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  1. Evacuation flight from Israel - Finnish Government

    11.10.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is preparing an evacuation flight for Finnish citizens and permanent residents of Finland who need help leaving Israel and the Palestinian territory.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/evacuation-flight-from-israel

  2. NATO to increase its presence in Baltic Sea region - Finnish Government

    19.10.2023 | NATO to increase its presence in Baltic Sea region Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.10.2023 19.38 Type: Press release NATO will increase its presence in the Baltic Sea region. The planned measures are part of NATO's standard procedures in a...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nato-to-increase-its-presence-in-baltic-sea-region

  3. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine, situation in Israel and the region, the Sahel, and economic security - Finnish Government

    8.12.2023 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 11 December. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-aggression-against-ukraine-situation-in-israel-and-the-region-the-sahel-and-economic-security

  4. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlines Finland’s positions on EU climate targets and military mobility - Finnish Government

    15.3.2024 | At its meeting on 15 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the European Commission’s vision for the post-2030 transition towards climate neutrality by 2050. In addition, the Ministerial Committee outlined Finland’s positions on the development of the EU’s Action Plan on Military Mobility and the national action plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-on-eu-climate-targets-and-military-mobility

  5. JEF countries increase surveillance and presence in the Baltic Sea - Finnish Government

    29.11.2023 | JEF countries increase surveillance and presence in the Baltic Sea Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.11.2023 12.22 Type: Press release The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), led by the United Kingdom, will increase its presence in the Baltic S...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/jef-countries-increase-surveillance-and-presence-in-the-baltic-sea

  6. Sirkku Linna appointed Director General of Department for Higher Education and Science Policy - Finnish Government

    19.10.2023 | The Government has appointed Sirkku Linna as Director General at the Ministry of Education and Culture for a fixed-term public-service relationship between 1 December 2023 and 30 November 2028. She will head the Department for Higher Education and Science Policy at the Ministry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/sirkku-linna-appointed-director-general-of-department-for-higher-education-and-science-policy

  7. Government appoints Research and Innovation Council - Finnish Government

    23.11.2023 | On 23 November 2023, the Government appointed new members to the Research and Innovation Council. The purpose of the Research and Innovation Council is to support the Government in developing its long-term, comprehensive research and innovation policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-research-and-innovation-council

  8. Memorandum for comments: Legislative changes to increase trust in taxi services - Finnish Government

    24.5.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a memorandum assessing necessary changes to the legislation on taxi operations to rectify the shortcomings. Comments on the memorandum can be submitted until 21 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/memorandum-for-comments-legislative-changes-to-increase-trust-in-taxi-services

  9. Ministry of Finance publishes draft budget for 2024 - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | The level of spending included in the draft budget is EUR 87.2 billion in total, with a deficit of EUR 10.1 billion.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-publishes-draft-budget-for-2024

  10. Minister Adlercreutz in Berlin: The current global political situation demands a stronger and more competitive EU - Finnish Government

    30.1.2024 | On Tuesday 30 January, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz travelled to Berlin, where he met with German Minister of State for Europe and Climate Anna Lührmann and took part in several other high-level meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-in-berlin-the-current-global-political-situation-demands-a-stronger-and-more-competitive-eu

  11. Minister Rydman to lead a Team Finland visit to London - Finnish Government

    14.11.2023 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will lead Team Finland’s export promotion trip to London on 14–16 November 2023. The trip will focus on low-carbon construction. A business delegation of 20 persons will accompany the minister.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-lead-a-team-finland-visit-to-london

  12. Trade and development on the agenda during Minister Tavio’s visit to Stockholm - Finnish Government

    8.12.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will make his first visit to Stockholm, Sweden on 11 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/trade-and-development-on-the-agenda-during-minister-tavio-s-visit-to-stockholm

  13. Minister Henriksson to attend meetings during Nordic Council Session in Oslo - Finnish Government

    30.10.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Nordic Cooperation Anna-Maja Henriksson will attend the 75th Session of the Nordic Council in Oslo from 30 October to 2 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-henriksson-to-attend-meetings-during-nordic-council-session-in-oslo

