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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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24.4.2026 | The Finnish Government proposes that an agreement supplementing the Paris Protocol be accepted to facilitate the establishment and operations of international military headquarters in Finland. The government proposal was submitted to Parliament on 23 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-submits-to-parliament-proposal-to-facilitate-operations-of-international-military-headquarters-in-finland
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29.4.2026 | In their meeting on Wednesday 29 April, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current situation in Ukraine and the need for the international community to continue to provide strong support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situations-in-ukraine-and-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-nato-s-presence-in-finland
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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
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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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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
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Composition of the Economic Council of Finland In addition to the Prime Minister, the Economic Council has 11–21 members appointed by the Government. Some Council members are also members of the Government. The Economic Council is appointed for th...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/economic-council/composition
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24.4.2026 | Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook of Finland’s credit rating to negative and affirmed the rating as AA+. Finland’s rating is the second highest on the scale. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra was not surprised by S&P’s decision.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/s-p-global-ratings-revises-finland-s-credit-rating-outlook-to-negative
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Press releases about Finland in the EU Minister Puisto to attend High-Level Eastern Border Conference in Vilnius 24.4.2026 8.15 Press release Government decides to apply for additional funding for detecting and countering drones 23.4.2026 13.56 Pr...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/current-issues
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PUBLICATIONS OF THE FINNISH GOVERNMNET 2024:43 A New Boost for Equality in Finland Government action plan to combat racism and promote equality The government action plan for combating racism and promoting equality is based on the equality stateme...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/a-new-boost-for-equality-in-finland
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Finland’s 110th anniversary In 2027, Finland will have been independent for 110 years. It has become customary to celebrate major anniversaries of Finland’s independence with greater ceremony than usual. In addition to commemorating Finland’s inde...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finland110years
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Finland’s 110th anniversary In 2027, Finland will have been independent for 110 years. It has become customary to celebrate major anniversaries of Finland’s independence with greater ceremony than usual. In addition to commemorating Finland’s inde...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/Finland110years
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16.4.2026 | Finland has joined the Pax Silica initiative that aims to secure supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The declaration was signed on behalf of Finland by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Washington on 16 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-participate-in-pax-silica-initiative
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20.4.2026 | A high-level delegation of officials and experts from the Estonian administration visited Helsinki on 19–20 April 2026. The aim of the visit was to deepen cooperation between Estonia and Finland, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and the digitalisation of public administration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/estonia-and-finland-deepen-cooperation-on-ai-transformation
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23.4.2026 | The European Commission has granted Finland a TAIEX 30th anniversary award for its leading role in promoting digital innovations and competitiveness. The Commission recognised EU Member States for promoting the TAIEX programme’s goals in the EU enlargement process and institutional capacity-building in partner countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-recognises-finland-for-expert-work-supporting-institutional-building
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22.4.2026 | Finland has published a revised country brand strategy that sets out how Finland’s image will be shaped internationally in the coming years. The new strategy, Making happiness happen, presents Finland as a country that enables people to lead a good life in a well-organised society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-updates-country-brand-strategy-to-enhance-global-standing
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20.3.2026 | Finland will receive EUR 17 million from the European Union to strengthen the surveillance of the eastern border and the Gulf of Finland and improve Finland's ability to maintain an up-to-date picture of the situation. With support from the EU Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI), the Finnish Border Guard will acquire unmanned surveillance systems that are resistant to interference with satellite positioning systems (GNSS disruptions).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-to-provide-finland-with-eur-17-million-for-surveillance-of-eastern-border-and-gulf-of-finland
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30.3.2026 | Finland will grant two million euros in humanitarian assistance to the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR’s operation in Lebanon to support refugees and internally displaced persons.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-grant-humanitarian-assistance-to-lebanon
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26.3.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will continue to reform its network of diplomatic missions by establishing a consulate in Munich, where Business Finland formerly had an office.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-prepares-to-open-consulate-in-munich
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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