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  1. Government submits amendments to taxi legislation for approval, first changes to take effect in September - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | On 25 June 2026, the Government submitted a proposal to amend taxi legislation for approval. The aim is to increase trust in the taxi services sector. The amendments are due to come into force in stages, from 1 September 2026 and from 1 January 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-submits-amendments-to-taxi-legislation-for-approval-first-changes-to-take-effect-in-september

  2. Prime Minister Orpo to attend Nordic-Baltic Summit in Tallinn - Finnish Government

    5.6.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will take part in a Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Summit in Tallinn on Tuesday 9 June. Items on the agenda for the summit include Ukraine and European security, defence industry cooperation, competitiveness and the use of artificial intelligence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-nordic-baltic-summit-in-tallinn

  3. Minister of Defence Häkkänen: Finland to send another package of defence materiel to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    29.5.2026 | Finland will deliver its 33rd materiel assistance package to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 29 May 2026 on the proposal of the Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-finland-to-send-another-package-of-defence-materiel-to-ukraine

  4. Roosa Pöyhönen appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Tuppurainen - Finnish Government

    11.8.2022 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen has invited Roosa Pöyhönen to serve as her Special Adviser for Communications from 11 August 2022. At the same time, Special Adviser Emilia Tervonen, who has been responsible for communications matters up until now, will transfer to her new post as Special Adviser to Minister Tuppurainen in EU Affairs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/roosa-poyhonen-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-tuppurainen

  5. Sonja Hällfors appointed as Special Adviser to the Minister of Economic Affairs - Finnish Government

    8.8.2022 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä has appointed Sonja Hällfors as his Special Adviser. Hällfors, who will be in charge of entrepreneurship, innovation and regional policy matters, will start in the position on 8 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/sonja-hallfors-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-the-minister-of-economic-affairs-

  6. State to inject EUR 40 million in capital into Finnish Minerals Group for ramp-up of Keliber lithium project - Finnish Government

    4.5.2026 | Additional capital totalling EUR 200 million will enable the gradual ramp-up of the project. Keliber is the first lithium project in Europe with integrated production from mine to refinery.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-to-inject-eur-40-million-in-capital-into-finnish-minerals-group-for-ramp-up-of-keliber-lithium-project

  7. Mikko Jalo appointed as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Mikkonen - Finnish Government

    10.6.2022 | Mikko Jalo has taken up his duties as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen. Jalo is responsible for the Minister’s communications and media relations as well as matters related to rescue services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/mikko-jalo-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen

  8. Ilkka Kaukoranta appointed Special Adviser to the Prime Minister in Economic Affairs - Finnish Government

    2.9.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited Ilkka Toivonen, MSocSc, to serve as her Special Adviser. As Special Adviser, Kaukoranta will be responsible for matters related to economic affairs. He will take up his duties on 5 September.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ilkka-kaukoranta-appointed-special-adviser-to-the-prime-minister-in-economic-affairs

  9. Report: E-services and strong identification would make it easier for international experts to move to Finland - Finnish Government

    23.6.2026 | According to a recent report, it would be beneficial for people to have access to electronic services already before their entry into Finland. This would make it easier for them to attend to necessary official matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-e-services-and-strong-identification-would-make-it-easier-for-international-experts-to-move-to-finland

  10. Finland applies for EU aid to speed up re-employment of terminated car and paper industry workers - Finnish Government

    19.5.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has submitted two applications to the European Commission to qualify for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). The support aims to help redundant workers find new jobs through learning of new skills and individual and locally targeted employment services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-applies-for-eu-aid-to-speed-up-re-employment-of-terminated-car-and-paper-industry-workers

  11. Foreign Minister Valtonen to chair OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris on 4 June 2026 - Finnish Government

    4.6.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris on 4 June 2026 and serve as chair of several sessions. Minister Valtonen will meet with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-chair-oecd-ministerial-council-meeting-in-paris-on-4-june-2026

  12. Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    1.6.2026 | Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić will visit Helsinki on 2–3 June and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/serbian-foreign-minister-marko-uric-to-visit-finland