  14. Minister Adlercreutz to visit Tallinn - Finnish Government

    27.10.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will travel to Tallinn on Monday 30 October. The visit will be hosted by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-visit-tallinn

  15. European Council condemns hybrid attacks at EU’s external borders - Finnish Government

    15.12.2023 | In its meeting on Friday 15 December, the European Council stressed the need to strengthen European security and defence. The EU leaders also condemned all hybrid attacks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-condemns-hybrid-attacks-at-eu-s-external-borders

  16. Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden to meet in Harpsund - Finnish Government

    23.8.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will visit Sweden on Friday 25 August at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. This will be Orpo’s first visit to Sweden as Prime Minister.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-sweden-to-meet-in-harpsund

  17. Estonian Prime Minister Kallas to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    25.9.2023 | Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will visit Finland on Friday 29 September at the invitation of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. During her visit to Helsinki, Prime Minister Kallas will also meet with President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/estonian-prime-minister-kallas-to-visit-finland

  18. Minister Adlercreutz to discuss EU career opportunities at universities across Finland - Finnish Government

    4.4.2024 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will visit several Finnish universities this spring to talk about his experiences and discuss career opportunities at the EU. The purpose of the university tour is to offer information related to EU careers and increase students’ interest in applying for EU positions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-to-discuss-eu-career-opportunities-at-universities-across-finland

  19. EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine, situation in Israel and the region, Armenia and Azerbaijan and economic security - Finnish Government

    13.11.2023 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 13 November. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-aggression-against-ukraine-situation-in-israel-and-the-region-armenia-and-azerbaijan-and-economic-security

  20. Timo Jaatinen appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment - Finnish Government

    26.10.2023 | On 26 October 2023, the Government appointed Timo Jaatinen, Master of Social Sciences, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment for the period of 6 November 2023–5 November 2028.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/timo-jaatinen-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment

  21. Government launches work to reduce excessive regulation and administrative burden - Finnish Government

    18.1.2024 | All Finnish ministries will begin to apply the ‘one-in, one-out principle’ in order to lighten the administrative burden on companies. According to the principle, Government-proposed increases in regulatory burdens on companies must be matched by equal reductions in regulatory burdens elsewhere. The work will begin immediately after the start of Parliament’s spring session.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-launches-work-to-reduce-excessive-regulation-and-administrative-burden

  22. Prime Minister Marin to meet with Swedish Prime Minister in Stockholm - Finnish Government

    30.1.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will meet with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm on 2 February. Their discussions will focus on the European economy, competitiveness and other topical EU matters, as well as the current security policy situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-meet-with-swedish-prime-minister-in-stockholm

  23. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses nuclear energy and forest monitoring - Finnish Government

    9.2.2024 | At its meeting on 9 February, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the promotion of technology-neutral energy policy and the proposal on a more efficient monitoring of forest data. 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-discusses-nuclear-energy-and-forest-monitoring

  24. EU ministers meet to discuss access to medicinal products, skills in working life and EU social dimension - Finnish Government

    3.5.2023 | An informal meeting of EU employment and social affairs ministers will take place in Stockholm on 3–4 May 2023 and an informal meeting of EU health ministers on 4–5 May 2023. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinen and Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru will represent Finland at the meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-meet-to-discuss-access-to-medicinal-products-skills-in-working-life-and-eu-social-dimension-

  25. Consultation round on amending the Co-operation Act begins - Finnish Government

    28.6.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise a consultation round on the amendments to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings (hereinafter, the Co-operation Act) on 28 June−23 August 2024. The amendments concern raising the threshold for applying the Act and shortening the duration of change negotiations. The amendments were prepared in a tripartite working group that was not unanimous in its work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-on-amending-the-co-operation-act-begins

