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29.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare the necessary amendments to the provision of the Aliens Act on sufficient financial resources for family reunification. In future, a government decree would lay down provisions on the euro amounts required to demonstrate sufficient financial resources. This requirement would apply to family members of people who live in Finland with a residence permit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/provisions-on-income-thresholds-for-family-reunification-to-be-issued-by-government-decree
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2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
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5.1.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites comments on the integration support. The comments should be submitted by 16 February 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comments-on-the-new-integration-support-are-requested
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22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1
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26.8.2025 | The Finnish development financier Finnfund has set up a new investment fund to support the development of digital services and infrastructure in developing countries. The aim is to promote gender equality and financial inclusiveness in Africa, Asia and Latin America.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-financier-finnfund-s-new-investment-fund-to-support-digital-inclusiveness-in-developing-countries
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19.12.2024 | Persons arriving in Finland with a residence permit for an employed person should receive a monthly pay of at least EUR 1,600 for work carried out in Finland. The decree enters into force on 1 January 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/income-limit-of-eur-1-600-for-a-residence-permit-for-an-employed-person-set
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11.4.2024 | The Government has decided to introduce maximum income limits to the selection of residents to state-subsidised rental housing (rental housing of the Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland Ara). The income limits will be applied both to the selection of new residents and to moving to another apartment. No income limits will be applied to rental housing intended for special groups. The maximum income limits will become applicable as from 1 January 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/income-limits-introduced-for-selection-of-residents-to-state-subsidised-rental-housing
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16.7.2025 | Finland believes that the overall level of the European Commission’s proposal for the EU’s next multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034 is too high. Finland considers the proposed priorities to be steps in the right direction. The Government will formulate a more detailed position on the proposals in early autumn.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-calls-for-moderation-in-eu-budget-and-supports-funding-allocation-for-defence-competitiveness-and-ukraine
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19.12.2024 | The European Union reaffirmed its support for Ukraine when the leaders of the Member States met in Brussels on 19 December. The European Council held an in-depth discussion on Ukraine and the EU’s role on the global stage. Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also in attendance.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-union-pledges-support-for-ukraine-discussion-on-defence-will-continue-
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6.6.2024 | The Government proposed on 6 June 2024 that in future, persons arriving in Finland with a residence permit for an employed person should receive a monthly pay of at least EUR 1,600 for work carried out in Finland. In future, the income limit for a residence permit for an employed persons could be amended by government decree. The amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 November 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposal-on-eur-1600-income-limit-for-a-residence-permit-for-an-employed-person-submitted-to-parliament
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5.9.2023 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has begun preparations to amend laws relating to income limits for work-based residence permits. Simultaneously, the Ministry will examine the appropriate levels and impacts of income limits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/preparations-begin-to-set-an-income-limit-for-a-residence-permit-for-employed-persons
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20.12.2023 | An income limit of EUR 1,600 would be set for the residence permit for an employed person. In future, the income limit would be laid down by government decree. The government proposal will be circulated for comments until 31.1.2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposal-on-income-limit-for-residence-permits-for-employed-persons-sent-out-for-comments
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11.4.2024 | The support for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion was clearly reflected in the 2023 official development assistance spending (ODA) of Finland and many other EU Member States, according to data released by the OECD today. Ukraine was the largest recipient of Finland’s ODA for the second consecutive year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-continued-to-support-ukraine-through-development-assistance-in-2023
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16.4.2024 | Minister of Finance Riikka Purra will participate in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC on 18–19 April. The most difficult subject on the agenda is the geopolitical situation, particularly Ukraine and Gaza.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-to-show-strong-support-for-ukraine-at-meetings-in-washington-dc
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17.11.2023 | Trust in the future among young people and people with low incomes has seen a clear decline this autumn compared to the earlier part of the year. According to the Citizens’ Pulse survey conducted by the Prime Minister's Office, this decline has been more pronounced among women than among men.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/citizens-pulse-just-over-half-of-low-income-earners-now-confident-about-the-future
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EU Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028−2034 One of the key themes defining European policies in the coming years, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the European Union for 2028–2034 will also be a key priority on Finland’s EU agenda...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union/eu-multiannual-financial-framework-for-2028-2034
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10.4.2024 | On 9 April 2024, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appointed a working group to prepare a package of measures to facilitate immigrant integration, and a language allowance for inclusion in labour market support, as outlined in the Government Programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-group-to-prepare-language-allowance-for-labour-market-support-and-integration-assistance
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10.4.2026 | The official development assistance (ODA) continued to decline in 2025 both globally and in Finland. Statistics indicate a broad shift in global development finance. Ukraine remained Finland’s largest partner country for bilateral development cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/2025-saw-historic-decline-in-international-development-finance
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9.4.2026 | The Government is proposing changes aimed at preventing intentional misuse of social security, reducing incorrect social security payments and improving information exchange with Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-measures-to-prevent-benefit-fraud-and-incorrect-payments
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29.12.2023 | Finnpartnership supports commercial business activities that create positive development outcomes in developing countries. From the beginning of 2024, piloting in the target countries will be allowed for companies with established operations in these countries. The percentage of support concerning the least developed and fragile countries will fall, whereas that for SMEs in lower-middle-income countries will rise.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-to-business-partnership-support-encourage-companies-operating-in-developing-countries-to-develop-their-business-through-piloting