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  1. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses proposal for EU regulation on combating sexual violence against children - Finnish Government

    29.8.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 29 August, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the regulation aimed at preventing and combating sexual violence against children and on the European Climate Law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-proposal-for-eu-regulation-on-combating-sexual-violence-against-children

  2. Minister Multala to attend IAEA General Conference in Vienna - Finnish Government

    15.9.2025 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Sari Multala will take part in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna on 15–16 September 2025. On Monday, she will deliver Finland’s national statement to the plenary.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-to-attend-iaea-general-conference-in-vienna

  3. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decides on implementation of previously agreed central government savings - Finnish Government

    24.6.2025 | In its meeting on 24 June, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on the implementation and allocation of EUR 130 million in annual central government savings in addition to the savings of almost EUR 400 million already agreed on for various administrative branches.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-decides-on-implementation-of-previously-agreed-central-government-savings

  4. Ministers for European affairs to discuss rule of law and Commission’s work programme for next year - Finnish Government

    15.9.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 16 September in Brussels. Topics on the agenda include the rule of law in the EU, the Commission’s work programme for 2026 and 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-discuss-rule-of-law-and-commission-s-work-programme-for-next-year

  5. European Council reaffirms strong support for Ukraine and pledges to strengthen European defence capabilities - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | The EU leaders affirmed their strong support for Ukraine at the Special European Council on Thursday 6 March. The EU leaders also highlighted the need for the EU to invest swiftly and strongly in developing its own defence. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-reaffirms-strong-support-for-ukraine-and-pledges-to-strengthen-european-defence-capabilities

  6. Prime Minister Orpo: Finland promotes two-state solution, civilians must get the aid they need - Finnish Government

    1.8.2025 | “The most important thing for Finland is that aid must reach the people in Gaza. This is a harrowing situation. The hostages must be released and the war brought to an end,” Prime Minister Petteri Orpo emphasised when answering questions from the media on Friday 1 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-finland-promotes-two-state-solution-civilians-must-get-the-aid-they-need

  7. Prime Ministers of Finland and Spain: European countries need to increase their defence spending - Finnish Government

    12.3.2025 | Boosting assistance to Ukraine and strengthening European defence were key topics on the agenda when Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met for discussions in Helsinki on Wednesday 12 March. While in Helsinki, Prime Minister Sánchez also met with President of the Republic Alexander Stubb.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain-european-countries-need-to-increase-their-defence-spending

  8. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for negotiations on multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    19.9.2025 | On Friday 19 September, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the European Commission’s proposal for the next multiannual financial framework, which will serve as the EU’s budget for 2028–2034. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also outlined Finland’s positions on the proposal concerning the European High-Performance Computing (EuroHPC) Joint Undertaking and matters to be discussed at the next meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-negotiations-on-multiannual-financial-framework

  9. Finland and United States sign first DCA implementing agreement - Finnish Government

    13.8.2025 | Finland and United States sign first DCA implementing agreement Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.8.2025 17.18 Type: Press release Finland and the United States signed the Implementing Agreement Regarding Infrastructure in Implementation of ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-united-states-sign-first-dca-implementing-agreement

  10. Prime Minister Orpo and European Commission President von der Leyen strengthen security in EU and Finland at Helsinki meeting - Finnish Government

    29.8.2025 | On Friday 29 August, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Helsinki and led discussions on European security, Finland’s role as a country on the external border of the EU and efforts to strengthen the EU’s defence. The meeting was held on the Border Guard patrol vessel Turva off the coast of Helsinki. In the discussions, Prime Minister O...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-european-commission-president-von-der-leyen-strengthen-security-in-eu-and-finland-at-helsinki-meeting

  11. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to propose terminating posting of Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Lisbon - Finnish Government

    2.7.2025 | The purpose of terminating the posting is to ensure that the Embassy’s staff have a favourable working environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-elina-valtonen-to-propose-terminating-posting-of-head-of-mission-at-finland-s-embassy-in-lisbon