  26. Minister Rydman welcomes the change of ownership of Helsinki shipyard - Finnish Government

    3.11.2023 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman is pleased that the change of ownership of Helsinki shipyard has been completed, with ownership transferred to Canada’s Davie Shipbuilding from the Russian Algador Holdings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-welcomes-the-change-of-ownership-of-helsinki-shipyard

  27. Prime Ministers of Finland and Poland agree in Warsaw to deepen their countries’ cooperation - Finnish Government

    16.2.2024 | The current border situation, the situation in Ukraine, and Europe’s security and defence were the main topics when Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met Poland’s new Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Friday 16 February. Besides security and defence, Prime Minister Orpo drew attention to other policy priorities which Finland would like to see on the EU’s common agenda for the 2024–2029 European Parliamentary term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-poland-agree-in-warsaw-to-deepen-their-countries-cooperation

  28. Minister Tuppurainen and Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs Antunes to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    1.2.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs Tiago Antunes will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 2 February. Topics on the agenda for their meeting include security issues and preparations for the February Special European Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-portuguese-secretary-of-state-for-european-affairs-antunes-to-meet-in-helsinki

  29. Prime Minister Marin to Vienna - Finnish Government

    15.2.2023 | Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Vienna on Friday 17 February at the invitation of the Federal Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer. During the visit she will also meet the Federal President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-vienna

  30. Finland to boost its high-technology profile in NATO – An accelerator and two test centres to be established in Finland - Finnish Government

    14.3.2024 | Finland to boost its high-technology profile in NATO – An accelerator and two test centres to be established in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.3.2024 14.02 Type: Press release The Board of Directors of NATO’s Defence Innovation Ac...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-boost-its-high-technology-profile-in-nato-an-accelerator-and-two-test-centres-to-be-established-in-finland

  31. Minister of Employment Satonen to visit Sweden – Discussions to focus on labour market reforms - Finnish Government

    28.8.2023 | Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will visit Stockholm on 28–29 August 2023. Satonen will meet the Swedish Minister for Employment and Integration Johan Pehrson, among others. The ministers will discuss labour market reforms and the factors that help attract and retain international experts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-satonen-to-visit-sweden-discussions-to-focus-on-labour-market-reforms

  32. EU pledges to better protect its citizens - Finnish Government

    6.10.2023 | In connection with their meeting in Granada, Spain on 6 October, the EU leaders issued a joint declaration on the Union’s priorities for the coming years. It emphasises the need to safeguard the security of EU citizens and guarantee their economic and social wellbeing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-pledges-to-better-protect-its-citizens

  33. English Style Guide.pdf

    21.5.2025 | English Style Guide A handbook for translators, revisers and authors of government texts Prime Minister’s Office, Finland ENGLISH STYLE GUIDE | PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, FINLAND | 2025 2 Contents Quick reference guide .................................
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039989/English%20Style%20Guide.pdf/5bd1e60e-ddb0-2753-9888-fae77ef5a910/English%20Style%20Guide.pdf?t=1747856208269

  34. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo emphasises stronger efforts to influence EU - Finnish Government

    29.9.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo emphasises the importance of proactively influencing EU decision-making. In a letter to the members of his Government, Prime Minister Orpo highlights several priorities for Finland’s EU policy. He writes that geopolitical uncertainties, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, create pressure to strengthen the EU and prepare it for reforms. Finland must actively influence the EU’s upcoming objectives on every level of preparation and decision-making.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-emphasises-stronger-efforts-to-influence-eu

  35. Finland and Italy join efforts to counter instrumentalization of migration - Finnish Government

    1.12.2023 | Finland and Italy will put forward joint initiatives to promote a consistent approach on the external dimension of migration policies and countering migration-related malign influence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-italy-join-efforts-to-counter-instrumentalization-of-migration

  36. Prime Minister Orpo in Brussels: Finland supports Western Balkan partners on path to EU membership - Finnish Government

    13.12.2023 | The EU Member States and the Western Balkan countries deepened their cooperation at a summit in Brussels on Wednesday 13 December. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stressed that the partnership between the EU and the Western Balkans has become even more important for ensuring European security due to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-in-brussels-finland-supports-western-balkan-partners-on-path-to-eu-membership

