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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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23.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. The Government has agreed on significant transport investments across Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-agrees-on-significant-transport-investments-with-a-focus-on-eastern-finland-and-military-mobility
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15.4.2026 | Kuopion Energia Oy has submitted to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment an environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme concerning its plan to build a small nuclear power plant in Kuopio for district heating production. The EIA programme is a plan prepared by the party responsible for the project that details the necessary analyses and organisation of the environmental impact assessment procedure.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-begins-on-eia-report-of-kuopion-energia-s-smr-project
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11.2.2026 | VR-Group Plc and Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy announced today that they have signed an asset purchase agreement concerning the rolling stock used in passenger rail services funded by the government. The rolling stock will be transferred to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto's ownership from the beginning of March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/vr-group-to-transfer-rolling-stock-used-in-passenger-rail-services-funded-by-the-government-to-suomen-ostoliikennekalusto
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MSC 108/20/Add.1 Annex 12, page 1 I:\MSC\108\MSC 108-20-Add.1.docx ANNEX 12 RESOLUTION MSC.560(108) (adopted on 23 May 2024) AMENDMENTS TO PART A OF THE SEAFARERS' TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING (STCW) CODE THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/155588
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22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1
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25.11.2025 | On 25 November, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen presented a policy document outlining Finland’s Arctic foreign and security policy. The Foreign Minister’s policy document complements Finland’s Strategy for Arctic Policy (2021) and the Government report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy (2024).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-outlines-finland-s-arctic-foreign-and-security-policy-finland-is-a-trusted-partner-in-arctic-security-and-expertise
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21.8.2023 | The implementation of the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has started at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-we-will-build-transport-routes-improve-the-level-of-services-and-strengthen-safety-and-security
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5.6.2025 | The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Finnish Customs in cooperation with the United States hosted a regional seminar of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) aimed at preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The seminar was held in Helsinki, Finland, on 3–5 June 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-the-us-co-host-seminar-in-helsinki-against-the-proliferation-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction
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12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Act on Transport Services. The proposal would grant municipalities, joint municipal and other regional authorities the possibility to arrange passenger train services in their regions. It would also put in grounds to make changes to the regional competence on local rail transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-possibility-for-municipalities-and-regions-to-arrange-passenger-train-services
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16.6.2025 | On 16 June 2025, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided that the central government would continue its preparations for the competitive tendering of publicly funded passenger rail services. The current contract with VR Group is due to expire at the end of 2030, with a new contract period of about ten years scheduled to start on 1 January 2031.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decision-passenger-train-services-to-continue-in-their-current-scope-in-the-2030s
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13.11.2024 | On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the national programme on the distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels. The programme, which was drawn up in broad-based cooperation with stakeholders, facilitates the implementation of EU regulation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/distribution-infrastructure-programme-helps-transition-to-alternative-fuels
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15.2.2024 | The annual theme of the European Heritage Days 2024 leads to fascinating routes and interesting networks. Finland will start celebrating the European Heritage Days already in February with the campaign Enchanting Routes. Come along and share your stories along your favorite routes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-launches-the-2024-european-heritage-days-with-a-social-media-campaign-take-part-and-share-your-favourite-destinations
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26.5.2025 | In an era marked by an increasing frequency and complexity of crises, the eight Nordic governments share a commitment to foster resilience and ensure effective civil preparedness. Leveraging our unique geographical, cultural and historical bonds, we highlight our unwavering commitment to peace, security and stability.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-statement-by-the-nordic-prime-ministers-and-heads-of-government-on-cooperation-for-enhanced-crisis-preparedness-and-resilience-the-nordics-united-and-strong
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22.12.2024 | In a meeting hosted by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Saariselkä, Lapland on 21–22 December, a group of EU leaders held extensive discussions on Europe’s security challenges. The North-South Summit brought together perspectives from northern and southern Europe, especially with regard to security and migration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/north-and-south-come-together-eu-leaders-discuss-security-at-summit-in-lapland
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19.12.2024 | On 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic approved the Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone. The Act will help promote offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone, clarify the regulation of offshore wind power projects within the zone and ensure that the rights to the exploitation of offshore wind power are granted in a fair, transparent and predictable manner.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/act-on-offshore-wind-power-in-the-exclusive-economic-zone-enters-into-force-first-tenders-could-be-organised-at-the-end-of-2025
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19.12.2024 | Finland’s Central Government and other operators are applying for a total of approximately EUR 73.36 million in financial support for 11 transport projects from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. In addition, EU funding is being sought for the acquisition of a new icebreaker. The Ministerial Finance Committee decided in favour of the applications on 19 December 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-operators-apply-for-more-than-eur-73-million-of-eu-funding-for-transport-projects
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17.10.2024 | On 17 October 2024, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on amending the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and the related acts. The proposed amendments would implement the Government Programme, EU regulation and regulation of the International Maritime Organization IMO.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport
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13.6.2024 | The State and the shareholder municipalities of West Railway Ltd – Turku, Espoo, Salo, Lohja, Vihti and Kirkkonummi – have been negotiating on the terms and conditions of the pre-agreement which will enable the transition to the construction phase of the West Railway. Helsinki, which was involved in the planning phase of the project, will not take part in funding the construction phase.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-shareholders-of-west-railway-ltd-reach-a-preliminary-understanding-on-the-terms-and-conditions-of-the-pre-agreement-on-the-construction-phase
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18.1.2024 | Finland’s Central Government and other actors are applying for a total of approximately EUR 325.13 million in financial support for 21 transport projects from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. The Central Government is applying for EUR 67.2 million in funding for 11 projects and other actors participating in state projects are applying for EUR 39.7 million. In addition, private operators are applying for a total of EUR 218.22 million for 10 projects.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-operators-apply-for-more-than-eur-325-million-of-eu-funding-for-transport-projects