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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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History and buildings History of the Finnish Government The War of Finland in 1808-09 brought the transfer of Finland from Swedish rule to become an autonomous grand duchy of the Russian empire. In 1809 the new Grand Duchy of Finland received its ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings
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Maritime policy Finland’s goal is to develop maritime policy into one of the country’s key strengths. The Government decided on the guidelines for maritime policy in 2019 and drew up an action plan based on the guidelines in March 2022. These docu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/maritime-policy
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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/whistleblower-protection
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Data protection in the Prime Minister's Office Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Heidi Alajoki Prime Minister’s Office, Economy Unit [email protected] Controller Prime Minister’s Office, PO Box 23, 00023 Government Registry: [email p...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/data-protection
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Citizens’ Pulse The Citizens’ Pulse survey examines citizens’ opinions on current topics, the actions of the authorities and the mood and expectations for the future of the respondents. Statistics Finland is responsible for collecting the survey d...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/citizens-pulse
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Promoting equality Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government is committed to promoting equality, gender equality and non-discrimination in Finnish society. Action plan for combating racism brings together means to build a more equal Finland The gov...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality
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State ownership steering and ownership policy State ownership policy is active, open and pragmatic. The State develops its shareholdings using the tools of a responsible owner and aims for a long-term increase in ownership value. The premises for ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering
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Improving comprehensive security in Europe Improving comprehensive security in Europe is one of Finland’s EU policy priorities. It is in Finland’s interest that the EU is as strong and effective as possible when it comes to security and defence. F...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union/comprehensive-security-in-europe
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21.9.2023 | The Government has appointed Leena Räsänen, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, as Director General of the Finnish Food Authority from 8 October 2023 to 7 October 2028. The current Director General Antti-Jussi Oikarinen will retire. A total of 16 persons applied for the post by the deadline of 24 July 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/leena-rasanen-appointed-director-general-of-the-finnish-food-authority
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Progress of the government action plan to combat racism The government action plan to combat racism and promote equality implements the policies set out in the equality statement issued by the Government. The selected measures are based on an asse...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/progress-of-the-action-plan
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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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17.4.2026 | The pilot project on nature values trading will restore a mire of about 12 hectares in Pielavesi, North Savo. The mire is a barren area with poor tree growth that was drained in the 1960s. In the restoration project, ditches will be blocked and trees removed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finsilva-is-selling-and-s-group-is-buying-nature-values-in-pielavesi
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13.6.2025 | This week, the Finnish sanctions authorities will send a letter to companies cautioning them that they may be used as platforms or targets for circumventing trade sanctions. The purpose of this letter is to draw attention to the sanctions in force and to provide assistance in complying with them.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-sanctions-authorities-remind-companies-of-the-importance-of-sanctions
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11.12.2025 | A round table discussion on port safety and security took place on 11 December 2025 at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The meeting focussed on the security situation in Finnish ports and how they might be impacted by changes taking place in the operating environment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/authorities-and-port-logistics-operators-gathered-to-discuss-port-safety-and-security-
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8.4.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto hosted a roundtable discussion on the competitiveness and security of Finland’s ports on 7 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministers-ranne-and-puisto-hosted-discussion-on-competitiveness-and-security-of-ports
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9.3.2026 | Finnish consumers are increasingly ordering low-cost goods online, mostly from manufacturers based in China. Based on the proposals of a recent report, the Government will begin to prepare legislation to address problems caused by these cheap imports. There is also emphasis on consumer responsibility.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-lasting-solutions-to-problems-of-cheap-imports-require-eu-level-influence
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11.3.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications published a Joint Nordic Strategy for Transport System Preparedness on 11 March 2026. The strategy was handed over to the Nordic transport ministers in Rovaniemi where the ministers also issued a joint statement. As part of their meeting, the ministers will also visit the multinational Cold Response 26 military exercise in Lapland on 12 March 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/joint-nordic-strategy-for-transport-system-preparedness-published-closer-cooperation-for-stronger-critical-connectivity
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30.7.2025 | During the summer, there have been significantly more drownings and serious near misses than usual at public swimming areas. The Ministry of the Interior, the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes), the National Police Board of Finland and the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation met on 30 July to discuss safety at swimming areas.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/authorities-consider-means-to-improve-safety-at-swimming-areas
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17.10.2025 | The Rescue Borealis exercise, conducted in Finland between August and October 2025, brought together around 700 professionals from healthcare, rescue services and other security authorities from Finland, Sweden, Norway and Germany. This multi-agency exercise, which was mainly funded by the European Commission and focused on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (CBRN), was reportedly the largest of its kind in Europe in recent years.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/the-exercise-proved-it-together-we-are-stronger