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  1. Ministerial working group approves revised Talent Boost programme on work-based and education-based immigration for 2023–2027 - Finnish Government

    21.11.2023 | The Talent Boost programme on work-based and education-based immigration will continue in a revised form during this Government term. The aim is to provide Finland with skills that meet its needs and to strengthen economic growth, employment and innovation activities. The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship approved the programme on 21 November 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministerial-working-group-approves-revised-talent-boost-programme-on-work-based-and-education-based-immigration-for-2023-2027

  2. Minister Adlercreutz to visit Prague - Finnish Government

    15.11.2023 | On Thursday 16 November, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will travel to Prague, where he will meet with Czech Minister for European Affairs Martin Dvořák and Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela. Minister Adlercreutz will also attend the high-level Prague European Summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-visit-prague

  3. 16 EU Member States led by Finland: Bioeconomy must stand out at core of next Commission’s Work Programme - Finnish Government

    26.4.2024 | According to the joint statement of the For Forest group composed of four forested countries of the European Union, a sustainable bioeconomy must be at the core of the next European Commission’s Work Programme. A total of 16 EU Member States have joined the statement of Finland, Sweden, Austria and Slovenia to be discussed at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on Monday 29 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/16-eu-member-states-led-by-finland-bioeconomy-must-stand-out-at-core-of-next-commission-s-work-programme

  4. Government decides on ways to enhance Finland’s ability to exert advance influence in the EU - Finnish Government

    25.1.2024 | In its plenary session on Thursday 25 January, the Government decided on ways to exert advance influence on projects under preparation in the EU. In line with the Government Programme, the Government aims to speed up the formulation of Finland’s positions and improve the effectiveness of Finland’s influencing efforts at the EU level more generally.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-decides-on-ways-to-enhance-finland-s-ability-to-exert-advance-influence-in-the-eu

  5. Finland and Mexico continue bilateral forestry cooperation - Finnish Government

    25.4.2024 | On 25 April 2024, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Forestry between the National Forestry Commission of the United Mexican States and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-and-mexico-continue-bilateral-forestry-cooperation

  6. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visits Copenhagen - Finnish Government

    15.11.2023 | On Tuesday 14 November, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo attended a European Council dinner discussion on the EU’s forthcoming Strategic Agenda and policy guidelines for 2024–2029 in Copenhagen. In addition to Prime Minister Orpo, the prime ministers of Sweden, Denmark, Latvia, Bulgaria, Ireland and the Czech Republic took part in the discussion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-visits-copenhagen

  7. Sweden’s Foreign Minister Billström and Defence Minister Jonson to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    6.11.2023 | Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will visit Helsinki on 8 November to meet Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/sweden-s-foreign-minister-billstrom-and-defence-minister-jonson-to-visit-helsinki

  8. EU leaders discuss agricultural and economic challenges in Brussels - Finnish Government

    22.3.2024 | On Friday 22 March, the second day of its meeting, the European Council discussed responding to concerns raised by EU farmers and enabling Ukraine to export its grain. On the second day of the meeting, EU leaders also held a Euro Summit and a celebratory session with the EEA countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-discuss-agricultural-and-economic-challenges-in-brussels

  9. Prime ministers of Finland and Sweden to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    21.11.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will meet in Helsinki on Monday 27 November. After their bilateral meeting, the prime ministers will take part in a more extensive meeting with the foreign ministers and defence ministers of both countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-sweden-to-meet-in-helsinki

  10. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses economic and financial matters - Finnish Government

    8.3.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 8 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs received an overview of topical issues being dealt with in the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN). The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for two upcoming council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-economic-and-financial-matters

  11. Minister Valtonen to visit India - Finnish Government

    20.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit New Delhi, India, on 21–22 February. She will attend India’s most important foreign and security policy conference, the Raisina Dialogue. The visit will take place within the framework of co-operation between the Nordic and Baltic countries (NB8).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-valtonen-to-visit-india

  12. 2024 draft budget of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of about EUR 16.15 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2024. This is about EUR 0.4 billion more than in the 2023 Budget. The increase is mainly due to changes in the needs assessment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/2024-draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-administrative-branch