  13. Minister of Employment Marttinen to attend ILO’s International Labour Conference in Geneva - Finnish Government

    3.6.2026 | Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen will attend the International Labour Conference organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva on 3−4 June 2026. He will give a speech at the plenary session on the impacts of artificial intelligence on working life. During the visit, Marttinen will meet ILO’s Director-General Gilbert Houngbo, among others.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-employment-marttinen-to-attend-ilo-s-international-labour-conference-in-geneva

  14. Finland and United States signed Statement of Intent on Cooperation among Special Forces - Finnish Government

    21.5.2024 | Finland and United States signed Statement of Intent on Cooperation among Special Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.5.2024 20.28 Type: Press release In Washington on 21 May 2024, Finland and the United States signed a Statement of Int...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-united-states-signed-statement-of-intent-on-cooperation-among-special-forces

  15. Saara Pokki appointed Special Adviser to the Prime Minister in EU Affairs - Finnish Government

    11.8.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited Saara Pokki to serve as her Special Adviser in EU Affairs from 12 August 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/saara-pokki-appointed-special-adviser-to-the-prime-minister-in-eu-affairs

  16. EU health ministers to discuss European Biotech Act and Europe’s pharmaceutical resilience - Finnish Government

    15.6.2026 | EU health ministers will convene for a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Health) on 16 June to discuss, among others, the proposed European Biotech Act I directive and regulation and the preparedness and readiness of the European pharmaceutical industry. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-discuss-european-biotech-act-and-europe-s-pharmaceutical-resilience

  17. European Council presses for Ukraine peace talks and tackles global economic challenges - Finnish Government

    19.6.2026 | EU heads of state or government urged Russia to engage in negotiations leading to a lasting peace as the European Council met in Brussels on 18 and 19 June. Leaders also focused in particular on global economic challenges, the situation in the Middle East and the EU’s next multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-presses-for-ukraine-peace-talks-and-tackles-global-economic-challenges

  18. Foreign Minister Valtonen receives honorary doctorate from Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology - Finnish Government

    23.5.2026 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen was conferred an honorary doctorate by the Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology (LUT) on Saturday 23 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-lappeenranta-lahti-university-of-technology

  19. Common objectives for higher education and research until 2040 are taking shape – Comments are invited on draft objectives through an open online survey - Finnish Government

    26.11.2025 | Formulation of the vision for higher education and research will proceed at a seminar for the management of higher education and scientific institutions in Vaasa from 26 to 27 November 2025. The principles guiding the work on the new vision will be introduced by Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie. The draft common objectives for higher education and research up to 2040 will serve as a basis for the discussions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/common-objectives-for-higher-education-and-research-until-2040-are-taking-shape-comments-are-invited-on-draft-objectives-through-an-open-online-survey

  20. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: A stricter control of foreign acquisitions would strengthen security - Finnish Government

    5.6.2026 | In line with the Government Programme, the Finnish Government will reform the Act on the Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions so that risks relating to national security, security of supply and broad-spectrum threats are taken into account more effectively than at present. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has sent out for comments a government proposal to reform the legislat...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-a-stricter-control-of-foreign-acquisitions-would-strengthen-security

  21. Ministers for European affairs to discuss future financial framework and EU enlargement - Finnish Government

    8.5.2026 | The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU will host an informal meeting of ministers for European affairs in Lefkosia on 10–11 May. Discussions at the meeting will focus on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and EU enlargement. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-future-financial-framework-and-eu-enlargement

  22. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to visit Portugal to promote commercial and economic relations - Finnish Government

    27.5.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Lisbon on 27–29 May. During his visit, he will meet Portugal’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Miguel Pinto Luz and Minister of Defence Nuno Melo and speak at a business event held by AICEP Portugal, which promotes international engagement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-tavio-to-visit-portugal-to-promote-commercial-and-economic-relations

  23. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Having a broad agreement on Finland’s defence development is our key strength - Finnish Government

    2.6.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen received on Tuesday 2 June 2026 the final report of a parliamentary working group examining the need to develop and resource Finland’s homeland defence in the 2030s.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-having-a-broad-agreement-on-finland-s-defence-development-is-our-key-strength

