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  1. Sign up for news - Finnish Government

    Sign up for news on current issues You can sign up to receive press releases, news, speeches and columns from the ministries by email by selecting the material and topics you wish to subscribe to. A confirmation email with an activation link will ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/sign-up

  2. Overview of information influence activities - Finnish Government

    Overview of information influence activities Information influence activities are goal-oriented and systematic acts aimed at influencing public opinion, perceptions and behaviour and undermining the ability of society to function. Methods include ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-communications/overview-of-information-influence-activities

  3. Opening Remarks by Minister Valtonen at the annual Warsaw Human Dimension Conference of the OSCE - Finnish Government

    6.10.2025 | Opening Remarks by Minister Elina Valtonen at the annual Warsaw Human Dimension Conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-remarks-by-minister-valtonen-at-the-annual-warsaw-human-dimension-conference-of-the-osce

  4. 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

  5. Finland issues its second National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security - Finnish Government

    1.12.2025 | Finland’s second National Action Plan for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security has been published. The Action Plan serves as a roadmap for involving young people in peace and security work in ministries and organisations alike, both nationally and internationally. The ownership and participation of young people was the guiding principle in the preparation of the Action Plan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-issues-its-second-national-action-plan-on-youth-peace-and-security

  6. Prime Minister Orpo’s roundtable selects measures to promote good relations between population groups - Finnish Government

    11.3.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo invited representatives from Finland’s six largest cities (Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa, Oulu and Turku), immigrant organisations, religious communities and public officials to explore ways to promote good relations between population groups in Finland. The event was organised in cooperation with the City of Vantaa on 11 March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-s-roundtable-selects-measures-to-promote-good-relations-between-population-groups

  7. Finnish - Estonian declaration emphasises importance of education and media literacy in the age of artificial intelligence - Finnish Government

    18.2.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz met Estonia's Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas in Tallinn on 18 February. A Finnish - Estonian declaration on digitalisation, media literacy and artificial intelligence was published during the visit. The ministers also discussed these themes with experts and students.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-estonian-declaration-emphasises-importance-of-education-and-media-literacy-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence

  8. Behavioural study: Preparedness, community spirit and clear operational recommendations improve Finns' ability to deal with crises - Finnish Government

    12.4.2022 | Finnish people see the situation in Ukraine as a significant security threat, but everyone has their own way of reacting to the crisis. Older people are more concerned about the situation than young people and young adults. Most people understand the importance of having a sufficient supply of foodstuffs at home, for example, but people living in sparsely populated areas have more empirical knowledge than city residents of other forms of preparedness.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/behavioural-study-preparedness-community-spirit-and-clear-operational-recommendations-improve-finns-ability-to-deal-with-crises

  9. New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland - Finnish Government

    18.11.2024 | The new Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide aimed at the entire population has been published on Suomi.fi. The Ministry of the Interior produced the online guide together with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and an extensive cooperation network. The guide collects preparedness instructions in one place.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-guide-instructs-people-how-to-prepare-for-incidents-and-crises-in-finland

  10. Development Policy Committee report: Democracy requires strengthening all over the world - Finnish Government

    30.1.2024 | Democracy may be at risk anywhere in the world in times of uncertainty. That is why Finland should be more active in defending democracy both nationally and internationally.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-policy-committee-report-democracy-requires-strengthening-all-over-the-world

  11. Foreign Minister Valtonen consults civil society organisations as Finland prepares for UN Human Rights Council session - Finnish Government

    26.2.2024 | In accordance with established practice, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs invited civil society organisations (CSOs) to comment on Finland’s activities at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council on 12 February. Representatives of more than 40 CSOs participated in a discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The discussion focused on the rights of children and the safety...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-consults-civil-society-organisations-as-finland-prepares-for-un-human-rights-council-session

  12. Guide on the activation and use of civil defence shelters sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft guide intended to support the planning of the activation and use of civil defence shelters and to harmonise the preparation of related plans. The deadline for submitting comments is 11.8. 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/guide-on-the-activation-and-use-of-civil-defence-shelters-sent-out-for-comments

  13. Finland continues its active support for Ukraine - Finnish Government

    24.2.2025 | Finland has been active in responding to Ukraine’s need for assistance. Finland has delivered more than 100 vehicles to Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The latest consignment of 16 vehicles was delivered during the first weeks of February. Finland has also delivered more than 400 truckloads of civilian material assistance to Ukraine through the EU mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-continues-its-active-support-for-ukraine

  14. Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto at the UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    28.2.2022 | Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto at the UN Human Rights Council, 49th session High-Level Segment on Monday 28 February 2022
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-foreign-affairs-pekka-haavisto-at-the-un-human-rights-council

  15. Prime Minister Orpo: “Deepening cooperation will help secure the future of Europe” - Finnish Government

    4.5.2026 | Prime Minister Orpo represented Finland at the eighth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Monday 4 May. The theme of the summit was building the future through unity and stability in Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-deepening-cooperation-will-help-secure-the-future-of-europe-

  16. Membership application to the Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy under way - Finnish Government

    1.6.2021 | The Ministry of Justice has opened an application process for actors representing civil society and its research to the Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy KANE. The application is open from 1 June to 20 August 2021. The advisory board will now be appointed for the fourth four-year term 2021–2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/membership-application-to-the-advisory-board-on-civil-society-policy-under-way

  17. Government grant for the civil society organisations - Finnish Government

    Discretionary government grants for developing civil society organisations’ work to combat racism In May and June 2025, the Prime Minister’s Office organised a call for applications for discretionary government grants to support civil society orga...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/government-grant-for-civil-society-organisations

  18. Progress of the government action plan to combat racism - Finnish Government

    Progress of the government action plan to combat racism The government action plan to combat racism and promote equality implements the policies set out in the equality statement issued by the Government. The selected measures are based on an asse...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/progress-of-the-action-plan

  19. Finns take part actively in the EU citizens’ dialogue - Finnish Government

    8.2.2019 | Last year, more than the usual number of EU-related discussion forums were organised in different parts of Finland. Recently published report also indicates that Finland participated actively in the EU countries’ joint campaign to promote citizens’ dialogue.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finns-take-part-actively-in-the-eu-citizens-dialogue

  20. Government report on human rights policy stresses the universality of human rights and strengthening of equality - Finnish Government

    9.12.2021 | The Government’s human rights policy report stresses action to strengthen equality and gender equality. Finland rejects attempts to undermine the universality of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-report-on-human-rights-policy-stresses-the-universality-of-human-rights-and-strengthening-of-equality