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29.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Non-Road Mobile Machinery and Euro 7 Regulations. The proposal also introduces amendments to certain national provisions. Comments may be submitted until 10 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/public-consultation-national-implementation-of-eu-regulations-on-non-road-mobile-machinery-and-vehicle-emission-limits
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21.4.2026 | Hallitus ehdottaa euromääräisiä rajoja korvauksille, joita syyttömästi pidätetylle, vangitulle tai tuomitulle maksetaan valtion varoista vapauden menetyksen aiheuttamasta kärsimyksestä. Tavoitteena on myös, että tämän niin sanotun koppikorvauksen määrääminen olisi nykyistä ennakoitavampaa.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/hallituksen-esitysluonnos-koppikorvauskatosta-on-nyt-lausuntokierroksella
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26.3.2026 | Hallitus ehdottaa huoneenvuokralainsäädännön uudistamista. Tavoitteena on selkeyttää vuokralaisen ja vuokranantajan oikeuksia ja velvollisuuksia sekä parantaa vuokramarkkinoiden toimivuutta muuttuneessa toimintaympäristössä.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/hallitus-esittaa-muutoksia-asuin-ja-liikehuoneistojen-vuokrausta-koskevaan-lainsaadantoon
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5.3.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence will circulate for comments a draft government proposal to amend the Nuclear Energy Act and the Criminal Code.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-government-proposes-to-amend-nuclear-energy-act-and-criminal-code-to-strengthen-nato-s-deterrence-and-defence
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9.12.2025 | Statement by the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen at the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, 8 December 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-minister-valtonen-at-the-un-security-council-meeting
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15.1.2026 | The changes to be made to social assistance will, for example, strengthen the obligations of recipients to apply for full-time work and primary benefits. The overall reform of social assistance aims to clarify the role of social assistance as a last-resort and temporary form of assistance, prevent social exclusion among young people and strengthen general government finances.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-social-assistance-to-take-effect-on-1-february-2026
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12.6.2025 | The Finnish Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the Act on the Protection of Infrastructure Critical to Society and on the Improvement of Resilience on 13 June. In accordance with the Government Programme, the act will strengthen national security and the resilience of our society. The act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 July 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-legislation-to-strengthen-protection-of-critical-infrastructure-and-resilience-of-society
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22.12.2025 | The start of 2026 will see the entry into force of new acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes in the Ministry of the Interior’s government branch.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-in-the-government-branch-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior-at-the-turn-of-the-year
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15.7.2025 | The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 134th session in London on 7–11 July 2025. Finland has been a member of the Council during the current term 2024–2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/council-of-international-maritime-organization-promotes-effectiveness-and-openness-in-imo-s-work
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19.12.2024 | On 19 December, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an act on the protection of infrastructure critical to society and on the improvement of resilience. The new act will strengthen society's resilience and national security in accordance with the Government Programme.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-new-act-to-guide-improvement-of-resilience-and-protection-of-infrastructure-critical-to-functioning-of-society
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21.3.2025 | On 20 March, Finland received notice that the European Commission has referred Finland to the Court of Justice of the European Union. The Commission’s application concerns the delay in transposing Directive (EU) 2021/2167 on credit servicers and credit purchasers, which aims to address the issue of non-performing loans (the ‘NPL Directive’).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/commission-refers-finland-to-eu-court-of-justice-for-failing-to-transpose-npl-directive
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26.2.2025 | Government proposals submitted during 2024 will reduce the administrative burden on companies by approximately EUR 120 million a year. In addition, at least 133 norms harming businesses and citizens have been dismantled.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-deregulation-measures-bring-large-savings-to-companies-and-make-life-easier-for-citizens
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21.2.2025 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 24 February. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russian-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-situation-in-the-middle-east-iran-and-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo
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14.3.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health held a stakeholder event on 11 March to discuss the pandemic treaty that is currently being negotiated under the World Health Organization (WHO). The aim of the treaty is to strengthen international preparedness for pandemics and other public health emergencies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/stakeholders-discuss-who-pandemic-treaty
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25.8.2025 | "Our task is to promote a world in which as many people as possible—regardless of country of birth and circumstances—can live their lives safely and freely, and be happy. That is Finland’s story."https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-2025-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission
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13.6.2025 | The home affairs ministers from all the EU Member States are meeting for the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 13 June in Luxembourg. The agenda includes the continuation of temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine, the EU Internal Security Strategy as well as the return of persons staying illegally in the EU. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-expected-to-reach-preliminary-agreement-on-extension-of-temporary-protection-of-ukrainians
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10.10.2022 | The international system would not function without international law. The International Law Commission is one of the UN's oldest special bodies, where a large part of the legal regulation for international relations has been prepared. The Commission's work has been of great importance in promoting the rule of law and justice internationally.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-law-commission-advances-rules-based-world-order
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19.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a proposal to amend the Firearms Act. The draft proposal takes into account the need for amendments that has emerged in the application of the act following the reforms introduced to implement the most recent amendment to the EU Firearms Directive. The consultation round closes on 30 January 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-the-firearms-act-consultation-round-begins
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15.6.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has decided that the compulsory stockpiles of a narrowspectrum antibiotic containing benzylpenicillin may fall below the amount required by law on the grounds of supply disruptions. This decision applies to two medicinal products of different strengths that are administered to patients intramuscularly or intravenously by a healthcare professional.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/compulsory-stockpiles-of-antibiotic-containing-benzylpenicillin-may-temporarily-fall-below-the-amount-required-by-law
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21.5.2024 | Unofficial translation Government proposal to Parliament for an Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration MAIN CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL The Government proposes that an act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410869/0/Government+proposal+to+Parliament+for+an+Act+on+Temporary+Measures+to+Combat+Instrumentalised+Migration.pdf/54aac8d6-b4ea-7732-b7d9-72c60724578d?t=1716288716089