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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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4.5.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to develop guidance for the public on how to prepare for emergency conditions. The guidance will complement existing preparedness advice in the Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide published on Suomi.fi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finns-to-receive-more-advice-on-preparing-for-emergency-conditions
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28.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has set up a project to prepare an assessment memorandum on national extensions to the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications. The review will focus especially on national data protection regulation concerning corporate subscribers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/regulation-on-corporate-subscribers-to-be-reviewed-for-relevance-and-appropriateness
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16.1.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has opened a call for applications for project support available for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs). The call is open from 16 January to 27 February. Applications can be submitted for discretionary government grants for development cooperation projects in 2027–2030. The grant is awarded from the development cooperation appropriations for Finnish CSOs’ development cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/call-for-project-support-applications-for-2027-2030-opens-for-finnish-civil-society-organisations
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24.4.2026 | The Finnish Government proposes that an agreement supplementing the Paris Protocol be accepted to facilitate the establishment and operations of international military headquarters in Finland. The government proposal was submitted to Parliament on 23 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-submits-to-parliament-proposal-to-facilitate-operations-of-international-military-headquarters-in-finland
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3.5.2026 | World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-press-freedom-day-highlights-importance-of-freedom-of-expression-for-democracy-and-security
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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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8.5.2026 | In its meeting, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission communication on security threats posed by drones and the Commission’s proposal for a regulation to boost EU industry. The ministerial committee also outlined Finland’s positions for four council meetings taking place next week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-commission-communication-on-drones
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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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7.5.2026 | Based on the 2025 hydrogen auction of its Innovation Fund, the European Commission has selected nine projects that will proceed to agreement negotiations. Among them is the Cloudberry project of Finland’s Vetyalfa Oy. The Commission published the results of the auction on 7 May 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnish-hydrogen-project-to-receive-eur-224-million-from-eu-s-innovation-fund
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24.10.2025 | The European Partnership ‘Forests and Forestry for a Sustainable Future’ brings together about 100 organisations from 28 countries to develop forest research and strengthen international cooperation. Finland acts as the coordinator of the project, with the work led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/forest-partnership-coordinated-by-finland-brings-european-forest-organisations-together
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We will develop the operating conditions of CSOs in cross-administrative cooperation. The implementation of the strategy includes legislative projects, studies and reports and other development measures. The aim is, for example, to extend the right to tax deductions on donations to CSOs, to reform government grant practices and to form a vision of civil society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=OM003:00/2025
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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
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The Ministry of Education and Culture has commissioned external experts to produce a report on the synthetic replication of sound, image, appearance and movement. Professor Anette Alén and visiting researcher Tuomas Mattila are preparing the report.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=OKM007:00/2026
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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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3.1.2025 | In 2025, Finland will chair the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the Nordic Council of Ministers and Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-chair-several-organisations-in-2025
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10.4.2026 | Oikeusministeriö pyytää lausuntoja esiselvityksestä, jossa on arvioitu mahdollisuuksia veloittaa tuomioistuinten käsittelymaksu ennen asian käsittelyä. Nykyisin tuomioistuinmaksut veloitetaan asian käsittelyn päätyttyä.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/selvitys-tuomioistuinten-etukateismaksusta-on-lausuntokierroksella-
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27.3.2026 | Rikoslakiin lisätään erilliset säännökset poliisi- tai hälytystoiminnan vaikeuttamisesta ja haittaamisesta. Uudet säännökset tulevat voimaan 1. huhtikuuta. Tasavallan presidentti vahvisti lain tänään.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/poliisi-tai-halytystoiminnan-vaikeuttamista-ja-haittaamista-koskevat-saannokset-voimaan-huhtikuussa
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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