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  1. EU Member States agree to step up European defence and arms assistance to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | In its meeting in Brussels on Thursday 20 March, the European Council agreed on a number of measures to strengthen European defence. Discussions also focused on arms assistance and other support to Ukraine. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-agree-to-step-up-european-defence-and-arms-assistance-to-ukraine

  2. Finland to send more defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    31.1.2025 | Finland will deliver its 27th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 31 January 2025 on the proposal of the Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine

  3. 17-year-old Natasha Al-Zeilaa to step into Finnish Foreign Minister’s role for one day as part of Girls Takeover event - Finnish Government

    18.2.2025 | The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs will participate in the international Girls Takeover event run by Plan International, a children’s rights organisation. During the event, girls take over the roles of political, social and economic leaders. On 12 March, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will step aside for the day to let Natasha Al-Zeilaa, an upper secondary school student from Vantaa, assume her post.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/17-year-old-natasha-al-zeilaa-to-step-into-finnish-foreign-minister-s-role-for-one-day-as-part-of-girls-takeover-event

  4. Revised Nuclear Energy Act is sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    26.6.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has sent out for comments the draft of the new Nuclear Energy Act. Primarily, the new act aims to ensure that the use of nuclear energy is in line with the overall good of society, that the operations are safe and that nuclear waste generated in Finland is handled properly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/revised-nuclear-energy-act-is-sent-out-for-comments

  5. Minister Adlercreutz attended the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz - Finnish Government

    28.1.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz and President of the Republic Alexander Stubb attended a memorial ceremony in Poland on Monday 27 January to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-adlercreutz-attended-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-liberation-of-auschwitz

  6. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU regional and structural policy funding - Finnish Government

    28.2.2025 | At its meeting on Friday 28 February, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s positions for influencing the EU’s regional and structural policy (cohesion policy) funding in the next multiannual financial framework (2028–). 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-regional-and-structural-policy-funding

  7. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs and former President Niinistö discuss EU preparedness - Finnish Government

    7.2.2025 | Finland's former President Sauli Niinistö and the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed ways to improve European preparedness at the committee's meeting on Friday 7 February. Other topics on the agenda included the informal meeting of EU development ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-and-former-president-niinisto-discuss-eu-preparedness

  8. Amendments to taxi regulation sent out for comments – aiming for safer taxi rides - Finnish Government

    25.4.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal that includes amendments to the taxi regulation in the Act on Transport Services and certain other acts. The deadline for submitting comments is 6 June 2025. The legislative amendments should enter into force in stages from 1 January 2026 onwards.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-taxi-regulation-sent-out-for-comments-aiming-for-safer-taxi-rides

  9. Minister Mykkänen: Work on voluntary carbon markets continues – Finland has potential related to technical carbon sequestration solutions - Finnish Government

    24.9.2024 | The Government has set the target to promote voluntary carbon markets. The aim is to create long-term business opportunities related to carbon sequestration, which would also contribute to Finland’s efforts to reach the climate targets.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-work-on-voluntary-carbon-markets-continues-finland-has-potential-related-to-technical-carbon-sequestration-solutions

  10. Government decides on General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029 - Finnish Government

    30.4.2025 | The General Government Fiscal Plan guides the planning public finances. It covers central government, wellbeing services counties, municipalities, statutory earnings-related pension funds and other social security funds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2026-2029

  11. Delegation led by Prime Minister Orpo to attend Nordic Council Session in Reykjavik - Finnish Government

    25.10.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the Nordic Council Session in Reykjavik, Iceland, on 28–31 October along with Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz, who is responsible for Nordic cooperation, and Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/delegation-led-by-prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-nordic-council-session-in-reykjavik

  12. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, Iran and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Finnish Government

    21.2.2025 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 24 February. 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-iran-and-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo

  13. Finland to raise defence spending to at least three percent of GDP - Finnish Government

    1.4.2025 | Finland will raise national defence spending to at least three percent of GDP by 2029. The aim was proposed by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and endorsed by the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy on Tuesday.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-raise-defence-spending-to-at-least-three-percent-of-gdp

  14. Ministry of Education and Culture promotes equity and non-discrimination across the whole education system - Finnish Government

