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Government press releases The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. The Government and its ministries usually communicate about important issues at least through a...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/press-releases
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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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Press releases about Finland in the EU Minister of Commerce and industry of India Goyal visits Finland on 16–17 July 16.7.2026 15.56 Press release Ministers for sports: EU funding should be reviewed for sports organisations that allow Russian and ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/current-issues
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Press releases and news from the Prime Minister's Office Ministers for European Affairs to discuss simplification of EU legislation 13.7.2026 12.47 Press release Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses next multiannual financial framework 3....https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/press-releases
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3.5.2026 | World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-press-freedom-day-highlights-importance-of-freedom-of-expression-for-democracy-and-security
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16.1.2026 | The International Press Center (IPC), which has been administered by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, is closing. The reasons for the closure are the center's reduced activity in recent years and the need to allocate resources to other communications activities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-press-center-closes
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16.7.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has appointed Johanna Kaprio-Papageorgiou to serve as Counsellor for Public Diplomacy and Communications at Finland’s Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/johanna-kaprio-papageorgiou-appointed-to-serve-as-counsellor-for-public-diplomacy-and-communications-at-finland-s-permanent-representation-to-the-eu-in-brussels
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17.7.2026 | On 17 July 2026, the European Commission gave a proposal to amend the EU Emissions Trading Directive. According to the proposal, the scope of emissions trading in both aviation and maritime transport would expand. The reform is based on the EU’s decision on the 2040 climate target. The EU ‘s net emissions will be reduced by 90 per cent by 2040, compared to 1990.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-commission-wishes-to-reform-emissions-trading-changes-for-maritime-transport-and-aviation
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10.7.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 13 July. State Secretary Pasi Rajala will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-the-middle-east-and-the-black-sea
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13.7.2026 | Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann Wadephul will visit Finland on 15–16 July and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The ministers will have bilateral discussions and visit various sites to learn about security in the northern region of Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/germany-s-foreign-minister-wadephul-to-visit-finland
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9.7.2026 | The Finnish Government has appointed Anu Nousiainen, M.Sc. (Admin.), as Director General of the Administration Policy Department at the Ministry of Defence for a five-year term from 1 October 2026 to 31 September 2031.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/anu-nousiainen-appointed-director-general-of-administration-policy-department-at-finland-s-ministry-of-defence
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Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act - Finnish Government
10.7.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior requests views on a draft government proposal to extend the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration, known as the Border Security Act. The purpose of the act is to prevent the use of instrumentalised migration to put pressure on Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/views-invited-on-legislative-proposal-to-extend-validity-of-border-security-act -
13.7.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 14 July. The main theme of the meeting will be the simplification of EU legislation. The Council will also hear a presentation on the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-simplification-of-eu-legislation
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16.7.2026 | The Finnish Government promoted Counsellor Hanna Lepistö to the public office of Counsellor for Foreign Affairs starting on 1 September 2026 and appointed her to the post of Deputy Director General of the Political Department at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs for a fixed term from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-deputy-director-general-appointed-to-political-department
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9.7.2026 | On 9 July, the President of the Republic approved amendments proposed by the Government to legislation governing information exchange between authorities. The amendments will simplify the exchange of information between the police and other authorities. The legislative amendments will enter into force on 1 October 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/information-exchange-between-authorities-strengthened-to-improve-security
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20.7.2026 | An informal meeting of the EU competitiveness ministers responsible for research and innovation takes place In Dublin on 20–21 July 2026. Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto represents Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-puisto-in-dublin-at-meeting-of-eu-competitiveness-ministers
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17.7.2026 | On 15 July 2026, the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment issued a competent authority statement on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme of Kuopion Energia Oy’s project to build a small modular reactor (SMR) plant for district heating production. The statement was issued as part of the EIA procedure.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-issues-competent-authority-statement-on-eia-programme-of-kuopio-energia-oy-s-smr-plant-project
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17.7.2026 | On 17 July 2026, the European Commission gave a proposal on the reform of the Emissions Trading Directive. The Commission will reform emissions trading to promote the implementation of the 2040 climate target and ensure predictable regulation in the emissions trading sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/european-commission-proposes-reforms-to-emissions-trading-flexibilities-for-industry-more-stable-rules-for-markets
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16.7.2026 | A high-level business delegation led by Minister of Commerce and Industry of India Piyush Goyal visits Finland on 16–17 July. 2026. The key themes for the visit are digital and new advanced technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and sustainable development, and the food and consumer industries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-commerce-and-industry-of-india-goyal-visits-finland-on-16-17-july
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30.4.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has appointed Markus Hippi as Press Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland in London from 1 June 2025 to 31 July 2028. Hippi has served as Press Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland in London since 11 July 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/markus-hippi-appointed-as-press-counsellor-in-london-1