  12. Ministers Grahn-Laasonen and Rantanen: Finland to tackle rising alpha-PVP use through cooperation and intensified action - Finnish Government

    5.9.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen met with public authorities and experts on 5 September to discuss the synthetic drug alpha-PVP. The discussions highlighted that the spread of alpha-PVP is a complex problem and tackling it requires broad-based cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-grahn-laasonen-and-rantanen-finland-to-tackle-rising-alpha-pvp-use-through-cooperation-and-intensified-action

  13. Prime Minister Orpo to open Europe Day programme at Oodi - Finnish Government

    8.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will open the traditional Europe Day events at the Helsinki Central Library Oodi on Friday 9 May. Along with Prime Minister Orpo, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will speak at a seminar celebrating Finland’s 30 years as an EU Member State.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-open-europe-day-programme-at-oodi

  14. Climate solutions of circular bioeconomy and Nordic ways to prepare for impacts of climate change presented at Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s COP30 events - Finnish Government

    7.11.2025 | The UN Climate Change Conference COP30 will be held on 10–21 November in Belém, Brazil. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is organising four side events, where the focus will be on the circular bioeconomy, climate change adaptation and resilient food systems. Two of the events will be held at the Finland Pavilion and two at the Nordic Pavilion. Besides these, the Ministry will participate...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/climate-solutions-of-circular-bioeconomy-and-nordic-ways-to-prepare-for-impacts-of-climate-change-presented-at-ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-s-cop30-events

  15. State revenue from corporate holdings totals EUR 1.45 billion – ownership steering preparing funding for Government's investment programme - Finnish Government

    10.4.2025 | The value of state holdings stood at around EUR 30 billion at the end of 2024. The State earned a total of EUR 1.45 billion in revenue from its corporate holdings. The goal is to use EUR three billion in state revenue from corporate holdings to finance the Government's investment programme over the current government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-revenue-from-corporate-holdings-totals-eur-1.45-billion-ownership-steering-preparing-funding-for-government-s-investment-programme

  16. Government to simplify service process of jobseekers and increase discretion of authorities - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | Employment services and the service process for jobseekers will be reformed to better meet individual needs, in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. The aim is that more people would find employment quicker. The Government proposes amendments to the legislation on the service process of jobseekers and the jobseeker profiles. At the same time, the sanctions system for unemployment security will be overhauled.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-simplify-service-process-of-jobseekers-and-increase-discretion-of-authorities

  17. Prime Minister Orpo and Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    10.6.2025 | Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and European Commission Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stéphane Séjourné will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 12 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-commission-executive-vice-president-sejourne-to-meet-in-helsinki

  18. Spending limits session makes historic decision to launch Rail Nordica planning project - Finnish Government

    24.4.2025 | The Government has proposed that EUR 20 million be allocated in the General Govern-ment Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029 for a planning project to extend the European track gauge from Sweden to Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/spending-limits-session-makes-historic-decision-to-launch-rail-nordica-planning-project

  19. Prime Minister Orpo and EU Budget Commissioner Serafin meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    3.4.2025 | In their meeting on Thursday 3 April in Helsinki, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration Piotr Serafin discussed the EU’s next multiannual financial framework. Prime Minister Orpo highlighted several important issues for Finland during the discussion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-eu-budget-commissioner-serafin-meet-in-helsinki

  20. EU foreign ministers to discuss situation in Middle East - Finnish Government

    17.6.2025 | EU ministers of foreign affairs will hold an informal video teleconference on Tuesday 17 June. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the teleconference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-situation-in-middle-east

  21. Prime Minister Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Michal meet in Tallinn - Finnish Government

    22.8.2025 | Support for Ukraine and security in the Baltic Sea region were the main topics of discussion when Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal met in Tallinn on Friday 22 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-estonian-prime-minister-michal-meet-in-tallinn

