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  1. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlines top priorities for influencing EU policy in the coming year - Finnish Government

    21.11.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 21 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s proactive efforts to influence EU policy in 2026 and took stock of the success of advance influence efforts in 2025. Other topics on the agenda included promoting defence readiness, the proposal for the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, asylum and migration policy and the EU-African Union Summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlines-top-priorities-for-influencing-eu-policy-in-the-coming-year

  2. Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at meetings in Brussels - Finnish Government

    15.12.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels on Wednesday 17 December and the European Council meeting starting on Thursday 18 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-meetings-in-brussels

  3. Joensuu’s Draft Program receives a special mention in promoting European entrepreneurship - Finnish Government

    17.11.2021 | The Draft Program – an entrepreneurship programme by the Karelia University of Applied Sciences – was given a special mention in the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA). The Joensuu-based project was recognised for its innovation and creativity in disseminating local good practices to other entrepreneurs starting in the area.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/joensuu-s-draft-program-receives-a-special-mention-in-promoting-european-entrepreneurship

  4. Minister Multala: Piloting small modular reactor in Helsinki signals Finland’s leading role in nuclear energy solutions - Finnish Government

    12.2.2026 | “Today we are creating a foundation for the future to develop an energy system that can meet the demands of a new era. This plant is a concrete result of purposeful research and planning,” said Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala at the groundbreaking ceremony for Steady Energy Oy’s small nuclear pilot plant in Salmisaari, Helsinki on 12 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-piloting-small-modular-reactor-in-helsinki-signals-finland-s-leading-role-in-nuclear-energy-solutions

  5. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to visit New York - Finnish Government

    7.12.2025 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Valtonen will visit New York on 8 December. She will speak at the UN Security Council and participate in a panel discussion on Youth, Peace, and Security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-elina-valtonen-to-visit-new-york

  6. EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s war of aggression, situation in the Middle East and China - Finnish Government

    12.12.2025 | EU foreign ministers will convene for a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 15 December. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-situation-in-the-middle-east-and-china

  7. Finland’s Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit United States - Finnish Government

    1.12.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will visit the United States from 2 to 7 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-visit-united-states

  8. Minister Tavio to lead high-tech Team Finland trade mission to Italy - Finnish Government

    28.11.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Rome and Turin with a business delegation on 1–3 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-high-tech-team-finland-trade-mission-to-italy

  9. Syrian Women's Advisory Board of the UN Special Envoy visiting Finland - Finnish Government

    24.9.2021 | Finland is hosting a meeting of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board (WAB) from 26 September to 1 October 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/syrian-women-s-advisory-board-of-the-un-special-envoy-visiting-finland

  10. Legislative amendments on board‑level employee representation and carried‑over holiday sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    28.1.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests comments between 28 January and 12 March 2026 on proposed legislative amendments concerning board‑level employee representation and the timing of carried‑over holiday. The amendments follow the Government’s decisions at the mid‑term policy review session in spring 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/legislative-amendments-on-board-level-employee-representation-and-carried-over-holiday-sent-out-for-comments

  11. EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - Finnish Government

    25.11.2025 | EU foreign ministers will hold an informal video conference on 26 November. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine

  12. Report: No clear need exists for personal sanctions for cartel involvement - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | A report based on the Government Programme assesses the need for personal sanctions related to cartels. According to the report, there is no clear need for personal sanctions; instead, competition processes should be accelerated in general. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will begin an investigation into the matter.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-no-clear-need-exists-for-personal-sanctions-for-cartel-involvement

  13. European Capital of Culture opens in Oulu - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | The European Capital of Culture year in Oulu begins with a three-day Opening Festival starting on Friday, 16 January. The programme features nearly 200 events, offering a diverse range of experiences – most of them free of charge and open to people of all ages. Throughout the year, Oulu will be alive with cultural events, performances and exhibitions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/european-capital-of-culture-opens-in-oulu

  14. Environment ministers to discuss EU Bioeconomy Strategy - Finnish Government

    15.12.2025 | The EU environment ministers will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 16 December. The ministers will exchange views on the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy published by the Commission on 27 November. The agenda also includes conclusions on the EU’s 8th environment action programme. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/environment-ministers-to-discuss-eu-bioeconomy-strategy

