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16.6.2026 | The Finnish economy is gradually recovering but is overshadowed by the crisis in the Middle East, higher energy prices and an uncertain economic outlook. Economic growth is boosting general government revenues, but the deficit remains wide according to the Ministry of Finance's economic forecast published on 16 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/higher-energy-prices-and-uncertainty-slow-economic-recovery
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25.6.2026 | EU energy ministers will meet in Luxembourg on 26 June 2026. The main item on the agenda of the meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council is to reach a general approach on the development of trans-European networks for energy. The ministers will also discuss the planning of post-2030 energy policy, as well as coordination and response measures to the energy impacts of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-seek-agreement-on-the-european-grids-package
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12.6.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 12 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission’s AccelerateEU communication, which contains measures to respond to peaks in the prices of imported fossil fuels caused by the situation in the Middle East. The ministerial committee also discussed the EU’s human rights sanctions, the post-2030 climate architecture, the CSAM regulation and the annual report on the measures taken by Finland in EU litigation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-proposal-for-eu-energy-measures-and-human-rights-sanctions
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22.5.2026 | In its meeting on 22 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission’s proposal for the 28th company law regime and Finland’s positions on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-proposal-to-reduce-administrative-burden-on-businesses-in-single-market
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20.5.2026 | The views on data centres and their electricity use presented in public tend to either depict the centres as a threat to the sufficiency of electricity or, alternatively, highlight the necessity and benefits of such investments. However, data centres are not a black-and-white issue. Data centres should be seen as a part of the overall economic change, data sovereignty and general electrification. Thro...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/column-data-centres-are-an-integral-part-of-a-developing-energy-system-and-economy
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16.7.2026 | A high-level business delegation led by Minister of Commerce and Industry of India Piyush Goyal visits Finland on 16–17 July. 2026. The key themes for the visit are digital and new advanced technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and sustainable development, and the food and consumer industries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-commerce-and-industry-of-india-goyal-visits-finland-on-16-17-july
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30.4.2026 | Economic recovery in Finland will be further delayed as a result of the crisis in the Middle East. The general government deficit will widen and remain large according to the Economic Forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 30 April.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/rising-energy-prices-slow-economic-growth
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9.7.2026 | An informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for competitiveness (internal market and industry) will be held in Dublin on 9–10 July 2026. Finland will be represented by Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-of-economic-affairs-puisto-to-attend-competitiveness-council-meeting-in-dublin
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Finland's objectives for the EU parliamentary term 2024–2029 Key objectives of Finland's EU policy for 2024–2029 are strengthening Europe’s strategic competitiveness, improving comprehensive security in Europe and promoting a clean transition and ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-s-objectives-for-the-eu-parliamentary-term-2024-2029
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4.7.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests comments on the draft Energy and Climate Strategy. Comments can be submitted between 4 July and 22 August 2025. The strategy set out the measures to boost the clean transition and promote climate targets.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-and-climate-strategy-circulated-for-comments
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7.7.2026 | Each responsible ministry is identifying the critical entities within its sector in line with legislation based on the European Union CER Directive. The aim is to reinforce society’s preparedness and improve the resilience of critical infrastructure. The statutory deadline under the Finnish CER Act for designating entities is 17 July 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/identification-of-entities-critical-to-society-s-resilience-nearing-completion
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8.6.2026 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a Team Finland trade mission to Dalarna and Västmanland, Sweden, on 9–10 June. The business delegation to accompany Minister Tavio consists of eight Finnish companies working in automation, smart grids and information networks, energy production and cloud services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-central-sweden
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Room for Growth project aims to boost economic growth Since the financial crisis of 2007–2009, economic growth in Finland has been slow. The relative standard of living has fallen compared to our reference countries and the EU average, and GDP has...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/room-for-growth-project
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26.6.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 26 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined its positions on the new package of sanctions proposed by the Commission and the External Action Service in response to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. The 21st sanctions package expands personal and entity sanctions, sectoral sanctions and sanctions against Belarus. Finland supports the sanctions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-21st-eu-sanctions-package
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30.3.2026 | EU energy ministers will hold an informal video conference on Tuesday 31 March 2026 to formulate a common response to the effects of the Persian Gulf crisis on energy markets. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-to-discuss-response-to-situation-caused-by-middle-east-war
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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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24.6.2026 | The EU Environment Council will meet in Luxembourg on Thursday 25 June. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting. Finland supports strong emissions trading in the EU, an ambitious climate policy and increased allocation of private and public funding for nature protection.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-climate-and-environment-ministers-meet-in-luxembourg-to-discuss-emission-standards-for-automotive-industry-and-biodiversity
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11.6.2026 | Finnvera is prepared to fund investments by SMEs, midcaps and large companies across Finland by EUR 1 billion this and next year. The programme aims to complement the financial market and improve the implementation of corporate investment funding.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnvera-launches-eur-1-billion-investment-programme
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Finland's EU policy The European Union is Finland’s most important political and economic frame of reference and community of values. The basic stance of Finland’s EU policy is to further develop the European Union and to promote growth, stability...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/-/document_library/hv7N4Kysy1dY/view_file/233234980?_com_liferay_document_library_web_portlet_DLPortlet_INSTANCE_hv7N4Kysy1dY_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fvaltioneuvosto.fi%2Fsuomen-eu-politiikka%2F-%2Fdocument_library%2Fhv7N4Kysy1dY%2Fview%2F232523642%3F_com_liferay_document_library_web_portlet_DLPortlet_INSTANCE_hv7N4Kysy1dY_redirect%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fvaltioneuvosto.fi%252Fsuomen-eu-politiikka%252F-%252Fdocument_library%252Fhv7N4Kysy1dY%252Fview%252F208500253%253F_com_liferay_document_library_web_portlet_DLPortlet_INSTANCE_hv7N4Kysy1dY_redirect%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fvaltioneuvosto.fi%25252Fsuomen-eu-politiikka%25252F-%25252Fdocument_library%25252Fhv7N4Kysy1dY%25253F_com_liferay_document_library_web_portlet_DLPortlet_INSTANCE_hv7N4Kysy1dY_displayStyle%25253Dicon%252526_com_liferay_document_library_web_portlet_DLPortlet_INSTANCE_hv7N4Kysy1dY_navigation%25253Dhome