  22. Climate Change Conference in Belém to focus on implementation – more effective actions especially by large economies needed - Finnish Government

    30.10.2025 | The world countries will convene at the Climate Change Conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil on 10–21 November. The countries are required to update their Nationally Determined Contributions every five years, and the next round of submissions is due just ahead the conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-change-conference-in-belem-to-focus-on-implementation-more-effective-actions-especially-by-large-economies-needed

  23. Broad support for proposed changes to taxi regulation - Finnish Government

    11.9.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requested comments on a draft government proposal to amend the taxi regulation. Over 150 responses were submitted between 24 April and 6 June 2025. The Ministry published a summary of the comments on 11 September 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/broad-support-for-proposed-changes-to-taxi-regulation

  24. Four ministers host roundtable discussion on promoting research in healthcare and social welfare in wellbeing services counties - Finnish Government

    5.3.2025 | On 5 March 2025, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Finance organised a roundtable discussion hosted by four ministers on the topic of how to promote research in the field of healthcare and social welfare.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/four-ministers-host-roundtable-discussion-on-promoting-research-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare-in-wellbeing-services-counties

  25. Ministers for European affairs to discuss EU’s next multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    20.10.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 21 October. Topics on the agenda will include the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034, preparations for the October European Council, respect for the EU’s values in Hungary and measures to simplify EU regulation. 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-eu-s-next-multiannual-financial-framework-1

  26. EU trade ministers to discuss EU-US trade relations - Finnish Government

    11.7.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on 14 July 2025. The Council will exchange views on the EU’s trade relations with the United States and the ongoing trade agreement negotiations with various trading partners. The ministers will also hold a policy debate on EU–China trade relations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-eu-us-trade-relations

  27. Finland to procure its first own satellites for defence - Finnish Government

    27.6.2025 | Finland to procure its first own satellites for defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 27.6.2025 12.00 Type: Press release Finland’s Ministry of Defence and Iceye Oy have signed a letter of intent that allows Finland to procure Iceye synthet...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-procure-its-first-own-satellites-for-defence

  28. Minister Adlercreutz to attend papal inauguration - Finnish Government

    16.5.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz will attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican on Sunday 18 May. According to the Government's division of duties, church affairs fall within Minister Adlercreutz's remit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-papal-inauguration

  29. Tunisian Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti to meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    2.6.2025 | Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, will visit Helsinki on 3 June and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/tunisian-foreign-affairs-minister-mohamed-ali-nafti-to-meet-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-in-helsinki

  30. Orpo Government: Government’s decisions support emerging economic growth - Finnish Government

    2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth

  31. Government capitalises Finnish Minerals Group in order to finance Terrafame - Finnish Government

    27.2.2025 | The Finnish Government has injected EUR 30 million of capital into Finnish Minerals Group, which is a fully state-owned special assignment company. The capitalisation is intended to strengthen the financial position of Finnish Minerals Group’s subsidiary Terrafame Ltd.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-capitalises-finnish-minerals-group-in-order-to-finance-terrafame

  32. Akseli Koskela appointed as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Ohisalo - Finnish Government

    12.8.2021 | Akseli Koskela, Master of Social Sciences, was appointed as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo on 12 August 2021. The position was earlier held by Olli-Poika Parviainen who will take up the duties of the Mayor of Hämenlinna.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/akseli-koskela-appointed-as-state-secretary-to-minister-of-the-interior-ohisalo

  33. Minister for European Affairs Strand and Slovak State Secretary for European Affairs Eštok to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Marek Eštok will meet in Helsinki on Monday 16 June. Their discussions will focus on the current EU agenda and bilateral relations between the Slovak Republic and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-and-slovak-state-secretary-for-european-affairs-estok-to-meet-in-helsinki

  34. Finland’s next support package to Ukraine to include first instalment of defence equipment produced domestically - Finnish Government