  24. President of UN International Fund for Agricultural Development Alvaro Lario to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    16.6.2026 | President of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Alvaro Lario will visit Helsinki on 16–17 June. The topics on the agenda are Finland’s cooperation with IFAD and global food security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-of-un-international-fund-for-agricultural-development-alvaro-lario-to-visit-helsinki

  25. Foreign Minister Valtonen to participate in informal meeting of EU foreign ministers - Finnish Government

    27.5.2026 | The informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) will take place in Limassol, Cyprus, on 27–28 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-participate-in-informal-meeting-of-eu-foreign-ministers

  26. Government to reform residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs - Finnish Government

    19.12.2025 | The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship outlined changes to residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs on 19 December 2025. The aim is to streamline the permit process for start-up entrepreneurs, especially for those who plan to establish a business in Finland, and to prevent abuses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-reform-residence-permits-for-start-up-entrepreneurs

  27. Foreign Minister Valtonen to cheer on Finland at Eurovision Grand Final - Finnish Government

    15.5.2026 | On Saturday 16 May, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen will travel to Vienna to attend the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest at the invitation of Austria’s Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-cheer-on-finland-at-eurovision-grand-final

  28. Report: Points-based labour migration system can be used for different purposes - Finnish Government

    22.6.2026 | Labour migration models used in different countries were examined in a report by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. A points-based system has been implemented and is being used in different ways in different countries. Introducing such a system in Finland would require the setting of a clear objective.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-points-based-labour-migration-system-can-be-used-for-different-purposes

  29. Prime Minister Orpo at Nordic-Baltic Summit: Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has reached a turning point, Ukraine needs strong support - Finnish Government

    9.6.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Summit in Tallinn on Tuesday 9 June. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in attendance, and Prime Minister Orpo also had a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy during the Summit. The agenda for the summit included Ukraine, European security, defence industry cooperation, competitiveness and the use of artificial intelligence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-at-nordic-baltic-summit-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-has-reached-a-turning-point-ukraine-needs-strong-support

  30. Public consultation round launched on amendments to Act on Military Intelligence - Finnish Government

    18.6.2026 | The Ministry of Defence is requesting views on a bill for amendments to the Act on Military Intelligence. The bill proposes that the Act on Military Intelligence allow the use of certain intelligence collection methods in premises used for permanent residence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/public-consultation-round-launched-on-amendments-to-act-on-military-intelligence

  31. Matilda af Hällström appointed as Special Adviser to Foreign Minister Valtonen - Finnish Government

    4.12.2023 | Matilda af Hällström will serve as Special Adviser to Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen from 4 December 2023 to 12 January 2024. She will deputise for Special Adviser Elisa Tarkiainen, who is on leave of absence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/matilda-af-hallstrom-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-foreign-minister-valtonen

  32. Tuomas Sorsa appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne - Finnish Government

    27.11.2023 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Tuomas Sorsa to serve as her Special Adviser.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/tuomas-sorsa-appointed-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-ranne

  33. Jenni Karjalainen and Ville Kopra named Special Advisers to the Minister of Employment - Finnish Government

    13.6.2019 | Timo Harakka, Minister of Employment, has named Jenni Karjalainen (M. Soc. Sc.) and Ville Kopra (M. Soc. Sc.), his Special Advisers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/jenni-karjalainen-ja-ville-kopra-tyoministerin-erityisavustajiksi

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

    20.5.2026 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Helsingborg, Sweden, on 21–22 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-4

  35. Finland to support rehabilitation of people injured in war in Ukraine through WHO country programme - Finnish Government

    19.5.2026 | Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman attended a side event at the World Health Assembly on 19 May that focused on support for Ukraine’s healthcare system amidst the war and on a model for evacuating those wounded in the war.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-to-support-rehabilitation-of-people-injured-in-war-in-ukraine-through-who-country-programme

  36. Ministers for European affairs to discuss next multiannual financial framework and June European Council - Finnish Government

