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  1. Russia’s accountability and the strengthening of democracy to be on the agenda of the Council of Europe meeting - Finnish Government

    14.5.2026 | The Council of Europe's annual session of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs will be held on 14–15 May in Chișinău, Moldova. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Secretary of State Pasi Rajala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russia-s-accountability-and-the-strengthening-of-democracy-to-be-on-the-agenda-of-the-council-of-europe-meeting

  2. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses support for Ukraine and strengthening of EU defence - Finnish Government

    29.5.2026 | At its meeting on 29 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed supporting Ukraine on the path to a just and lasting peace, strengthening the EU’s defence within the framework of the Permanent Structured Cooperation and promoting energy efficiency.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-support-for-ukraine-and-strengthening-of-eu-defence

  3. Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL discontinuing seasonal changes of time and repealing Directive 2000/84/EC - Finnish Government

    On 12 September 2018, the Commission proposed to end seasonal clock changes in Europe in 2019. According to the Commission's proposal, Member States will decide whether they want to maintain permanent winter- or summer-time. Clocks are changed in all EU Member States at the same time on the same date. The days are always the last Sunday of March and October.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=LVM070:00/2018

  4. Minister Tavio to visit France - Finnish Government

    1.6.2026 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will travel to Paris on 1–4 June to meet his French ministerial colleague and representatives of local businesses and industry. After a programme of bilateral meetings, Minister Tavio will attend the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting as part of a delegation led by Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-visit-france

  5. Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council to convene on 11–12 May - Finnish Government

    8.5.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for education, youth, culture and sport will meet in Brussels on 11–12 May. Education ministers are expected to adopt a general approach on the next Erasmus+ programme and outline the role of artificial intelligence in education. Other items on the agenda include the EU Youth Dialogue, the new AgoraEU programme, and mental health in sport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-youth-culture-and-sport-council-to-convene-on-11-12-may

  6. Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at informal European Council - Finnish Government

    22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend an informal meeting of EU heads of state or government hosted by Cyprus, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The meeting will take place in Lefkosia and Agia Napa on 23–24 April. Discussions at the meeting will focus on current geopolitical challenges and the EU’s multiannual financial framework, which will serve as the Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-informal-european-council

  7. EU Energy Council adopts partial general approach on regulation establishing the Connecting Europe Facility - Finnish Government

    16.12.2025 | At the Energy Council meeting on 15 December 2025, Member States of the European Union adopted a partial general approach on the proposed regulation establishing Connecting Europe Facility for 2028–2034. Finland is in favour of the regulation’s emphasis on military mobility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-energy-council-adopts-partial-general-approach-on-regulation-establishing-the-connecting-europe-facility

  8. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses informal European Council in Cyprus - Finnish Government

    22.4.2026 | At its meeting on 22 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs agreed on Finland’s positions for the informal European Council, where the key topics will be the current geopolitical situation and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034. The Ministerial Committee also discussed a revised proposal on EU military mobility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-informal-european-council-in-cyprus

  9. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for March European Council - Finnish Government

    18.3.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting on 19–20 March and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with it. The ministerial committee also discussed the agenda for the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, which will focus on trade.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-march-european-council-

  10. Statement by Minister Elina Valtonen, Reinforced Permanent Council of the OSCE - Finnish Government

    24.2.2026 | Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen, Reinforced Permanent Council of the OSCE, 24 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-minister-elina-valtonen-reinforced-permanent-council-of-the-osce

  11. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Built Heritage Act - Finnish Government

    The Ministry of the Environment has launched an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Act on the Protection of the Built Heritage. The aim of the evaluation is to produce information on the functioning of the Act and on possible development needs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=YM023:00/2026

  12. Ministers for European affairs to discuss next financial framework and prepare for March European Council - Finnish Government

    16.3.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 17 March to discuss the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and continue preparations for the March European Council. The ministers will also agree on amendments to the European Election Act and review the progress of the 2026 European Semester. 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-next-financial-framework-and-prepare-for-march-european-council

  13. Competitiveness, economy and security on agenda at European Council – Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland - Finnish Government

    18.3.2026 | The EU heads of state and government will meet for the European Council in Brussels on Thursday 19 March. Discussions at the meeting will focus on recent developments in the Middle East, the situation in Ukraine, European competitiveness and the single market, defence and security, and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028−2034. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/competitiveness-economy-and-security-on-agenda-at-european-council-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland

  14. Migration and human rights discussed at the Council of Europe - Finnish Government

    10.12.2025 | An informal conference of ministers of justice of the Council of Europe held in Strasbourg today, 10 December discussed topical migration issues and the role that the European Convention on Human Rights plays in addressing them responsibly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/migration-and-human-rights-discussed-at-the-council-of-europe

  15. Eight EU leaders in Helsinki: All of Europe is being defended on the eastern flank - Finnish Government

    16.12.2025 | Eight EU Member States stressed the importance of significantly strengthening security at Europe’s eastern external border at the Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki on 16 December. The Member States on the EU’s eastern flank called for the Union’s support in building credible and united defence capabilities along the border with Russia from north to south. The summit at the House of the Estates was hosted by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kahdeksan-eu-johtajaa-helsingissa-itaisella-laidalla-puolustetaan-koko-eurooppaa-2

  16. Secretary General of the Council of Europe to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    27.11.2025 | Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset will meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen on 28 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/secretary-general-of-the-council-of-europe-to-visit-finland

  17. Competitiveness ministers discuss ways to strengthen industry and research in EU - Finnish Government

    28.5.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for competitiveness meet in Brussels on 28–29 May 2026. Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto (internal market and industrial policy) and State Secretary Kristiina Kokko (research and space) represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/competitiveness-ministers-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-industry-and-research-in-eu

  18. Finland’s EU policy - Finnish Government

    Finland's EU policy The European Union is Finland’s most important political and economic frame of reference and community of values. The basic stance of Finland’s EU policy is to further develop the European Union and to promote growth, stability...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy

  19. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses proposal to reduce administrative burden on businesses in single market - Finnish Government

    22.5.2026 | In its meeting on 22 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission’s proposal for the 28th company law regime and Finland’s positions on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-proposal-to-reduce-administrative-burden-on-businesses-in-single-market

  20. EU affairs and the Finnish government - Finnish Government

    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