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  1. Amended Driving Licence Act includes night driving ban for young drivers to improve traffic safety for young people - Finnish Government

    13.5.2026 | The Government proposed on 13 May 2026 that the amendments to the Driving Licence Act be adopted. For the most part, the Act will enter into force on 29 May 2026. The aim of the amendments is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amended-driving-licence-act-includes-night-driving-ban-for-young-drivers-to-improve-traffic-safety-for-young-people

  2. Review of government agency structures advances to more detailed follow-up studies - Finnish Government

    12.5.2026 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided that the review of government agency structures will continue with follow-up studies on potential longer-term changes. The follow-up studies will be completed before the end of this year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/review-of-government-agency-structures-advances-to-more-detailed-follow-up-studies

  3. LDC Future Forum in Helsinki to focus on education, innovation and economic growth - Finnish Government

    13.5.2026 | The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the United Nations will organise an LDC Future Forum in Helsinki on 19–21 May 2026. The Forum emphasises the role of education and innovation in boosting sustainable economic growth in the least developed countries (LDCs). President of the Republic Alexander Stubb, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio and Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz will attend the Forum.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ldc-future-forum-in-helsinki-to-focus-on-education-innovation-and-economic-growth

  4. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s New Year’s message, 31 December 2025 - Finnish Government

    31.12.2025 | Fellow citizens, The darkest part of winter is now behind us – every day is a little bit longer than the last. Winter storm Hannes, which raged through Finland, has now subsided. I would like to thank the authorities and everyone else who has worked hard to repair the damage caused by the storm. We can be proud of the way Finland comes together in these situations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-new-year-s-message-31-december-2025

  5. Reform of housing finance regulation supports housing market through added flexibility - Finnish Government

    7.5.2026 | The maximum term of new housing loans will be increased to 40 years. This new legislation seeks to boost the housing market and construction. The Government has proposed that the bill be approved by the President of the Republic and enter into force on 1 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/reform-of-housing-finance-regulation-supports-housing-market-through-added-flexibility

  6. Government’s proposal to facilitate studies during unemployment would increase study opportunities for jobseekers - Finnish Government

    7.5.2026 | The Government proposes legislative changes that would make it easier for people claiming unemployment benefits to study. According to the proposal, jobseekers aged at least 25 years could enrol for open higher education studies at universities, universities of applied sciences, community learning centres and summer universities without losing their unemployment benefit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposal-to-facilitate-studies-during-unemployment-would-increase-study-opportunities-for-jobseekers

  7. One year at the helm of the OSCE: an overview of Finland’s 2025 Chairpersonship - Finnish Government

    7.1.2026 | Finland’s term as Chairperson of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) ended on the last day of 2025. Last year marked 50 years since the CSCE meeting in Helsinki and the adoption of the Helsinki Final Act. The principles enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act are as relevant today as they were fifty years ago because they represent the essence of humanity: the yearning for freedom, cooperation and peace.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/one-year-at-the-helm-of-the-osce-an-overview-of-finland-s-2025-chairpersonship

  8. Ministry of Finance begins legislative drafting of tourist tax - Finnish Government

    17.4.2026 | New legislation would give municipalities the option to collect a tourist tax, which would be a new source of income from tourism. Individual municipalities would decide whether to adopt the tax.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministry-of-finance-begins-legislative-drafting-of-tourist-tax

  9. A year at Spanish diplomatic academy: Cooperation and global connections - Finnish Government

    11.11.2025 | Finnish diplomat Rasmus Salminen participated in a further training programme for diplomats, organised by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The year-long training opened doors to global connections and provided fresh insights into international relations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/a-year-at-spanish-diplomatic-academy-cooperation-and-global-connections

  10. Changes in the government branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | The start of 2026 will see the entry into force of new acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes in the Ministry of the Interior’s government branch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-in-the-government-branch-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior-at-the-turn-of-the-year

  11. Government decides on General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030 - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | The General Government Fiscal Plan guides the planning of public finances. It covers central government, wellbeing services counties, municipalities, statutory earnings-related pension funds and other social security funds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2027-2030

  12. New fiscal framework strengthens public finances - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 |  
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/new-fiscal-framework-strengthens-public-finances

  13. IMF praises Finland’s new fiscal framework - Finnish Government

    10.11.2025 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Finland should consolidate general government finances by about EUR 1.5 billion annually. Consolidation should be continued until the fiscal balance is closed and debt begins to decline. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Monday 10 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-praises-finland-s-new-fiscal-framework

  14. Central government to take out EUR 17.8 billion in new debt in 2025 - Finnish Government

    11.12.2025 | The central government is taking out more debt this year than budgeted. The key underlying reason is the growth of cash collateral requirements over the course of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/central-government-to-take-out-eur-17.8-billion-in-new-debt-in-2025

  15. New Economic Development Centres to promote regional vibrancy - Finnish Government

    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

  16. Government improves operating conditions for the transport sector - Finnish Government

    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

  17. Scrapping premium available for purchasers of new cars in 2026–2027 - Finnish Government

    27.11.2025 | On 27 November 2025, the Government proposed approval of a fixed-term act on scrapping premiums for passenger cars. The act will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Applications for a scrapping premium may be submitted to the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom after the entry into force of the proposed act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/scrapping-premium-available-for-purchasers-of-new-cars-in-2026-2027

  18. Comments on the new integration support are requested - Finnish Government

    5.1.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites comments on the integration support. The comments should be submitted by 16 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comments-on-the-new-integration-support-are-requested

  19. Finnish art showcased in New York – Minister Talvitie strengthens partnerships in the United States - Finnish Government

    27.11.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will visit New York from 1 to 4 December to strengthen partnerships between Finland and the United States in culture and the creative industries, with a special focus on visual arts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-art-showcased-in-new-york-minister-talvitie-strengthens-partnerships-in-the-united-states

  20. New guides provide advice on planning and maintenance of civil defence shelters - Finnish Government

    21.1.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has published three new guides containing practical instructions on how to use and maintain civil defence shelters and on how to draw up emergency plans. The guides are intended, for example, to support building owners (such as housing companies) and other building operators.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-guides-provide-advice-on-planning-and-maintenance-of-civil-defence-shelters