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Composition of the Economic Council of Finland In addition to the Prime Minister, the Economic Council has 11–21 members appointed by the Government. Some Council members are also members of the Government. The Economic Council is appointed for th...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/economic-council/composition
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Composition and meetings of the Research and Innovation Council In line with the decree on the Research and Innovation Council, the council’s ministerial members are the Prime Minister, who serves as chair, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/research-and-innovation-council/composition-and-meetings
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25.5.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is preparing a government proposal for the amendment of the Act on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items (500/2024). The amendment would be technical in nature, and it would remove from the national control list items already listed at EU level as of November 2025, make the necessary changes to the Act in relation to the new national general export authorisations and further specify the reporting obligation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-act-on-export-control-of-dual-use-items-to-be-amended
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Government communications The Government Communications Department, under the lead of the Prime Minister, is responsible for the Government’s joint communications and for coordinating the external communications of the ministries and the central g...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-communications
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Management and organisation of the Prime Minister’s Office The Prime Minister is the head of the Prime Minister's Office. The Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering is responsible for certain EU-related matters and for state ownershi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/management-and-organisation
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The Title Board convened in May 2025. Honorary titles Finnish citizens can be awarded honorary titles in public recognition of their services to society. The total number of honorary titles is approximately one hundred, the titles of 'valtioneuvos...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/awards/honorary-titles
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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/whistleblower-protection
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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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13.5.2026 | On 13 May 2026, the Government adopted a National Security Concept as a government resolution. The concept defines Finland’s key national security interests and focuses on measures to counter the most serious threats.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-issues-resolution-on-national-security-concept
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16.4.2026 | The Government appointed a new Board of Directors for the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) on 16 April 2026. Its term of office will last three years. Board Professional Joni Lukkaroinen will begin as Chair of the Board while Eeva Vahtera, Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, will serve as Vice-Chair.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-board-of-directors-has-been-appointed-for-geological-survey-of-finland
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8.5.2026 | At the presidential session on Friday 8 May, the President of the Republic appointed Erik Lundberg to serve as Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Addis Ababa and Pasi Hellman to serve as Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Tokyo as of 1 September 2026 and Maria Ågren to serve as Roving Ambassador for Turkmenistan as of 1 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-heads-of-mission-appointed-to-addis-ababa-and-tokyo-and-roving-ambassador-to-turkmenistan
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10.4.2026 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen is currently visiting Türkiye to meet with the Turkish Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi. Topics on the ministers’ agenda include the effects of the situation in the Middle East on migration as well as counterterrorism and police cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-on-visit-to-turkiye
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Frequently asked questions about state ownership steering and ownership policy Why does the State own listed companies? The listed companies in which the State has large shareholdings – Finnair (55.9 per cent), Fortum (51.26 per cent), Neste (44.2...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-ownership-steering/frequently-asked-questions-about-state-ownership-steering-and-ownership-policy
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17.4.2026 | The pilot project on nature values trading will restore a mire of about 12 hectares in Pielavesi, North Savo. The mire is a barren area with poor tree growth that was drained in the 1960s. In the restoration project, ditches will be blocked and trees removed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finsilva-is-selling-and-s-group-is-buying-nature-values-in-pielavesi
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The amended programme document Interreg AURORA 2021-2027 VERSION 3.0 After reallocation of Interreg NEXT Kolarctic and Interreg NEXT Karelia 1 CCI 2021TC16RFCB027 Title (Interreg VI-A) Sweden-Finland-Norway (AURORA) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Las...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125008
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EN 1 EN SFC2021 INTERREG Programme CCI 2021TC16RFCB013 Title (Interreg VI-A) Finland-Estonia-Latvia-Sweden (Central Baltic) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Last year 2027 Eligible from 1 Jan 2021 Eligible until 31 Dec 2029 EC decision number C(2023)38...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125009
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11.2.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Finnish missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 245,000 customers in 2025. In addition, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 6,700 times over the course of the year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-s-consular-services-assist-over-245-000-finns-around-the-world-in-2025
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Janne Kuusela appointed as Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence - Finnish Government
27.11.2025 | At its plenary session on 27 November 2025, the Finnish Government appointed Janne Kuusela as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence for the period from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/janne-kuusela-appointed-as-permanent-secretary-of-finland-s-ministry-of-defence -
Data protection in the Prime Minister's Office Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Heidi Alajoki Prime Minister’s Office, Economy Unit [email protected] Controller Prime Minister’s Office, PO Box 23, 00023 Government Registry: [email p...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/data-protection
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6.11.2025 | The application period for the position of permanent secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications ended on 6 November 2025 at 12. The post will be filled as soon as possible for a fixed term of five years.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/24-applications-received-for-the-position-of-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications