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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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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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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/whistleblower-protection
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7.7.2026 | Each responsible ministry is identifying the critical entities within its sector in line with legislation based on the European Union CER Directive. The aim is to reinforce society’s preparedness and improve the resilience of critical infrastructure. The statutory deadline under the Finnish CER Act for designating entities is 17 July 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/identification-of-entities-critical-to-society-s-resilience-nearing-completion
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8.7.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is inviting views on a draft act that would transpose into national law the EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work. The public consultation will be open from 8 July to 28 August 2026. The draft act was prepared by a tripartite working group, which did not reach a unanimous position.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/draft-act-on-platform-work-open-for-consultation
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Government news The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. News items from all ministries are available on the Government website. Ministers for sports: EU funding ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/news
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Maritime policy Finland’s goal is to develop maritime policy into one of the country’s key strengths. The Government decided on the guidelines for maritime policy in 2019 and drew up an action plan based on the guidelines in March 2022. These docu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/maritime-policy
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13.5.2026 | The rescEU Medical Stockpile hosted in Finland reached its full material readiness at the end of April. All products specified in the original plan have now been purchased and stored and they are ready to go. The project was completed on schedule, thanks to seamless cooperation among the different parties.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-s-resceu-medical-stockpile-reached-full-readiness
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30.4.2026 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(8) Spending limits session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government on 21–22 April 2026 Entries in ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Appendix+1+Entries+in+the+meeting+minutes+Spending+limits+session+of+Prime+Minister+Orpo%E2%80%99s+Government+on+21%E2%80%9322+April+2026.pdf/12d33b36-e4c2-1d50-9411-30f8e5463e2f?t=1777546433545
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21.9.2023 | The Government has appointed Leena Räsänen, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, as Director General of the Finnish Food Authority from 8 October 2023 to 7 October 2028. The current Director General Antti-Jussi Oikarinen will retire. A total of 16 persons applied for the post by the deadline of 24 July 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/leena-rasanen-appointed-director-general-of-the-finnish-food-authority
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The amended programme document Interreg AURORA 2021-2027 VERSION 3.0 After reallocation of Interreg NEXT Kolarctic and Interreg NEXT Karelia 1 CCI 2021TC16RFCB027 Title (Interreg VI-A) Sweden-Finland-Norway (AURORA) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Las...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125008
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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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12.2.2026 | On 12 February 2026, the Government decided on the allocation of funds for 2026 under the EU’s Regional and Structural Policy Programme, ‘Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027’, and on the allocation of funds from the 2021–2027 Interreg programmes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-allocates-eur-289-million-to-support-regional-vitality-growth-and-defence-projects
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2.12.2025 | “Ten Economic Development Centres will start operations on 1 January 2026. The reform on regional state administration will create comprehensive and cost-effective state administration services in regions to promote sustainable growth, competitiveness and attractiveness,” Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto said at a press conference on the launch of the Centres.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-economic-development-centres-to-promote-regional-vibrancy
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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
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EN 1 EN SFC2021 INTERREG Programme CCI 2021TC16RFCB013 Title (Interreg VI-A) Finland-Estonia-Latvia-Sweden (Central Baltic) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Last year 2027 Eligible from 1 Jan 2021 Eligible until 31 Dec 2029 EC decision number C(2023)38...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125009
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23.4.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029. The decisions focus on reinforcing the conditions for economic growth and enhancing the security of Finland and the Finnish people. At the same time, the Government will ensure that public finances are sustainable. The growth package will be financed responsibly through measures to increase general government revenue and reduce expenditure.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-decisions-in-mid-term-policy-review-session-will-strengthen-finland-s-competitiveness-and-security
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9.10.2025 | The state and sectors have signed new Energy Efficiency Agreements for 2026–2035. Upon signing the agreements, 169 organisations committed themselves to efficient energy use. Once again, the objective is to have 60 per cent of Finland’s total energy use under the voluntary agreements.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/state-and-sectors-reach-agreement-on-energy-efficiency-for-2026-2035-169-businesses-and-associations-immediately-join
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8.8.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment proposes appropriations of approximately EUR 3.49 billion for its administrative branch for 2026. This is EUR 179 million less than in the 2025 Budget.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-s-administrative-branch-for-2026
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29.4.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(11) Government discussions on the General Government Fiscal Plan 22–23 April 2025 Entries in t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Puoliv%C3%A4liriihi+p%C3%B6yt%C3%A4kirjamerkinn%C3%A4t+23.4.2025_EN.pdf/83adc4bc-64f8-17aa-fe0f-abe693209d02?t=1745913885787