    15.6.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 16 June. The main items on the agenda include the EU’s multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 and preparations for the June European Council. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-next-multiannual-financial-framework-and-june-european-council

  37. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses proposal for EU energy measures and human rights sanctions - Finnish Government

    12.6.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 12 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission’s AccelerateEU communication, which contains measures to respond to peaks in the prices of imported fossil fuels caused by the situation in the Middle East. The ministerial committee also discussed the EU’s human rights sanctions, the post-2030 climate architecture, the CSAM regulation and the annual report on the measures taken by Finland in EU litigation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-proposal-for-eu-energy-measures-and-human-rights-sanctions

  38. Minister Talvitie to attend meeting of EU ministers of culture in Cyprus - Finnish Government

    29.5.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will attend an informal meeting of EU ministers of culture in Lefkosia on 1–2 June. At the meeting, the EU ministers of culture will discuss safeguarding cultural rights in the digital era and preventing the illicit export of cultural goods. The themes have links to both the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the increasingly tense security situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-talvitie-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-ministers-of-culture-in-cyprus

  39. Niilo Toivonen appointed Special Adviser to the Prime Minister - Finnish Government

    24.1.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited Master of Theology Niilo Toivonen to serve as her Special Adviser. Toivonen will be responsible for the Prime Minister’s parliamentary affairs. He will take up his duties on 24 January.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/niilo-toivonen-appointed-special-adviser-to-the-prime-minister

  40. Eleven cities join district pilot: Government to tackle youth unemployment by post code area - Finnish Government

    11.6.2026 | The Government will conduct pilot projects to reduce youth unemployment in cities with high youth unemployment, focusing on neighbourhoods and districts. Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Turku, Tampere, Oulu, Pori, Lahti, Kuopio, Jyväskylä and Joensuu have joined the pilot.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eleven-cities-join-district-pilot-government-to-tackle-youth-unemployment-by-post-code-area

  41. Finnvera launches EUR 1 billion investment programme - Finnish Government

    11.6.2026 | Finnvera is prepared to fund investments by SMEs, midcaps and large companies across Finland by EUR 1 billion this and next year. The programme aims to complement the financial market and improve the implementation of corporate investment funding.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnvera-launches-eur-1-billion-investment-programme

  42. Amended Driving Licence Act includes night driving ban for young drivers to improve traffic safety for young people - Finnish Government

    13.5.2026 | The Government proposed on 13 May 2026 that the amendments to the Driving Licence Act be adopted. For the most part, the Act will enter into force on 29 May 2026. The aim of the amendments is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amended-driving-licence-act-includes-night-driving-ban-for-young-drivers-to-improve-traffic-safety-for-young-people

  43. Finland’s nuclear energy expertise showcased at Nordic Nuclear Forum in Stockholm - Finnish Government

    26.5.2026 | Nordic Nuclear Forum 2026, the Nordic region’s leading event in the civil nuclear energy sector, will bring together more than 700 participants in Stockholm on 26–27 May. The event will be attended by decision-makers, business leaders, public authorities, technology developers and experts representing the energy sector, public administration, research institutes and the nuclear energy supply chain.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-s-nuclear-energy-expertise-showcased-at-nordic-nuclear-forum-in-stockholm

  44. Mari Kokko appointed Special Adviser to Minister of Economic Affairs - Finnish Government

    18.1.2022 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä has appointed Mari Kokko as his Special Adviser. She will assist the Minister especially in matters concerning entrepreneurship and innovation. Kokko will take up the position on 24 January 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/mari-kokko-appointed-special-adviser-to-minister-of-economic-affairs

  45. Legislative changes to make fixed-term employment contracts more flexible to enter into force on 1 June 2026 - Finnish Government

    28.5.2026 | A fixed-term employment contract may be concluded without a justified reason in cases concerning the first employment relationship between an employer and an employee or if at least five years have elapsed since the previous employment relationship between them. A fixed-term employment relationship could be concluded for a maximum of one year without a justified reason.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-changes-to-make-fixed-term-employment-contracts-more-flexible-to-enter-into-force-on-1-june-2026