  37. Minister Henriksson to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation - Finnish Government

    13.9.2023 | Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson will attend a virtual meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation on 13 September. Henriksson is the minister responsible for Nordic cooperation in the current Finnish Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-henriksson-to-attend-meeting-of-ministers-for-nordic-cooperation

  38. Prime Minister Marin to visit London - Finnish Government

    14.6.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will travel to the United Kingdom on Wednesday 14 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-london

  39. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting on EU enlargement in Berlin - Finnish Government

    2.11.2023 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Berlin on 2 November 2023 to attend a high-level meeting on EU enlargement and to discuss ways to develop energy cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-on-eu-enlargement-in-berlin

  40. Coordination group to monitor preparations for NATO membership - Finnish Government

    29.9.2022 | The Finnish Government has appointed a coordination group for Finland’s NATO membership, with responsibility for monitoring the preparations for Finland’s membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The group will coordinate among the ministries new functions and resource needs that are related to the membership. In addition, it will ensure the flow of information across branches of government. The coordination group is chaired by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/coordination-group-to-monitor-preparations-for-nato-membership

  41. Communicable diseases legislation to be reformed – Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appoints steering group and preparatory working group - Finnish Government

    31.10.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has launched an overall reform of the Communicable Diseases Act, which is to be implemented in 2023–2025. The reform aims to intensify the prevention of communicable diseases and to strengthen preparedness for epidemics and pandemics.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/communicable-diseases-legislation-to-be-reformed-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-appoints-steering-group-and-preparatory-working-group

  42. Prime Minister Marin to attend European Council and visit Luxembourg - Finnish Government

    7.2.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will attend a special meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 9 and 10 February. The meeting will focus on Ukraine, the economy and competitiveness, and migration. After the meeting, the Prime Minister will visit Luxembourg.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-attend-european-council-and-visit-luxembourg

  43. Prime Minister Orpo to meet French President and Prime Minister - Finnish Government

    28.9.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will travel to Paris on Wednesday 4 October. He will discuss current EU matters and topics concerning both Finland and France with President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-meet-french-president-and-prime-minister

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

    13.3.2024 | In his speech at the plenary session of the European Parliament, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo underlined the importance of strengthening the Union internally, securing its borders and providing stronger support to Ukraine for the future of Europe. The Prime Minister addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday 13 March as part of the “This is Europe” series of debates. During his two-...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-emphasises-european-security-in-speech-to-european-parliament

  45. Minister Rydman to attend a European space summit in Spain - Finnish Government

    6.11.2023 | Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman will attend the Space Summit 2023 in Spain’s Seville on 6–7 November 2023. The event will bring together European space operators. An informal meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council, an informal ministerial meeting of the European Space Agency (ESA) and an informal joint meeting of the EU and ESA will be held in connection with the summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-rydman-to-attend-a-european-space-summit-in-spain

  46. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tuppurainen to Munich Security Conference - Finnish Government

    17.2.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen will attend the Munich Security Conference on 17–19 February. During the conference, Minister Tuppurainen will have bilateral meetings with high-level foreign and security policy leaders.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-tuppurainen-to-munich-security-conference

  47. Parliamentary monitoring group for climate policy appointed - Finnish Government

    7.12.2023 | On Thursday 7 December, the Government appointed a group composed of the parties in Parliament to monitor the implementation of the national and EU climate policy and their implementation, and to ensure the achievement of the climate neutrality target and climate justice. The group will also discuss the climate policy outlines to be needed in the future. All parties in Parliament have a representative in the monitoring group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/parliamentary-monitoring-group-for-climate-policy-appointed

  48. Minister for European Affairs Adlercreutz to visit European Parliament - Finnish Government

    20.11.2023 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz will visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on 21–22 November. There, he will meet with the leaders of the European Parliament and its political groups, EU Commissioners, Finnish MEPs and key public officials.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-adlercreutz-to-visit-european-parliament

