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  1. Consultation launched on offshore wind power areas in the EEZ and their strategic environmental assessment report - Finnish Government

    24.10.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests comments on the draft Government decision concerning offshore wind power areas in the exclusive economic zone and on the related environmental report in accordance with the Act on the Assessment of the Effects of Certain Plans and Programmes on the Environment (the SOVA Act).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-launched-on-offshore-wind-power-areas-in-the-eez-and-their-strategic-environmental-assessment-report

  2. Good results of the EU programming period: Finland made full use of EU regional funding - Finnish Government

    10.2.2025 | The fourth programming period of EU structural funds for Finland ended at the end of last year. Finland made full use of the funding provided by the EU, including additional funding from the EU recovery package. The ‘Sustainable growth and jobs’ programme invested EUR 3 billion in the vitality of Finnish regions to promote the success of companies, RDI activities and citizens.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/good-results-of-the-eu-programming-period-finland-made-full-use-of-eu-regional-funding

  3. Roadmap on options for future use of peatland fields submitted to Ministry - Finnish Government

    25.11.2024 | The roadmap of the Natural Resources Institute Finland presents two alternative scenarios for the change in the use of peatland fields in different regions. The plan was drawn up together with stakeholders as part of the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures for the land use sector, and it offers support for the official preparation processes and policy making.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/roadmap-on-options-for-future-use-of-peatland-fields-submitted-to-ministry

  4. Cabinet Committee on EU Affairs considers the use of immobilised Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine - Finnish Government

    4.10.2024 | The Cabinet Committee on EU Affairs has formulated the position of Finland on using immobilised Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine, and on establishing a cooperation mechanism for loans to Ukraine and granting macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/cabinet-committee-on-eu-affairs-considers-the-use-of-immobilised-russian-central-bank-assets-to-support-ukraine

  5. Legislative amendments to expand the Border Guard's right to use more technology in statutory duties - Finnish Government

    27.6.2024 | In future, the Border Guard will be able to make better use of modern technology in its key statutory duties, such as border control and the maintenance of border security and order along the border. In its session on 27 June, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments to the Border Guard Act and certain related acts. The President of the Republic is scheduled to approve the amendments on 28 June, and they will enter into force on 5 July 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-amendments-to-expand-the-border-guard-s-right-to-use-more-technology-in-statutory-duties-

  6. Finland and China continue to develop cooperation in energy sector – new memorandum of understanding signed in Beijing - Finnish Government

    27.1.2026 | Finland and China signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation in Beijing on 27 January 2026. The areas of cooperation focus in particular on clean energy, smart energy systems and energy innovation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-china-continue-to-develop-cooperation-in-energy-sector-new-memorandum-of-understanding-signed-in-beijing

  7. Two Finnish companies selected to join NATO’s DIANA challenge programme - Finnish Government

    11.12.2025 | Two Finnish companies, Aboa Space Research Oy and SEATOM Technologies, have been selected to join a challenge programme of NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). More than 3,600 companies, registered in NATO member states, submitted their application, and 150 companies were selected into the programme. They will join the programme in January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/two-finnish-companies-selected-to-join-nato-s-diana-challenge-programme

  8. Implementation of CAP Strategic Plan proceeds – adjustments to be made to enhance impact - Finnish Government

    2.12.2025 | The first evaluations have been published on the preliminary impacts and results of Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan. The evaluations analysed the results and impact achieved related to the entrepreneurial income and competitiveness of agriculture, animal welfare, the biodiversity of agricultural environments and emissions from agriculture. The evaluations also contain recommendations for developing the CAP Strategic Plan and the next policy period.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/implementation-of-cap-strategic-plan-proceeds-adjustments-to-be-made-to-enhance-impact

  9. Government adopts decree on employment voucher for young people: employment authorities can apply for funding soon - Finnish Government