    28.5.2025 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has prepared a programme to advocate equity and non-discrimination in early childhood education and care, in schools and in educational institutions. The measures will be carried out over the 2025 to 2027 period.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministry-of-education-and-culture-promotes-equity-and-non-discrimination-across-the-whole-education-system

  15. Government grants Metsähallitus permission to sell land areas to Google in Muhos and Kajaani - Finnish Government

    28.11.2024 | On Thursday 28 November 2024, the Government granted Metsähallitus a permission to sell four parcels of land in the municipalities of Muhos and Kajaani. The land is sold to Google for future expansions of its cloud and data center infrastructure in Finland. The total value of the transaction is over EUR 27 million, with the combined areas covering approximately 1,400 hectares. The areas are part...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-grants-metsahallitus-permission-to-sell-land-areas-to-google-in-muhos-and-kajaani

  16. NATO to strengthen its presence in Baltic Sea - Finnish Government

    14.1.2025 | NATO to strengthen its presence in Baltic Sea Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.1.2025 16.07 Type: Press release NATO has decided to strengthen its ongoing surveillance and exercises in the Baltic Sea region, following recent damage to under...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nato-to-strengthen-its-presence-in-baltic-sea-

  17. Children’s rights and best interests are not realised in contentious divorces - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | A report commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health discusses how society could better support children in contentious divorces and custody disputes. The report gives 31 recommendations for improving the situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/children-s-rights-and-best-interests-are-not-realised-in-contentious-divorces

  18. Comprehensive reform of social assistance proceeds to Parliament - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Government proposes a comprehensive reform of social assistance. The changes to be made would, for example, strengthen the obligations of recipients to apply for full-time work and primary benefits. The aim is to clarify the role of social assistance as a last-resort and temporary form of assistance, prevent social exclusion among young people and strengthen general government finances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comprehensive-reform-of-social-assistance-proceeds-to-parliament

  19. Draft budget for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025 - Finnish Government

    9.8.2024 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of EUR 15.1 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2025. This is approximately EUR 1.2 billion less than in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/draft-budget-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch-for-2025

  20. Ministers for European affairs to prepare for March European Council - Finnish Government

    17.3.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 18 March. Items on the agenda for the meeting include preparations for the March European Council and relations between the EU and the United Kingdom. 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-march-european-council-3

  21. EU Member States support adapting the conservation status of wolf - Finland voted for the decision - Finnish Government

    25.9.2024 | The European Commission gave a proposal to move the wolf from the list of strictly protected species to protected species in December 2023. On Wednesday 25 September, the EU Member States outlined that the adaptation of the conservation status will proceed to be decided by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-member-states-support-adapting-the-conservation-status-of-wolf-finland-voted-for-the-decision

  22. Finland joins the Artemis Accords - Finnish Government

    21.1.2025 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of Finland in Otaniemi, Espoo on 21 January 2025. The Artemis Accords were established by NASA and the US Department of State to boost NASA’s Artemis Program.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-joins-the-artemis-accords

  23. Consultation round begins on changes to fixed-term employment contracts, notice period of layoffs and re-employment obligation - Finnish Government

    2.6.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is organising a consultation round from 2 June to 28 July 2025 on legislative amendments to the grounds for fixed-term employment contracts, the duration of the notice period for layoffs and the re-employment obligation of employers. The proposed amendments have been prepared in a tripartite working group that was not unanimous in its work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-begins-on-changes-to-fixed-term-employment-contracts-notice-period-of-layoffs-and-re-employment-obligation

  24. EUR 357 million is allocated to support regional growth and vitality - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | On 6 March 2025, the Government decided on the allocation of funds under ‘Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027’, the EU’s Regional and Structural Policy Programme, for 2025. At the same time, the Government made decisions on the allocation of funds from the 2021–2027 Interreg programmes for 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eur-357-million-is-allocated-to-support-regional-growth-and-vitality

  25. Ministers of Finland and Portugal met in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    22.11.2024 | Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland Sari Essayah met Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of Portugal José Manuel Fernandes in Helsinki on 22 November. The bilateral meeting between the ministers was part of Minister Fernandes’s programme of his visit to Finland. During the visit, Minister Fernandes met various representatives of the administrative branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/ministers-of-finland-and-portugal-met-in-helsinki

