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26.1.2022 | Children and young people can now vote on their peers’ ideas on how to strengthen the rights of the child. The call for ideas for children and young people was part of the implementation of Finland’s first National Child Strategy. The patron of the campaign is Mrs Jenni Haukio, spouse of the President of the Republic.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/voting-is-now-open-on-ideas-submitted-by-children-and-young-people-
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Finland’s 110th anniversary In 2027, Finland will have been independent for 110 years. It has become customary to celebrate major anniversaries of Finland’s independence with greater ceremony than usual. In addition to commemorating Finland’s inde...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/Finland110years
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1.4.2021 | What is good, sustainable housing in the Europe of the future? What can we learn from the legendary Bauhaus school of architecture and design to find solutions to the present challenges? What do the Nordic countries have to offer to this co-design process? How do we get everyone involved?https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/nordic-ideas-to-enrich-the-new-european-bauhaus
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Finland’s 110th anniversary In 2027, Finland will have been independent for 110 years. It has become customary to celebrate major anniversaries of Finland’s independence with greater ceremony than usual. In addition to commemorating Finland’s inde...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finland110years
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Room for Growth project aims to boost economic growth Since the financial crisis of 2007–2009, economic growth in Finland has been slow. The relative standard of living has fallen compared to our reference countries and the EU average, and GDP has...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/room-for-growth-project
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20.4.2026 | The Government has submitted a Europe communication to Parliament concerning the European Affordable Housing Plan published by the European Commission on 16 December 2025. The Europe communication describes the main content of the plan and presents Finland’s opinion regarding it. Finland recognises the importance of a well-functioning housing market but points out that challenges related to housing vary a great deal between Member States.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-points-out-that-housing-policy-falls-within-national-competence
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27.3.2026 | Comments on the draft vision for higher education and research can be submitted on the public consultation website until 15 April. Both organisations and private individuals can take part.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/public-invited-to-comment-on-vision-for-higher-education-and-research
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30.4.2026 | The Government’s two legislative packages will address the income difficulties faced by international students. The first would strengthen the monitoring of students’ use of social assistance in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 30 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-tackle-income-difficulties-of-international-students
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25.2.2026 | Varkaus – a living industrial cultural heritage – was awarded the Cultural Heritage Label by the European Commission. The label is designated to sites located in the European Union that strongly embody the history, culture and integration of Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/the-industrial-heritage-of-varkaus-is-awarded-the-european-heritage-label
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23.1.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the opening gala of Finland’s NATO DIANA Innovation Accelerator on 22 January 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-opening-of-finland-s-nato-diana-innovation-accelerator
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Simplifying EU legislation One of the priorities of Finland’s work to influence EU policy is simplifying regulation and improving the efficiency of its implementation. Simplifying legislation plays a key role in strengthening the EU’s strategic co...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union/simplifying-eu-legislation
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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 ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-s-objectives-for-the-eu-parliamentary-term-2024-2029
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14.4.2026 | Tänään julkaistiin sosiaaliturvakomitean arviointi- ja selvitysryhmän selvitys yhden perusturvaetuuden seuraavasta mahdollisesta kehitysaskeleesta eli vähimmäismääräisten sairaus- ja vanhempainpäivärahojen ja kuntoutusrahan yhdistämisestä työttömän yleistukeen. Raportissa tarkastellaan erityisesti vaihtoehtoja yhtenäistää perusturvaetuuksien rahoitusta. Nykyisin eri perusturvaetuuksia rahoitetaan vaihtelevasti verovaroin sekä sosiaalivakuutusmaksuin, joten yhtenäistämisen varaa on.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1271139/sosiaalivakuutusmaksujen-rooli-sosiaaliturvan-rahoituksessa-kaipaa-kirkastamista
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9.1.2026 | Radical Health Festival, Europe’s leading health sector event, will take place in Helsinki from 19 to 21 January 2026, offering an international setting for leading health sector experts to discuss how to leverage artificial intelligence and data in healthcare. The event will gather professionals, decision-makers and businesses in the field to accelerate renewal in health and social services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/radical-health-festival-brings-leading-health-sector-experts-to-helsinki-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-is-a-co-organiser-of-the-international-event
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EN 1 EN SFC2021 INTERREG Programme CCI 2021TC16RFCB013 Title (Interreg VI-A) Finland-Estonia-Latvia-Sweden (Central Baltic) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Last year 2027 Eligible from 1 Jan 2021 Eligible until 31 Dec 2029 EC decision number C(2023)38...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125009
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6.5.2025 | Developing working life is a necessity in a world where technological advancement and global change are moving at a rapid pace. The cornerstone of Finland’s economic success is international competitiveness, which is achieved through responsible, sustainable technology and investment in wellbeing at work.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/wellbeing-at-work-accelerates-productivity-share-your-views-on-working-life-
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21.5.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(22) Useful phrases for speeches This collection of useful phrases for speeches in English is p...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039989/Useful%20phrases%20for%20speeches.pdf/ae5a3e7f-97b2-22cc-9c7d-2dd08a8f34e2?t=1747855997468
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13.11.2025 | Finland continues to strengthen its collaboration with the United Nations to scale responsible innovations that support sustainable development. In October 2025, the UN Global Pulse Accelerator Programme held its third cohort workshop in Helsinki, co-hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-the-united-nations-join-forces-to-scale-innovations-for-global-impact
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17.11.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo spoke at the AI Summit in Turku, Finland, on 17 November. Speech to be checked against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-at-turku-ai-summit-on-november-17-2025
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4.9.2025 | The National Finnish Food Day was celebrated on 4 September. Finnish cuisine also featured prominently in training organised in Helsinki for international chefs working at Finnish missions abroad, with rye bread – Finland’s national food – taking centre stage.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-top-chefs-take-inspiration-from-traditional-finnish-ingredients