Gunther Krichbaum and Chair of the Committee on European Affairs in the Bundestag Anton Hofreiter. The meetings will focus on topical EU issues, the security situation in Europe and bilateral relations between Finland and Germany.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-berlin

  40. Annual Climate Report 2026: Finland’s net emissions decreased by six per cent from previous year but there is still way to go to reach carbon neutrality - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | The clean energy transition continues to make good progress: the use of fossil energy sources keeps decreasing in industry, electricity production and heating. The trend in emissions takes us in the right direction, but more work will be needed in all sectors to reach the climate targets nationally and at the EU level.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-climate-report-2026-finland-s-net-emissions-decreased-by-six-per-cent-from-previous-year-but-there-is-still-way-to-go-to-reach-carbon-neutrality