  26. Rapporteur to explore allowing sales of wines with up to 15 per cent alcohol outside Alko monopoly - Finnish Government

    10.9.2024 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have appointed Antti Neimala to carry out a study on the possibilities to allow sales of wines with up to 15 per cent alcohol outside the Alko monopoly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/rapporteur-to-explore-allowing-sales-of-wines-with-up-to-15-per-cent-alcohol-outside-alko-monopoly

  27. Energy use of coal to end in Finland during spring - Finnish Government

    1.4.2025 | The use of coal in Finnish energy production will end this spring as energy companies Helen and Vantaan Energia will close their last remaining power plant units using coal. The energy use of coal will thus end four years before the deadline of May 2029 required by law. In this way, Finland is taking another major step towards an energy system that is cleaner, more self-sufficient and climate neutral.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-use-of-coal-to-end-in-finland-during-spring

  28. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Brussels - Finnish Government

    18.11.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Brussels on 18–19 November. The programme for his visit will include an event focusing on recruiting more Finns to EU institutions, a discussion event on protecting and strengthening European democracy and a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-brussels

  29. Prime Minister Orpo to host summit of EU leaders in Lapland - Finnish Government

    12.12.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will host a summit on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December in Saariselkä. The North-South Summit will bring together leaders from northern and southern Europe to discuss key issues facing Europe in a tense geopolitical climate.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-host-summit-of-eu-leaders-in-lapland

  30. Prime Minister Orpo to attend European Council and EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels - Finnish Government

    17.12.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will take part in two high-level meetings in Brussels on 18 and 19 December. The EU and Western Balkans leaders will meet for a summit on Wednesday, and the leaders of the EU Member States will convene for the last European Council of the year on Thursday.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-european-council-and-eu-western-balkans-summit-in-brussels

  31. Finland needs an efficient, safe and sustainable transport system – draft Transport 12 Plan circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    20.12.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the updates to the national 12-year transport system plan Transport 12 and on the environmental report. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 March 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-needs-an-efficient-safe-and-sustainable-transport-system-draft-transport-12-plan-circulated-for-comments

  32. Finland and Ukraine sign new MoU on defence cooperation – Finland announces new arms assistance package - Finnish Government

    13.3.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov met bilaterally on Thursday 13 March 2025. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries’ defence administrations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-ukraine-sign-new-mou-on-defence-cooperation-finland-announces-new-arms-assistance-package

  33. Commission Vice-President Fitto to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    22.1.2025 | European Commission Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto will visit Finland on 22–24 January at the invitation of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. Topics on the agenda for the visit include the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, the situation at Finland’s eastern border with Russia and the reform of EU cohesion policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/commission-vice-president-fitto-to-visit-finland

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

    5.12.2024 | Finland will deliver its 26th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 5 December 2024 on the proposal of the Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine

  35. Finland promotes sustainable forest-based bioeconomy as part of new global coalition - Finnish Government

    11.3.2025 | The webinar series of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization FAO that started on Tuesday 11 March is part of a global initiative aimed to develop forest-based bioeconomy worldwide. At the opening of the series, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah stressed the role of multilateral cooperation as we move towards sustainable forest-based bioeconomy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-promotes-sustainable-forest-based-bioeconomy-as-part-of-new-global-coalition

  36. Limits and opportunities in climate change adaptation in Nordic countries to be discussed in Rovaniemi on 14–15 May - Finnish Government

    6.5.2025 | Nordic solutions to climate change adaptation will be sought at the Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (NOCCA2025) to be held in Rovaniemi on 14–15 May 2025. The conference is part of Finland’s and Åland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/limits-and-opportunities-in-climate-change-adaptation-in-nordic-countries-to-be-discussed-in-rovaniemi-on-14-15-may

  37. Reform of Team Finland’s foreign functions proceeds - Finnish Government

    5.2.2025 | The operations and management of the Team Finland network will be reformed in cooperation with business and industry, as outlined in the Finnish Government Programme. Business Finland’s foreign functions will be directly integrated into the structures of the Foreign Service by 1 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/reform-of-team-finland-s-foreign-functions-proceeds

