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  1. Prime Minister Orpo to attend March European Council and Euro Summit - Finnish Government

    18.3.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the European Council meeting and Euro Summit on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 March in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-march-european-council-and-euro-summit

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

    2.4.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels on 3–4 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-2

  3. Consolidation of state capital investment activities under Tesi is completed - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | On 28 May 2025, the Government made decisions to complete the enhancements to the state’s private equity investment activities, as agreed in the Government Programme. Consolidation of the state’s private equity investment activities under Finnish Industry Investment Ltd (Tesi) will be completed when the acts enter into force on 30 May 2025 and the corporate restructuring takes place on 31 May 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/concentration-of-state-capital-investment-activities-under-tesi-is-completed

  4. Research and Innovation Council discusses monitoring of R&D funding and need for R&D experts - Finnish Government

    6.6.2025 | In its meeting on 6 June 2025, the Research and Innovation Council chaired by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo adopted a plan for monitoring and assessing the use and effectiveness of central government research and development funding. The new monitoring and assessment plan covers both the additional funding under the Act on Research and Development Funding and state R&D funding as a whole. The assessm...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/research-and-innovation-council-discusses-monitoring-of-r-d-funding-and-need-for-r-d-experts

  5. Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand and Croatian State Secretary for Europe ‍‍Andreja Metelko-Zgombić to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    25.3.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Croatian State Secretary for Europe ‍‍Andreja Metelko-Zgombić will meet in Helsinki on Wednesday 26 March. The meeting will focus on a variety of topical issues on the EU agenda and on bilateral relations between Croatia and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-joakim-strand-and-croatian-state-secretary-for-europe-andreja-metelko-zgombic-to-meet-in-helsinki

  6. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to lead trade mission to China - Finnish Government

    1.11.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade mission to China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 4–8 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-china

  7. Ministers for European affairs to discuss carbon border adjustment mechanism, rule of law issues and June European Council - Finnish Government

    26.5.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 27 May in Brussels. Discussions at the meeting will focus on the simplification of the carbon border adjustment mechanism and preparations for the June European Council. In addition, the GAC will continue its annual rule of law dialogue and hold a hearing on respect for EU values in Hungary. 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-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-rule-of-law-issues-and-june-european-council

  8. Ministers Adlercreutz and Bergqvist to learn about children's and young people's leisure activities in Norway - Finnish Government

    15.11.2024 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz and Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist will visit Oslo on 18 November. The ministers will learn about the arrangements, practices and prices of young people's leisure activities, and age restrictions in sports.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministers-adlercreutz-and-bergqvist-to-learn-about-children-s-and-young-people-s-leisure-activities-in-norway

  9. Minister Essayah spoke in Brussels: Bioeconomy means opportunities for rural areas, farmers and EU - Finnish Government

    8.5.2025 |  
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/minister-essayah-spoke-in-brussels-bioeconomy-means-opportunities-for-rural-areas-farmers-and-eu

  10. Three-month/six-month unemployment rule to enter into force in June 2025 - Finnish Government

    22.5.2025 | The reform will strengthen the link between work and work-based residence permits and make the monitoring of permits more systematic. The Government will also issue a decree on labour shortage sectors in June 2025. The holders of a residence permit for an employed person may look for new work in these sectors more flexibly than before.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/three-month-six-month-unemployment-rule-to-enter-into-force-in-june-2025

  11. Legislation on ensuring essential work during industrial action to enter into force on 16 June 2025 - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | The legislation aims to ensure the continuity of society’s critical functions during industrial action if the parties cannot by negotiation reach an agreement on the provision of essential work during the action. The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the legislative amendments on 13 June 2025. The amendments would come into force on 16 June 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislation-on-ensuring-essential-work-during-industrial-action-to-enter-into-force-on-16-june-2025

  12. Finland to receive EUR 50 million in additional funding to strengthen surveillance at eastern border - Finnish Government

    11.12.2024 | Finland will receive EUR 50 million in additional funding from the European Commission to strengthen surveillance at the eastern border through the EU Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI). Finland’s 1,340-kilometre-long border with Russia is also an external border of the EU. More effective surveillance of the border will strengthen the security of the EU as a whole in the changing landscape of hybrid threats and instrumentalised migration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-receive-eur-50-million-in-additional-funding-to-strengthen-surveillance-at-eastern-border

