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Research supporting the Government’s decision-making In its budget decision for 2025, Parliament established a new item 23.01.23 (Research activities supporting the Government’s decision-making) under the main title of the Prime Minister's Office....https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-research-activities
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13.7.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 14 July. The main theme of the meeting will be the simplification of EU legislation. The Council will also hear a presentation on the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-simplification-of-eu-legislation
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17.7.2026 | On 15 July 2026, the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment issued a competent authority statement on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme of Kuopion Energia Oy’s project to build a small modular reactor (SMR) plant for district heating production. The statement was issued as part of the EIA procedure.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-issues-competent-authority-statement-on-eia-programme-of-kuopio-energia-oy-s-smr-plant-project
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Chancellor of Justice The Chancellor of Justice oversees the legality of decisions made at plenary and presidential sessions of the Government. During the stage at which government decisions are being prepared, the Chancellor of Justice: provides ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/chancellor-of-justice
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Government Report on the Future Each electoral term, the Government submits to Parliament a Report on the Future, which aims to identify issues that will be important for decision-making and require particular attention in the future. The report a...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/foresight-activities-and-work-on-the-future/government-report-on-the-future
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Finnish Government Government is a concept with several meanings. It usually refers to the Government of Finland composed of the Prime Minister and the other ministers. The Government has 12 ministries and usually around 20 ministers . The Governm...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government
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How the Government works The Government is an institution exercising the supreme executive power in Finland. It is a central part of Finland's political system. The Government is responsible for Finland's day-to-day administration and decision-mak...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/how-the-government-works
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Foresight activities and work on the future Climate change, an ageing population and technological development are transforming Finland and changing its outlook for the future. Many other social, technological, economic, environmental and politica...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/foresight-activities-and-work-on-the-future
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Behavioural science activities Behavioural science activities are based on a multidisciplinary approach to changing human behaviour and decision-making. Behavioural science expertise has been developed in central government by offering training to...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/behavioural-science-activities
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The key tasks of the system were to produce and compile information on discrimination in Finnish society, to increase cooperation between professionals working with discrimination-related matters and to promote the utilisation of information on discrimination in the official decision-making. Awareness of the need for information on discrimination has increased in society, and information is being produced by several parties.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=VNK005:00/2025
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24.6.2026 | Assessing the macroeconomic risks caused by climate change and biodiversity loss requires more advanced analytical methods. Developing these methods, along with tools to evaluate the broader economic impacts of the green transition, remains a significant challenge in Finland and globally. The working group established by the Ministry of Finance proposes measures to strengthen the knowledge base for decision-making.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/the-overall-economic-impacts-of-climate-change-and-nature-loss-currently-cannot-be-estimated-with-sufficient-accuracy
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Preparedness, security and situation awareness Preparedness means planning and preparing for incidents, emergencies and major accidents before they occur. The Security Strategy for Society defines an incident as a threat or event that endangers vi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/preparedness-security-and-situation-awareness
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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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29.6.2026 | According to an international survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, trust in public institutions and satisfaction with administrative services have remained stable in Finland. The OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions, published for the third time, highlights participation and agency as increasingly important drivers of trust.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/trust-in-public-administration-in-finland-remains-high-by-international-comparison
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Services to the Government The Prime Minister’s Office monitors the implementation of the Government Programme and plans and anticipates public policy over the long term. It is also responsible for Finland’s EU policy, for the ownership steering o...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/services-provided-to-the-government
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Behavioural science reviews From 2022 to 2025, the Finnish Behavioural Policy Team (FINBEPOL) at the Prime Minister’s Office put together behavioural science reviews with the latest research findings from Finland and abroad, making them available ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/behavioural-science-activities/behavioural-science-reviews
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Foresight networks Government Foresight Group The Government Foresight Group is an expert group that supports the Government’s work on the future and the activities of the National Foresight Network. The objective of the group is to develop and st...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/foresight-activities-and-work-on-the-future/national-foresight-network
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Sessions Plenary sessions of the Government As a rule, plenary sessions of the Government are held every Thursday at 13.00 in the Government Session Hall. The sessions are chaired by the Prime Minister, or, if necessary, by the minister deputising...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/sessions
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People The Government appointed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People on 28 October 2021. The matter was prepared in close cooperation with representatives of the...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-concerning-the-sami-people
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The project examines different models for organising labour migration through an international comparison, both within the EU and in other key reference countries for Finland. Special attention is given to points-based systems for migrants, as well as to the objectives and impacts of these models.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=TEM099:00/2025