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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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Contact information for the Prime Minister's Office Office: Snellmaninkatu 1 A, Helsinki Address: PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland Switchboard: +358 295 16001 Fax: +358 9 1602 2165 E-mail: [email protected] Personnel search Contact informat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/contact-information-of-the-prime-minister-s-office
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7.5.2026 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the provisions on the powers of the police to carry out undercover activities in an information network. The amended legislation is scheduled to enter into force on 1 August 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/police-powers-to-conduct-undercover-activities-in-information-network-to-be-specified-1
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26.5.2026 | The cooperation project between the Finnish Meteorological Institute and the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center will be extended by four years. The new stage of the project aims to further improve Ukraine’s weather and early warning services and their accessibility, helping society enhance its preparedness for extreme weather events. The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs will provide a total...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-support-development-of-ukraine-s-weather-services-benefiting-authorities-and-farmers
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16.4.2026 | The Government has submitted to Parliament a proposal for an act on the automated search and exchange of information for European police cooperation. The proposal would introduce amendments to national legislation required by the EU regulation known as Prüm II.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/information-exchange-to-improve-in-police-cooperation-between-eu-countries
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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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18.12.2025 | The Government has submitted to Parliament a proposal to specify provisions on police powers to conduct undercover activities in an information network.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/police-powers-to-conduct-undercover-activities-in-information-network-to-be-specified
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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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7.5.2026 | On 7 May 2026, the Government submitted for approval amendments to the Act on Transport Services, the Driving Licence Act, the Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. The amendments aim to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. Most of the acts and the amended decree will enter into force on 15 May 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-improves-operating-conditions-for-the-transport-sector
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6.5.2026 | Crisis Management NOW was held on 5 May at the University of Helsinki. The event drew experts, decision-makers and others interested in the topic to discuss the development and future direction of comprehensive crisis management. In 2026, Finland marks 70 years of engagement in international crisis management.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/crisis-management-now-brings-together-people-interested-in-the-future-of-crisis-management
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4.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal for an act on the automated search and exchange of data for police cooperation and for amending the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police. The proposal introduces amendments to national legislation required by the EU Regulation on the automated search and exchange of data for police cooperation (the Prüm II Regulation). The deadline for submitting comments is Monday 19 January 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/exchange-of-information-between-eu-law-enforcement-authorities-to-become-more-effective
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5.9.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal aiming to specify the provisions concerning powers related to undercover activities conducted in an information network by the police. The deadline for submitting comments is October 16, 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-to-specify-provisions-on-undercover-activities-conducted-in-information-network-by-the-police-sent-out-for-comments
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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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30.4.2026 | The security situation in the Middle East affects the operation of Finland's missions and VFS application centres in the region. The availability of services may be temporarily limited.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/residence-permit-services-in-the-middle-east
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14.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal to update civilian intelligence legislation in response to the changed security environment. The proposal would introduce new powers, including measures to prepare for state-sponsored threats, and clarifying amendments arising from practical needs identified in intelligence activities. Changes are also proposed to the non-disclosure periods for documents. The deadline for submitting comments is in late May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/draft-government-proposal-to-update-civilian-intelligence-legislation-sent-out-for-comments
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19.5.2026 | Total emissions from state-owned companies continued to fall in 2025, but many companies still lack adequate measures for identifying risks and impacts related to human rights.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/climate-work-is-progressing-well-at-state-owned-companies-but-more-should-be-done-to-identify-human-rights-risks
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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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10.4.2026 | Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP Inger Andersen will visit Finland on 13–14 April. Andersen will meet representatives of Finland and other Nordic countries to discuss ways to strengthen the UN’s work on environmental matters. Andersen will also meet Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and various stakeholders.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/unep-executive-director-visits-helsinki-to-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-un-work-on-environment-with-nordic-countries
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30.3.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to improve the efficiency of asylum procedures, bringing together key administrative branches and actors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/large-project-to-make-asylum-procedures-more-efficient
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10.4.2026 | Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP Inger Andersen will visit Finland on 13–14 April. Andersen will meet representatives of Finland and other Nordic countries to discuss ways to strengthen the UN’s work on environmental matters. Andersen will also meet Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and various stakeholders.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1410903/unepin-paajohtaja-vierailee-helsingissa-keskustelee-pohjoismaiden-kanssa-yk-n-ymparistotyon-vahvistamisesta