  38. Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation stressed the need for diverse approaches to climate risks - Finnish Government

    16.5.2025 | The Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation (NOCCA 2025) on 14–15 May 2025 brought together 160 experts to Rovaniemi to share the most recent scientific knowledge and examples related to the preparation for climate risks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-conference-on-climate-change-adaptation-stressed-the-need-for-diverse-approaches-to-climate-risks

  39. Minister Ranne: Openness of Yle’s operations and finances must be maximised through legislative amendments - Finnish Government

    7.8.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is prepared to officially start the drafting of amendments to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company to increase the openness of the company. The amendments are based on the Government Programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-openness-of-yle-s-operations-and-finances-must-be-maximised-through-legislative-amendments

  40. Memorandums assessing combined impacts of Government’s social security changes now published - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has today published three memorandums assessing the combined impacts of the Government’s changes to social security during this parliamentary term. The memorandums focus particularly on the impacts of the comprehensive reform of social assistance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/memorandums-assessing-combined-impacts-of-government-s-social-security-changes-now-published

  41. Finland calls on European Investment Bank to increase defence industry financing - Finnish Government

    31.1.2025 | Finland and the majority of the EU Member States have sent a joint letter calling on the European Investment Bank (EIB) to increase its financing for the European defence industry. The letter, drawn up at the initiative Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, is endorsed by France and Germany as well.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-calls-on-european-investment-bank-to-increase-defence-industry-financing

  42. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU responses to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - Finnish Government

    13.2.2025 | The Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs met on Thursday 13 February to discuss proposals for a new EU sanctions package against Russia and for additional tariffs on imports of agricultural products and certain fertilisers from Russia and Belarus into EU countries. The meeting also discussed the ECOFIN meeting and informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs being held next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-responses-to-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine

  43. Amendments to the conciliation system to enter into force on 1 January 2025 - Finnish Government

    19.12.2024 | On 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic approved the amendments to the legislation concerning the conciliation system. The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-the-conciliation-system-to-enter-into-force-on-1-january-2025

  44. Government Integration Programme emphasises employment, personal responsibility and obligations - Finnish Government

    16.1.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has drawn up a Government Integration Programme for 2024–2027. The programme includes 32 measures based on the Government Programme. Integration policy is based on the learning of Finnish or Swedish, employment, familiarisation with Finnish society and compliance with its rules.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-integration-programme-emphasises-employment-personal-responsibility-and-obligations

  45. International Maritime Organization reached provisional agreement on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport - Finnish Government

    11.4.2025 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London on 7–11 April 2025. After challenging negotiations, the Committee’s 83rd session reached a provisional agreement on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The final decisions are to be made in October 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-reached-provisional-agreement-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-maritime-transport

  46. EU and Western Balkans strengthen partnership at summit - Finnish Government

    18.12.2024 | The leaders of the EU Member States and the Western Balkans highlighted their close partnership at a summit on Wednesday 18 December in Brussels. The EU reiterated its commitment to the region and called for strong foreign and security policy cooperation from its Western Balkans partners. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-western-balkans-strengthen-partnership-at-summit

  47. Arctia Ltd to be part of the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Cinia Ltd to be subject to ownership steering by the Prime Minister’s Office - Finnish Government

    22.8.2024 | The responsibility for the ownership steering of Arctia Ltd will be transferred from the Ownership Steering Department of the Prime Minister’s Office to the Ministry of Transport and Communications. On 22 August 2024, the Government issued a decree amending the Decree on the Ministry of Transport and Communications and a decree amending the Decree on the Prime Minister's Office.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/arctia-ltd-to-be-part-of-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-cinia-ltd-to-be-subject-to-ownership-steering-by-the-prime-minister-s-office

  48. Conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit to be tightened - Finnish Government

    27.1.2025 | The Government proposes tightening the conditions for a permanent residence permit by extending the continuous period of residence required for a permanent residence permit and by requiring language skills in Finnish or Swedish and a work history of a certain length, among other things. The government proposal to amend the Aliens Act was sent out for comments on 27 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/conditions-for-obtaining-a-permanent-residence-permit-to-be-tightened-1

