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18.11.2025 | Permanent representatives of NATO member states will visit Rovaniemi and Rovajärvi in Finland on 20–21 November. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will take part in the program on Thursday and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen on Friday.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nato-permanent-representatives-to-visit-finland
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Forming a new government The process of forming a new government begins after the organising of Parliament and the State Opening of Parliament. After the election, a representative of the parliamentary group that won the most seats in Parliament i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/appointment-and-organisation-of-the-government
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Frequently asked questions about state ownership steering and ownership policy Why does the State own listed companies? The listed companies in which the State has large shareholdings – Finnair (55.9 per cent), Fortum (51.26 per cent), Neste (44.2...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering/frequently-asked-questions-about-state-ownership-steering-and-ownership-policy
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EU affairs and the Finnish government The main responsibility for the preparation, monitoring and determination of Finland's positions in affairs relating to the European Union rests with the relevant ministries. Finland’s system for coordinating ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/eu-affairs-and-the-finnish-government
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House of the Estates The House of the Estates, designed by Architect Karl Gustav Nyström , is located in the vicinity of Senate Square and stands opposite the Bank of Finland. This dignified Neo-Renaissance building serves as a venue for meetings ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings/house-of-the-estates
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15.5.2026 | Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto will visit the Republic of Korea on 17–19 May and Japan on 19–22 May 2026. The topics on the agenda will include economic security and critical and emerging technologies. In Japan, Puisto will be accompanied by a business delegation from Finland’s quantum sector and other key high technology companies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-puisto-to-visit-korea-and-japan
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13.5.2026 | The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the United Nations will organise an LDC Future Forum in Helsinki on 19–21 May 2026. The Forum emphasises the role of education and innovation in boosting sustainable economic growth in the least developed countries (LDCs). President of the Republic Alexander Stubb, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio and Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz will attend the Forum.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ldc-future-forum-in-helsinki-to-focus-on-education-innovation-and-economic-growth
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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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Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People The Government appointed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People on 28 October 2021. The matter was prepared in close cooperation with representatives of the...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-concerning-the-sami-people
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29.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the eighth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) to be held in the Armenian capital on Monday 4 May. The theme of the summit is Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe. Along with the heads of state or government of the countries involved in the EPC, representatives of EU institutions and the secretaries-general of NATO, the OSCE and the Council of Europe have been invited to the summit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-european-political-community-summit-in-yerevan
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Photo: Visit Oulu Programme for northern Finland The vitality of northern Finland is becoming more and more important for Finland and the Nordic region as a whole. The goal of the programme for northern Finland is to make better use of the opportu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/programme-for-northern-finland
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21.5.2026 | On 21 May 2026, the Government adopted a national plan on the resilience of critical entities (the CER strategy). The plan’s objective is to enhance the resilience of critical entities. Cooperation between critical entities and authorities will enhance resilience and harmonise it at both EU and national level.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-adopts-plan-on-resilience-of-critical-entities
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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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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
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4.5.2026 | National coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) from Canada, Finland and the United States will meet in Helsinki on 5–7 May 2026. Finland will host a three-day meeting for the countries’ government representatives to advance the goals related to icebreaker construction and Arctic cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/national-ice-pact-coordinators-to-meet-in-helsinki
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10.4.2026 | Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP Inger Andersen will visit Finland on 13–14 April. Andersen will meet representatives of Finland and other Nordic countries to discuss ways to strengthen the UN’s work on environmental matters. Andersen will also meet Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and various stakeholders.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/unep-executive-director-visits-helsinki-to-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-un-work-on-environment-with-nordic-countries
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16.3.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 11 March, the parliamentary research, development and innovation (RDI) monitoring group discussed the use of additional central government funding for research and development (R&D). Representatives of the Council of Rectors of Finnish Universities UNIFI, the Rectors’ Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences Arene and the Consortium of State Research Institutions Tulanet attended the meeting to share their views.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/parliamentary-rdi-monitoring-group-discusses-additional-r-d-funding-with-higher-education-institutions-and-research-institutes
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Maritime policy Finland’s goal is to develop maritime policy into one of the country’s key strengths. The Government decided on the guidelines for maritime policy in 2019 and drew up an action plan based on the guidelines in March 2022. These docu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/maritime-policy
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16.4.2026 | Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen has been invited to join the Young Global Leaders network of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Young Global Leaders is a collaborative community of exceptional young leaders from politics, research, business and other sectors. Through its development programme, influential persons under the age of 40 receive tailored leadership training in cooperation with world-class universities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/wef-invites-minister-of-employment-marttinen-to-young-global-leaders-network
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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