  13. Minister Ranne: We will seek to improve road safety for young people through amendments to the Driving Licence Act - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications initiated a regulation project to amend the Driving Licence Act. The project’s goals are to promote road safety by improving the capability of young drivers to identify and avoid risks and by restricting the times of day young people can drive. Preparations for this project have been under way for a long time.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-we-will-seek-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people-through-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act

  14. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for June European Council and continue rule of law dialogue - Finnish Government

    23.6.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 24 June to prepare for the June European Council. The ministers will also continue their annual rule of law dialogue with a country-specific discussion on the rule of law situation in Finland. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-june-european-council-and-continue-rule-of-law-dialogue

  15. Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at video meeting, Macron to brief EU leaders on meeting with Trump - Finnish Government

    25.2.2025 | On Wednesday 26 February, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at a video meeting where French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to tell the EU heads of state about his visit to the United States. The meeting was convened by the President of the European Council António Costa.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-video-meeting-macron-to-brief-eu-leaders-on-meeting-with-trump-

  16. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses roadmap for phasing out Russian energy imports, communication on artificial intelligence and migration - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 13 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s plans to phase out energy imports from Russia, the Commission’s communication on artificial intelligence and its proposal regarding the Asylum Procedure Regulation. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the EU–Mercosur Association Agreement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-roadmap-for-phasing-out-russian-energy-imports-communication-on-artificial-intelligence-and-migration

  17. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, the Western Balkans and EU-Africa relations - Finnish Government

    11.4.2025 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 14 April. 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-the-middle-east-the-western-balkans-and-eu-africa-relations

  18. Minister Tavio to attend high-level forum on disaster risk reduction in Oslo - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a high-level forum in Oslo on 24–25 March. The forum is organised by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The event will discuss accelerating financing to reduce disaster risks and to improve global preparedness for risks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-attend-high-level-forum-on-disaster-risk-reduction-in-oslo

  19. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, EU-US relations, situation in the Middle East, and Iran - Finnish Government

    14.3.2025 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 17 March. 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-eu-us-relations-situation-in-the-middle-east-and-iran

  20. Minister for European Affairs Strand and European Commissioner Serafin visit Finland’s eastern border - Finnish Government

    4.4.2025 | On Friday 4 April, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration Piotr Serafin visited the Vaalimaa border crossing point at Finland’s eastern border. During the visit, Minister Strand and Commissioner Serafin discussed the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, focusing especially on financing issues related to eastern border regions and efforts to boost competitiveness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-and-european-commissioner-serafin-visit-finland-s-eastern-border

  21. Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand and Spanish State Secretary for the EU Fernando Mariano Sampedro Marcos to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    3.3.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Spanish State Secretary for the European Union Fernando Mariano Sampedro Marcos will meet in Helsinki on Tuesday 4 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-joakim-strand-and-spanish-state-secretary-for-the-eu-fernando-mariano-sampedro-marcos-to-meet-in-helsinki

  22. Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship emphasises climate security and sustainable development in both words and action - Finnish Government

    8.4.2025 | Finland is emphasising climate security and the importance of sustainable development in international diplomacy during its Chairpersonship of the OSCE.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-osce-chairpersonship-emphasises-climate-security-and-sustainable-development-in-both-words-and-action

  23. Minister of Employment Satonen to visit Vietnam and the Philippines to promote recruitment of experts to Finland - Finnish Government

    9.1.2025 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will travel to Vietnam and the Philippines from 11 to 18 January 2025. The purpose of the visit is to create a cooperation model between Finland and the countries to promote international recruitment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-to-visit-vietnam-and-the-philippines-to-promote-recruitment-of-experts-to-finland

  24. Finland and Denmark to enhance their defence cooperation - Finnish Government

    4.3.2025 | Finland and Denmark to enhance their defence cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.3.2025 12.31 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Denmark’s Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen signed a joint decl...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-denmark-to-enhance-their-defence-cooperation

  25. Minister Adlercreutz to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Copenhagen - Finnish Government

    25.2.2025 | Finnish Minister for Nordic Cooperation Anders Adlercreutz will attend the meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Copenhagen on 26 February. Finland and Åland are holding the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation-in-copenhagen

