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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...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/foresight-activities-and-work-on-the-future/government-report-on-the-future
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The Government and Parliament The relationship between the Government and Parliament is an integral part of parliamentary democracy. Parliament oversees the Government's work and ensures that the Government complies with the law and acts in the in...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/the-government-and-parliament
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13.5.2026 | On 13 May 2026, the Government adopted a National Security Concept as a government resolution. The concept defines Finland’s key national security interests and focuses on measures to counter the most serious threats.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-issues-resolution-on-national-security-concept
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21.5.2026 | On 21 May 2026, the Government adopted a national plan on the resilience of critical entities (the CER strategy). The plan’s objective is to enhance the resilience of critical entities. Cooperation between critical entities and authorities will enhance resilience and harmonise it at both EU and national level.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-adopts-plan-on-resilience-of-critical-entities
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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
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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government 20.6.2023 - Petteri Orpo Prime Minister Riikka Purra Minister of Finance Joakim Strand Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Elina Valtonen Minister for Foreign Affairs Ville Tavio Minister f...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments
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Press releases on the Government's decisions Information exchange between authorities strengthened to improve security 9.7.2026 14.19 Press release Government sets out its positions on EU Passenger Package 9.7.2026 13.17 Press release Minna Karvon...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/decisions/press-releases
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Prime Minister’s announcements and Government’s replies to interpellations The Prime Minister may deliver a verbal announcement to Parliament on an aspect of government business. The announcement may also be delivered by a minister designated by t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/prime-minister-s-announcements-and-government-s-replies-to-interpellations
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26.5.2026 | The Government discussed preparedness for drone threats, instructions and communications to the public in its extraordinary informal meeting on Tuesday 26 May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-ramps-up-society-s-preparedness-for-drone-threats-in-extraordinary-informal-meeting
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18.9.2025 | Growing uncertainty about the future means it is important to identify alternative paths of development in the operating environment in order to support preparedness. The Government Report on the Future responds to this need. Part I of the Government Report on the Future was submitted to Parliament on Thursday 18 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/part-i-of-the-government-report-on-the-future-explores-alternative-paths-of-development-how-they-will-impact-finland-and-how-to-prepare-for-them
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Ownership steering data bank The ownership steering data bank consists of key publications related to ownership steering and ownership policy. It includes for example up-to-date laws, policies outlined by the government, annual reports of the Owne...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering/data-bank
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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/governments/-/gov/orpo
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Promoting equality Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government is committed to promoting equality, gender equality and non-discrimination in Finnish society. Action plan for combating racism brings together means to build a more equal Finland The gov...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality
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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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20.4.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided in March that from 1 June 2026, Finland will not accept non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation. The objective of the decision is to ensure that travel documents are as reliable as possible. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises holders of non‑biometric passports who plan to apply for a visa or residence permit to prepare well in advance for the change.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russian-citizens-are-recommended-to-apply-for-visa-with-biometric-passport-starting-from-may
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Sustainability in state-owned companies Sustainability is becoming more and more important for the competitiveness and shareholder value of companies. As an owner, the State expects companies to lead the way in sustainable business. The State’s ex...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering/sustainability
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State ownership steering and ownership policy State ownership policy is active, open and pragmatic. The State develops its shareholdings using the tools of a responsible owner and aims for a long-term increase in ownership value. The premises for ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering
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We will develop the operating conditions of CSOs in cross-administrative cooperation. The implementation of the strategy includes legislative projects, studies and reports and other development measures. The aim is, for example, to extend the right to tax deductions on donations to CSOs, to reform government grant practices and to form a vision of civil society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=OM003:00/2025
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8.5.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for education, youth, culture and sport will meet in Brussels on 11–12 May. Education ministers are expected to adopt a general approach on the next Erasmus+ programme and outline the role of artificial intelligence in education. Other items on the agenda include the EU Youth Dialogue, the new AgoraEU programme, and mental health in sport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-youth-culture-and-sport-council-to-convene-on-11-12-may
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25.6.2026 | The Government proposes that the current legislation on arbitration be reformed to correspond to the best international practices. In addition, the Finnish terminology of the act would be made gender neutral. The objective is to improve the competitiveness of arbitration in Finland and to reform the act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/new-arbitration-act-legislative-reform-to-strengthen-finland-s-position-in-international-dispute-resolution