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  1. European Council makes progress on high-level EU appointments - Finnish Government

    18.6.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo took part in the informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 17 June, where the EU leaders discussed upcoming appointments to high-level EU roles. The leaders aim to reach a decision on the appointments at the EU summit on 27–28 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-makes-progress-on-high-level-eu-appointments

  2. Finland boosts green transition – in permit and appeal procedures priority given to investment projects - Finnish Government

    8.9.2022 | The Government has adopted a government proposal to boost investments in the green transition*. The aim is to reduce Finland’s dependence on fossil energy, increase energy self-sufficiency and move towards an ecologically more sustainable economy. The proposal would prioritise the permit applications concerning investment projects that are important for the green transition in the permit procedu...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-boosts-green-transition-in-permit-and-appeal-procedures-priority-given-to-investment-projects

  3. Commission presents proposals for new EU cybersecurity rules and Digital Networks Act - Finnish Government

    23.1.2026 | The European Commission presented proposals on 20 and 21 January 2026 for new cybersecurity regulation and the Digital Networks Act (DNA). The cybersecurity package includes a proposal to revise the Cybersecurity Act and to amend the cybersecurity regulation known as the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2 Directive).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/commission-presents-proposals-for-new-eu-cybersecurity-rules-and-digital-networks-act

  4. Contact Forum: Working abroad through Foreign Ministry - Finnish Government

    19.1.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will be one of the exhibitors at Contact Forum, a recruitment and career event for university students taking place at Messukeskus in Helsinki on 26 January at 10–17.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/contact-forum-working-abroad-through-foreign-ministry

  5. Implementation of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive requires national preparation in Finland - Finnish Government

    24.5.2024 | The EU’s Competitiveness Council, which includes ministers from the Member States, adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD Directive) on 24 May. After formal approval by the Council, the Directive will be signed and published in the Official Journal of the European Union. After the Directive has entered into force, the Member States will have two years to transpose the new rules into their national legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/implementation-of-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-requires-national-preparation-in-finland

  6. Provisions supplementing the Cyber Resilience Act to enter into force: Improving cybersecurity of smart devices and software - Finnish Government

    28.5.2026 | On 28 May 2026, the Government proposed the approval of the national provisions supplementing the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The legislation will enter into force on 1 June 2026, with transitional periods aligned with those of the CRA during 2026–2027. The aim of the CRA is to improve the cybersecurity of products.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/provisions-supplementing-the-cyber-resilience-act-to-enter-into-force-improving-cybersecurity-of-smart-devices-and-software

  7. European Council agrees on high-level appointments and EU’s objectives for the next few years - Finnish Government

    28.6.2024 | At its meeting in Brussels on 27–28 June, the European Council decided on appointments to three high-level roles in EU institutions. The Council proposed that Ursula von der Leyen from Germany continue as President of the Commission, selected Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as the candidate for High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and elected former Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa President of the European Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-agrees-on-high-level-appointments-and-eu-s-objectives-for-the-next-few-years

  8. Olli-Pekka Rantala appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a fixed term - Finnish Government

    17.10.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala, Director General of the Ministerial Governance Department, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a fixed term starting on 1 November 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/olli-pekka-rantala-appointed-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-a-fixed-term

  9. Government proposes scrapping premium for purchasing new cars - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | On 22 September 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal concerning a fixed-term scrapping premium for passenger cars. Scrapping premiums could be applied for concerning the period 1 October 2025–31 December 2027. Applications could be submitted when the act is in force. The act is proposed to enter into force on 1 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-scrapping-premium-for-purchasing-new-cars

  10. Government proposes new act on patient ombudspersons and social services ombudspersons - Finnish Government

    17.11.2022 | The Government proposes that a new act be enacted on patient ombudspersons and social services ombudspersons. The act would lay down provisions on the organisation of the activities of patient ombudspersons and social services ombudspersons and their independence, qualifications and duties. The act would also include provisions on the processing of personal data. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-new-act-on-patient-ombudspersons-and-social-services-ombudspersons

  11. Putting Finland on a path to growth

    23.4.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(7) Putting Finland on a path to growth Making Finland the most attractive destination for inve...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Puoliv%C3%A4liriihen+kasvutoimet+23.04.2025_EN.pdf/8c23f188-031d-ccdc-64af-553c6eba685f?t=1745438212736

  12. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Helsinki Security Forum 29.9.2023 - Finnish Government

    29.9.2023 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Helsinki Security Forum 29.9.2023 Publication date 29.9.2023 12.00 Type: Speech Distinguished ministerial colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, The global security situation has changed. Tensions are ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-helsinki-security-forum-29.9.2023

  13. EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence fails to receive a qualified majority of votes in Coreper - Finnish Government

    28.2.2024 | Today, the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States (Coreper) discussed the due diligence obligations of companies concerning corporate social responsibility, i.e. the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence. Despite Finland’s constructive influence, the proposed Directive failed to receive a qualified majority of votes in Coreper.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-directive-on-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-fails-to-receive-a-qualified-majority-of-votes-in-coreper

  14. Finland participates in developing interoperability within border and visa policies to detect multiple identities - Finnish Government

    24.1.2024 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ project on interoperability (the UMPIO project) coordinates the data related to internal security, border security and migration management in the EU information systems for security. The project is part of the development of entry systems funded by the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-participates-in-developing-interoperability-within-border-and-visa-policies-to-detect-multiple-identities

  15. Government submits position to Parliament on Commission proposal to improve working conditions of trainees - Finnish Government

    6.6.2024 | On 20 March 2024, the European Commission proposed a directive that would improve the working conditions of trainees and combat regular employment relationships disguised as traineeships. The proposal contains a number of provisions that would help trainees secure their rights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-position-to-parliament-on-commission-proposal-to-improve-working-conditions-of-trainees

  16. 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

  17. Amendments to Border Guard Act help prepare for incidents - Finnish Government

    8.7.2022 | In future, the reception of asylum applications can be centralised at separately designated border crossing points at Finland’s national border. Amendments to the Border Guard Act help prepare for hybrid influence activities that exploit e.g. migration. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on 8 July. The act will enter into force on 15 July 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/amendments-to-border-guard-act-help-prepare-for-incidents

  18. Finland to open some gambling services to competition - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | Veikkaus Oy’s monopoly on running gambling games will end. Under the new Gambling Act, the running of betting games, online slot and casino games, and online money bingo will be opened to competition under a licensing system. In its session on 15 January, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the Gambling Act on 16 January. Most provisions of the new act will enter into force on 1 July 2027. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-open-some-gambling-services-to-competition

  19. Scrapping premium available for purchasers of new cars in 2026–2027 - Finnish Government

    27.11.2025 | On 27 November 2025, the Government proposed approval of a fixed-term act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars. The act will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Applications for a scrapping premium may be submitted to the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom after the entry into force of the proposed act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/scrapping-premium-available-for-purchasers-of-new-cars-in-2026-2027

  20. Application of the Schengen acquis to be evaluated in Finland - Finnish Government

    4.5.2023 | The European Commission will carry out a Schengen evaluation in Finland in May and June 2023. Evaluation teams coordinated by the Commission will travel across Finland to evaluate how the Finnish authorities apply the Schengen acquis in its different areas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/application-of-the-schengen-acquis-to-be-evaluated-in-finland