  26. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU Preparedness Union and Internal Security Strategies - Finnish Government

    9.5.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 9 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s proposals for a Preparedness Union Strategy and an Internal Security Strategy. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the Common European System for Returns, the EU-UK Summit and e-commerce.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-preparedness-union-and-internal-security-strategies

  27. EU environment ministers to meet in Brussels - Finland stresses the potential of bioeconomy and circular economy as part of the Clean Industrial Deal - Finnish Government

    26.3.2025 | The EU environment ministers will meet in Brussels on Thursday 27 March, with the discussion focusing on the Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal Communication. The ministers will also discuss the state of global environmental policies. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-to-meet-in-brussels-finland-stresses-the-potential-of-bioeconomy-and-circular-economy-as-part-of-the-clean-industrial-deal-

  28. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses safe countries of origin and critical medicines - Finnish Government

    6.6.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 6 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on two proposals put forth by the Commission: one aiming to establish a common list of safe countries of origin and another to improve the availability, supply and production of critical medicines in the EU. In addition, the Ministerial Committee specified Finland’s positions on the last phase of negotiations on the EU pharmaceuticals package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-safe-countries-of-origin-and-critical-medicines

  29. Expectations of SMEs reach highest level since Russian invasion of Ukraine began - Finnish Government

    11.9.2025 | The economic prospects of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have improved slightly from last spring, the most recent SME Barometer shows. The outlook is also more positive than a year ago, driven by low inflation and falling interest rates. The challenging situation of construction companies, in particular, appears to be easing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/expectations-of-smes-reach-highest-level-since-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-began

  30. UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to meet Foreign Minister Valtonen - Finnish Government

    13.3.2025 | The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will visit Finland on 14–15 March on the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and the United Arab Emirates.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/uae-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-hh-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-to-meet-foreign-minister-valtonen

  31. Consultation round on amending unemployment security sanctions begins - Finnish Government

    9.5.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise a consultation round on amending the unemployment security sanctions from 9 May to 19 June 2025. The aim is to clarify and simplify the sanctions and to make the job search of jobseekers and their participation in employment-promoting services more efficient. Another objective is to prevent prolonged unemployment and to shorten periods of unemployment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-on-amending-unemployment-security-sanctions-begins

  32. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    13.2.2025 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the Munich Security Conference on 14–16 February. She will take part in a panel on hybrid warfare and speak at an event on new geopolitics.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-munich-security-conference-1

  33. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina - Finnish Government

    17.3.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina from 17 to 18 March. This is her first visit to South-Eastern Europe 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-bosnia-and-herzegovina

  34. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Kyiv: Finland and Ukraine will establish a coalition to support the construction of civil defence shelters - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo travelled to Kyiv on Wednesday 28 May at the invitation of Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-in-kyiv-finland-and-ukraine-will-establish-a-coalition-to-support-the-construction-of-civil-defence-shelters

  35. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs receives briefing on EU sanctions against Russia - Finnish Government

    28.3.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 28 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed three issues: EU sanctions against Russia, the nomination of members to the European Economic and Social Committee for the 2025–2030 term, and the upcoming informal meeting of defence ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-receives-briefing-on-eu-sanctions-against-russia

  36. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses financing to reinforce European defence - Finnish Government

    16.4.2025 | In its meeting on Wednesday 16 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the proposal for a financial instrument to strengthen European defence and the proposal on taking Member States’ defence expenditure into account within the Stability and Growth Pact. The initiatives are part of the ReArm Europe Plan. The European Commission’s Omnibus I package, which aims to reduce the administrative burden on businesses, was also on the agenda.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-financing-to-reinforce-european-defence

  37. Minister Tavio to attend World Bank’s NB8 group meeting in Stockholm - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | Ministers from the Nordic and Baltic countries (Nordic-Baltic Eight, NB8) will convene at a meeting of the Governors to the World Bank Group (WPG) in Stockholm on 6 March. The main topics on the agenda are the World Bank’s support to Ukraine, international development financing, job creation and clean transition. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-attend-world-bank-s-nb8-group-meeting-in-stockholm