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

    25.8.2023 | Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.8.2023 11.16 Type: Press release Finland will send more defence materiel to assist Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 25 Augus...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-3

  50. Tripartite working group to prepare changes to the Co-operation Act - Finnish Government

    13.12.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has appointed a tripartite working group to prepare amendments to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings (hereinafter, the Co-operation Act) and issues related to the board representation of employees. The changes are part of the Government’s package of labour market reforms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tripartite-working-group-to-prepare-changes-to-the-co-operation-act

  51. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU defence cooperation and economic security - Finnish Government

    1.3.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 1 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed issues related to security and defence policy, as well as economic security. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for three upcoming council meetings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-defence-cooperation-and-economic-security

  52. TE2024: Most of the proposed employment areas can continue preparations - Finnish Government

    22.11.2023 | On 21 November 2023, the ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship discussed the formation of employment areas. A total of 44 employment areas will be established in Finland. Most of the areas reported by municipalities fulfilled the requirements of the Act, but for six areas it is proposed that an application for an exemption be approved.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/te2024-most-of-the-proposed-employment-areas-can-continue-preparations

  53. Prime Minister Marin to visit Brussels - Finnish Government

    8.6.2023 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will travel to Brussels on Thursday 8 June 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-brussels

  54. Finland and Sweden hold historic joint security meeting in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    27.11.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson met in Helsinki on Monday 27 November. Items on the agenda included bilateral relations between the countries, the security situation and other topical international and EU issues. The discussion also addressed recent events at Finland’s eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-sweden-hold-historic-joint-security-meeting-in-helsinki

  55. Study on status of foreign berry pickers and its economic effects begins - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | As it is at present, there are significant risks associated with the status of foreign berry pickers. The study commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment assesses the economic effects of the alternative solutions to both berry pickers and berry companies. The Government will decide on further preparation that may be needed later on.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/study-on-status-of-foreign-berry-pickers-and-its-economic-effects-begins

  56. Government’s proposal on income limit for residence permits for employed persons sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    20.12.2023 | An income limit of EUR 1,600 would be set for the residence permit for an employed person. In future, the income limit would be laid down by government decree. The government proposal will be circulated for comments until 31.1.2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposal-on-income-limit-for-residence-permits-for-employed-persons-sent-out-for-comments

  57. Prime Minister Orpo to open Finland Pavilion at COP28 in Dubai - Finnish Government

    30.11.2023 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will open the Finland Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai on 1 December. This is the first time that Finland will have its own national pavilion in connection with the conference. The programme at the pavilion will highlight Finnish climate solutions, such as clean energy innovations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/prime-minister-orpo-to-open-finland-pavilion-at-cop28-in-dubai

  58. Regulation of wind power in the exclusive economic zone to be specified – Government refuses applications for exploitation rights submitted under the current Act - Finnish Government

    2.5.2024 | The Government has issued a negative decision on 16 applications for exploitation rights concerning offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone. Many of the areas located in the Gulf of Bothnia overlap each other.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regulation-of-wind-power-in-the-exclusive-economic-zone-to-be-specified-government-refuses-applications-for-exploitation-rights-submitted-under-the-current-act

  59. Legislative project launched to implement the Finnish labour market model - Finnish Government

    16.1.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will appoint a tripartite working group to prepare legislative amendments to implement changes to the negotiation system, in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government’s aim is to promote the creation of an export-driven labour market model.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-project-launched-to-implement-the-finnish-labour-market-model

  60. Finland to support the Red Cross Movement in Israel, Gaza Strip and the West Bank - Finnish Government

    8.11.2023 | Finland will award a discretionary government grant amounting to EUR 1 million to support the work of the Israeli Red Cross Society, Magen David Adom, in the aftermath of the Hamas attack in October. In addition, Finland will allocate EUR 4 million in support of the humanitarian efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the occupied Palestinian territory (the Gaza Strip and the West Bank) and in Israel.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-support-the-red-cross-movement-in-israel-gaza-strip-and-the-west-bank