  13. European affairs ministers to discuss developments regarding rule of law in Poland - Finnish Government

    19.2.2024 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 20 February in Brussels. Ministers will discuss developments regarding the rule of law in Poland and start preparations for the European Council meeting in March. The rule of law item was included on the agenda at the request of Poland. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-developments-regarding-rule-of-law-in-poland

  14. Minister of Employment Satonen: Chairpersons Murto and Rytkönen to explore ways to launch talks between social partners on Finnish labour market model - Finnish Government

    26.3.2024 | On 22 March 2024, Minister of Employment Arto Satonen invited Katarina Murto, Chair of the Trade Union of Education (OAJ) and Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals (JUKO), and Millariikka Rytkönen, Chair of the Union of Health and Social Care Professionals (Tehy), to find a way to bring together all employer and employee organisations, that participated in the negotiations on Finland’s labour market model in autumn 2023, to agree on a sustainable labour market model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-chairpersons-murto-and-rytkonen-to-explore-ways-to-launch-talks-between-social-partners-on-finnish-labour-market-model

  15. Minister Essayah to attend Agriculture Ministers’ Conference in Berlin - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | On 20 January, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah will attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture of political decision-makers, organised by Germany in Berlin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/minister-essayah-to-attend-agriculture-ministers-conference-in-berlin

  16. Finland continues funding UNRWA— funds directed to prevention of misconduct - Finnish Government

    22.3.2024 | Finland’s support for the UNRWA is EUR 5 million annually. Ten per cent of the support will be directed for strengthening the organisation's oversight activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-continues-funding-unrwa-funds-directed-to-prevention-of-misconduct

  17. Minister Adlercreutz in Washington, DC: The strategic alliance between Europe and the United States is our strength and our duty - Finnish Government

    24.1.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz visited Washington, DC on 20–24 January. The purpose of his visit was to present Finland’s views on topical issues related to cooperation between the United States and Europe and to promote bilateral relations between the United States and Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-in-washington-dc-the-strategic-alliance-between-europe-and-the-united-states-is-our-strength-and-our-duty

  18. Father of the Year prize awarded to three fathers - Finnish Government

    7.11.2023 | Matti Väliahdet from Rovaniemi, Christopher Gullmans from Espoo and Janne Saarela from Seinäjoki were today awarded the Father of the Year prize. The prize was presented to the winners by Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/father-of-the-year-prize-awarded-to-three-fathers

  19. Universities receive additional funding for training a thousand new doctoral graduates - Finnish Government

    7.2.2024 | The Ministry of Education and Culture will allocate EUR 255 million to universities for piloting new practices in doctoral education in 2024–2027. This additional funding will be allocated to 1,000 doctoral researchers who will have a three-year employment contract to complete their doctoral degree.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/universities-receive-additional-funding-for-training-a-thousand-new-doctoral-graduates

  20. Prime Minister Orpo meets with leaders of European Commission and Parliament in Brussels - Finnish Government

    28.6.2023 | On Wednesday 28 June, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-meets-with-leaders-of-european-commission-and-parliament-in-brussels

  21. Employment Minister Satonen to organise an event on Finland’s labour market model in January - Finnish Government

    18.12.2023 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will organise an event on the development of the Finnish labour market model on 16 January 2024. Those who have participated in discussions between labour market organisations on developing the model as well as the National Conciliator have been invited to the event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-minister-satonen-to-organise-an-event-on-finland-s-labour-market-model-in-january

  22. Foreign and security policy in a new era — university tour to discuss topical themes - Finnish Government

    20.2.2024 | Preparations for a new government report on Finnish foreign and security policy are underway. As part of the preparations, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, will organise a series of panel discussions on topical foreign and security policy matters together with four Finnish universities in spring 2024. The first event will take place at the University of Tampere on Monday 4 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-and-security-policy-in-a-new-era-university-tour-to-discuss-topical-themes

  23. Government decides on ways to enhance Finland’s ability to exert advance influence in the EU - Finnish Government

    25.1.2024 | In its plenary session on Thursday 25 January, the Government decided on ways to exert advance influence on projects under preparation in the EU. In line with the Government Programme, the Government aims to speed up the formulation of Finland’s positions and improve the effectiveness of Finland’s influencing efforts at the EU level more generally.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-ways-to-enhance-finland-s-ability-to-exert-advance-influence-in-the-eu

