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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.

20.5.2026 | The European Urban Initiative (EUI) brought together European and Finnish cities, the European Commission and national and regional authorities to discuss the changed geopolitical situation in Finland and its impact on cities and the development of innovation ecosystems. The event to support cities with capacity building was held in Oulu on 19–20 May 2026.

22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend an informal meeting of EU heads of state or government hosted by Cyprus, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The meeting will take place in Lefkosia and Agia Napa on 23–24 April. Discussions at the meeting will focus on current geopolitical challenges and the EU’s multiannual financial framework, which will serve as the Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034.

25.9.2025 | Minister of Defence decides on establishment of three endowed professorships Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.9.2025 15.59 Type: Press release On 25 September 2025, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen decided on the establishment of three fi...

21.3.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne attended the European Shipping Summit seminar in Brussels on 20 March 2025. The seminar brought together European and international decision-makers, authorities and actors in the shipping industry.

25.3.2025 | The first issue of the Kauppapolitiikka magazine in 2025 delves deep into current events in international trade and politics. Why is the world economy buzzing, and who wins most when geopolitics change?

9.6.2026 | The leading Finnish satellite company ICEYE announced 9.6.2026 that it raised EUR 450 million in new growth capital during a recent funding round. A Finnish consortium led by Solidium and consisting of Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment), Ilmarinen, Varma, Nokia and Lifeline Ventures is participating in the funding round together with international investors.

5.6.2026 | In line with the Government Programme, the Finnish Government will reform the Act on the Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions so that risks relating to national security, security of supply and broad-spectrum threats are taken into account more effectively than at present. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has sent out for comments a government proposal to reform the legislat...

5.10.2023 | The leaders of 47 European countries expressed their strong support for Ukraine at the meeting of the European Political Community in Granada, Spain, on Thursday 5 October. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the attendees at the meeting, which was the third of its kind. Russia and Belarus were not invited.

23.4.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029. The decisions focus on reinforcing the conditions for economic growth and enhancing the security of Finland and the Finnish people. At the same time, the Government will ensure that public finances are sustainable. The growth package will be financed responsibly through measures to increase general government revenue and reduce expenditure.

13.10.2023 | A recent survey commissioned by the Embassy of Finland in Moscow reveals that more than one in three Russians feel positive about Finland, compared to one in two a year ago. Researchers ascribe the decline in Finland’s reputation among Russians mainly to the negative media coverage of Finland’s membership in NATO. Young people hold the most positive attitudes towards Finland.

Finland's objectives for the EU parliamentary term 2024–2029 Key objectives of Finland's EU policy for 2024–2029 are strengthening Europe’s strategic competitiveness, improving comprehensive security in Europe and promoting a clean transition and ...

Photo: Visit Oulu Programme for northern Finland The vitality of northern Finland is becoming more and more important for Finland and the Nordic region as a whole. The goal of the programme for northern Finland is to make better use of the opportu...

Government Report on the Future Each electoral term, the Government submits to Parliament a Report on the Future, which aims to identify issues that will be important for decision-making and require particular attention in the future. The report a...

Government news The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. News items from all ministries are available on the Government website. New guide offers tools to address...

9.7.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday 12 July. The main topics of discussion will be Ethiopia, the Strategic Compass, and the geopolitics of new digital technologies. In addition, the meeting will approve conclusions on a Globally Connected Europe. The foreign ministers will meet Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs at a working lunch and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs at a working breakfast.

National strategic choices for research, development and innovation policy and activities The Multiannual Plan for the Use of Government Research and Development Funding states that Finland’s future success will be built on strategic choices in re...

6.5.2026 | Crisis Management NOW was held on 5 May at the University of Helsinki. The event drew experts, decision-makers and others interested in the topic to discuss the development and future direction of comprehensive crisis management. In 2026, Finland marks 70 years of engagement in international crisis management.

5.5.2026 | Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at Crisis management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond in Helsinki on 5 May 2026.

25.3.2026 | Opening words by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the Launch of the Millennium Technology Prize on 25 March 2026 in Helsinki.