  15. Suldaan Said Ahmed appointed as Foreign Minister’s Special Representative on Peace Mediation in the Horn of Africa - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | On 8 July, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto appointed Member of Parliament Suldaan Said Ahmed as his Special Representative on Peace Mediation in the Horn of Africa. In his work as Foreign Minister’s Special Representative, Said Ahmed will focus on supporting peace processes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/suldaan-said-ahmed-appointed-as-foreign-minister-s-special-representative-on-peace-mediation-in-the-horn-of-africa

  16. Elisa Gebhard appointed Special Adviser to the Prime Minister - Finnish Government

    22.2.2021 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin has invited Master of Laws Elisa Gebhard to be her Special Adviser. Gebhard, who took up her post on Monday 22 February, will be responsible for the Prime Minister’s communications and media relations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/elisa-gebhard-appointed-special-adviser-to-the-prime-minister

  17. Minister Puisto: Progress on icebreaker orders is a significant economic signal for Finland - Finnish Government

    29.12.2025 | Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto is pleased with the agreement on icebreaker cooperation between the United States Coast Guard and the Rauma shipyard, according to which two icebreakers will be built at the shipyard. Negotiations between the Coast Guard and the Helsinki shipyard are also likely to be concluded in the near future, bringing the number of icebreakers to be built in Finland up to four.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-puisto-progress-on-icebreaker-orders-is-a-significant-economic-signal-for-finland

  18. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Italy and the Vatican - Finnish Government

    25.11.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Rome and the Vatican on 26 November to meet Antonio Tajani, the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-italy-and-the-vatican

  19. Regional transport subsidies to continue in 2026‒2028: Aim is to keep all of Finland viable - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Government issued a decree under which regional transport subsidies will continue in 2026‒2028. The subsidy will remain largely the same as before.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-transport-subsidies-to-continue-in-2026-2028-aim-is-to-keep-all-of-finland-viable

  20. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: The F-35 programme will raise Finland’s air defence to next level while providing work for Finns - Finnish Government

    15.12.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will attend the official F-35 roll-out ceremony in Texas in the United States on 16 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-the-f-35-programme-will-raise-finland-s-air-defence-to-next-level-while-providing-work-for-finns

  21. State to become majority shareholder of Valmet Automotive, subsidiary Ioncor to be transferred to Finnish Minerals Group - Finnish Government

    1.9.2025 | The State will become the majority shareholder of Finnish automotive contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive as part of a broader corporate restructuring and financing arrangement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/valtiosta-tulee-valmet-automotiven-enemmistoomistaja-tytaryhtio-ioncor-eriytetaan-finnish-minerals-groupin-omistukseen-

  22. Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Rovaniemi - Finnish Government

    18.11.2025 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Rovaniemi, Finland, on 20 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-rovaniemi

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

    28.11.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels on 3 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-meeting-of-nato-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-3

  24. Orpo's Government to have seven ministerial working groups - Finnish Government

    14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups

  25. Minister for European Affairs Strand in Ukraine: “Ukraine’s place is in the European Union” - Finnish Government

    11.12.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand attended an informal meeting of EU ministers for European affairs in Lviv, Ukraine, on 10–11 December. Discussions at the meeting focused on support for Ukraine on its path to EU membership. The meeting offered an opportunity to assess Ukraine’s progress and strengthen support for the necessary reforms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-in-ukraine-ukraine-s-place-is-in-the-european-union-

  26. Finland to use new EU loan financing to bolster defence - Finnish Government

    18.11.2025 | Finland has decided to use EUR one billion in financing from the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) financial instrument to strengthen the defence industry. The plan is to use the financing for multinational joint procurement that will strengthen Finland’s ground combat capabilities and for developing drone performance capabilities in cooperation with Ukraine and its allies. The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on the matter on Tuesday 18 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-use-new-eu-loan-financing-to-bolster-defence

  27. Secretary General of the Council of Europe to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    27.11.2025 | Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset will meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen on 28 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/secretary-general-of-the-council-of-europe-to-visit-finland