  24. Finland’s initiatives progress at European Council - Finnish Government

    21.3.2024 | EU leaders, meeting in Brussels on Thursday 21 March, showed strong support for Ukraine and moved forward on Europe’s defence preparedness and capabilities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-initiatives-progress-at-european-council

  25. Finland to send more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    21.12.2023 | Finland to send more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.12.2023 14.56 Type: Press release Finland will send more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 21 Dec...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine

  26. Ministerial working group prioritises digital transactions - Finnish Government

    4.10.2023 | Digital transactions increase public services that are independent of time and place, and boost the efficiency and sustainability of administration. The ministerial working group on reforming society has determined the principles for promoting official digital transactions over the present government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-prioritises-digital-transactions

  27. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses measures to improve preparedness for crises and develop European defence industry - Finnish Government

    3.5.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 3 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs rounded out its earlier positions on strengthening the EU’s resilience and preparedness for crises. The Ministerial Committee also discussed ways to develop the European defence industry and outlined Finland's positions for two upcoming ministerial meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-measures-to-improve-preparedness-for-crises-and-develop-european-defence-industry

  28. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit Stockholm - Finnish Government

    6.10.2023 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit Stockholm Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.10.2023 14.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Sweden's Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will participate in a scenario-based exercise ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-stockholm

  29. Accessibility vision published – aiming for smooth, safe and independent journeys - Finnish Government

    24.11.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision defines the aims for the development of the accessibility of the transport system throughout Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/accessibility-vision-published-aiming-for-smooth-safe-and-independent-journeys

  30. Prime Minister Orpo: the European Council must agree on continuing its strong support for Ukraine - Finnish Government

    13.12.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the Western Balkans Summit on Wednesday 13 December and the European Council meeting on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 December in Brussels.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-the-european-council-must-agree-on-continuing-its-strong-support-for-ukraine

  31. Consultation round on three-month unemployment rule begins: proposal deviates from Government Programme for specialists and permit holders who have worked in Finland for longer than two years - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | The Government is seeking to strengthen the link between work and work-based residence permits, and to improve permit supervision. Worker’s residence permit holders in Finland would also have better opportunities to find new employment in sectors with a labour shortage. The Government proposal has been circulated for comments between 13 June and 16 August 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-on-three-month-unemployment-rule-begins-proposal-deviates-from-government-programme-for-specialists-and-permit-holders-who-have-worked-in-finland-for-longer-than-two-years

  32. Performance of immigrant students in PISA 2022 - Finnish Government

    30.9.2024 | The PISA 2022 results show that there are still major disparities in performance between immigrant and non-immigrant students in all domains of assessment. Underperformance of students with an immigrant background is often explained by weak reading performance and lower socio-economic status.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/performance-of-immigrant-students-in-pisa-2022

  33. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen to attend WHO’s World Health Assembly in Geneva - Finnish Government

    27.5.2024 | The World Health Organization (WHO) is holding its 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 27 May–1 June 2024. This is one of the most significant World Health Assembly meetings in years. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/minister-of-social-security-sanni-grahn-laasonen-to-attend-who-s-world-health-assembly-in-geneva-

  34. Government’s proposal on EUR 1600 income limit for a residence permit for an employed person submitted to Parliament - Finnish Government

    6.6.2024 | The Government proposed on 6 June 2024 that in future, persons arriving in Finland with a residence permit for an employed person should receive a monthly pay of at least EUR 1,600 for work carried out in Finland. In future, the income limit for a residence permit for an employed persons could be amended by government decree. The amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 November 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposal-on-eur-1600-income-limit-for-a-residence-permit-for-an-employed-person-submitted-to-parliament

  35. Finland-led group of EU leaders calls on European Investment Bank to increase funding for defence industry - Finnish Government

