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8.5.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has awarded a total of EUR 1,890,000 in discretionary government grants to 15 civil society organisations (CSOs) and communities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/discretionary-government-grants-for-2026-awarded-to-organisations-and-communities-operating-in-the-field-of-foreign-and-security-policy-and-supporting-businesses-expand-internationally
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16.1.2026 | The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) will take place in Davos, Switzerland, on 19–23 January. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-valtonen-and-tavio-to-attend-world-economic-forum-s-annual-meeting-in-davos
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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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17.9.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand gave a keynote Address to the Institute of International and European Affairs on the 17th of September 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. Check against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/keynote-address-to-the-institute-of-international-and-european-affairs-by-minister-for-european-affairs-and-ownership-steering-joakim-strand
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9.6.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will host a Conference on Climate and Security in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment in Hanasaari, Espoo, on 11 June. The Conference is a one of the main events of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship. Experts will discuss a range of issues on climate, peace and security at the event, including the environmental and climate impacts of conflicts and the role of businesses and civil society in strengthening climate security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/osce-chair-finland-to-convene-international-conference-on-climate-and-security
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9.6.2025 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will host a Conference on Climate and Security in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment in Hanasaari, Espoo, on 11 June. The Conference is one of the main events of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship. Experts will discuss a range of issues on climate, peace and security at the event, including the environmental and climate impacts of conflicts and the role of businesses and civil society in strengthening climate security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/osce-chair-finland-to-convene-international-conference-on-climate-and-security
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25.6.2025 | The European Council on 26 June in Brussels will focus on topical international events. Items on the agenda at the meeting of the EU heads of state or government will include support for Ukraine, growing tensions in the Middle East, European defence and security, and strengthening the EU’s competitiveness. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-tensions-on-agenda-at-european-council-prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland
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27.8.2025 | Finland needs more exports, investments and ambitious R&D activities to boost our economy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/speech-by-the-minister-of-economic-affairs-sakari-puisto-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-27-august-2025
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8.5.2026 | In his EU policy speech at Aalto University on Friday 8 May, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stressed that Europe and the European Union are still the best guarantee of security for citizens in an unstable global situation. He noted, however, that Europe needs to be much stronger in order to defend its values.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-only-a-strong-europe-can-defend-its-values
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3.3.2025 | Helsinki Roundtable on AI and International Security, an event to be held at Aalto University on 13 March 2025, will bring together international experts, decision-makers and business leaders to discuss the impacts of artificial intelligence on global security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-host-high-level-event-on-artificial-intelligence-and-international-security
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19.12.2024 | On 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic approved the Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone. The Act will help promote offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone, clarify the regulation of offshore wind power projects within the zone and ensure that the rights to the exploitation of offshore wind power are granted in a fair, transparent and predictable manner.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/act-on-offshore-wind-power-in-the-exclusive-economic-zone-enters-into-force-first-tenders-could-be-organised-at-the-end-of-2025
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8.11.2024 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends further adjustments to public finances and continued structural reforms for Finland. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Friday 8 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-supports-government-s-economic-policy
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24.5.2024 | A new international legal instrument has been adopted at the World Intelletual Property Organisation WIPO Diplomatic Conference in Geneva. The international agreementregarding a disclosure requirement related to genetic resources aims to enhance the efficacy, transparency and quality of the patent system with regard to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/a-new-international-legal-instrument-has-been-adopted-at-the-world-intelletual-property-organisation-wipo-diplomatic-conference-in-geneva.-the-international-agreementregarding-a-disclosure-requirement-related-to-genetic-resources-aims-to-enhance-the-effic
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1.12.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted EUR 17.82 million to international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) for 2022–2024. Support was granted to 11 international human rights organisations operating in developing countries, whose work focuses on four themes: ending impunity; supporting human rights defenders; strengthening the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights and addressing discriminatory practices; and business and human rights.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/support-for-international-non-governmental-organisations-to-promote-human-rights-in-developing-countries
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/kunta-ja-alueministeri
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-local-and-regional-government
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23.11.2023 | International recruitments to and candidacies for multilateral organisations, coordinated by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, are an integral part of Finland's foreign and security policy. Multilateral cooperation makes Finland a more influential player globally than its size might suggest. In autumn 2023, several Finnish experts were successfully recruited to leadership positions important for Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-recruitments-are-part-of-finland-s-foreign-and-security-policy
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21.5.2021 | On Friday 21 May, the President of the Republic decided to appoint a new non-resident ambassador and representatives of Finland to international organisations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-non-resident-ambassador-to-mauritius-and-authorisations-to-represent-finland-in-international-organisations
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4.3.2026 | Finland’s new national report to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity shows that the work to halt biodiversity loss is heading in the right direction. Progress has been made in almost all sectors, but measures need to be upscaled in the protection, restoration and management of nature. Besides this, actions that cause biodiversity loss must be avoided or mitigated. Awareness of the importa...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-s-national-report-on-biodiversity-we-are-heading-in-right-direction-but-faster-action-is-needed-to-reach-biodiversity-targets
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23.1.2024 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its statement on the Finnish economy on Tuesday 23 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/international-monetary-fund-urges-finland-to-take-further-action-to-balance-general-government-finances