  38. Government Report: Legislation on regional development is functional but legislative reform needs to increase effectiveness - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | The current legislation on regional development and the EU’s structural policy supports the objectives, but implementation should be more cost-effective in future. The Government submitted a report on the subject to Parliament on 5 June 2025. The report evaluated how well and effectively the system and funding of regional development functions. The assessment will be used as a basis for the legislative reform that will begin in 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-report-legislation-on-regional-development-is-functional-but-legislative-reform-needs-to-increase-effectiveness

  39. Ministerial working group updates the measures of the Digital Compass that guides Finland's digital transformation - Finnish Government

    17.12.2024 | At its meeting on 17 December 2024, the ministerial working group on reforming society decided on updating the Digital Compass implementation plan and on circulating for comments the government proposal concerning legislation supplementing the European Data Act. The ministers also discussed the progress of the implementation of the cyber security strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-updates-the-measures-of-the-digital-compass-that-guides-finland-s-digital-transformation

  40. Finnish Defence Forces to continue its contribution to SNMG1 - Finnish Government

    28.2.2025 | Finnish Defence Forces to continue its contribution to SNMG1 Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.2.2025 11.59 Type: Press release The participation of the Finnish Defence Forces in the tasks of the Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) will...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-defence-forces-to-continue-its-contribution-to-snmg1

  41. Minister for European Affairs Strand to attend General Affairs Council meeting on cohesion policy - Finnish Government

    27.3.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the EU General Affairs Council meeting on cohesion issues in Brussels on Friday 28 March. At the meeting, the ministers will hold an exchange of views on how to build a more dynamic and strategic cohesion policy in the current and next work periods.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-attend-general-affairs-council-meeting-on-cohesion-policy-1

  42. Budget proposal for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025 - Finnish Government

    23.9.2024 | The Finnish Government proposes about EUR 15.2 billion in appropriations for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025. This is about EUR 1.1 billion less than in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch-for-2025

  43. Legislative amendments to improve micromobility safety into force in summer - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | The Government proposed stricter legislation concerning micromobility on 12 June 2025. The amendments to the Road Traffic Act and the Vehicles Act would enter into force on 17 June 2025 and the amendments to the Act on Transport Services and the Act on the Transfer of Vehicles on 1 August 2025. The aim of the proposal is to improve the safety of electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-amendments-to-improve-micromobility-safety-into-force-in-summer

  44. Working group on responsible international cooperation in higher education and research publishes recommendations - Finnish Government

    11.3.2025 | The working group on responsible international cooperation set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture has published recommendations that emphasise openness, reciprocity and risk management in international cooperation in higher education and research. The recommendations aim to safeguard academic freedom while also ensuring that international cooperation upholds democracy and ethical choices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/working-group-on-responsible-international-cooperation-in-higher-education-and-research-publishes-recommendations

  45. Government proposes changes to rights of migrants with illegal status to healthcare services - Finnish Government

    15.5.2025 | The Government proposes that Parliament amend the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services, the Act on Cross-Border Health Care and the Act on Organising Healthcare, Social Welfare and Rescue Services in the Region of Uusimaa. The proposed amended acts are scheduled to enter into force on 1 October 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-changes-to-rights-of-migrants-with-illegal-status-to-healthcare-services

  46. Working group’s paper on the report on board-level employee representation has been completed - Finnish Government

    1.4.2025 | On 1 April 2025, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment published a discussion paper of a tripartite working group examining the possible need to amend board-level representation of employees, as outlined in a report by rapporteur Jukka Ahtela. The Government will assess the need for amendments in its mid-term policy review session in spring 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-s-paper-on-the-report-on-board-level-employee-representation-has-been-completed

  47. Study by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency: Shift to European track gauge would improve military mobility - Finnish Government

    11.6.2025 | At the seminar held on 11 June 2025, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency presented the main results of a study on extending the standard track gauge commonly used in Europe to northern Finland. According to the study, extending the narrower track gauge to Finland will primarily benefit military mobility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/study-by-the-finnish-transport-infrastructure-agency-shift-to-european-track-gauge-would-improve-military-mobility

  48. Prime Minister Orpo to host EU commissioners in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    18.2.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has invited Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Henna Virkkunen and the commissioners reporting to her to Finland on 20–21 February. Prime Minister Orpo and the commissioners will discuss current EU affairs and international issues on Thursday, 20 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-host-eu-commissioners-in-helsinki

