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  1. Finnish Government prepares to extend validity of Border Security Act - Finnish Government

    26.5.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to extend the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration (‘Border Security Act’). The purpose of the act is to respond to efforts to put pressure on Finland through the instrumentalisation of migrants. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-government-prepares-to-extend-validity-of-border-security-act-1

  2. Government Palace to be vacated for major renovation - Finnish Government

    27.5.2026 | Starting on 2 July 2026, government sessions will be held in the Government Banquet Hall on Eteläesplanadi. During the renovation, the ministers who work at the Government Palace and the personnel of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Chancellor of Justice will mostly move to the building located next to the Banquet Hall at Eteläesplanadi 4. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/valtioneuvoston-linna-tyhjenee-peruskorjauksen-ajaksi-1

  3. Working group preparing amendments to the provisions on the grounds for the fixed-term employment contract, the period of notice of lay-off and the re-employment obligation, changing the grounds for temporary employment, the notice period for lay-offs and the re-employment obligation - Finnish Government

    Implementation of the Government Programme entries on amendments to the provisions on the grounds for the fixed-term employment contract, the notice period for lay-offs and the re-employment obligation. Term of the working group 6.9-31.12.2024-30.4.2025 consultation round 2.6-28.7.2025, statement of the Finnish Council of regulatory impact analysis 16.12.2025, Government Proposal 199/2025 of 15.1.20...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=TEM061:00/2024

  4. Finland supports Ukraine - Finnish Government

    Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on 28 May 2025. Finland supports Ukraine On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine in breach of the UN Charter and international law. Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ukraine

  5. Legislative proposal to streamline maritime regulation circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    25.5.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal and draft decrees concerning maritime regulation. The aim of the proposed amendments is to clarify and harmonise the regulation of maritime safety, qualifications and supervision. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-proposal-to-streamline-maritime-regulation-circulated-for-comments

  6. Ministry of the Environment requests municipalities to contact those who have undertaken construction projects to ensure that balcony railings comply with requirements - Finnish Government

    26.5.2026 | Today, the Ministry of the Environment informed the Finnish Supervisory Agency and, together with the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities, the municipal building control authorities about the accident in Helsinki in September 2025 and the progress of the investigations. Based on the tests, the Safety Investigation Authority issued a press release and an accident threat notification on 21 May 2026 concerning fibre cement boards used in balcony railings.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/ministry-of-the-environment-requests-municipalities-to-contact-those-who-have-undertaken-construction-projects-to-ensure-that-balcony-railings-comply-with-requirements

  7. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses European Political Community Summit - Finnish Government

    29.4.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 29 April, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discussed the issues on the agenda for the European Political Community (EPC) Summit, temporary protection for Ukrainians and the revision of the EU emissions trading system. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for two council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-european-political-community-summit

  8. Situation at Finland’s eastern border - Finnish Government

    Photo: Finnish Border Guard Situation at Finland’s eastern border The border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until further notice. It is not possible to submit applications for international protect...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/situation-at-finlands-eastern-border

  9. Provisions on income thresholds for family reunification to be issued by government decree - Finnish Government

    29.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare the necessary amendments to the provision of the Aliens Act on sufficient financial resources for family reunification. In future, a government decree would lay down provisions on the euro amounts required to demonstrate sufficient financial resources. This requirement would apply to family members of people who live in Finland with a residence permit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/provisions-on-income-thresholds-for-family-reunification-to-be-issued-by-government-decree

  10. International protection becomes temporary – more attention paid to security concerns - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | International protection will be made temporary in nature and the length of permits will be shortened to the minimum allowed by EU law. Committing offences and endangering national security will lead to the refusal or end of protection status. The Government submitted the amendments to the Aliens Act for approval on Thursday 21 November. The President of the Republic is to approve the amendments on Friday. The amendments will enter into force on 2 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/international-protection-becomes-temporary-more-attention-paid-to-security-concerns

  11. Government proposal implementing EU Pact on Migration and Asylum submitted to Parliament - Finnish Government

    16.4.2026 | The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum establishes a common EU system to strengthen external border control, ensure effective identification of third-country nationals and enhance procedures for asylum and return. The Pact will be implemented in Finland through a series of national legislative amendments. The Government submitted a proposal on these amendments to Parliament on 16 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposal-implementing-eu-pact-on-migration-and-asylum-submitted-to-parliament

  12. Labour market forecast: Long-term unemployment to start declining after summer 2026 - Finnish Government

    19.5.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment forecasts that, compared with this year, employment growth will be more robust in 2027 and 2028. A decline in long-term unemployment is expected to begin after the summer of 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/labour-market-forecast-long-term-unemployment-to-start-declining-after-summer-2026

  13. Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2027 - Finnish Government

    16.7.2025 | Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by the war will be extended. The EU Foreign Affairs Council decided on 15 July 2025 to extend temporary protection until 4 March 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/temporary-protection-for-ukrainians-displaced-by-war-to-continue-until-4-march-2027

  14. Ministry of the Interior surveys Ukrainians under temporary protection about their future plans - Finnish Government

    10.7.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a survey to better understand the situation of Ukrainians living in Finland. The survey focuses on their employment opportunities, future prospects and return plans. This information will help both the authorities and Ukrainians to prepare for the next steps.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-surveys-ukrainians-under-temporary-protection-about-their-future-plans

  15. Government improves operating conditions for the transport sector - Finnish Government

    7.5.2026 | On 7 May 2026, the Government submitted for approval amendments to the Act on Transport Services, the Driving Licence Act, the Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. The amendments aim to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. Most of the acts and the amended decree will enter into force on 15 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-improves-operating-conditions-for-the-transport-sector

  16. Government to ensure seamless continuation of temporary protection - Finnish Government

    27.2.2025 | The process of granting temporary protection will become easier both for the beneficiaries and the authorities. At its session on 27 February, the Government proposed amendments to the Aliens Act and the entry-into-force provision of the Act on Temporarily Amending the Aliens Act. The President of the Republic is to approve the amendments on 28 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-to-ensure-seamless-continuation-of-temporary-protection-

  17. EU home affairs ministers expected to reach preliminary agreement on extension of temporary protection of Ukrainians - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | The home affairs ministers from all the EU Member States are meeting for the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 13 June in Luxembourg. The agenda includes the continuation of temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine, the EU Internal Security Strategy as well as the return of persons staying illegally in the EU. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-expected-to-reach-preliminary-agreement-on-extension-of-temporary-protection-of-ukrainians

  18. Consultation begins on EIA report of Kuopion Energia’s SMR project - Finnish Government

    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

  19. Changes to temporary protection for third-country nationals who have fled Ukraine - Finnish Government

    7.9.2023 | At its meeting on 7 September, the Government decided that Finland would no longer grant temporary protection and new residence permits to those third-country nationals who have fled Ukraine and who were not granted international protection or a permanent residence permit by Ukraine. This decision will not affect the protection already granted or the validity of the residence permits already issued.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-temporary-protection-for-third-country-nationals-who-have-fled-ukraine

  20. Government proposes amendments to legislation on temporary protection - Finnish Government

    5.12.2024 | The Government proposes amendments to the legislation on temporary protection. The aim is to streamline the granting of temporary protection from the perspective of both the beneficiaries and the authorities. The amendments concern people who have fled the war in Ukraine but also other possible situations of temporary protection in the future. The Government submitted the proposal for the amendments to the Aliens Act to Parliament on 5 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-amendments-to-legislation-on-temporary-protection