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  1. Simplifying EU legislation - Finnish Government

    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

  2. Projects and legislation - Finnish Government

    Projects and legislation Most of the preparation for the projects is carried out in Finnish, so the majority of the additional information is also in Finnish. The Government Project Register Hankeikkuna also contains information about current mini...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation

  3. Government withdraws proposal on legislation supplementing the Gigabit Infrastructure Act - Finnish Government

    26.3.2026 | The Government withdraws its proposal submitted to Parliament on 21 August 2025 for legislation supplementing the EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act. On 26 March 2026, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the withdrawal of the proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-withdraws-proposal-on-legislation-supplementing-the-gigabit-infrastructure-act

  4. Draft government proposal to update civilian intelligence legislation sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    14.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal to update civilian intelligence legislation in response to the changed security environment.  The proposal would introduce new powers, including measures to prepare for state-sponsored threats, and clarifying amendments arising from practical needs identified in intelligence activities. Changes are also proposed to the non-disclosure periods for documents. The deadline for submitting comments is in late May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/draft-government-proposal-to-update-civilian-intelligence-legislation-sent-out-for-comments

  5. Provisions supplementing the Cyber Resilience Act to enter into force: Improving cybersecurity of smart devices and software - Finnish Government

    28.5.2026 | On 28 May 2026, the Government proposed the approval of the national provisions supplementing the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The legislation will enter into force on 1 June 2026, with transitional periods aligned with those of the CRA during 2026–2027. The aim of the CRA is to improve the cybersecurity of products.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/provisions-supplementing-the-cyber-resilience-act-to-enter-into-force-improving-cybersecurity-of-smart-devices-and-software

  6. Validity of passports to extend to 10 years - Finnish Government

    28.5.2026 | The Government proposes extending the validity of Finnish passports and identity cards to 10 years. On 28 May, the Government submitted to Parliament a draft proposal for amending the Passport Act and the Identity Card Act. The Ministry of the Interior estimates that the acts could enter into force by early 2028 at the latest.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/validity-of-passports-to-extend-to-10-years

  7. Amended legislation on health checks for children and young adults - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | The timing and content of health checks at child health clinics and schools, and in student healthcare and oral healthcare will be regulated in future by government decree. Upper secondary level student health checks and preliminary health examinations for compulsory military service will be combined, and an electronic health questionnaire will be introduced.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/amended-legislation-on-health-checks-for-children-and-young-adults

  8. Working group to examine legislation on plants handling dangerous chemicals and explosives important for national defence - Finnish Government

    1.7.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has appointed a working group of public officials to assess legislation concerning plants handling dangerous chemicals and explosives which are important for national defence. Due to the changed security environment in Finland, the processing of licence applications, disclosure obligations and data processing of these plants will be evaluated.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-to-examine-legislation-on-plants-handling-dangerous-chemicals-and-explosives-important-for-national-defence

  9. State ownership steering and ownership policy - Finnish Government

    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

  10. Government proposes national legislation supplementing the Cyber Resilience Act - Finnish Government

    27.11.2025 | The Government submitted a legislative proposal for the national implementation of the European Union’s new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) to Parliament on 27 November 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-national-legislation-supplementing-the-cyber-resilience-act

  11. Joint controllership - Finnish Government

    Joint controllership The Prime Minister's Office and other Ministries are joint controllers when processing personal data in the Government’s shared information systems. These shared information systems include: case management systems that store ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/data-protection/joint-controllership

  12. Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier - Finnish Government

    21.5.2026 | The Act on Healthcare Professionals has been amended to make it possible to receive international assistance for healthcare in different kinds of crises. The amendments will facilitate and speed up the operations of humanitarian assistance providers in Finland when assistance is needed fast. The amendments will enter into force on 25 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/reception-of-international-assistance-in-healthcare-to-become-easier

  13. The Government and Parliament - Finnish Government

    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

  14. Finnish council of regulatory impact analysis - Finnish Government

    Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis The Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis is responsible for issuing statements on government proposals and their regulatory impact assessments. The Council issues 30 to 45 statements each year...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/council-of-regulatory-impact-analysis

  15. Legislative project launched to enable scratch cards to be given as gifts - Finnish Government

    21.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to prepare amendments to the Lotteries Act and the Gambling Act concerning the claiming of winnings, with the aim of making it possible to give scratch cards as gifts. The project will run until 31 December 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-project-launched-to-enable-scratch-cards-to-be-given-as-gifts-

  16. Police powers to conduct undercover activities in information network to be specified - Finnish Government

    7.5.2026 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the provisions on the powers of the police to carry out undercover activities in an information network. The amended legislation is scheduled to enter into force on 1 August 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/police-powers-to-conduct-undercover-activities-in-information-network-to-be-specified-1

  17. Legislative working group for easing the management of the affairs of a deceased relative - Finnish Government

    The memorandum prepared in the programme's legislative drafting group was circulated for comments on the Lausuntopalvelu.fi website at the turn of 2025–2026. According to the preliminary schedule, the government proposal will be submitted to Parliament in the late spring of 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=VM046:00/2024

  18. EU ministers to discuss Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, critical medicines, simplification of legislation and European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - Finnish Government

    1.12.2025 | The EU ministers will attend the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Brussels on 1 and 2 December 2025. On both days, Finland will be represented by Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-to-discuss-carcinogens-and-mutagens-directive-critical-medicines-simplification-of-legislation-and-european-globalisation-adjustment-fund

  19. Finland in the European Union - Finnish Government

    Finland in the European Union Finland’s goal is a globally strong and well-functioning European Union that promotes the security, wellbeing and economic interests of its Member States and citizens. Finland is an active, reliable and solution-orien...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union

  20. Government appoints parliamentary working group to assess and develop practices and legislation related to NATO - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | On Thursday 13 November 2025, the Government appointed a parliamentary working group that will assess and, if necessary, put forth justified proposals for developing practices or legislation concerning NATO matters. The work will be based on an assignment from the Constitutional Law Committee and a preliminary study completed by the Ministry of Justice in October 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-appoints-parliamentary-working-group-to-assess-and-develop-practices-and-legislation-related-to-nato