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  1. The Ilmarinen shipwreck is being investigated to avoid potential oil spills - Finnish Government

    12.8.2024 | Investigations on methods for removing oil from the sunken coastal defence ship Ilmarinen will continue between 12 and 18 August 2024 on the Navy’s multipurpose vessel Louhi. As a result of the amendment to the Environmental Protection Act that entered into force at the beginning of 2023, the responsibility for monitoring and gathering information on hazardous shipwrecks has been assigned to the Finnish Environment Institute, which now coordinates the research carried out at Ilmarinen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/the-ilmarinen-shipwreck-is-being-investigated-to-avoid-potential-oil-spills

  2. Rising energy prices slow economic growth - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | Economic recovery in Finland will be further delayed as a result of the crisis in the Middle East. The general government deficit will widen and remain large according to the Economic Forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 30 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/rising-energy-prices-slow-economic-growth

  3. EU tightens sanctions with a significant 20th sanctions package - Finnish Government

    23.4.2026 | Russia is waging a war of aggression in Ukraine for the fifth year and has not demonstrated a genuine willingness to negotiate for a lasting peace. Russia’s ruthless strikes on civilian targets highlight the need to tighten sanctions. With its 20th sanctions package, the European Union continues to increase pressure on Russia to weaken the country’s ability to pursue its war of aggression against Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-tightens-sanctions-with-a-significant-20th-sanctions-package

  4. Finland to exert influence for greater EU-funded oil spill response capability in Baltic Sea - Finnish Government

    5.6.2024 | Press release by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom and the Finnish Border Guard:
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-to-exert-influence-for-greater-eu-funded-oil-spill-response-capability-in-baltic-sea

  5. At IMO, countries extend negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping - Finnish Government

    4.5.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. As expected, the Committee’s 84th session again allowed more time for negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/at-imo-countries-extend-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping

  6. Fuel subsidy for fuel oil used in mobile machinery - Finnish Government

    22.9.2022 | The Government proposes on 22 September 2022 a fuel subsidy for fuel oil used in mobile machinery. The proposal would amend the Act on Fixed-Term Fuel Subsidy for Transport Companies. When the Act entered into force in September this year, Parliament issued a resolution calling for the rapid preparation of a similar subsidy for fuel oil.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/fuel-subsidy-for-fuel-oil-used-in-mobile-machinery

  7. Operation to empty shipwreck Beatris of oil - Finnish Government

    11.10.2021 | The Finnish Navy will launch a diving operation in the Archipelago Sea with the aim to empty the fuel tanks of shipwreck Beatris of oil. The shipwreck could become a source of oil spills in the near future. One of the aims of the programme to enhance the effectiveness of water protection, coordinated by the Ministry of the Environment, is to locate and clean up hazardous shipwrecks in the Baltic Sea. Before this, three shipwrecks that may cause risks have been cleaned up.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/operation-to-empty-shipwreck-beatris-of-oil

  8. Amendments to distribution obligation of biofuel oil and Sustainability Act sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    11.7.2022 | The distribution obligation of biofuel oil aims at replacing light fuel oil used especially in building-specific heating and machinery with biofuel oil. The draft amendments to the distribution obligation of biofuel oil and the Sustainability Act have been sent out for comments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-distribution-obligation-of-biofuel-oil-and-sustainability-act-sent-out-for-comments

  9. Finland supports operation to transfer oil from decrepit FSO Safer - Finnish Government

    11.5.2022 | A UN led agreement has been reached to transfer the oil from FSO Safer moored off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea. Funds for the oil transfer operation are collected in a pledging conference in the Hague on 11 May. Finland will support the operation with one million euros.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-supports-operation-to-transfer-oil-from-decrepit-fso-safer

  10. Orpo Government: Uncertain times call for measures to build confidence and boost growth - Finnish Government

    22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1

  11. Prime Minister Orpo: Finland’s security situation stable despite drone incident - Finnish Government

    31.3.2026 | Over the past few weeks, Ukraine has carried out massive drone strikes on Russian oil facilities in the Gulf of Finland. On Sunday 29 March 2026, two drones strayed into the territory of Finland. The Government was briefed on the situation by the authorities on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-finland-s-security-situation-stable-despite-drone-incident

  12. EU’s new sanctions ban some oil transport, add export and import bans and tackle circumvention - Finnish Government

    7.10.2022 | On 6 October 2022, the European Union imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The eight package of sanctions will ban transport of Russian oil that exceed a pre-established price cap and add new import and export bans.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-s-new-sanctions-ban-some-oil-transport-add-export-and-import-bans-and-tackle-circumvention

  13. Finland supports Ukraine - Finnish Government

    Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on 28 May 2025. Finland supports Ukraine On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine in breach of the UN Charter and international law. Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ukraine

  14. EU energy ministers to discuss response to situation caused by Middle East war - Finnish Government

    30.3.2026 | EU energy ministers will hold an informal video conference on Tuesday 31 March 2026 to formulate a common response to the effects of the Persian Gulf crisis on energy markets. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-to-discuss-response-to-situation-caused-by-middle-east-war

  15. Finland releases 369,000 barrels of crude oil to the market from its emergency stockpiles - Finnish Government

    8.4.2022 | Finland will release 369,000 barrels of crude oil to the market from the emergency stockpiles maintained by the National Emergency Supply Agency. In this way Finland will participate in the unanimous decision made by the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on 1 April 2022, according to which IEA member countries will release oil products to the market from their emergency stocks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-releases-369-000-barrels-of-crude-oil-to-the-market-from-its-emergency-stockpiles

  16. Königstedt Manor - Finnish Government

    Königstedt Manor The Königstedt Manor is located on the southern bank of the Vantaa River in Seutula, Vantaa. The manor was acquired by the State in 1961. Over the years, Königstedt has accommodated a number of esteemed State guests and it regular...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings/konigstedt-manor

  17. Minister Multala: Strong EU emissions trading system secures investments and competitiveness - Finnish Government

    12.3.2026 | Finland and seven other EU Member States have signed a non-paper that stresses the important role of a strong emissions trading system in the EU. The non-paper is their response to the discussion where certain Member States hope for major changes to the emissions trading system and a lower price for emission allowances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-multala-strong-eu-emissions-trading-system-secures-investments-and-competitiveness

  18. Maritime policy - Finnish Government

    Maritime policy Finland’s goal is to develop maritime policy into one of the country’s key strengths. The Government decided on the guidelines for maritime policy in 2019 and drew up an action plan based on the guidelines in March 2022. These docu...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/maritime-policy

  19. Hallituksen energia- ja ilmastostrategia 2025 - Finnish Government

    Valtioneuvosto valmistelee työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön johdolla pääministeri Petteri Orpon hallitusohjelman mukaista energia- ja ilmastostrategiaa. Strategia kattaa kaikki kasvihuonekaasupäästölähteet (päästökauppasektori, taakanjakosektori, maan-käyttösektori) ja nielut (maankäyttösektori).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=TEM005:00/2025

  20. EU energy ministers’ meeting to be marked by Iran war and European competitiveness issues - Finnish Government

    13.3.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for energy issues will convene in Brussels on 16 March 2026. The meeting agenda will include the European grids package for 2028–2034, the action plan for affordable energy, and energy security. Finland will be represented by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-meeting-to-be-marked-by-iran-war-and-european-competitiveness-issues