    22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Government adopted a decree on a new grant that employment authorities can use to help companies hire unemployed young people under 30 years of age. This grant is also known as the employment voucher or recruitment subsidy. The subsidy granted to a company covers half of the young person’s salary for six months, but no more than EUR 1,500 per month.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-adopts-decree-on-employment-voucher-for-young-people-employment-authorities-can-apply-for-funding-soon

  10. TSI report recommends actions Finland should take to improve resilience and competitiveness of its eastern border regions - Finnish Government

    10.12.2025 | A new OECD report, prepared at the request of the European Commission, sets out a roadmap to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and security in Finland’s eastern border regions. The report was launched in Helsinki on 10 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tsi-report-recommends-actions-finland-should-take-to-improve-resilience-and-competitiveness-of-its-eastern-border-regions

  11. Finnish Biodiversity Award to Crowdsorsa mobile game to fight against invasive alien species - Finnish Government

    28.11.2025 | Finnish Biodiversity Award 2023–2024 was given to an actor that had done something inspiring to halt biodiversity loss. The winner of the competition was Crowdsorsa mobile game that has already helped fight against invasive alien species in Finland on a total of 4 million square metres. Honourable mentions were awarded to the cities of Kauniainen and Vantaa. The prizes were awarded by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finnish-biodiversity-award-to-crowdsorsa-mobile-game-to-fight-against-invasive-alien-species

  12. Significant EU funding to ACWA LIFE project to improve status of waters in Finland - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | With a budget of almost EUR 28 million, the ACWA LIFE project is one of the most significant projects during the history of water resources management in Finland. The eight-year project to be started in the beginning of 2026 will improve the status of waters by enhancing river basin management planning and actions based on this in five areas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/significant-eu-funding-to-acwa-life-project-to-improve-status-of-waters-in-finland

  13. Forest research promotes development and sustainable forest use in Global South - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | Finland finances international forest research as part of development cooperation in the forestry sector. According to Pia Katila, Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Institute Finland, multidisciplinary approach is a key to producing information to support forest policy in developing countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/forest-research-promotes-development-and-sustainable-forest-use-in-global-south

  14. Orpo Government: Uncertain times call for measures to build confidence and boost growth - Finnish Government

    22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1

  15. Nordic conference gives wide support to Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s declaration on boosting energy transition in fisheries - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | The Conference on Energy Transition in Capture Fisheries discussed the opportunities offered by new energy sources and electricity and ways to reduce the use of energy. The conference gave wide support to the declaration of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on boosting energy transition in the fisheries sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-conference-gives-wide-support-to-ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-s-declaration-on-boosting-energy-transition-in-fisheries

  16. Minister Rantanen to visit Brussels – Home affairs ministers to discuss several migration issues - Finnish Government

    8.12.2025 | The EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 8 December for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The agenda includes returns of people staying illegally in the EU and implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-rantanen-to-visit-brussels-home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-several-migration-issues

  17. Nordic ministers for digitalisation move digital integration forward in the Nordic and Baltic countries - Finnish Government

    6.11.2025 | The annual meeting of Nordic and Baltic ministers for Digitalisation adopted a declaration promoting the adoption of European Digital Identity Wallets. The long-term ambition is to create an open and interoperable Nordic region.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/nordic-ministers-for-digitalisation-move-digital-integration-forward-in-the-nordic-and-baltic-countries

  18. Saimaa Canal sailing season ends on 14 November - Finnish Government

    11.11.2025 | The Saimaa Canal delegates have decided that the sailing season in the canal will end on 14 November 2025. The season will end early, because there is no vessel traffic in the canal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/saimaa-canal-sailing-season-ends-on-14-november

  19. Authorities consider means to improve safety at swimming areas - Finnish Government

    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

  20. Government supports Commission proposal to promote more efficient use of rail capacity - Finnish Government

    24.8.2023 | The Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the single European railway area. The Government supports the objectives of the Commission proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-commission-proposal-to-promote-more-efficient-use-of-rail-capacity