  28. NATO Deputy Secretary General Shekerinska to meet Finland’s Foreign Minister Valtonen - Finnish Government

    11.11.2025 | NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska will meet Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen during her visit to Helsinki on 12 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nato-deputy-secretary-general-shekerinska-to-meet-finland-s-foreign-minister-valtonen

  29. EU leaders to meet in Helsinki for Eastern Flank Summit – discussions to focus on security - Finnish Government

    24.11.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has invited the leaders of seven EU Member States to the Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki on 16 December. The meeting will focus on threats to European security and defence readiness, especially at the EU’s eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-to-meet-in-helsinki-for-eastern-flank-summit-discussions-to-focus-on-security

  30. Working group to explore ways to coordinate nature restoration and national defence - Finnish Government

    30.10.2025 | A working group of the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Defence has been appointed to explore how nature restoration and other ways to make use of natural barriers can support national defence and border security especially in eastern Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/working-group-to-explore-ways-to-coordinate-nature-restoration-and-national-defence

  31. Finnish and Estonian ministers discuss future energy cooperation - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and Estonia’s Minister of Energy and the Environment Anders Sutt discussed future opportunities for Finnish-Estonian energy cooperation in Helsinki on 18 December 2025. The countries have so far had successful collaboration on developing the transmission networks for electricity and gas, protecting critical infrastructure and creating a common electricity market.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnish-and-estonian-ministers-discuss-future-energy-cooperation

  32. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Western Balkans - Finnish Government

    30.9.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Montenegro and North Macedonia on 1–2 October. During the visit, Minister Strand will meet with his counterparts, other political leaders and representatives of civil society organisations. The aim of the visit is to strengthen relations with EU candidate countries in the Western Balkans. Finland supports the aspirations of the region’s countries for EU membership.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-western-balkans

  33. Orpo's Government to have seven ministerial working groups - Finnish Government

    14.7.2023 | At its plenary session on Friday 14 July, the Government appointed ministerial working groups of Prime Minister Orpo's Government. The ministerial working groups were appointed for a sustainable welfare society; employment and entrepreneurship; clean energy, the environment and security of supply; internal security and administration of justice; children, youth and families; physically active lifestyles and functional capacity; and social transformation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/orpo-s-government-to-have-seven-ministerial-working-groups

  34. UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to focus on Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet - Finnish Government

    8.12.2025 | The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly UNEA, the world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment, will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 8 to 12 December 2025. The theme of the session is ‘Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet’. Finland’s UNEA delegation in Nairobi will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-environment-assembly-in-nairobi-to-focus-on-advancing-sustainable-solutions-for-a-resilient-planet

  35. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses special European Council - Finnish Government

    21.5.2021 | At its meeting on Friday 21 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions leading up to the special European Council on 24 and 25 May and the other upcoming council meetings in Brussels. The Committee also received a number of topical reports.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-special-european-council

  36. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: The F-35 project is expected to create new opportunities for Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    19.12.2025 | Finland’s procurement of F-35 combat aircraft involves a significant level of industrial participation. A key objective is to safeguard Finnish security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-the-f-35-project-is-expected-to-create-new-opportunities-for-finnish-companies

  37. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses frozen Russian assets and EU multiannual financial framework - Finnish Government

    12.12.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 12 December, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs decided that Finland would support the European Commission’s proposal to allow a qualified majority vote on keeping immobilised Russian assets frozen indefinitely.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-frozen-russian-assets-and-eu-multiannual-financial-framework

  38. Government proposes amendments to Driving Licence Act to improve traffic safety among young drivers - Finnish Government

    19.2.2026 | The Government submitted a proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act to Parliament on 19 February 2026. The aim of the legislative proposal is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-driving-licence-act-to-improve-traffic-safety-among-young-drivers

  39. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to visit Helsinki - Finnish Government

    4.11.2025 | Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan will visit Helsinki on 5 November and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/turkish-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-to-visit-helsinki

  40. Updated Transport 12 Plan aims at safe, secure, efficient and sustainable transport system - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | The Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2026–2037 and submitted it in the form of a report to Parliament on 18 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/updated-transport-12-plan-aims-at-safe-secure-efficient-and-sustainable-transport-system

