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3.8.2020 | Rapporteur Jukka Liedes proposes establishing an ethics committee of the cultural sector and placing it in the Arts Promotion Centre. The ethics committee would be an independent body that would prepare principles and guidelines and address ethical issues in the fields of arts and culture. The proposal was submitted to the Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen on 3 August 2020.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/rapporteur-ethics-committee-needed-for-handling-issues-in-the-cultural-sector
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Ministries’ services for the media The ministries’ communications are based on the Government Rules of Procedure and the rules of procedure of individual ministries, among other guidelines. The values that guide communications are set out in the G...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministries/services-for-the-media
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24.1.2023 | As work-based immigration to Finland grows, it is important to ensure that recruitment practices are ethical and that the regional service systems are able to meet the needs of immigrants. This is a conclusion from a report on the greenhouse industry in the Närpes region, which was prepared by the Migration Institute of Finland. The report was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employm...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-on-work-based-immigration-in-the-narpes-region-emphasises-ethical-recruitment-and-sufficient-services-
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Sustainability in state-owned companies Sustainability is becoming more and more important for the competitiveness and shareholder value of companies. As an owner, the State expects companies to lead the way in sustainable business. The State’s ex...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering/sustainability
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28.6.2021 | The Ministry of Education and Culture commissioned Forum Artis ry to produce ethical guidelines for the cultural sector. The mandate relates to a study completed last year by rapporteur Jukka Liedes on the possible establishment of an ethical body for the cultural sector. Such a body will not be established.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/cultural-sector-to-draw-up-ethical-guidelines-itself
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24.10.2022 | The objective of the Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme launched in November 2020 was to prepare an action plan for Finland to speed up the introduction of AI technologies and promote the fourth industrial revolution. The final report of the Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme summarises the areas for development, objectives and measures that will help Finland ensure its success in the digital and green transitions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/artificial-intelligence-4.0-report-finland-has-the-opportunity-to-lead-the-way-in-the-ethical-digital-and-green-transitions
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11.2.2026 | Under the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Culture, a vision for the comprehensive school of the future has been drawn up. Comprehensive Schools 2045: The vision for life estimates that with accelerating technological advances, an ecological crisis and social segregation, the core function of education is being challenged. Schools are not only expected to prepare young people for future changes but also equip them for life and enable them to change the world.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/vision-for-finnish-comprehensive-schools-2045
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Progress of the government action plan to combat racism The government action plan to combat racism and promote equality implements the policies set out in the equality statement issued by the Government. The selected measures are based on an asse...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/progress-of-the-action-plan
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20.2.2019 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice in cooperation with the Council of Europe are organising a high-level expert conference on the impacts of artificial intelligence on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The conference will be held in Helsinki on 26-27 February 2019. The conference, which will take place at the Finlandia Hall, is part of Finland’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/tekoalyn-eettiset-kysymykset-tarkastelussa-helsingissa
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Yhdessä johtajina demokratian ja kansallisen menestyksen puolesta Valtioneuvoston periaatepäätös julkisesta johtamisesta SNELLMANINKATU 1, HELSINKI PL 23, 00023 VALTIONEUVOSTO valtioneuvosto.fi julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi ISBN pdf: 978-952-383-005...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/222284
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Tillsammans som ledare för demokrati och nationell framgång Statsrådets principbeslut om o entlig ledning Päätosikko Statsrådets publikationer 2026:XX SNELLMANSGATAN 1 A, HELSINGFORS PB 23, 00023 STATSRÅDET statsradet.fi julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.f...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/222283
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22.1.2026 | Effective and proactive action is needed to address the exploitation of foreign workers. The Government is continuing its efforts to combat labour exploitation with a legislative project that will examine and prepare the necessary amendments to residence permit procedures.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-continues-work-to-tackle-labour-exploitation-legislative-amendments-to-residence-permit-procedures-underway
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25.2.2026 | Security policy topics, which have dominated international coverage on Finland since 2022, continued as the key theme in 2025. The number of news headlines about Finland was lower than the previous year, but President of the Republic Alexander Stubb assumed a significantly more visible role on the international stage. Country brand surveys indicate that Finland’s brand has become more positive, and awareness of Finland has increased since 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-alexander-stubb-and-security-policy-drew-global-attention-to-finland-in-2025
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3.12.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has published the Non-Violent Childhoods Action Plan for 2026–2033 aimed at preventing all forms of violence against children. The plan, which will be implemented at the government level, is based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Lanzarote Convention and national statutes that require all forms of violence against children to be combated.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/every-adult-is-responsible-for-ensuring-that-children-can-live-without-violence-action-plan-guides-violence-prevention-in-finland
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26.5.2025 | Quantum technologies are in their early stages of development, yet they hold significant promise for scientific breakthroughs and innovations that could address societal challenges and deliver substantial benefits across a wide range of sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-statement-by-the-nordic-prime-ministers-and-heads-of-government-on-quantum-technologies-laying-the-foundation-for-future-nordic-advancements-1
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6.11.2023 | Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson is attending the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris on 7–9 November 2023. During the trip, the Minister will also attend a discussion on a UNESCO's comprehensive Global Report on Teachers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-of-education-henriksson-at-unesco-general-conference-education-must-remain-firmly-on-the-global-agenda
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29.10.2025 | As part of the lecture series "Raffles lecture" at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in Singapore Minister Elina Valtonen delivered the following speech on 28th October 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/lecture-by-minister-elina-valtonen-at-the-iiss-in-singapore
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3.5.2024 | On 3 May, the Ministry of Education and Culture published the 2024 Bildung Review, which compiles statistical and other information on the administrative branch of the Ministry, its development and situation in international comparison. The themes for 2024 are regionality, life cycle and the fields of education and culture. The objective of the annually published review is to create an overall picture of the extensive administrative branch as a whole.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/bildung-review-compiles-statistics-and-information-from-educational-and-cultural-administration
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16.5.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health will organise an international conference in cooperation with the Council of Europe to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) as part of healthcare. The event is for invited guests, but anyone interested in the topic can follow the event as it will be streamed online.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-to-organise-international-conference-on-use-of-ai-in-healthcare
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9.4.2025 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist will travel to Kraków and attend the EU Sport Forum on 10 and 11 April. The Minister will take part in the Forum’s panel discussion, together with Ukraine’s Minister for Youth and Sports Matviy Bidny. During her visit, Bergqvist will also meet Kersti Kaljulaid, Chair of the Estonian Olympic Committee, and Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-bergqvist-to-attend-eu-sport-forum-in-krakow