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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
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3.5.2026 | World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-press-freedom-day-highlights-importance-of-freedom-of-expression-for-democracy-and-security
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11.5.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on the draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Ship-Source Pollution Directive. The necessary amendments would be made to the Environmental Protection Act. Comments may be submitted until 18 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/implementation-of-ship-source-pollution-directive-sent-out-for-comments
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29.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Non-Road Mobile Machinery and Euro 7 Regulations. The proposal also introduces amendments to certain national provisions. Comments may be submitted until 10 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/public-consultation-national-implementation-of-eu-regulations-on-non-road-mobile-machinery-and-vehicle-emission-limits
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15.7.2025 | The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 134th session in London on 7–11 July 2025. Finland has been a member of the Council during the current term 2024–2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/council-of-international-maritime-organization-promotes-effectiveness-and-openness-in-imo-s-work
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One year at the helm of the OSCE: an overview of Finland’s 2025 Chairpersonship - Finnish Government
7.1.2026 | Finland’s term as Chairperson of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) ended on the last day of 2025. Last year marked 50 years since the CSCE meeting in Helsinki and the adoption of the Helsinki Final Act. The principles enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act are as relevant today as they were fifty years ago because they represent the essence of humanity: the yearning for freedom, cooperation and peace.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/one-year-at-the-helm-of-the-osce-an-overview-of-finland-s-2025-chairpersonship -
5.2.2026 | According to the Government Programme, Finland’s annual refugee quota is 500 persons. In its plenary session on 5 February, the Government decided on which refugee groups would be included in this year’s quota and how many places would be reserved for each group.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-decides-on-allocation-of-refugee-quota-for-2026
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11.12.2025 | The central government is taking out more debt this year than budgeted. The key underlying reason is the growth of cash collateral requirements over the course of the year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/central-government-to-take-out-eur-17.8-billion-in-new-debt-in-2025
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4.5.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. As expected, the Committee’s 84th session again allowed more time for negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/at-imo-countries-extend-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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4.12.2025 | Finland is on the path to achieving the emission reduction targets for the effort-sharing sector for the period 2021–2030, set jointly in the EU. On 4 December 2025, the Government gave a Report to Parliament on the Medium-Term Climate Plan that sets out the measures to boost emission reductions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/further-boost-to-emission-reductions-government-approved-medium-term-climate-plan
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13.11.2025 | On 16 July, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The reform is one of the key measures to implement the EU Preparedness Union Strategy. The Government informed Parliament of the proposal by submitting a Union communication on 13 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/reform-of-the-eu-civil-protection-mechanism-would-strengthen-crisis-preparedness
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9.9.2020 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has been preparing amendments required in audit legislation for the introduction of a review lighter than a statutory audit. The Ministry will circulate the working group’s report for comments before preparations continue.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-regarding-the-introduction-of-a-general-review-lighter-than-statutory-audit-circulated-for-comments
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27.8.2025 | Finland needs more exports, investments and ambitious R&D activities to boost our economy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/speech-by-the-minister-of-economic-affairs-sakari-puisto-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-27-august-2025
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23.6.2020 | The working group preparing the introduction of a lighter review than the statutory audit has com-pleted its work. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will circulate the working group's report for comments in autumn 2020.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-on-introducing-a-lighter-review-than-an-audit-completed
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4.4.2025 | The 2025 county elections and municipal elections will be held simultaneously, but they are two separate elections. The Ministry of Justice has published communication materials providing examples that will help voters know what to do when they go to a polling station.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/county-elections-and-municipal-elections-examples-of-voting-process-published-to-help-voters-
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10.2.2025 | The service process for jobseekers will be reformed to make it more customer-oriented and tailored to individual needs, in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. This requires amendments to the legislation concerning the service model and job applicant profiles.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-begins-more-customer-oriented-service-process-for-jobseekers
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5.1.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites comments on the integration support. The comments should be submitted by 16 February 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comments-on-the-new-integration-support-are-requested
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28.1.2026 | On 28 January 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published an interim review of the project on security and new economic growth from communication networks, known as the TUUTTI project. The review outlines the project’s progress and presents the key findings to date.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/communication-networks-at-heart-of-finland-s-security-and-economic-growth-interim-review-charts-progress-of-tuutti-project
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15.1.2026 | Today the Government decided in its plenary session to submit to Parliament the Government Report on the Application of Language Legislation in 2025. The report provides important monitoring data on the current state of Finland’s national languages and other indigenous languages and on the realisation of linguistic rights.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/language-report-discusses-realisation-of-linguistic-rights
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13.3.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has adopted the financial statement of the National Nuclear Waste Management Fund for 2024 and decided on the recognition of the profit of the Fund as revenue. The Fund consists of two separate funds, the Financial Provision Fund and the Research Fund for Nuclear Energy Expertise.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/financial-statement-for-2024-of-national-nuclear-waste-management-fund-has-been-adopted