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Foresight networks Government Foresight Group The Government Foresight Group is an expert group that supports the Government’s work on the future and the activities of the National Foresight Network. The objective of the group is to develop and st...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/foresight-activities-and-work-on-the-future/national-foresight-network
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23.1.2026 | The European Commission presented proposals on 20 and 21 January 2026 for new cybersecurity regulation and the Digital Networks Act (DNA). The cybersecurity package includes a proposal to revise the Cybersecurity Act and to amend the cybersecurity regulation known as the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2 Directive).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/commission-presents-proposals-for-new-eu-cybersecurity-rules-and-digital-networks-act
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28.1.2026 | On 28 January 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published an interim review of the project on security and new economic growth from communication networks, known as the TUUTTI project. The review outlines the project’s progress and presents the key findings to date.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/communication-networks-at-heart-of-finland-s-security-and-economic-growth-interim-review-charts-progress-of-tuutti-project
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20.5.2026 | The views on data centres and their electricity use presented in public tend to either depict the centres as a threat to the sufficiency of electricity or, alternatively, highlight the necessity and benefits of such investments. However, data centres are not a black-and-white issue. Data centres should be seen as a part of the overall economic change, data sovereignty and general electrification. Thro...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/column-data-centres-are-an-integral-part-of-a-developing-energy-system-and-economy
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1.4.2026 | The Government submitted its communication to Parliament on 1 April 2026 regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA). The Government supports the proposal’s aims to modernise and simplify regulation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-modernising-eu-rules-on-connectivity
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The ministries’ joint foresight activities Foresight activities are carried out in several ministries. All ministries are also involved in the joint foresight working group, which coordinates the Government’s joint foresight work, acts as a dissem...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/foresight-activities-and-work-on-the-future/ministries-joint-foresight-activities
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Foresight activities and work on the future Climate change, an ageing population and technological development are transforming Finland and changing its outlook for the future. Many other social, technological, economic, environmental and politica...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/foresight-activities-and-work-on-the-future
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Composition and meetings of the Research and Innovation Council In line with the decree on the Research and Innovation Council, the council’s ministerial members are the Prime Minister, who serves as chair, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/research-and-innovation-council/composition-and-meetings
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27.3.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 27 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the EU’s visa policy, migration management and the Digital Networks Act. The ministerial committee also outlined Finland’s positions for two council meetings to be held next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-first-eu-visa-policy-strategy
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15.4.2026 | Riikka Pellinen, PhD., has been appointed as an expert in higher education and science policy at the Embassy of Finland in Seoul. Her three-year term begins on 1 August 2026. With this appointment, the Team Finland Knowledge network’s geographical scope is extended to South Korea.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/riikka-pellinen-appointed-as-team-finland-knowledge-expert-in-seoul
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13.5.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Lithuania on 13–15 May 2026 as a member of the official delegation accompanying President of the Republic Alexander Stubb on his state visit. Minister Tavio will also attend the programme for the business delegation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-join-president-stubb-and-his-spouse-innes-stubb-on-state-visit-to-lithuania
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23.4.2026 | On 23 April 2026, the Government submitted amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services for approval. The amendments apply to equipment that interfere with radio communications, so-called jammers. The act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 July 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/unauthorised-possession-of-jammers-to-become-a-criminal-offence
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30.4.2026 | The Ministry of Education and Culture, the Research Council of Finland and CSC – IT Center for Science have jointly tested the open version of the OpenAlex database as an information source for analysing Finland’s scientific publication activity and that of other countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ministry-of-education-and-culture-endorses-national-move-towards-open-source-research-data
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16.4.2026 | Finland has joined the Pax Silica initiative that aims to secure supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The declaration was signed on behalf of Finland by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Washington on 16 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410877/suomi-mukaan-pax-silica-aloitteeseen
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16.4.2026 | Finland has joined the Pax Silica initiative that aims to secure supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The declaration was signed on behalf of Finland by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Washington on 16 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-participate-in-pax-silica-initiative
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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
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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...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/national-strategic-choices-for-research-development-and-innovation-policy-and-activities
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21.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requested comments on a draft government proposal for an act on location information for underground network infrastructure. The consultation period ran from 29 January to 12 March 2026. On 21 April 2026, the Ministry published a summary of the 58 comments received.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/summary-of-comments-on-the-legislative-proposal-for-a-location-survey-service
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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
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16.4.2026 | Speech by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio at AmCham Finland's Transatlantic opportunity event in Tampere on 15 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-ville-tavio-at-amcham-finland-s-transatlantic-opportunity-event-in-tampere