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30.9.2025 | In its meeting on Tuesday 30 September, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for two upcoming meetings in Copenhagen: the informal European Council on 1 October and the meeting of the European Political Community on 2 October. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the 19th package of sanctions being prepared in response to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-copenhagen-meetings-and-19th-eu-sanctions-package
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28.3.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 28 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed three issues: EU sanctions against Russia, the nomination of members to the European Economic and Social Committee for the 2025–2030 term, and the upcoming informal meeting of defence ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-receives-briefing-on-eu-sanctions-against-russia
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16.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Tirana, Albania on Friday 16 May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-at-european-political-community-summit-in-tirana-we-are-speaking-with-one-voice-
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EU leaders pleased to move forward with loan package already pledged to Ukraine - Finnish Government
24.4.2026 | The informal meeting of heads of state or government in Cyprus on 23–24 April focused on the current geopolitical situation and the proposal for the EU’s next multiannual financial framework.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-pleased-to-move-forward-with-loan-package-already-pledged-to-ukraine -
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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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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22.4.2026 | At its meeting on 22 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs agreed on Finland’s positions for the informal European Council, where the key topics will be the current geopolitical situation and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034. The Ministerial Committee also discussed a revised proposal on EU military mobility.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-informal-european-council-in-cyprus
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Overview of information influence activities Information influence activities are goal-oriented and systematic acts aimed at influencing public opinion, perceptions and behaviour and undermining the ability of society to function. Methods include ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-communications/overview-of-information-influence-activities
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Government press releases The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. The Government and its ministries usually communicate about important issues at least through a...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/press-releases
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21.12.2023 | During the past autumn, the media reported on various suspected ways of attempting to circumvent air travel sanctions against Russia. Commissioned by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne, the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the competent authorities have examined ways to better prevent the circumvention of sanctions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-sanctions-compliance-monitoring-is-built-on-close-cooperation-between-authorities-and-being-developed-constantly-
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25.2.2022 | The European Union has reacted in a swift, strong and unified manner to the military action taken by Russian in Ukraine on Thursday 24 February. On the same, a special meeting of the European Council agreed on further restrictive measures that will have massive and severe consequences for Russia. At the start of the meeting, the EU leaders spoke remotely with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-agree-on-new-sanctions-against-russia
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11.3.2026 | Mr Pietrangelo Buttafuoco President of La Biennale di Venezia Mr Luigi Brugnaro, Ms Tamara Gregoretti, Mr Luca Zaia Board of Directors of La Biennale di Venezia For information: Mr Alessandro Giuli Minister of Culture of the Italian Republic Honou...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410845/253896417/Joint%20Letter_Venice%20Biennale.pdf/a64e0eab-367a-5bd6-58fc-de42bc18a22b?t=1773231864862
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31.5.2022 | At the special meeting of the European Council, which began on 30 May in Brussels, the EU leaders agreed to impose new sanctions on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine. The leaders were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky via video conference for a discussion at the beginning of the meeting. Finland was represented at the meeting by Prime Minister Sanna Marin.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-agree-on-sixth-package-of-sanctions-against-russia
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22.6.2023 | Concerns about the effects of Russia’s war of aggression increased clearly in June. Altogether 72 per cent of respondents in this month’s Citizens’ Pulse survey said they were at least somewhat concerned, compared to 66 per cent in May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/citizens-pulse-concerns-about-effects-of-russia-s-war-of-aggression-see-clear-increase-in-june-support-for-sanctions-remains-strong
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31.3.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for quick decisions on EU funding when he met with Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland Micheál Martin in Helsinki on Tuesday 31 March. Discussions at the meeting focused Ireland’s forthcoming EU Council Presidency, key international issues and bilateral relations between Ireland and Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-finland-s-perspective-and-eu-funding-needs-in-meeting-with-taoiseach-of-ireland-martin-in-finland
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25.2.2026 | Statement by Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara at the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 61st sessionhttps://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-permanent-state-secretary-salovaara-at-the-high-level-segment-of-the-united-nations-human-rights-council-s-61st-session
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12.3.2026 | In 2025, Russia’s discourse about Finland took on a more hostile tone. Russia’s increasingly aggressive messaging is a reaction to Finland’s stronger cooperation within NATO, among other things. Russia also tends to harden its rhetoric towards its opponents as its own situation becomes more difficult.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-s-office-releases-new-overview-of-russian-information-influence-activities-targeting-finland
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1.12.2020 | On 1 December 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a report on the current state in emissions manipulations carried out by or on behalf of vehicle users as well as on the possible regulatory alternatives and their impacts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-control-and-sanctions-policy-for-emissions-manipulation
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1.12.2020 | On 1 December 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a report on the current state in emissions manipulations carried out by or on behalf of vehicle users as well as on the possible regulatory alternatives and their impacts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-control-and-sanctions-policy-for-emissions-manipulation-1245382
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5.3.2026 | On 5 March 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services, Driving Licence Act, Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector