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30.4.2026 | The security situation in the Middle East affects the operation of Finland's missions and VFS application centres in the region. The availability of services may be temporarily limited.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/residence-permit-services-in-the-middle-east
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4.5.2026 | Prime Minister Orpo represented Finland at the eighth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Monday 4 May. The theme of the summit was building the future through unity and stability in Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-deepening-cooperation-will-help-secure-the-future-of-europe-
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24.3.2026 | In their meeting on Tuesday 24 March, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current situation in Ukraine and the need for Europe to continue its strong support to Ukraine while increasing pressure on Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-current-situation-in-ukraine-and-government-report-on-changes-in-foreign-and-security-policy-environment
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20.4.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 21 April. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-the-middle-east-the-south-caucasus-and-sudan
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16.6.2026 | The Finnish economy is gradually recovering but is overshadowed by the crisis in the Middle East, higher energy prices and an uncertain economic outlook. Economic growth is boosting general government revenues, but the deficit remains wide according to the Ministry of Finance's economic forecast published on 16 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/higher-energy-prices-and-uncertainty-slow-economic-recovery
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13.3.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 16 March. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-the-middle-east-and-the-southern-neighbourhood
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20.3.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will be in Umeå, Sweden, for Nordic Day on 23 March. During the visit, Minister Strand will meet with Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz, and the two will take part in a panel discussion on the importance and future of Nordic cooperation in an age of global instability.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-and-swedish-minister-for-eu-affairs-rosencrantz-to-meet-in-umea-on-nordic-day
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12.3.2026 | Finland and seven other EU Member States have signed a non-paper that stresses the important role of a strong emissions trading system in the EU. The non-paper is their response to the discussion where certain Member States hope for major changes to the emissions trading system and a lower price for emission allowances.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-multala-strong-eu-emissions-trading-system-secures-investments-and-competitiveness
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20.2.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 23 February. Political Secretary of State Pasi Rajala will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-and-situation-in-the-middle-east
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21.5.2026 | Special Address by the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of Finland, H.E. Ville Tavio at the LDC Future Forum on 20 May 2026, Helsinki, Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-of-finland-ville-tavio-at-the-ldc-future-forum
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5.2.2026 | According to the Government Programme, Finland’s annual refugee quota is 500 persons. In its plenary session on 5 February, the Government decided on which refugee groups would be included in this year’s quota and how many places would be reserved for each group.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-decides-on-allocation-of-refugee-quota-for-2026
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9.6.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the meeting of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Social Inclusion and Human Dignity in Kouvola on 9 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-meeting-of-the-council-of-europe-s-committee-on-social-inclusion-and-human-dignity
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28.1.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 29 January. 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-the-middle-east-and-situation-in-african-great-lakes-region
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25.2.2026 | Statement by Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara at the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 61st sessionhttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-permanent-state-secretary-salovaara-at-the-high-level-segment-of-the-united-nations-human-rights-council-s-61st-session
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23.6.2025 | In their meeting on Monday 23 June, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current situation in the Middle East.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situation-in-middle-east-and-finland-s-preparations-for-nato-summit
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17.6.2025 | EU ministers of foreign affairs will hold an informal video teleconference on Tuesday 17 June. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the teleconference.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-situation-in-middle-east
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19.6.2025 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene in Brussels on Monday 23 June. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-situation-in-middle-east-and-china
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13.6.2025 | In their meeting on Friday 13 June, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current state of the Ukraine peace negotiations, proposals to achieve peace and bring an end to Russia’s unlawful war of aggression, and support for Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-support-for-ukraine-finland-s-preparations-for-the-nato-summit-and-the-current-situation-in-israel-and-palestine
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27.6.2025 | The EU heads of state and government made important decisions to enhance security at the European Council in Brussels on 26 June. Support for Ukraine will continue and measures to strengthen European defence will be accelerated. The leaders also discussed the EU’s relations with the rest of the world and European competitiveness. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-pledge-to-continue-to-support-ukraine-and-develop-european-defence
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Finland’s Ministry of Defence to host NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium in Helsinki - Finnish Government
29.4.2025 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence to host NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium in Helsinki Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.4.2025 15.49 Type: Press release NATO’s annual Nuclear Policy Symposium will be held in Helsinki on 29–30 April. Held annually ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-ministry-of-defence-to-host-nato-nuclear-policy-symposium-in-helsinki