  49. Minister Multala travelling to London to promote cooperation in higher education and research - Finnish Government

    23.10.2024 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will visit London from 24 October to 25 October. During her visit, Multala will meet her ministerial colleague, visit a university and attend various events. The aim of the visit is to strengthen cooperation in higher education and research between Finland and the United Kingdom.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-multala-travelling-to-london-to-promote-cooperation-in-higher-education-and-research

  50. North Macedonia's Minister for European Affairs Murtezani to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | Minister for European Affairs of North Macedonia Orhan Murtezani will visit Helsinki on Friday 22 November. During his visit, he will meet with Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The purpose of the visit is to discuss North Macedonia’s EU accession process and the related reforms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/north-macedonian-minister-for-european-affairs-murtezani-to-visit-helsinki

  51. New vision for higher education and research being prepared – take part in an open stakeholder survey - Finnish Government

    14.3.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie has launched a new vision for higher education and research. It will extend to 2040. In the first phase for the new vision, we will collect views from higher education and research organisations and other stakeholders so that a shared situation picture can be formed. The stakeholder survey is open until 4 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/new-vision-for-higher-education-and-research-being-prepared-take-part-in-an-open-stakeholder-survey

  52. Government submits to Parliament bill on restricting real estate transactions by Russians - Finnish Government

    6.2.2025 | On 6 February 2025, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for legislation banning foreign real estate acquisitions. Permits would not be granted to persons whose country of nationality is waging a war of aggression and may pose a threat to Finland’s national security. This ban would also apply to entities who are domiciled in the territory of such a country or owned or influenced by citizens or entities of such a country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-submits-to-parliament-bill-on-restricting-real-estate-transactions-by-russians

  53. Room for Growth working group: Finland’s growth requires renewal of business structure and competence - Finnish Government

    28.2.2025 | The final report of the Room for Growth project led by CEO Risto Murto contains 41 proposals for boosting economic growth and finding new ways to do business. The most important proposals have to do with supporting renewal in the business sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/room-for-growth-working-group-finland-s-growth-requires-renewal-of-business-structure-and-competence

  54. Consultation round begins: More customer-oriented service process for jobseekers - Finnish Government

    10.2.2025 | The service process for jobseekers will be reformed to make it more customer-oriented and tailored to individual needs, in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. This requires amendments to the legislation concerning the service model and job applicant profiles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-begins-more-customer-oriented-service-process-for-jobseekers

  55. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses Finland’s priorities for exerting advance influence in the EU in 2025 - Finnish Government

    14.3.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 14 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs defined the Government’s main priorities for exerting influence on the European Commission’s work programme for 2025, which was published on 11 February. The Ministerial Committee also discussed the European Commission’s Communication on the Competitiveness Compass and its Vision for Agriculture and Food. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for four upcoming council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-finland-s-priorities-for-exerting-advance-influence-in-the-eu-in-2025

  56. Prime Minister Orpo to attend EU-GCC summit and European Council in Brussels - Finnish Government

    15.10.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at two meetings in Brussels: the EU and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit on Wednesday 16 October and the European Council beginning on Thursday 17 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-eu-gcc-summit-and-european-council-in-brussels

  57. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Strasbourg - Finnish Government

    26.11.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit in Strasbourg on 27 November. The programme for his visit includes meetings with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and several key Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and committee chairs. The Minister will also meet with the MEPs from Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-strasbourg

  58. European Union pledges support for Ukraine – discussion on defence will continue - Finnish Government

    19.12.2024 | The European Union reaffirmed its support for Ukraine when the leaders of the Member States met in Brussels on 19 December. The European Council held an in-depth discussion on Ukraine and the EU’s role on the global stage. Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also in attendance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-union-pledges-support-for-ukraine-discussion-on-defence-will-continue-

  59. Minister Strand to meet with Danish Minister of European Affairs Bjerre in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    21.10.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will meet with Danish Minister of European Affairs Marie Bjerre in Helsinki on Tuesday 22 October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-to-meet-with-danish-minister-of-european-affairs-bjerre-in-helsinki-

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-pledge-to-strengthen-competitiveness-in-budapest