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12.5.2026 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided that the review of government agency structures will continue with follow-up studies on potential longer-term changes. The follow-up studies will be completed before the end of this year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/review-of-government-agency-structures-advances-to-more-detailed-follow-up-studies
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18.5.2026 | The Government is addressing the income difficulties faced by international students. The proposed amendments, open for comments, concern family reunification for international students, the income requirement and verification of students’ language proficiency.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-proposal-on-changes-to-family-reunification-for-international-students
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30.1.2026 | The virtual morning session on the vision for higher education and research held on a wintery Friday on 30 January brought together more than 300 participants to discuss the future of Finnish society and the need to restructure higher education and research.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-s-most-important-choice-is-education-culture-and-high-competence-morning-coffee-session-discussion-on-concrete-measures-for-the-vision-for-higher-education-and-research
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18.12.2025 | In autumn 2025, a parliamentary monitoring group to support the process to prepare a vision for higher education and research discussed common objectives for higher education and research up to 2040. The group is chaired by Member of Parliament Maaret Castrén.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-parliamentary-groups-committed-to-preparing-vision-for-higher-education-and-research
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11.9.2025 | The Government has appointed a parliamentary monitoring group to support the process to prepare the vision for higher education and research 2040. The term of the monitoring group is from 15 September 2025 to 30 June 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/preparation-of-vision-for-higher-education-and-research-progresses-parliamentary-monitoring-group-appointed
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30.4.2026 | The Government’s two legislative packages will address the income difficulties faced by international students. The first would strengthen the monitoring of students’ use of social assistance in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 30 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-tackle-income-difficulties-of-international-students
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26.11.2025 | Formulation of the vision for higher education and research will proceed at a seminar for the management of higher education and scientific institutions in Vaasa from 26 to 27 November 2025. The principles guiding the work on the new vision will be introduced by Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie. The draft common objectives for higher education and research up to 2040 will serve as a basis for the discussions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/common-objectives-for-higher-education-and-research-until-2040-are-taking-shape-comments-are-invited-on-draft-objectives-through-an-open-online-survey
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27.11.2025 | The Government has issued a decree which determines the amount of the healthcare fee, the late payment fee and the fee for an unattended appointment charged from higher education students in 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/slight-decrease-in-healthcare-fees-for-higher-education-students-in-2026
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14.3.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie has launched a new vision for higher education and research. It will extend to 2040. In the first phase for the new vision, we will collect views from higher education and research organisations and other stakeholders so that a shared situation picture can be formed. The stakeholder survey is open until 4 April.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/new-vision-for-higher-education-and-research-being-prepared-take-part-in-an-open-stakeholder-survey
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11.3.2025 | The working group on responsible international cooperation set up by the Ministry of Education and Culture has published recommendations that emphasise openness, reciprocity and risk management in international cooperation in higher education and research. The recommendations aim to safeguard academic freedom while also ensuring that international cooperation upholds democracy and ethical choices.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/working-group-on-responsible-international-cooperation-in-higher-education-and-research-publishes-recommendations
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19.6.2025 | Korkeakoulutuksen ja tutkimuksen 2040 vision ohjausryhmä kokoontui toiseen kokoukseensa tiistaina 17.6.2025 tiede- ja kulttuuriministeri Mari-Leena Talvitien johdolla.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ohjausryhma-keskusteli-korkeakoulutuksen-ja-tutkimuksen-vision-paamaarista-vuoteen-2040
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13.11.2025 | International higher education students could play an even bigger role in driving Finland’s growth. Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen and Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie invited businesses, cities, higher education institutions and students to find solutions to improve international students’ employment prospects in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-roundtable-employment-of-international-students-requires-more-tailored-language-support-and-stronger-links-to-working-life
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9.1.2026 | The Research and Innovation Council has outlined five national strategic choices for research, development and innovation (RDI) policy and activities with a view to boosting sustainable growth and promoting economic and societal renewal while strengthening comprehensive security. The Research and Innovation Council published a report on the strategic choices on 9 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-strategic-priorities-for-rdi-policy-and-activities-aim-to-boost-sustainable-growth-promote-renewal-and-strengthen-comprehensive-security
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19.1.2026 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its annual report on the Finnish economy on Monday 19 January. According to the IMF, efforts to strengthen public finances will have to continue for several years.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-recommends-continued-fiscal-adjustments
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18.12.2025 | The Government will address the difficulties of foreign students and their families. On 18 December 2025, the ministerial working group on internal security and administration of justice outlined legislative changes regarding requirements for student livelihood and language skills.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-methods-to-address-difficulties-with-foreign-student-permits-and-livelihoods
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23.10.2024 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will visit London from 24 October to 25 October. During her visit, Multala will meet her ministerial colleague, visit a university and attend various events. The aim of the visit is to strengthen cooperation in higher education and research between Finland and the United Kingdom.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-multala-travelling-to-london-to-promote-cooperation-in-higher-education-and-research
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28.2.2025 | The final report of the Room for Growth project led by CEO Risto Murto contains 41 proposals for boosting economic growth and finding new ways to do business. The most important proposals have to do with supporting renewal in the business sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/room-for-growth-working-group-finland-s-growth-requires-renewal-of-business-structure-and-competence
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10.12.2025 | An independent group of experts has conducted a broad-based interim evaluation of the wellbeing services county reform, which was published on 10 December. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso, Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen consider the findings valuable.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-steering-wellbeing-services-counties-fixing-the-flaws-of-the-wellbeing-services-county-reform-requires-persistence
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31.12.2025 | Fellow citizens, The darkest part of winter is now behind us – every day is a little bit longer than the last. Winter storm Hannes, which raged through Finland, has now subsided. I would like to thank the authorities and everyone else who has worked hard to repair the damage caused by the storm. We can be proud of the way Finland comes together in these situations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-new-year-s-message-31-december-2025
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20.1.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz and the Ministry's experts will take part in the Educa Fair on 24-25 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-at-the-international-educa-fair-2025