    23.6.2025 | Finland will deliver its 29th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. A decision on the matter is being prepared for submission to the Government and the President of the Republic.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-next-support-package-to-ukraine-to-include-first-instalment-of-defence-equipment-produced-domestically

  35. Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet ministers from Kenya, Benin, Costa Rica and Thailand - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica Arnoldo André Tinoco and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Russ Jalichandra in connection with the Kultaranta Talks on 16–17 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-meet-ministers-from-kenya-benin-costa-rica-and-thailand

  36. Minister Strand and Irish Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    3.6.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne will meet in Helsinki on Wednesday 4 June. Their discussions will focus on the current EU agenda, Ireland’s forthcoming EU Council Presidency and bilateral relations between Ireland and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-and-irish-minister-of-state-for-european-affairs-thomas-byrne-to-meet-in-helsinki

  37. Minister Talvitie visits Benin - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie travelled to Benin. The focus of the visit was to repatriate to Benin the Kataklè, a ceremonial royal stool.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-talvitie-visits-benin

  38. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan - Finnish Government

    9.6.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on 10–11 June. This is her first visit to Central Asia as the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The aim of the visit is to strengthen the OSCE’s partnership in the region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-kazakhstan-and-uzbekistan

  39. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses efforts to strengthen European defence - Finnish Government

    25.4.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 25 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on several initiatives aiming to strengthen European defence. Other topics on the agenda included measures to improve the security of submarine cables and EU financing for transport projects in the next financial framework period.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-efforts-to-strengthen-european-defence

  40. Ministers for European affairs to discuss EU’s next multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    17.7.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Friday 18 July. At the meeting, the ministers will hold their first preliminary discussion on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework based on the proposal put forth by the Commission on Wednesday 16 July. 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-eu-s-next-multiannual-financial-framework

  41. Finland’s declaration of intent with Québec reinforces collaboration with Canadian forest sector - Finnish Government

    27.8.2025 | The Canadian province of Québec and Finland are deepening their collaboration in the forest sector. They have signed a declaration of intent to improve the conditions for commercial and research collaboration in forestry and bioeconomy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-s-declaration-of-intent-with-quebec-reinforces-collaboration-with-canadian-forest-sector

  42. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit Singapore - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit Singapore Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.5.2025 8.15 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will pay a working visit to Singapore on 30-31 May. Minister Häkkänen will attend the annual...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-singapore

  43. Prime Minister Orpo to attend European Political Community Summit in Tirana - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Tirana, Albania on Friday 16 May. Leaders from 47 European countries will take part in the meeting, along with representatives from the EU, NATO, the OSCE and the Council of Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-european-political-community-summit-in-tirana

  44. Transfer agreement boosts reform of Team Finland’s foreign functions - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | On 13 June 2025, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Business Finland signed an agreement specifying the key practical arrangements for transferring Business Finland's foreign functions to the Foreign Service and the functions to be transferred. The transfer will take place at the beginning of 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transfer-agreement-boosts-reform-of-team-finland-s-foreign-functions

  45. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in Middle East, and China - Finnish Government

    19.6.2025 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene in Brussels on Monday 23 June. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-situation-in-middle-east-and-china

  46. Prime Minister Orpo and Prime Minister of Lithuania Gintautas Paluckas to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    15.5.2025 | Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas will visit Finland on Monday 19 May at the invitation of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-prime-minister-of-lithuania-gintautas-paluckas-to-meet-in-helsinki

  47. Medium-term Climate Plan circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    2.7.2025 | The Ministry of the Environment requests comments on the draft Medium-term Climate Plan. The plan sets out the emissions reduction measures to be implemented in the effort sharing sector. Comments may be submitted from 2 July until 20 August 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/medium-term-climate-plan-circulated-for-comments

  48. Finland to co-chair Media Freedom Coalition - Finnish Government

    23.6.2025 | Finland will start as co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC), which advocates for media freedom and the safety of journalists. Finland will hold the two-year co-chairmanship together with Germany and succeed Estonia when it concludes its term as co-chair on 30 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-co-chair-media-freedom-coalition