  41. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Finland seeks to host a NATO Deployable CIS Module - Finnish Government

    24.11.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided that Finland will propose to host a NATO Deployable CIS Module (DCM).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-finland-seeks-to-host-a-nato-deployable-cis-module

  42. New general social security benefit to replace labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance as from 1 May 2026 - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | In the first stage, the general social security benefit will be a new social security benefit for unemployed jobseekers, replacing the existing labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance. The legislation on the general social security benefit is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-general-social-security-benefit-to-replace-labour-market-subsidy-and-basic-unemployment-allowance-as-from-1-may-2026

  43. Taxi regulation reforms moving forward – Government to submit proposal to Parliament in spring 2026 - Finnish Government

    28.11.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is finalising the government proposal to amend taxi regulation. Next, the proposal will be reviewed by the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis, translated and submitted to legislative editing. The aim is to submit the government proposal to Parliament in spring 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/taxi-regulation-reforms-moving-forward-government-to-submit-proposal-to-parliament-in-spring-2026

  44. Lower threshold for dismissal if employee breaches obligations - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | As of 1 January 2026, an employment relationship may be terminated on less weightier grounds if the employee violates the obligations arising from the employment relationship. Whether sufficient grounds for dismissal exist will continue to be based on a comprehensive consideration, and dismissal may not take place for a minor or discriminatory reason.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/lower-threshold-for-dismissal-if-employee-breaches-obligations

  45. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: We will reintroduce anti-personnel mines and start a dialogue with the Finnish industry - Finnish Government

    14.1.2026 | Finland’s withdrawal from the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction (Ottawa Convention) took effect on 10 January 2026. The Finnish defence administration will start planning the reintroduction of anti-personnel mines into the range of Finland’s defence capabilities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-we-will-reintroduce-anti-personnel-mines-and-start-a-dialogue-with-the-finnish-industry

  46. Minister Tavio to visit Uruguay to promote trade relations and cooperation - Finnish Government

    4.11.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Uruguay with a business delegation on 5–9 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-uruguay-to-promote-trade-relations-and-cooperation

  47. Minister Puisto to attend COP30 Climate Change Conference in Brazil - Finnish Government

    14.11.2025 | Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto will participate in the UN Climate Change Conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil on 14–15 November 2025. Minister Puisto’s agenda will focus on clean energy and clean transition and Nordic cooperation. He will participate in events organised at the Finland Pavilion co-hosted by Finnish businesses, cities and research institutes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-puisto-to-attend-cop30-climate-change-conference-in-brazil

  48. Authorities and port logistics operators gathered to discuss port safety and security - Finnish Government

    11.12.2025 | A round table discussion on port safety and security took place on 11 December 2025 at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The meeting focussed on the security situation in Finnish ports and how they might be impacted by changes taking place in the operating environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/authorities-and-port-logistics-operators-gathered-to-discuss-port-safety-and-security-

  49. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decides on state aid for data centres and registration obligation - Finnish Government

    5.12.2025 | The Government has decided to set up a fixed-term state aid scheme for data centres. The Government will also launch a cross-administrative legislative project to establish a register of data centres and lay down the related obligations. These decisions were made by the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy in its Friday 5 December meeting, where the committee also decided that the security authorities would explore the security aspects related to data centres.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-decides-on-state-aid-for-data-centres-and-registration-obligation

  50. Minister Puisto to attend European Space Agency’s Ministerial Council - Finnish Government

    26.11.2025 | The Ministerial Council of the European Space Agency (ESA) will meet in Bremen, Germany, on 26–27 November 2025. The Council will decide on ESA’s funding for 2026–2028 and the preliminary financial guidelines for 2029–2030. Finland will be represented by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-puisto-to-attend-european-space-agency-s-ministerial-council

  51. State-owned rolling stock company to begin operations in 2026 - Finnish Government

    9.10.2025 | The rolling stock company Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy will be transferred from VR Group to direct state ownership and ownership steering at the Prime Minister’s Office. The transfer of ownership is a significant step in preparing for the competitive tendering of rail transport services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-owned-rolling-stock-company-to-begin-operations-in-2026-

