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Ministries’ services for the media The ministries’ communications are based on the Government Rules of Procedure and the rules of procedure of individual ministries, among other guidelines. The values that guide communications are set out in the G...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministries/services-for-the-media
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15.1.2026 | The European Capital of Culture year in Oulu begins with a three-day Opening Festival starting on Friday, 16 January. The programme features nearly 200 events, offering a diverse range of experiences – most of them free of charge and open to people of all ages. Throughout the year, Oulu will be alive with cultural events, performances and exhibitions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/european-capital-of-culture-opens-in-oulu
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18.9.2025 | Nordic media education authorities studied the media literacy skills of citizens in the Nordic countries and the results of the survey will be published in October. Media literacy was a topic of discussion at a Nordic conference organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture on 18 and 19 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/the-state-of-media-literacy-in-the-nordic-countries-was-examined-the-changing-media-environment-is-prompting-us-to-reinforce-media-skills
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25.11.2025 | The EU ministers responsible for education, youth, culture and sport will meet in Brussels on 27–28 November. The Council’s agenda includes vocational education and training, the European Education Area, the Erasmus+ programme, the importance of culture for democratic resilience, the AgoraEU programme, and democracy and transparency in sport. The Oulu European Capital of Culture 2026 project will also be presented at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/eu-s-education-youth-culture-and-sports-council-to-convene-on-27-28-november
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9.5.2025 | The topics on the agenda include the joint European degree label and the role of education in preventing inequality. The Council will also discuss the impact of disinformation, manipulation and cyber threats on young people and delve into the future strategic priorities for the cultural sector in the EU. Council conclusions are expected on the promotion of sport and physical activity in the educational context.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-youth-culture-and-sports-council-to-convene-on-12-13-may
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22.11.2024 | The EU ministers responsible for education, youth, culture and sport will meet in Brussels on 25–26 November. Topics on their agenda include boosting Europe's skills and competitiveness through higher education, opportunities for young people in rural and remote areas, role of libraries in media literacy development, and key features of the European Sport Model, which are based on the values of free...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/eu-s-education-youth-culture-and-sports-council-convenes
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18.2.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz met Estonia's Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas in Tallinn on 18 February. A Finnish - Estonian declaration on digitalisation, media literacy and artificial intelligence was published during the visit. The ministers also discussed these themes with experts and students.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-estonian-declaration-emphasises-importance-of-education-and-media-literacy-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence
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Ministries' contact details Prime Minister's Office Office: Snellmaninkatu 1 A, Helsinki Address: PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland Switchboard: +358 295 16001 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail to the registry: [email protected] Contact infor...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/contact-information/ministries
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Secu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-for-social-trygghet
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Secu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/sosiaaliturvaministeri
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Secu...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-social-security
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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/sanni-grahn-laasonen
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10.4.2024 | Finland’s NATO membership process attracted exceptionally wide international media attention, which has also led to a broader general interest in the country. According to comparative studies on country branding, Finland is now better known and the attitudes towards the country are more positive than before. This is highly beneficial in terms of Finland’s aim to be a globally influential player. T...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/media-visibility-related-to-foreign-and-security-policy-has-made-finland-better-known-around-the-world
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz The Swedish People's party of Finland Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz heads the Ministry of Education and Culture. In accordance with the division of responsibilit...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/opetusministeri
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz The Swedish People's party of Finland Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz heads the Ministry of Education and Culture. In accordance with the division of responsibilit...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/undervisningsminister
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz The Swedish People's party of Finland Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz heads the Ministry of Education and Culture. In accordance with the division of responsibilit...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-education
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala Christian Democrats in Finland Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Poutala is responsible for matters covered by the Department of Youth and S...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/idrotts-och-ungdomsminister
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala Christian Democrats in Finland Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Poutala is responsible for matters covered by the Department of Youth and S...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-youth-sport-and-physical-activity
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Ministry of Education and Culture Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala Christian Democrats in Finland Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Poutala is responsible for matters covered by the Department of Youth and S...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/liikunta-urheilu-ja-nuorisoministeri
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Ministry of Defence Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen The National Coalition Party Minister of Defence Häkkänen heads the Ministry of Defence and handles all matters covered by the Ministry. Personal details Member of Parliament The National Coal...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-defence