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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
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30.10.2024 | The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has audited more than half of its Member States. The IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) ensures that Member States fulfil their international obligations and develop their maritime administration. Finland's audit takes place between 28 October and 4 November 2024 in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-audits-finnish-maritime-administration
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31.1.2025 | Finland and the majority of the EU Member States have sent a joint letter calling on the European Investment Bank (EIB) to increase its financing for the European defence industry. The letter, drawn up at the initiative Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, is endorsed by France and Germany as well.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-calls-on-european-investment-bank-to-increase-defence-industry-financing
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12.6.2024 | Rapporteur for security of supply cooperation, Major General (ret) Kim Mattsson, submitted his report to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA) on 12 June 2024. At the end of February 2024, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and NESA appointed a rapporteur to assess the public-private partnership (PPP) system implemented by the agency and its significance for Finland’s security of supply in the changed operating environment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/rapporteur-assessing-the-current-state-and-development-needs-of-public-private-cooperation-in-security-of-supply-submits-his-report
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7.5.2026 | On 7 May 2026, the Government submitted for approval amendments to the Act on Transport Services, the Driving Licence Act, the Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. The amendments aim to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. Most of the acts and the amended decree will enter into force on 15 May 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-improves-operating-conditions-for-the-transport-sector
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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
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10.6.2025 | Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and European Commission Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stéphane Séjourné will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 12 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-commission-executive-vice-president-sejourne-to-meet-in-helsinki
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2.3.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for revised Ship Safety Control Act. The new act would repeal the current Ship Safety Control Act and introduce national legislation implementing the ship safety control regulation of the European Union’s so-called Maritime Safety Package. Comments may be submitted until 24 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-for-a-ship-safety-control-act-sent-out-for-comments
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14.3.2025 | The first Energy Council meeting under the Polish Presidency will be held in Brussels on 17 March 2025 with a focus on the Commission’s action plan for affordable energy and the energy security situation in the EU. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-to-discuss-affordable-energy-and-energy-security
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5.3.2026 | March 2026 1 Finland simplification proposals Contents 1. Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) (EU) 2023/1791 ................................................. 3 2. Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) (EU) 2022/2577 ....................................https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/Finland%20simplification%20proposals%20March%202026.pdf/158765de-cd76-4f6c-0ef7-c5c76b8f1d80?t=1772696080759&download=true
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18.3.2025 | 7th February 2025 His Excellency Donald Tusk Prime Minister of Poland His Excellency António Costa President of the European Council Her Excellency Nadia Calviño President of the European Investment Bank Joint Letter by Finland, Belgium, Bulgaria,...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/EIB%20Letter%20January%202025_Final.pdf/416f8bdf-c53a-601c-b66a-158d1b02c1f4?t=1742293591682&download=true
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7.5.2020 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has issued new instructions to regional state administrative agencies for the implementation of the government resolution. The regional state administrative agencies are urged to take measures aimed at opening school premises in a controlled manner and continuing restrictions on public events.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/stm-ohjeistaa-aluehallintovirastoja-paattamaan-koulutilojen-hallitusta-avaamisesta-ja-yleisotilaisuuksien-rajoituksista
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21.5.2024 | According to the programme of the Petteri Orpo’s Government, state capital investment activities will be enhanced by centralising them in Finnish Industry Investment Group. Since autumn 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has comprehensively evaluated the various options for the implementation of corporate restructuring and has decided on a model in which the operations of Clim...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-capital-investment-activities-to-be-enhanced-already-in-2024-as-practical-implementation-of-corporate-restructuring-in-accordance-with-the-government-programme-proceeds
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20.6.2024 | On Thursday 20 June, the Government appointed Markus Henriksson as Director General of the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) until the end of 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/markus-henriksson-to-continue-as-director-general-of-national-supervisory-authority-for-welfare-and-health-until-end-of-2025
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4.7.2025 | The European Commission plans to support the establishment of AI gigafactories across EU Member States. From Finland, technology leader Nokia, along with a business consortium it has assembled, has stepped forward with an expression of interest to bring an AI gigafactory to the country and has taken part in the Commission’s call. The Finnish Government backs the expression of interest submitted by the business consortium led by Nokia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-supports-nokia-led-consortium-s-expression-of-interest-to-establish-ai-gigafactory-in-finland
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11.12.2024 | Finland to strengthen preparedness against CBRNE threats Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.12.2024 14.17 Type: Press release Today, the Ministry of Defence published Finland’s updated cross-administrative CBRNE Strategy. It brings together t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-strengthen-preparedness-against-cbrne-threats
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20.11.2025 | On Thursday 20 November, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament to amend the budget proposal for 2026. It includes proposals to launch new transport projects and to support Ukraine. The proposal will decrease the revenue estimate by EUR 189 million and increase the requirement for appropriations by EUR 455 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-2026-budget-proposal
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24.3.2026 | Finland has joined the US-led Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) programme as a contributing partner. Led by the State Department’s Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation (ACN), FIRST harnesses the power of the nuclear industry to expedite responsible nuclear reactor deployment worldwide.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-becomes-contributing-partner-in-us-led-programme-promoting-responsible-use-of-small-modular-reactor-technology
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23.9.2024 | As outlined in the Programme of Petteri Orpo’s Government, the Government will implement a central government productivity programme to support the Government’s objective for sustainable public finances.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/productivity-programme-for-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health
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12.6.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for swift reform of the EU single market in his meeting with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Stéphane Séjourné on Thursday 12 June in Helsinki. Executive Vice-President Séjourné is responsible for prosperity and industrial strategy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-calls-for-stronger-eu-single-market-commission-executive-vice-president-sejourne-visiting-finland