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  1. 5.3.2026 | On 5 March 2026, the Government appointed Anna-Mari Ahonen, M.Sc. (Architecture), as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/anna-mari-ahonen-appointed-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
  2. 6.11.2025 | The application period for the position of permanent secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications ended on 6 November 2025 at 12. The post will be filled as soon as possible for a fixed term of five years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/24-applications-received-for-the-position-of-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
  3. 29.4.2025 | Anita Lehikoinen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Culture, will retire on May 1, 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/permanent-secretary-anita-lehikoinen-retires
  4. 22.9.2025 | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will host a Climate Summit in New York on 24 September as part of the UN General Assembly week. The aim of the event is to boost climate work in individual countries. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-secretary-general-hosts-climate-summit-to-boost-nationally-determined-contributions
  5. 17.9.2025 | Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen: Cooperation between like-minded countries is increasingly important in the current security situation Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.9.2025 10.27 Type: Press release Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/permanent-secretary-pulkkinen-cooperation-between-like-minded-countries-is-increasingly-important-in-the-current-security-situation
  6. 12.6.2025 | The Government appointed Director Heidi Backman, M.Soc.Sc. as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Culture on 12 June. The appointment is for a five-year term beginning on 4 August 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/heidi-backman-appointed-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-education-and-culture
  7. Composition and meetings of the Research and Innovation Council In line with the decree on the Research and Innovation Council, the council’s ministerial members are the Prime Minister, who serves as chair, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/research-and-innovation-council/composition-and-meetings
  8. 24.2.2026 | The Finnish Government discussed recommendations, decisions and conclusions issued to Finland by international human rights monitoring bodies. Based on the discussion, the state secretaries of the parties in Government decided on further measures related to the recommendations. This was the second discussion held as part of the implementation of the Government’s equality statement.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-discusses-human-rights-recommendations-issued-to-finland-1
  9. 18.6.2025 | The Strategic Research Council (SRC) has decided the strategic research themes it proposes to the Finnish Government for 2026. Mikael Fogelholm, Chair of the SRC, submitted the proposal to State Secretary Risto Artjoki on 18 June 2025 at the Government Palace.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-secretary-risto-artjoki-receives-strategic-research-council-s-proposal-on-research-themes-for-2026
  10. 6.2.2023 | The Permanent Secretaries of the ministries have drawn up a joint outlook on key issues for Finland’s next two government terms. The report aims to shift the focus from topical themes to a longer-term perspective. The Opportunities for Finland report published on 6 February provides a knowledge base for discussions around the elections this spring and for drawing up the next government programme.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/permanent-secretaries-call-for-swift-reforms-to-promote-the-green-transition-and-boost-economic-growth-measures-must-also-ensure-justice
  11. 19.12.2024 | On 19 December, the Government appointed General Staff Officer Matti Sarasmaa, Chief of Division, as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior. He will take up his new post on 1 February 2025 and his term of office will last for five years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/matti-sarasmaa-appointed-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior
  12. 1.4.2026 | On 1 April 2026, the Government appointed the National Emergency Supply Council for the new term of 1 April 2026–31 March 2029. The Council, which operates in connection with the National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA), acts as a cooperation body for the authorities, organisations and business and industry. Topi Manner, Chief Executive Officer of Elisa, will continue to chair the Council while T...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-security-of-supply-act-enters-into-force-national-emergency-supply-council-appointed
  13. 22.4.2026 | At its meeting on 22 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs agreed on Finland’s positions for the informal European Council, where the key topics will be the current geopolitical situation and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034. The Ministerial Committee also discussed a revised proposal on EU military mobility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-informal-european-council-in-cyprus
  14. 26.3.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Taoiseach or Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin will meet in Helsinki on Tuesday 31 March. Their bilateral discussions are expected to focus on the forthcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU and on topical international issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-taoiseach-of-ireland-micheal-martin-to-meet-in-helsinki
  15. 20.3.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and President of the European Council António Costa met in Brussels on Friday 20 March. In the meeting, Prime Minister Orpo emphasized the need to continue to support Ukraine in all possible ways and highlighted Finland’s positions on the multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-european-council-president-costa-discuss-eu-funding
  16. 12.2.2025 | Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki, together with the Ministry’s senior public officials, is visiting Brussels on 11–13 February 2025 to influence various EU processes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-visits-brussels-to-influence-eu-processes-1
  17. 20.3.2026 | The situation in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East and efforts to boost the EU’s competitiveness and deepen the single market featured prominently in the discussions at the European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday 19 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-calls-for-swift-decisions-on-supporting-ukraine-and-boosting-competitiveness-at-european-council
  18. 20.11.2024 | Marina Erhola, Doctor of Medical Science and County Chief Executive of the wellbeing services county of Pirkanmaa, will start in the position of Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on 1 January 2025. As part of her work, she will also support the Ministry of Finance in guiding the wellbeing services counties. Erhola’s duties will include the national guidance of healthcare and social welfare.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/marina-erhola-appointed-under-secretary-of-state-for-guidance-of-healthcare-and-social-welfare
  19. 18.11.2024 | The Council of the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, will meet for its 133rd session in London from 18 to 22 November. Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will attend the meeting on 18–20 November 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/permanent-secretary-kivimaki-to-attend-imo-council-meeting
  20. 18.3.2026 | The EU heads of state and government will meet for the European Council in Brussels on Thursday 19 March. Discussions at the meeting will focus on recent developments in the Middle East, the situation in Ukraine, European competitiveness and the single market, defence and security, and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028−2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/competitiveness-economy-and-security-on-agenda-at-european-council-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland