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9.3.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided to place functions of the 3rd Logistics Regiment of the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command in Kemi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/functions-of-3rd-logistics-regiment-to-be-placed-in-kemi
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30.1.2024 | On Tuesday 30 January, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Anders Adlercreutz travelled to Berlin, where he met with German Minister of State for Europe and Climate Anna Lührmann and took part in several other high-level meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-adlercreutz-in-berlin-the-current-global-political-situation-demands-a-stronger-and-more-competitive-eu
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9.12.2025 | The Government proposes improvements to the Finnish Border Guard's preparedness and its ability to respond to the requirements of the changed security and operating environment. The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal for an act amending the Border Guard Act and certain related acts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-border-guard-s-powers-related-to-preparedness-to-be-strengthened-
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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
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13.11.2025 | On 16 July, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The reform is one of the key measures to implement the EU Preparedness Union Strategy. The Government informed Parliament of the proposal by submitting a Union communication on 13 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/reform-of-the-eu-civil-protection-mechanism-would-strengthen-crisis-preparedness
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12.11.2025 | The Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland METSO has established its position as part of nature conservation in Finland. The programme has developed a high-quality network of protected areas that already covers almost 100,000 hectares. The closing seminar of the programme period 2008–2025 presented some of the success stories of the widely appreciated METSO Programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/success-of-metso-programme-boosts-transition-to-next-programme-period
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2.9.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's keynote speech at the Lithuania-Finland Defence Industry and Science Forum on 2 September 2025 Publication date 2.9.2025 16.19 Type: Speech Mr President, excellences, participants and partners of this Defence I...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-keynote-speech-at-the-lithuania-finland-defence-industry-and-science-forum-on-2-september-2025
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11.12.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to enhance the Finnish Border Guard’s powers related to preparedness to meet the demands of the changed security and operating environment. The project will assess and prepare the necessary amendments to legislation for normal conditions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/project-launched-to-review-finnish-border-guard-s-preparedness-powers
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7.12.2021 | Digitalisation, new forms of working, growing skills requirements and demographic change require an even better integration policy. The Nordic ministers responsible for integration will discuss integration at a virtual meeting organised by Finland in its role as President of the Nordic Council of Ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/digitalisation-and-transformation-of-work-pose-new-demands-on-integration-measures-nordic-countries-to-share-best-practices-at-ministerial-meeting-
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4.3.2025 | Speech by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen about Finland’s approach to European security at an event entitled "Keeping the peace on NATO’s longest border with Russia", hosted by Chatham House on 4 March 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-valtonen-in-london-at-an-event-hosted-by-chatham-house
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12.6.2025 | In 2024, the total demand for travel and tourism was EUR 16.6 billion. The strategy aims to increase tourism demand to EUR 20 billion by 2028. A key to achieving this target is doubling the amount of money foreign tourists spend in Finland, compared with 2019. Growth in tourism demand must create value for travel companies, employees in the sector, local communities, tourists and Finnish society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-s-tourism-strategy-for-2025-2028-aims-to-increase-tourism-demand
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25.8.2025 | Speech by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on 25 August 2025 Publication date 25.8.2025 15.05 | Published in English on 31.10.2025 at 15.26 Type: Speech Distinguished Ambassadors, ladies and gentlemen, D...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/speech-by-minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-on-25-august-2025
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18.10.2024 | On 18 October 2024, Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne signed a decision to alter the composition of Arctia Ltd’s board of directors. A new special assignment for Arctia will also be incorporated into the company’s articles of association.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-to-the-composition-of-arctia-s-board
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27.4.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a Team Finland trade mission to Australia and New Zealand between 28 April and 5 May 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-australia-and-new-zealand
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16.10.2024 | In their first-ever summit in Brussels on Wednesday 16 October, the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) outlined a vision for closer cooperation. For Finland, it was important that the joint statement issued at the summit condemn Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-gulf-countries-agree-to-deepen-cooperation
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19.12.2024 | Government Defence Report outlines development of Finland’s defence as part of NATO Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.12.2024 13.38 Type: Press release At its session on 19 December 2024, the Finnish Government approved the Government Defenc...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-defence-report-outlines-development-of-finland-s-defence-as-part-of-nato
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9.7.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's keynote speech at the NATO Technology event in Washington Publication date 9.7.2024 20.53 Type: Speech It is my honor to represent Finland in the context of NATOs 75th year. Let me start by saying a couple of w...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-keynote-speech-at-the-nato-technology-event-in-washington
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25.8.2025 | "Our task is to promote a world in which as many people as possible—regardless of country of birth and circumstances—can live their lives safely and freely, and be happy. That is Finland’s story."https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-2025-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission
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13.3.2025 | Opening Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen at the Helsinki Roundtable on AI and International Security at Aalto University on 13 March 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-remarks-by-minister-elina-valtonen-at-the-helsinki-roundtable-on-ai-and-international-security
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2.10.2024 | Ministers responsible for forest affairs in Europe signed a declaration on the development of sustainable forest management and decided to set up a facility that will focus on anticipating and managing the risks to forests. The declaration was signed by 35 Member States and supported by more than 20 observer organisations. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah represented Finland at the Conference, held in Bonn, Germany on 1–2 October 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/european-forest-ministers-reaffirmed-their-commitment-to-sustainable-forest-management-and-its-development