    18.3.2024 | Finland and a key group of EU leaders have sent a letter calling on the European Investment Bank (EIB) to take on a stronger role in supporting the EU’s defence. In the countries’ view, EIB financing could be used much more extensively for defence industry projects. Drawn up at Finland’s initiative, the joint letter was endorsed by the heads of state of France and Germany, among others.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-led-group-of-eu-leaders-calls-on-european-investment-bank-to-increase-funding-for-defence-industry

  36. Minister of Employment Satonen visits Denmark to learn about the labour market model - Finnish Government

    1.11.2023 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will visit Denmark on 2 November 2023. During his visit, Satonen will meet the Danish Minister for Employment Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen and representatives of labour market organisations and employment services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-visits-denmark-to-learn-about-the-labour-market-model

  37. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO Defence Ministers meeting and Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    14.2.2024 | Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO Defence Ministers meeting and Munich Security Conference Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.2.2024 15.00 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a meeting of NAT...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-nato-defence-ministers-meeting-and-munich-security-conference

  38. Finland excels in EU lobbying: Union reaches provisional agreement on regulation for trans-European transport network - Finnish Government

    19.12.2023 | Representatives of the EU Member States, Parliament and Commission have reached a provisional accord on a regulation concerning Union guidelines for developing the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). The regulation will define the TEN-T network, legislating on such aspects as quality requirements for highways and transport nodes. The accord was achieved in tripartite negotiations on 18 December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-excels-in-eu-lobbying-union-reaches-provisional-agreement-on-regulation-for-trans-european-transport-network

  39. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Berlin for bilateral discussions and NATO cyber defence conference - Finnish Government

    8.11.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Berlin on 9 November 2023 to meet with Germany’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock and to attend the NATO Annual Cyber Defence Conference.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-berlin-for-bilateral-discussions-and-nato-cyber-defence-conference

  40. Government proposes changes to the comprehensive reform of the Integration Act - Finnish Government

    4.4.2024 | The comprehensive reform of the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (Integration Act) will enter into force at the beginning of 2025 when the main responsibility for integration will be transferred from the state to municipalities. On 4 April 2024, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on changes to the reform based on the Government Programme. For example, the imputed reimbursem...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-changes-to-the-comprehensive-reform-of-the-integration-act

  41. Equal Pay Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government and central labour market organisations published - Finnish Government

    28.6.2024 | The Government and central labour market organisations have negotiated joint equal pay measures for the period 2024–2027. The aim of the Equal Pay Programme is to further reduce the gender pay gap. In addition to the measures set out in the Programme, there are other measures underway to reduce the pay gap.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/equal-pay-programme-of-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-government-and-central-labour-market-organisations-published

  42. New international treaty promotes transparency in the patent system - Finnish Government

    24.5.2024 | A new international legal instrument has been adopted at the World Intelletual Property Organisation WIPO Diplomatic Conference in Geneva. The international agreementregarding a disclosure requirement related to genetic resources aims to enhance the efficacy, transparency and quality of the patent system with regard to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/a-new-international-legal-instrument-has-been-adopted-at-the-world-intelletual-property-organisation-wipo-diplomatic-conference-in-geneva.-the-international-agreementregarding-a-disclosure-requirement-related-to-genetic-resources-aims-to-enhance-the-effic

  43. More defence materiel assistance to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    11.10.2023 | More defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.10.2023 12.10 Type: Press release Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 11 October 2023 on ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/more-defence-materiel-assistance-to-ukraine

  44. Orpo’s Government: Decisions aim to prevent public finances from spinning out of control - Finnish Government

    16.4.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2025–2028. The Government has made decisions that will improve the sustainability of public finances and create conditions for reversing the trend in indebtedness. The decisions aim to safeguard the key factors for future prosperity: employment, security, and knowledge and competence. Fairness has been one of the guiding principles of the decisions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/orpo-s-government-decisions-aim-to-prevent-public-finances-from-spinning-out-of-control

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

    18.3.2024 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 19 March to prepare for the March European Council, discuss measures related to the 2024 European Semester and exchange views on the future of Europe. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-prepare-for-march-european-council-2

  46. Finland's 20th package of defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    17.11.2023 | Finland's 20th package of defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.11.2023 12.00 Type: Press release Finland will send more defence materiel to assist Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 17 No...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-20th-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine

  47. Wild berry pickers from abroad to mainly enter Finland as seasonal workers in an employment relationship - Finnish Government

    15.5.2024 | The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship decided on 15 May 2024 to prepare amendments to the Seasonal Workers Act and Decree. The primary route for wild berry picking will be seasonal work in an employment relationship. The aim is that the changes will enter into force for the harvest season of 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/wild-berry-pickers-from-abroad-to-mainly-enter-finland-as-seasonal-workers-in-an-employment-relationship

  48. Government decides on ways to enhance Finland’s ability to exert advance influence in the EU - Finnish Government

    25.1.2024 | In its plenary session on Thursday 25 January, the Government decided on ways to exert advance influence on projects under preparation in the EU. In line with the Government Programme, the Government aims to speed up the formulation of Finland’s positions and improve the effectiveness of Finland’s influencing efforts at the EU level more generally.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-ways-to-enhance-finland-s-ability-to-exert-advance-influence-in-the-eu-1

  49. Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden discuss EU issues and progress of NATO membership process - Finnish Government

    2.2.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Stockholm at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on 2 February. Their discussions focused on the EU economy and competitiveness, other topical EU matters, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and Finland and Sweden’s joint NATO membership process.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-sweden-discuss-eu-issues-and-progress-of-nato-membership-process

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

    27.11.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels on 28–29 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs

  51. Permit processing time reduces by half — automation speeds up decisions - Finnish Government

    25.3.2024 | The development measures of the employment and economic development services (TE services), the Finnish Immigration Service and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment reduced the processing time of residence permits for employed persons to an average of 41 days in February 2024 from the previous year’s figure of 77 days.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/permit-processing-time-reduces-by-half-automation-speeds-up-decisions

  52. International Monetary Fund urges Finland to take further action to balance general government finances - Finnish Government

    23.1.2024 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its statement on the Finnish economy on Tuesday 23 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/international-monetary-fund-urges-finland-to-take-further-action-to-balance-general-government-finances

  53. Minister Ranne on taxis: “Sector problems have been taken seriously – preparations are progressing rapidly” - Finnish Government

    12.2.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications already began preparing measures to rectify anomalies and increase confidence in the entire taxi sector in summer 2023. The ministry will circulate a memorandum in May calling for opinions on measures to reform regulations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-on-taxis-sector-problems-have-been-taken-seriously-preparations-are-progressing-rapidly-

  54. Farmers’ crisis discussed at Agriculture and Fisheries Council – Member States unanimous about improving farmers’ situation - Finnish Government

    26.2.2024 | The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council convened to discuss the current crisis in the European agricultural sector. The EU agriculture ministers strongly support both fast and long-term action to improve farmers’ situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/farmers-crisis-discussed-at-agriculture-and-fisheries-council-member-states-unanimous-about-improving-farmers-situation

  55. Maximum amounts of home savers bonus loans to increase in April - Finnish Government

    25.1.2024 | The Government has decided to raise the maximum amounts of home savers bonus (ASP) loans intended for those buying their first home. The maximum amounts will rise between EUR 15,000 and 25,000 depending on the municipality where the home is located. The aim is to make it easier for people to purchase or build their first home. The new maximum amounts will be applied from 1 April 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/maximum-amounts-of-home-savers-bonus-loans-to-increase-in-april

  56. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for influencing next multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    26.4.2024 | On 26 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s priorities for exerting influence on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and discussed the Commission communications on managing climate risks and on accelerating biotechnology and biomanufacturing. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions for two upcoming informal ministerial meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-influencing-next-multiannual-financial-framework

  57. Ministerial working group on reforming society begins its work - Finnish Government

    15.9.2023 | The ministerial working group on reforming society held its first meeting on 14 September 2023. This working group will seek to reform public administration and digitalisation, thereby strengthening Finland as a whole.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-on-reforming-society-begins-its-work

  58. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo emphasises European security in speech to European Parliament - Finnish Government

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-emphasises-european-security-in-speech-to-european-parliament

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-wants-to-highlight-wellbeing-economy-approach-at-un-social-summit-2025

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    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-bergqvist-at-unesco-youth-forum-engaging-young-people-strengthens-decision-making-and-boosts-confidence-in-the-future