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National Commemorative Years The national commemorative years organised by the Prime Minister’s Office are celebrated both in Finland and internationally. Commemorative years are held especially to mark milestone anniversaries of Finland’s indepen...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/awards/commemorative-years
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Finland’s 110th anniversary In 2027, Finland will have been independent for 110 years. It has become customary to celebrate major anniversaries of Finland’s independence with greater ceremony than usual. In addition to commemorating Finland’s inde...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/Finland110years
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Finland’s 110th anniversary In 2027, Finland will have been independent for 110 years. It has become customary to celebrate major anniversaries of Finland’s independence with greater ceremony than usual. In addition to commemorating Finland’s inde...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finland110years
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Decorations Organisations and enterprises in the administrative branch of the Prime Minister's Office may submit proposals to the Prime Minister's Office for decorations belonging to the orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Lion of Finland,...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/awards/decorations
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Awards The Prime Minister’s Office is responsible for organising celebrations to commemorate the anniversary of Finland’s independence and other historical milestones. Proposals for honorary titles by the Title Board are prepared at the Prime Mini...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/awards
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History and buildings History of the Finnish Government The War of Finland in 1808-09 brought the transfer of Finland from Swedish rule to become an autonomous grand duchy of the Russian empire. In 1809 the new Grand Duchy of Finland received its ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings
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5.3.2026 | In 2027, Finland will have been independent for 110 years. On 5 March, the Government appointed a committee to organise the festivities for the 110th anniversary.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-committee-for-finland-s-110th-anniversary
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Government Palace 1822–1918 House of the Senate 1918– Government Palace The Government Palace overlooking Senate Square is a national memorial and key monument of Finnish architecture and cultural and political history. The building has served as ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings/government-palace
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Overview of information influence activities Information influence activities are goal-oriented and systematic acts aimed at influencing public opinion, perceptions and behaviour and undermining the ability of society to function. Methods include ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-communications/overview-of-information-influence-activities
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22.8.2025 | Finland’s state leadership will attend events marking Ukraine’s independence day in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-to-commemorate-ukrainian-independence-day-on-sunday-24-august
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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on 28 May 2025. Finland supports Ukraine On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine in breach of the UN Charter and international law. Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ukraine
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29.5.2026 | At its meeting on 29 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed supporting Ukraine on the path to a just and lasting peace, strengthening the EU’s defence within the framework of the Permanent Structured Cooperation and promoting energy efficiency.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-support-for-ukraine-and-strengthening-of-eu-defence
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Data protection in the Prime Minister's Office Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Heidi Alajoki Prime Minister’s Office, Economy Unit [email protected] Controller Prime Minister’s Office, PO Box 23, 00023 Government Registry: [email p...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/data-protection
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16.4.2025 | On 16 April 2025, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on legislation complementing the European Media Freedom Act, EMFA. The Act aims to safeguard the pluralism and independence of media services in the EU and reinforce the common rules for the functioning of the internal market for media services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-national-legislation-to-complement-the-european-media-freedom-act
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16.4.2025 | On 16 April 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle). The proposed amendments will implement the legislative changes outlined by the parliamentary working group on Yle. The proposal also incorporates the criteria and procedures for the appointment and dismissal of managers of public service media required by the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-the-act-on-the-finnish-broadcasting-company
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22.5.2025 | Ukraine held a Ministerial Social Policy Summit in Lviv on 22 May. The theme of the Summit was ‘Building Resilient Societies: Innovative Solutions for Demographic Change’. The Summit also issued a joint communiqué, in which the participating countries expressed their support for Ukraine and Moldova on their path towards joining the European Union.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-social-affairs-ministers-support-ukraine-s-and-moldova-s-aspirations-for-eu-membership
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1.4.2025 | The security environment in Finland and Europe has changed fundamentally. Russia poses a long-term threat to Europe. This requires the Government to take action. Finland will continue to strengthen its defence on a threat-informed and needs-driven basis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-to-begin-preparations-to-withdraw-from-the-ottawa-convention-and-to-increase-national-defence-expenditure
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1.4.2025 | The security environment in Finland and Europe has changed fundamentally. Russia poses a long-term threat to Europe. This requires the Government to take action. Finland will continue to strengthen its defence on a threat-informed and needs-driven basis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-to-begin-preparations-to-withdraw-from-the-ottawa-convention-and-to-increase-national-defence-expenditure
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24.9.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched legislative projects to implement the policies of the parliamentary working group assessing the public service duties and funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. To increase the transparency of YLE’s operations and finances, the working group proposed in its report of 12 September 2024 cuts to YLE's funding and amendments to the YLE Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-projects-for-implementing-the-policies-of-yle-working-group-to-be-launched
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2.9.2024 | The Finnish Government aims to improve national security of Finland by tightening the legislation on foreign real estate transactions. A working group appointed by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen drew up a report on the matter, which will be sent out for comments next. The legislative proposal is due to be submitted to Parliament before the end of the year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/report-on-banning-foreign-real-estate-acquisitions-sent-out-for-comments