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30.1.2026 | The virtual morning session on the vision for higher education and research held on a wintery Friday on 30 January brought together more than 300 participants to discuss the future of Finnish society and the need to restructure higher education and research.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-s-most-important-choice-is-education-culture-and-high-competence-morning-coffee-session-discussion-on-concrete-measures-for-the-vision-for-higher-education-and-research
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28.11.2024 | On Thursday 28 November, the Government submitted to Parliament a cultural policy report that outlines the long-term objectives and action plan for cultural policy until the 2040s. The report emphasises the efforts to preserve and renew the foundations of culture and make them economically viable, and to reinforce the impact of cultural and creative sectors on society. The long-term strategy, wh...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/culture-as-strong-and-unifying-force-in-building-sustainable-viable-and-more-humane-future
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8.5.2026 | In its meeting, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission communication on security threats posed by drones and the Commission’s proposal for a regulation to boost EU industry. The ministerial committee also outlined Finland’s positions for four council meetings taking place next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-commission-communication-on-drones
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9.5.2025 | The topics on the agenda include the joint European degree label and the role of education in preventing inequality. The Council will also discuss the impact of disinformation, manipulation and cyber threats on young people and delve into the future strategic priorities for the cultural sector in the EU. Council conclusions are expected on the promotion of sport and physical activity in the educational context.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-youth-culture-and-sports-council-to-convene-on-12-13-may
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21.11.2023 | EU ministers responsible for education, youth, culture and sport will meet in Brussels on 23–24 November. Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson will represent Finland in the Education Council; Minister Sandra Bergqvist is Finland’s representative in matters related to young people, sport and culture. The EU ministers will discuss a range of topics, including digital skills and digital educati...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-youth-culture-and-sport-council-on-23-24-november-topics-include-digital-skills-young-people-s-mental-health-and-working-conditions-in-cultural-sector
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26.9.2025 | The Finnish Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will attend the MONDIACULT 2025 conference on 29–30 September. Thousands of policymakers and experts will meet in Barcelona to outline the future of cultural policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-talvitie-to-attend-unesco-world-conference-on-cultural-policies-and-sustainable-development
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12.1.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has published the first bildung review, which provides an overview of development in the Ministry’s administrative branch over the past decades. The latest stage, which began in the 1990s, is characterised by a decline in the achieved learning outcomes, the plateauing of the rising level of education among Finns, as well as a gradual decrease in public input into education.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/the-bildung-review-describes-the-development-of-finland-s-education-and-culture-sector-over-the-past-decades-up-to-the-present-moment
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The project will be carried out under the Coordination Group for Digitalisation. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will have the overall responsibility for the project. Other contributors will include the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The project will be implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance (incl. the GenAI network) and the Prime Minister’s Office.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=LVM046:00/2024
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23.4.2026 | Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön tilaama selvitys suomalaisen kirja-alan tilanteesta ja soveltuvin osin lukemisesta on valmistunut. Selvityksen on laatinut Markus Leikola osana kulttuuripoliittisen selonteon toimeenpanoa. Sen tavoitteena on muodostaa kokonaiskuva kirja-alan nykytilasta. Selvitys luovutettiin tiede- ja kulttuuriministeri Mari-Leena Talvitielle 23. huhtikuuta.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/selvitys-nostaa-esiin-kirja-alan-vahvuuksia-ja-kehittamiskohteita
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/kunta-ja-alueministeri
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-local-and-regional-government
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9.11.2023 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala has launched a report on cultural policy. The preparatory work will be carried out with broad-based involvement of the cultural sector. The report is included in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government. The Government aims to submit the report to Parliament in autumn 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministry-begins-to-draft-a-cultural-policy-report
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28.6.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has drawn up an action plan to promote diversity in the arts and culture. The action plan is based on the final report which a working group appointed by the Ministry published in 2021. The action plan aims to take into account the diversity of the Finnish population in all planning and decision-making in the arts and cultural policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/action-plan-to-promote-diversity-in-the-arts-and-culture
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10.1.2024 | Finland's next element to be inscribed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity concerns the dipnet fishing tradition along the Torne River. The proposal concerning the living tradition along the border river will be prepared in cooperation with Sweden, which will also coordinate the multinational application. The aim is to submit the application to UNESCO in March 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ttorne-river-dipnetting-culture-to-be-prepared-for-nomination-for-unesco-s-list-jointly-by-finland-and-sweden
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16.4.2020 | A working group set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture has prepared guidelines for ensuring that activities of the administrative branch are based on a sustainable foundation. The administrative branch of the Ministry of Education and Culture is specifically responsible for strengthening social sustainability, including culture and people's wellbeing.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministerio-linjasi-kestavan-kehityksen-tavoitteet-omalle-hallinnonalalle
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27.10.2023 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will visit New York and Los Angeles from 30 October to 3 November 2023. Her aim is to deepen cooperation between Finland and the United States in culture, science and the creative sectors. Multala will meet with leaders of local cultural institutions and businesses, visit several universities, and talk to people playing key roles in culture, science and higher education.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-science-and-culture-multala-to-visit-new-york-and-los-angeles-from-30-october-to-3-november
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31.10.2022 | On 3 November, the Ministry of Education and Culture will organise an immigration dialogue where professionals in the arts and culture will discuss issues related to the diversity of cultural services based on their own experiences. The theme is cultural diversity, immigration and inclusion.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/oimmigration-dialogue-organised-by-the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-discusses-production-of-more-diversified-cultural-supply
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3.8.2020 | Rapporteur Jukka Liedes proposes establishing an ethics committee of the cultural sector and placing it in the Arts Promotion Centre. The ethics committee would be an independent body that would prepare principles and guidelines and address ethical issues in the fields of arts and culture. The proposal was submitted to the Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen on 3 August 2020.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/rapporteur-ethics-committee-needed-for-handling-issues-in-the-cultural-sector
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15.2.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture published on Wednesday 15 February an Outlook Review of the Officials of the Ministry of Education and Culture on the Next Government Term. In the future, too, Finland’s success, wellbeing and sustainable growth can only be based on the growth of human and social capital and innovation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministry-of-education-and-culture-published-outlook-review-of-education-policy-and-policy-measures-required-for-next-government-term
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11.6.2021 | The Ministry of Education and Culture is seeking to boost reconstruction of the cultural sector. Investment in elevating culture and the creative industries and work to underline their social and economic importance are part of Finland’s sustainable growth programme and other initiatives. The Government is also prepared to capitalise a planned cultural and creative industries fund for Finland. ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-science-and-culture-antti-kurvinen-launches-cultural-reconstruction-work