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  1. Transitional period to be extended for provisions on accessibility of emergency calls - Finnish Government

    9.1.2025 | Provisions on the answering of emergency communications made to the general emergency number and on the accessibility of the number were added to the Act on Emergency Response Centre Operations in 2023. The legislative amendments implemented the EU Directive on the accessibility requirements for products and services (European Accessibility Act). The amendments will enter into force on 28 June 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/transitional-period-to-be-extended-for-provisions-on-accessibility-of-emergency-calls

  2. Towards accessible transport system: Accessibility vision sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    27.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision is part of the implementation process of the 12-year transport system plan. Comments on the vision can be submitted until 25 August 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/towards-accessible-transport-system-accessibility-vision-sent-out-for-comments

  3. Accessibility vision published – aiming for smooth, safe and independent journeys - Finnish Government

    24.11.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision defines the aims for the development of the accessibility of the transport system throughout Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/accessibility-vision-published-aiming-for-smooth-safe-and-independent-journeys

  4. A national collaboration model is proposed for clinical trials, facilitating patient access to trials and bringing growth to Finland - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | A national collaboration model is being proposed for Finland to strengthen collaboration among key stakeholders in clinical research and make it easier for patients to access new treatments. The FinTrials collaboration model also aims to strengthen Finland’s position as an attractive country for clinical trials and increase investments in the sector. The proposal was made by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra at the request of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/a-national-collaboration-model-is-proposed-for-clinical-trials-facilitating-patient-access-to-trials-and-bringing-growth-to-finland

  5. New strategy for Team Finland network to enhance international market access for businesses - Finnish Government

    5.9.2025 | The updated strategy for the Team Finland network provides a strong basis for Finnish businesses' exports and international growth. The strategy will guide the network’s operations to make them more effective and client-oriented in the shifting geoeconomic environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-strategy-for-team-finland-network-to-enhance-international-market-access-for-businesses

  6. Government decrees on accessibility requirements for products and services into force in February - Finnish Government

    16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the Government issued three decrees on the accessibility requirements for certain products and services. These decrees will finalise the national implementation of the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882). The decrees will enter into force on 20 February 2023 and they will become applicable on 28 June 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decrees-on-accessibility-requirements-for-products-and-services-into-force-in-february-1941966

  7. Government decrees on accessibility requirements for products and services into force in February - Finnish Government

    16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the Government issued three decrees on the accessibility requirements for certain products and services. These decrees will finalise the national implementation of the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882). The decrees will enter into force on 20 February 2023 and they will become applicable on 28 June 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decrees-on-accessibility-requirements-for-products-and-services-into-force-in-february

  8. EU to restrict access for Chinese medical device suppliers to public procurement - Finnish Government

    23.6.2025 | The EU will block access for Chinese medical device economic operators to public contracts worth EUR 5 million or more. Medical devices originating in China may not represent over 50 per cent of the total value of the contract in tenders submitted by other suppliers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-to-restrict-access-for-chinese-medical-device-suppliers-to-public-procurement

  9. Report published on improving accessibility information for mobility services - Finnish Government

    7.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on improving accessibility information for mobility services on 7 June 2021. Accessibility information refers to information on such questions as how the transport infrastructure and mobility service are suited to the elderly and people with reduced mobility, for example in respect of lifts at transport terminals and low-floor train carriages or buses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-published-on-improving-accessibility-information-for-mobility-services

  10. Report published on improving accessibility information for mobility services - Finnish Government

    7.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on improving accessibility information for mobility services on 7 June 2021. Accessibility information refers to information on such questions as how the transport infrastructure and mobility service are suited to the elderly and people with reduced mobility, for example in respect of lifts at transport terminals and low-floor train carriages or buses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-published-on-improving-accessibility-information-for-mobility-services-1369566

  11. Minister Strand and Minister for European Affairs of Montenegro Gorčević to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    5.5.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Montenegro’s Minister of European Affairs Maida Gorčević will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 7 May. The purpose of the visit is to discuss Montenegro’s EU accession process and the related reforms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-and-minister-of-european-affairs-of-montenegro-gorcevic-to-meet-in-helsinki

  12. Finland abroad websites to be covered by the accessibility act - Finnish Government

    25.9.2019 | -
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-abroad-websites-to-be-covered-by-the-accessibility-act

  13. Proposal to improve authorities’ electronic access to information on account transactions sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting comments on a draft proposal for amending the Act on the Bank and Payment Account Monitoring System. The consultation round ends on 21 November 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-to-improve-authorities-electronic-access-to-information-on-account-transactions-sent-out-for-comments

  14. EU affirms strong support for Ukraine – accession negotiations to begin - Finnish Government

    15.12.2023 | On Thursday 14 December, the European Council decided to open negotiations on EU accession with Ukraine and Moldova. The Council also decided to grant candidate country status to Georgia. Negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina will begin once the necessary criteria are met. The EU leaders see enlargement as a geopolitical necessity in the current global situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-affirms-strong-support-for-ukraine-accession-negotiations-to-begin

  15. More equality and parity in higher education deemed important – accessibility plan for higher education Webinar attended by 360 participants - Finnish Government

    10.11.2020 | The overall level of education in Finland needs to be raised. In the context of higher education, the aim is to raise the percentage of higher education graduates from the current 41% to 50% of all 25 to 34-year-olds by 2030. Does Finnish higher education offer equality and non-discrimination to everyone and do higher education institutions respond adequately to the needs of different students?
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/more-equality-and-parity-in-higher-education-deemed-important-accessibility-plan-for-higher-education-webinar-attended-by-360-participants

  16. EU health ministers to discuss steps to ensure access to medicines - Finnish Government

    30.11.2023 | The EU health ministers will meet in Brussels on Thursday 30 November 2023. The ministers will exchange views on safeguarding the EU’s open strategic autonomy in the field of health, particularly on how to ensure the availability of medicines in Europe. They will also approve conclusions on mental health. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-health-ministers-to-discuss-steps-to-ensure-access-to-medicines-

  17. European Countries Support the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | The European countries participating in Santa Marta express their strong support for the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels and appreciate the leadership as shown by Colombia and the Netherlands. Santa Marta establishes an action-oriented platform to scale up work and to elevate energy transition. This is critical for addressing the climate emergency.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/european-countries-support-the-santa-marta-first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels

  18. Prime Minister Orpo: “Deepening cooperation will help secure the future of Europe” - Finnish Government

    4.5.2026 | Prime Minister Orpo represented Finland at the eighth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Monday 4 May. The theme of the summit was building the future through unity and stability in Europe.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-deepening-cooperation-will-help-secure-the-future-of-europe-

  19. A national information system would improve access to information on politically exposed persons - Finnish Government

    2.1.2024 | Entities obliged to carry out customer due diligence under the Act on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing would have better access to information on politically exposed persons if the information were processed using a centralised national information system. The Ministry of Finance is requesting comments on its assessment of the matter.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/a-national-information-system-would-improve-access-to-information-on-politically-exposed-persons

  20. Government proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO SOFA and Paris Protocol submitted to Parliament - Finnish Government

    30.11.2023 | The Finnish Government submitted a proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO SOFA and the Paris Protocol to Parliament on 30 November. In addition to the acts bringing into force the treaties, the proposal contains amendments to nine related acts. The Government’s assessment is that acceptance by Parliament will require a two-thirds majority decision.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sofa-and-paris-protocol-submitted-to-parliament