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  1. 15.9.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 16 September in Brussels. Topics on the agenda include the rule of law in the EU, the Commission’s work programme for 2026 and preparations for the October 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-rule-of-law-and-commission-s-work-programme-for-next-year
  2. 16.9.2025 | Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the Global Summit of the School Meals Coalition in Fortaleza, Brazil, on 18–19 September. Finland co-chairs the School Meals Coalition along with France and Brazil, and Minister Tavio is the Global Champion for School Meals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-chair-school-meals-coalition-global-summit-in-fortaleza
  3. 15.9.2025 | Minister of the Environment and Climate Sari Multala will take part in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna on 15–16 September 2025. On Monday, she will deliver Finland’s national statement to the plenary.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-multala-to-attend-iaea-general-conference-in-vienna
  4. 22.8.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 22 August, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the phasing out of Russian natural gas imports into the EU and the upcoming informal meetings of defence and foreign affairs ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-phase-out-of-russian-gas-imports-into-the-eu
  5. 29.8.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 29 August, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the regulation aimed at preventing and combating sexual violence against children and on the European Climate Law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-proposal-for-eu-regulation-on-combating-sexual-violence-against-children
  6. 13.8.2025 | Finland and United States sign first DCA implementing agreement Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.8.2025 17.18 Type: Press release Finland and the United States signed the Implementing Agreement Regarding Infrastructure in Implementation of ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-united-states-sign-first-dca-implementing-agreement
  7. 12.3.2025 | Boosting assistance to Ukraine and strengthening European defence were key topics on the agenda when Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met for discussions in Helsinki on Wednesday 12 March. While in Helsinki, Prime Minister Sánchez also met with President of the Republic Alexander Stubb.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-ministers-of-finland-and-spain-european-countries-need-to-increase-their-defence-spending
  8. 19.9.2025 | On Friday 19 September, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the European Commission’s proposal for the next multiannual financial framework, which will serve as the EU’s budget for 2028–2034. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also outlined Finland’s positions on the proposal concerning the European High-Performance Computing (EuroHPC) Joint Undertaking and matters to be discussed at the next meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-negotiations-on-multiannual-financial-framework
  9. 29.8.2025 | On Friday 29 August, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Helsinki and led discussions on European security, Finland’s role as a country on the external border of the EU and efforts to strengthen the EU’s defence. The meeting was held on the Border Guard patrol vessel Turva off the coast of Helsinki. In the discussions, Prime Minister O...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-european-commission-president-von-der-leyen-strengthen-security-in-eu-and-finland-at-helsinki-meeting
  10. 9.6.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on 10–11 June. This is her first visit to Central Asia as the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The aim of the visit is to strengthen the OSCE’s partnership in the region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-kazakhstan-and-uzbekistan
  11. 26.9.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 26 September, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed trade relations between the EU and the United States, the development of the European Border and Coast Guard, the reform of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the issues on the agenda for the next Competitiveness Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-eu-us-trade-border-control-and-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism
  12. 20.10.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 21 October. Topics on the agenda will include the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034, preparations for the October European Council, respect for the EU’s values in Hungary and measures to simplify EU regulation. 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-eu-s-next-multiannual-financial-framework-1
  13. 2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
  14. 11.9.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requested comments on a draft government proposal to amend the taxi regulation. Over 150 responses were submitted between 24 April and 6 June 2025. The Ministry published a summary of the comments on 11 September 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/broad-support-for-proposed-changes-to-taxi-regulation
  15. 10.4.2025 | The value of state holdings stood at around EUR 30 billion at the end of 2024. The State earned a total of EUR 1.45 billion in revenue from its corporate holdings. The goal is to use EUR three billion in state revenue from corporate holdings to finance the Government's investment programme over the current government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-revenue-from-corporate-holdings-totals-eur-1.45-billion-ownership-steering-preparing-funding-for-government-s-investment-programme
  16. 22.8.2025 | Support for Ukraine and security in the Baltic Sea region were the main topics of discussion when Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal met in Tallinn on Friday 22 August.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-estonian-prime-minister-michal-meet-in-tallinn
  17. 5.9.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen met with public authorities and experts on 5 September to discuss the synthetic drug alpha-PVP. The discussions highlighted that the spread of alpha-PVP is a complex problem and tackling it requires broad-based cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-grahn-laasonen-and-rantanen-finland-to-tackle-rising-alpha-pvp-use-through-cooperation-and-intensified-action
  18. 19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/budget-session-of-prime-minister-orpo-s-government-returning-finland-to-a-sustainable-growth-track
  19. 22.9.2025 | Employment services and the service process for jobseekers will be reformed to better meet individual needs, in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. The aim is that more people would find employment quicker. The Government proposes amendments to the legislation on the service process of jobseekers and the jobseeker profiles. At the same time, the sanctions system for unemployment security will be overhauled.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-simplify-service-process-of-jobseekers-and-increase-discretion-of-authorities
  20. 28.2.2019 | Satu Haapaniemi (M.Soc.Sc.) has been appointed Special Adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä. Haapaniemi will take up her duties on 4 March. Haapaniemi will serve as Special Adviser Risto Lahti’s deputy until 19 April, while Lahti stands as a candidate in the parliamentary elections.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/satu-haapaniemi-ministeri-lepan-erityisavustajaksi