  49. Prime Minister Orpo and Lithuanian Prime Minister: Strong support for Ukraine will continue - Finnish Government

    19.5.2025 | On 19 May, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas discussed topical EU and international issues and ways to develop Finnish-Lithuanian relations. The main topics of discussion were the situation in Ukraine and security in Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-lithuanian-prime-minister-strong-support-for-ukraine-will-continue

  50. State of nature is still poor in Europe – competitiveness and security would also benefit from environmental and climate actions - Finnish Government

    6.10.2025 | Biodiversity is declining in Europe. Emissions have been reduced, but the pace is not fast enough. The recent report of the European Environment Agency EEA explores the state of the environment in Europe, including Finland’s challenges and success stories. The report stresses that, in the end, all human activities depend on nature.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/state-of-nature-is-still-poor-in-europe-competitiveness-and-security-would-also-benefit-from-environmental-and-climate-actions

  51. Ministers for Nordic Cooperation to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    9.6.2025 | Finland’s and Åland’s Ministers for Nordic Cooperation Anders Adlercreutz and Annika Hambrudd will co-host the summer meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Helsinki on 10–11 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-to-meet-in-helsinki

  52. Legislative amendments enter into force: higher threshold for applying the Co-operation Act and shorter duration of change negotiations - Finnish Government

    1.7.2025 | The amendments to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings (Co-operation Act) will enter into force on 1 July 2025. The aim is to reduce the administrative burden caused by the current legislation, especially in companies with fewer than 50 employees. Another objective is to speed up the ability of all companies to react to changes in the operating environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-amendments-enter-into-force-higher-threshold-for-applying-the-co-operation-act-and-shorter-duration-of-change-negotiations

  53. International tensions on agenda at European Council – Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland - Finnish Government

    25.6.2025 | The European Council on 26 June in Brussels will focus on topical international events. Items on the agenda at the meeting of the EU heads of state or government will include support for Ukraine, growing tensions in the Middle East, European defence and security, and strengthening the EU’s competitiveness. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-tensions-on-agenda-at-european-council-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland

  54. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend an informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Antalya in Türkiye on 14–15 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-informal-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-1

  55. Changes to ministerial portfolios in Ministry of Social Affairs and Health - Finnish Government

    6.5.2025 | The responsibility for unemployment security matters will be transferred to Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen on 6 May when Matias Marttinen replaces Arto Satonen as the new Minister of Employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-ministerial-portfolios-in-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health

  56. General social security benefit is step towards simpler social security system - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Government has submitted a proposal to Parliament for an act on general social security benefit. In the first stage, the general social security benefit would be a new social security benefit for unemployed jobseekers, replacing labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance. The legislation concerning the general social security benefit is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/general-social-security-benefit-is-step-towards-simpler-social-security-system

  57. Prime Minister Orpo at European Political Community Summit in Tirana: “We are speaking with one voice" - Finnish Government

    16.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Tirana, Albania on Friday 16 May. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-at-european-political-community-summit-in-tirana-we-are-speaking-with-one-voice-

  58. Government holds in-depth discussion on proposals put forth by Room for Growth working group - Finnish Government

    5.3.2025 | On Wednesday 5 March, the Government held a more detailed discussion on the Room for Growth working group’s proposals to boost economic growth in Finland. The members of the Government split up into small groups chaired by the leaders of the government parties to discuss the different themes of the report: people, competencies and skills; operating conditions for growth companies; the energy market and the clean, green transition; and the defence industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-holds-in-depth-discussion-on-proposals-put-forth-by-room-for-growth-working-group

  59. Minister Talvitie to attend 19th Venice Architecture Biennale - Finnish Government

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-talvitie-to-attend-19th-venice-architecture-biennale

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/matias-marttinen-to-serve-as-minister-of-employment-