  49. Government to reduce administrative burden on small companies – changes to Co-operation Act to take effect on 1 July 2025 - Finnish Government

    22.5.2025 | The amendments to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings (Co-operation Act) will raise the application threshold of the Act and shorten the duration of change negotiations. The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the legislative amendments at the presidential session on 23 May 2025. The amendments would enter into force on 1 July 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-reduce-administrative-burden-on-small-companies-changes-to-co-operation-act-to-take-effect-on-1-july-2025

  50. Working group on non-fossil flexibility considers a model for promoting security of supply and flexibility of electricity market - Finnish Government

    27.5.2025 | The working group on non-fossil flexibility appointed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has released its final report. According to it, flexible demand for and supply of electricity as well as various energy storages will be necessary to respond to the challenges of rapidly fluctuating electricity generation driven by increasing renewable energy production.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-on-non-fossil-flexibility-considers-a-model-for-promoting-security-of-supply-and-flexibility-of-electricity-market

  51. Finnish - Estonian declaration emphasises importance of education and media literacy in the age of artificial intelligence - Finnish Government

    18.2.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz met Estonia's Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas in Tallinn on 18 February. A Finnish - Estonian declaration on digitalisation, media literacy and artificial intelligence was published during the visit. The ministers also discussed these themes with experts and students.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-estonian-declaration-emphasises-importance-of-education-and-media-literacy-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence

  52. Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to Northern Sweden - Finnish Government

    14.1.2025 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Sweden on 15–17 January. He will be accompanied by a large delegation of Finnish businesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-northern-sweden

  53. Ministerial working group approves submission of updated EU Digital Decade roadmap to European Commission - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | At its meeting on 19 November 2024, the ministerial working group endorsed the submission of the updated roadmap under the EU Digital Decade 2030 programme to the European Commission. The ministerial working group also resolved to re-evaluate the transparency of critical infrastructure information and held discussions on legislation for the reform of regional state administration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-approves-submission-of-updated-eu-digital-decade-roadmap-to-european-commission

  54. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU enlargement - Finnish Government

    22.11.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 22 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s positions on the European Commission's annual EU enlargement package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-enlargement

  55. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses ReArm Europe Plan to strengthen defence - Finnish Government

    11.4.2025 | On Friday 11 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the ReArm Europe Plan, measures to simplify EU regulation, the state aid framework in the Clean Industrial Deal and the ‘stop-the-clock’ proposal, which is part of the Commission’s Omnibus I package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-rearm-europe-plan-to-strengthen-defence

  56. EU employment and social affairs ministers to discuss longer working careers - Finnish Government

    7.3.2025 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will represent Finland at the EU’s Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Brussels on 10 March 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-employment-and-social-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-longer-working-careers

  57. Ministry of the Environment requests comments on the proposal for the new Land Use Act - Finnish Government

    16.5.2025 | The provisions on land use planning will be reformed as set out in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. Comments on the proposal for the new Land Use Act can be submitted until 11 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministry-of-the-environment-requests-comments-on-the-proposal-for-the-new-land-use-act

  58. Working group proposes to strengthen voluntary national defence - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | Working group proposes to strengthen voluntary national defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.3.2025 11.45 Type: Press release The working group reviewing the target state of voluntary national defence submitted its report to Minister of...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/working-group-proposes-to-strengthen-voluntary-national-defence-1

  59. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen to visit Ireland and the United Kingdom - Finnish Government

    28.2.2025 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Dublin, Belfast and London from 3 to 4 March. In Dublin, the Foreign Minister will meet Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence Simon Harris. In Belfast, Minister Valtonen will deliver the Annual Harri Holkeri Lecture on mediation at Queen’s University. In London, she will speak about European security at an event hosted by Chatham House.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-to-visit-ireland-and-the-united-kingdom

  60. Ministers Bergqvist and Multala to attend the Paralympics - Finnish Government

    26.8.2024 | Sandra Bergqvist, Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity, will attend the Paralympics in Paris from 28 to 30 August, and Sari Multala, Minister of Science and Culture, will be there from 5 to 6 September. The ministers will follow various sports that Finnish Paralympic athletes will be competing in, such as para archery, wheelchair sprint events and para equestrian.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministers-bergqvist-and-multala-to-attend-the-paralympics