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  1. Working group on solutions to problems related to low-priced imports - Finnish Government

    On 7.11.25, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a working group to consider solutions to problems related to low-priced imports. The task of the working group is to identify all the national and EU-level solutions that can be used to address the problems caused by low-priced imports. In addition to surveying the means, a proposal will be made on the primary follow-up measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=TEM104:00/2025

  2. Groups based on Finnish model for leisure activities prevent inequalities and increase wellbeing of children - Finnish Government

    12.3.2025 | A survey by We Foundation shows that groups for extracurricular activity organised by municipalities free of charge as part of the school day provide the majority of the participants with a safe space that is free of bullying, discrimination and racism. The results confirm that groups based on the Finnish model for leisure activities increase student wellbeing and are the only opportunity for many children and young people to have a hobby. The survey covers 20 municipalities of different sizes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/groups-based-on-finnish-model-for-leisure-activities-prevent-inequalities-and-increase-wellbeing-of-children

  3. Drop in boys’ learning outcomes and violence-related risks call for joint national solutions - Finnish Government

    14.1.2026 | Gendered vulnerabilities of boys and young men must be taken into account when planning education and health and social services. The latest report calls for a shift from gender neutrality to gender-sensitive policymaking that recognises differences between genders and identifies specific needs. It proposes that raising competence levels and preventing violence should be set as shared national goals across all work with children and young people.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/poikien-osaamistadrop-in-boys-learning-outcomes-and-violence-related-risks-call-for-joint-national-solutionsson-lasku-ja-vakivallan-riskit-vaativat-yhteisia-kansallisia-ratkaisuja

  4. Finnish model for leisure activities increases schoolchildren's participation rate and reaches vulnerable groups - Finnish Government

    10.12.2024 | The Finnish model for leisure activities offers children and young people free extra-curricular activities as part of their school day. The clubs already reach around one in four students attending comprehensive schools in Finland. The model not only increases children's and young people's engagement in leisure activities, but also improves opportunities for those who have found it difficult to pursue activities, especially if they come from low-income or one-parent families.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-model-for-leisure-activities-increases-schoolchildren-s-participation-rate-and-reaches-vulnerable-groups

  5. Avian influenza vaccine to be offered to people at risk of infection - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | Avian influenza vaccines will be offered to people who may be exposed to avian influenza. Vaccinations are scheduled to start as soon as possible.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/avian-influenza-vaccine-to-be-offered-to-people-at-risk-of-infection

  6. Strategy for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing updated to prevent spread of disease particularly among risk groups - Finnish Government

    10.2.2022 | The national strategy for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing has been updated. The aim is to identify the causes of severe respiratory infections and to prevent the spread of infections particularly among groups of people who have a high risk of developing a more serious form of the disease.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/strategy-for-covid-19-testing-and-contact-tracing-updated-to-prevent-spread-of-disease-particularly-among-risk-groups

  7. Minister Harakka: Private car use by people in risk groups safeguarded also in emergency conditions - Finnish Government

    15.4.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has drafted a government proposal for temporary amendments to legislation within the Ministry's administrative branch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-private-car-use-by-people-in-risk-groups-safeguarded-also-in-emergency-conditions

  8. At IMO, countries extend negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping - Finnish Government

    4.5.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. As expected, the Committee’s 84th session again allowed more time for negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/at-imo-countries-extend-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping

  9. Minister Harakka: Private car use by people in risk groups safeguarded also in emergency conditions - Finnish Government

    15.4.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has drafted a government proposal for temporary amendments to legislation within the Ministry's administrative branch.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-harakka-private-car-use-by-people-in-risk-groups-safeguarded-also-in-emergency-conditions

  10. Government policies to curb spread of coronavirus and protect at-risk groups to continue until 13 May - Finnish Government

    9.4.2020 | In its negotiations on Thursday 9 April, the Government decided that its policies and guidelines issued on 16 March to curb the spread of the coronavirus and protect vulnerable groups would continue to be in force until 13 May 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-policies-to-curb-spread-of-coronavirus-and-protect-at-risk-groups-to-continue-until-13-may

  11. Working group on responsible international cooperation in higher education and research publishes recommendations - Finnish Government

    11.3.2025 | The working group on responsible international cooperation set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture has published recommendations that emphasise openness, reciprocity and risk management in international cooperation in higher education and research. The recommendations aim to safeguard academic freedom while also ensuring that international cooperation upholds democracy and ethical choices.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/working-group-on-responsible-international-cooperation-in-higher-education-and-research-publishes-recommendations