  46. NATO Forward Land Forces Finland to start operations on 6 June - Finnish Government

    5.6.2026 | NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland (FLF Finland) will be officially founded on Saturday 6 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nato-forward-land-forces-finland-to-start-operations-on-6-june

  47. EU development ministers to discuss future of external action and Global Gateway strategy - Finnish Government

    15.5.2026 | The EU Foreign Affairs Council will meet in its development configuration in Brussels on 18 May. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-development-ministers-to-discuss-future-of-external-action-and-global-gateway-strategy

  48. Finland prepares for a weakened AMOC – new research project launched - Finnish Government

    4.6.2026 | A study led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute is describing the impact on Finland of a deteriorating Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) for the first time. The Government-funded HIIPUVA project is strengthening the knowledge base in preparation for conditions in which climate tipping points may rapidly disrupt living conditions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-prepares-for-a-weakened-amoc-new-research-project-launched

  49. Tuulia Pitkänen appointed as Special Adviser to Prime Minister in Political Affairs from 17th June - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited M.Soc.Sc. Tuulia Pitkänen to serve as her Special Adviser in Political Affairs. Special Adviser to the Prime Minister in Political Affairs is also the Secretary of the Social Democratic Party’s Government group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/tuulia-pitkanen-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-prime-minister-in-political-affairs-from-17th-june

  50. Research and Innovation Council: Competence-based growth should be a cross-cutting strategy for Finland - Finnish Government

    8.6.2026 | According to the Research and Innovation Council, increasing global competition means that Finland should make more determined efforts to stay at the forefront of research and innovation. In addition to increasing funding for research and development (R&D), Finland should continue to develop the R&D environment and support the uptake of innovations on a broad front. At the end of May, the Council ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/research-and-innovation-council-competence-based-growth-should-be-a-cross-cutting-strategy-for-finland

  51. Jukka Vornanen to serve as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Mikkonen - Finnish Government

    19.11.2021 | Jukka Vornanen will take up his duties as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen on Friday 19 November. Vornanen will be responsible for matters related to internal security, i.e. the police, border security, emergency response centre operations and rescue services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/jukka-vornanen-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen

  52. EU energy ministers seek agreement on the European grids package - Finnish Government

    25.6.2026 | EU energy ministers will meet in Luxembourg on 26 June 2026. The main item on the agenda of the meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council is to reach a general approach on the development of trans-European networks for energy. The ministers will also discuss the planning of post-2030 energy policy, as well as coordination and response measures to the energy impacts of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-seek-agreement-on-the-european-grids-package

  53. New Public Procurement Act enters into force: Competition in public procurement to increase - Finnish Government

    16.6.2026 | The Government aims to increase fair and open competition. The new Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts will increase competition in public procurement and restrict the use of in-house entities. The amendments will enter into force on 18 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-public-procurement-act-enters-into-force-competition-in-public-procurement-to-increase

  54. Foreign Minister Valtonen to launch Finland’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council and address the Council - Finnish Government

    6.6.2026 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit New York on 7–9 June and launch Finland’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council on 8 June. Minister Valtonen will also deliver a speech at the UN Security Council’s Ukraine session and lead the Finnish delegation to the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 9 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-launch-finland-s-campaign-for-a-seat-on-the-un-security-council-and-address-the-council

  55. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend foreign ministers’ meeting in Germany - Finnish Government

    6.5.2026 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a meeting convened by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Wiesbaden, Germany, on 7 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-germany

  56. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend NB8 foreign ministers’ meeting in Estonia - Finnish Government

    28.4.2026 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a meeting of Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers (NB8), to be held in Kuressaare, Estonia, on 29–30 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-nb8-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-estonia

  57. Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend ministerial meeting of Nordic Defence Cooperation in Trondheim - Finnish Government

    5.5.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend a defence ministers’ meeting of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) in Trondheim, Norway, on 5–6 May 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-ministerial-meeting-of-nordic-defence-cooperation-in-trondheim

  58. FAL 1965 - (14) - (Resolution FAL.14(46)) (Secretary-General) E-F-S-A-C-R (1).pdf

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