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17.4.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on an assessment memorandum examining the current need for amendments to the legislation concerning transport infrastructure. Comments can be made on the memorandum until 1 June 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/assessment-memorandum-on-the-need-to-amend-legislation-concerning-transport-infrastructure-is-now-available-for-comments
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6.3.2025 | The EU leaders affirmed their strong support for Ukraine at the Special European Council on Thursday 6 March. The EU leaders also highlighted the need for the EU to invest swiftly and strongly in developing its own defence. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-reaffirms-strong-support-for-ukraine-and-pledges-to-strengthen-european-defence-capabilities
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20.6.2024 | On 20 June 2024, the Government appointed a National Emergency Supply Council for the period of 1 July 2024–31 December 2026. Topi Manner, Chief Executive Officer of Elisa Oyj, was invited to chair the Council, while Timo Jaatinen, Permanent Secretary from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, will serve as vice-chair. The Council will have 26 members.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-national-emergency-supply-council-appointed-till-the-end-of-2026
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24.2.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet on Tuesday 25 February in Brussels. Ministers will exchange views on the European Commission’s annual work programme and start preparations for the European Council in March. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-commission-work-programme-and-start-preparations-for-european-council
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24.10.2024 | The European Union has a challenging starting point for the next five years. Although the energy crisis has largely been overcome, geopolitical uncertainty continues and strong investments in military and civilian security are necessary. The political situation in many Member States is unstable, including Germany and France.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/europe-needs-investments-what-is-the-eu-s-new-energy-and-climate-agenda-
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18.2.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has invited Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Henna Virkkunen and the commissioners reporting to her to Finland on 20–21 February. Prime Minister Orpo and the commissioners will discuss current EU affairs and international issues on Thursday, 20 February.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-host-eu-commissioners-in-helsinki
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19.3.2025 | At its meeting on Wednesday 19 March, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the March European Council and Euro Summit (20–21 March) and on the EU High Representative’s proposal for increasing military support to Ukraine, which will be discussed at the European Council.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-march-european-council
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26.4.2024 | VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 STATSRÅDET PB 23, 00023 Statsrådet vn.fi/sv Tfn 0295 16001 1(5) Prime Minister Orpo’s Government spending limits discussion 15–16 April 2024 Entries in the meeting minutes State of gen...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209551989/Government+session+on+the+General+Government+Fiscal+Plan,+entries+in+the+meeting+minutes,+16+April+2024.pdf/6974fab9-a201-d2a3-d7ff-a5df02a8b37e?t=1714141138452
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12.12.2025 | Moody’s announced that Finland’s ratings are still at the second highest level, Aa1, and Finland's outlook is stable.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/moody-s-ratings-takes-no-credit-rating-action-in-periodic-review-of-finland-s-ratings
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6.3.2026 | In its meeting on 6 March, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlined Finland's positions on the revised EU Cybersecurity Act. The ministerial committee also discussed progress on the Savings and Investments Union and outlined Finland’s positions for next week’s council meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-measures-to-strengthen-cybersecurity
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16.5.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published its third sustainability report. It contains information on the measures taken by the Ministry to promote the achievement of the UN’s Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/sustainability-report-sustainable-development-goals-evident-in-strategies-and-everyday-work
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13.2.2025 | The Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs met on Thursday 13 February to discuss proposals for a new EU sanctions package against Russia and for additional tariffs on imports of agricultural products and certain fertilisers from Russia and Belarus into EU countries. The meeting also discussed the ECOFIN meeting and informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs being held next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-responses-to-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine
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13.6.2024 | Seven solar park projects in Finland have been granted a total of EUR 27.5 million through the EU’s Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM). Under the mechanism, solar power will be built in Finland with funding from Luxembourg. The scheme will strengthen and diversify the production of renewable energy in Finland while promoting the achievement of the national targets for renewable energy in Luxembourg.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/seven-solar-park-projects-receive-eur-27.5-million-in-luxembourg-funded-aid
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24.11.2025 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization IMO will meet in London from 24 November to 3 December 2025. Finland is a candidate for re-election as a member of the IMO Council. The Assembly will vote on the members of the new Council on Friday 28 November 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-elect-member-states-to-council-finland-candidate-for-re-election
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27.4.2021 | In its plenary session on Tuesday 27 April, the Government issued decrees repealing the use of powers under the Emergency Powers Act and declared that the current situation in the country no longer constitutes a state of emergency under section 3 of the Emergency Powers Act. In the Government’s view, the COVID-19 epidemic can now be managed using the regular powers of the authorities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-of-emergency-and-use-of-powers-under-emergency-powers-act-to-end-on-27-april
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22.8.2023 | Changes in working life challenge OSH enforcement. In addition to the prevention of accidents, occupational diseases and other health hazards caused by work, OSH enforcement plays an increasingly important role in ensuring a fair working life.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/occupational-safety-and-health-osh-enforcement-strengthens-sustainable-and-fairer-working-life
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11.4.2024 | Nuclear energy is produced for good reasons. In the early days of January, the coldest winter conditions for decades raised electricity consumption in Finland to a maximum of 15 gigawatts, which is the biggest quantity for nearly a decade. There was indeed demand for electricity produced with nuclear energy. The more challenging energy market situation has increased support for the use of nuclear energy across Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/nuclear-energy-kolumn-it-is-worth-hopping-on-a-plane-to-brussels
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26.3.2024 | The Utajärvi solar power project of Oulun Seudun Sähkö is the first Finnish project that has signed a grant agreement under the EU renewable energy financing mechanism with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency CINEA.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/utajarvi-solar-farm-project-first-to-sign-grant-award-agreement-with-cinea
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21.10.2024 | Finland is a Member of the Council of the International Maritime Organization IMO in 2024–2025. IMO makes decisions on key issues concerning the safety, sustainability and technologies of maritime transport, which is why Finland is seeking to be re-elected to the Council for the term 2026–2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-seeks-new-term-in-council-of-international-maritime-organization-imo
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9.10.2025 | The Government proposes amendments to child welfare legislation The aim is to strengthen children’s right to special protection, clarify the use of educational practices and restrictions and improve the opportunities for child welfare services to ensure a safe everyday life for children.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/amendments-proposed-to-child-welfare-act-to-better-protect-children-