  12. Working group to prepare the reform of the Foreign Corporate Acquisitions Act - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have appointed a cross-sectoral working group to prepare the reform of the Act on the Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions, as outlined in the Government Programme. The Programme states that the Act will be reformed to more effectively take into account risks relating to national security, security of supply and wide-ranging influence activities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-to-prepare-the-reform-of-the-foreign-corporate-acquisitions-act

  13. Keep in mind the risk of forest fires at Midsummer - Finnish Government

    21.6.2021 | Every year, Midsummer bonfires lead to forest fires. Most of the fires are due to poor preparations or carelessness. The Ministry of the Interior would like to remind the public that it is always prohibited to light a bonfire when the Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued a forest fire or grass fire warning.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/keep-in-mind-the-risk-of-forest-fires-at-midsummer

  14. Proposal for amending Government Decree on Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations circulated for comments — Small children at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 could be vaccinated in future - Finnish Government

    9.12.2022 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a proposal for amending the Government Decree on Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations. The amendment would make it possible to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children aged six months or over. Under the Decree currently in force, the minimum age for children to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is five years. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 January 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/proposal-for-amending-government-decree-on-voluntary-covid-19-vaccinations-circulated-for-comments-small-children-at-risk-of-serious-illness-from-covid-19-could-be-vaccinated-in-future

  15. Finland’s Tero Jokilehto appointed as vice-chair of Civil Aviation Group of NATO’s Resilience Committee - Finnish Government

    12.11.2024 | Tero Jokilehto, Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, has been elected vice-chair of the Civil Aviation Group for the next three years. The Civil Aviation Group is a sub-group of the Transport Group, which is one of the planning groups under NATO’s Resilience Committee. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-tero-jokilehto-appointed-as-vice-chair-of-civil-aviation-group-of-nato-s-resilience-committee

  16. Ministerial working group approves submission of updated EU Digital Decade roadmap to European Commission - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | At its meeting on 19 November 2024, the ministerial working group endorsed the submission of the updated roadmap under the EU Digital Decade 2030 programme to the European Commission. The ministerial working group also resolved to re-evaluate the transparency of critical infrastructure information and held discussions on legislation for the reform of regional state administration.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-approves-submission-of-updated-eu-digital-decade-roadmap-to-european-commission

  17. Working group: The sale of over-the-counter medicines outside pharmacies should be implemented in a controlled and systematic manner - Finnish Government

    3.10.2024 | According to a working group appointed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the sale of some over-the-counter medicines could be expanded outside pharmacies if the change is made in a controlled manner, ensuring medication safety. The change could improve the availability of over-the-counter medicines and reduce the costs of medicines for consumers and society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/working-group-the-sale-of-over-the-counter-medicines-outside-pharmacies-should-be-implemented-in-a-controlled-and-systematic-manner

  18. Remote work recommendation to end at the end of February, after which workplaces to shift to a combination of in-office and remote work depending on risk assessments and the epidemiological situation - Finnish Government

    17.2.2022 | On 17 February, the Government issued a resolution ending the national recommendation on remote work after 28 February. After the national recommendation ends, employers are encouraged to follow the instructions provided by regional health authorities, as the situation in different regions may change rapidly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/remote-work-recommendation-to-end-at-the-end-of-february-after-which-workplaces-to-shift-to-a-combination-of-in-office-and-remote-work-depending-on-risk-assessments-and-the-epidemiological-situation

  19. Labour market forecast: Employment may fall less than feared, but a significant risk of weak employment trend exists - Finnish Government

    18.6.2020 | The impact of the coronavirus crisis on the Finnish labour market may turn out to be smaller than feared if Finland is spared a new wave of the epidemic and subsequent restrictions, and the global economy recovers. However, the number of unemployed jobseekers is projected to remain higher in the next few years than before the start of the crisis. There is also a risk that the effects of the crisis on the labour market could in part remain long-term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/labour-market-forecast-employment-may-fall-less-than-feared-but-a-significant-risk-of-weak-employment-trend-exists

  20. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health reforms guidance of information management in healthcare and social welfare — two new cooperation groups for regional operators - Finnish Government

    19.1.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health will reform the guidance of information management in healthcare and social welfare.  As part of the reform, the Ministry will set up two new cooperation groups for regional operators — an advisory board on national information management in healthcare and social welfare and a steering group for national information management in healthcare and social welfare. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-reforms-guidance-of-information-management-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare-two-new-cooperation-groups-for-regional-operators