  52. Eight EU leaders in Helsinki: All of Europe is being defended on the eastern flank - Finnish Government

    16.12.2025 | Eight EU Member States stressed the importance of significantly strengthening security at Europe’s eastern external border at the Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki on 16 December. The Member States on the EU’s eastern flank called for the Union’s support in building credible and united defence capabilities along the border with Russia from north to south. The summit at the House of the Estates was hosted by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kahdeksan-eu-johtajaa-helsingissa-itaisella-laidalla-puolustetaan-koko-eurooppaa-2

  53. Prime Minister Orpo’s discussion event at Main Library Metso in Tampere cancelled due to cold and fever - Finnish Government

    29.9.2025 | The discussion event scheduled for Monday 29 September 2025 at Main Library Metso in Tampere has been cancelled, as Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has contracted a cold and fever. The event will be rescheduled for a later date.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-s-discussion-event-at-main-library-metso-in-tampere-cancelled-due-to-cold-and-fever

  54. Government decides on EU regional and structural policy reform for 2028–2034 as part of Partnership Fund - Finnish Government

    11.12.2025 | On 11 December 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication concerning the European Commission’s proposed regulations on the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF). The proposals are part of the Commission’s proposal for a new multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-eu-regional-and-structural-policy-reform-for-2028-2034-as-part-of-partnership-fund

  55. Drop in boys’ learning outcomes and violence-related risks call for joint national solutions - Finnish Government

    14.1.2026 | Gendered vulnerabilities of boys and young men must be taken into account when planning education and health and social services. The latest report calls for a shift from gender neutrality to gender-sensitive policymaking that recognises differences between genders and identifies specific needs. It proposes that raising competence levels and preventing violence should be set as shared national goals across all work with children and young people.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/poikien-osaamistadrop-in-boys-learning-outcomes-and-violence-related-risks-call-for-joint-national-solutionsson-lasku-ja-vakivallan-riskit-vaativat-yhteisia-kansallisia-ratkaisuja

  56. Return of Russia and Belarus to Paralympics raises concern - Finnish Government

    12.11.2025 | The Sports Ministers of 33 countries and the European Commission have expressed their grave concern about the decision of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in September to discontinue the partial suspensions of the National Paralympic Committees of Belarus and Russia from the Paralympic Games.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/sports-ministers-express-concern-over-ipc-decision-not-to-maintain-suspensions-on-russia-and-belarus-1

  57. Finland participates in UN Social Development Summit in Qatar – aim to strengthen social justice and sustainable development - Finnish Government

    4.11.2025 | The Second UN World Summit for Social Development will be organised on 4–6 2025 November in Doha, Qatar. The summit will strengthen the global commitment to social development. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen will represent Finland at the summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-participates-in-un-social-development-summit-in-qatar-aim-to-strengthen-social-justice-and-sustainable-development

  58. TSI report recommends actions Finland should take to improve resilience and competitiveness of its eastern border regions - Finnish Government

    10.12.2025 | A new OECD report, prepared at the request of the European Commission, sets out a roadmap to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and security in Finland’s eastern border regions. The report was launched in Helsinki on 10 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tsi-report-recommends-actions-finland-should-take-to-improve-resilience-and-competitiveness-of-its-eastern-border-regions

  59. Informal meeting of ministers for European affairs to focus on EU enlargement and rule of law - Finnish Government

    1.9.2025 | The Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal meeting of ministers for European affairs in Copenhagen on 1–2 September. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/informal-meeting-of-ministers-for-european-affairs-to-focus-on-eu-enlargement-and-rule-of-law

  60. Government proposes more flexibility for fixed-term employment contracts - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | Under the proposal, a fixed-term employment contract could be concluded without a justified reason for a maximum of one year if certain conditions are met. The Government also proposes to shorten the notice period for lay-offs and to limit the employer’s obligation to re-employ dismissed employees. The proposal for the amendments was submitted to Parliament on 15 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-more-flexibility-for-fixed-term-employment-contracts