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23.4.2026 | The EU–Mercosur trade agreement will be applied provisionally from 1 May 2026. Tariff reductions under the agreement will take effect gradually, and tariffs on certain products will be eliminated as of day one. For most products, tariffs will be eliminated over a transition period, the first stage of reductions taking place at the beginning of May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/provisional-application-of-eu-mercosur-agreement-to-begin-immediate-tariff-reductions-available-for-companies
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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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The Government and Parliament The relationship between the Government and Parliament is an integral part of parliamentary democracy. Parliament oversees the Government's work and ensures that the Government complies with the law and acts in the in...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/the-government-and-parliament
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27.8.2025 | "I’m glad to see strong momentum for Nordic cooperation. Our goal is a united and strong Nordic region that benefits us all."https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-nordic-cooperation-anders-adlercreutz-s-speech-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-2025
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20.9.2023 | Participatory, responsive, and transparent regulatory practices strengthen trust in democratic decision-making. They also help ensure that regulation achieves its societal objectives. Advanced ways to improve stakeholder engagement in rule-making is the topic of the 14th OECD Measuring Regulatory Performance Conference, which is held in Helsinki on 19–20 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/conference-stakeholder-engagement-in-rule-making-enhances-democracy-and-improves-regulation
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13.12.2023 | In its meeting on Wednesday 13 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the EU-Western Balkans Summit on 13 December and the European Council meeting on 14–15 December, both of which will be held in Brussels. In addition, the Ministerial Committee discussed the government resolution on the exercise of advance influence within the EU and proposals for amending the EU Treaties.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-ahead-of-upcoming-meetings
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3.6.2026 | The Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2026 to Parliament on 3 June. The supplementary budget includes employment measures outlined in the spending limits session and investments in counter-drone capabilities and defence more broadly. The proposal also includes an increase to revenue estimates.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-second-supplementary-budget-proposal-for-2026-to-parliament
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7.9.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin will speak at the plenary session of the European Parliament on Tuesday 13 September. Her visit is part of the “This is Europe” series of debates, where the European Parliament invites leaders from different EU Member States to discuss their visions for the future of the EU.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-to-visit-the-european-parliament
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15.9.2022 | Liquefied natural gas, gold, precious stones and graphite. Mozambique on the southern coast of Africa has a long and impressive list of natural resources. Since 2017, Finland has been supporting Mozambique’s Parliament and regional parliaments in promoting equitable use of revenues from gas and extractive industry.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/equitable-use-of-natural-resources-supports-democracy-in-mozambique
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16.4.2026 | The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum establishes a common EU system to strengthen external border control, ensure effective identification of third-country nationals and enhance procedures for asylum and return. The Pact will be implemented in Finland through a series of national legislative amendments. The Government submitted a proposal on these amendments to Parliament on 16 April.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposal-implementing-eu-pact-on-migration-and-asylum-submitted-to-parliament
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9.7.2026 | On 9 July 2026, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the European Commission’s proposals for a Passenger Package. Finland takes a largely positive view of the proposals included in the package.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-sets-out-its-positions-on-eu-passenger-package
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16.11.2023 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland, together with Åland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland are engaged in official Nordic cooperation within the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council. The exceptional times we have been living in recent years have emphasised the importance of Nordic cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-cooperation-increases-stability-and-makes-daily-life-easier
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5.2.2026 | On Thursday 5 February, the Government submitted a supplementary budget proposal for 2026 to Parliament. The supplementary budget focuses on boosting growth and investments with the goal of supporting employment. The proposal also includes a decrease to revenue estimates.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-submits-supplementary-budget-proposal-to-parliament-5
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4.10.2021 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to make an official visit to France Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.10.2021 15.30 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will make an official visit to France on 5 to 6 October 2021. During the...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-make-an-official-visit-to-france
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29.4.2022 | Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will attend the seventh and final plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg on 29–30 April. At the plenary session, the representatives will draw up a proposal for the final report of the Conference on the Future, which will be published on 9 May 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-to-attend-plenary-session-of-conference-on-the-future-of-europe-in-strasbourg
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Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act - Finnish Government
10.7.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior requests views on a draft government proposal to extend the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration, known as the Border Security Act. The purpose of the act is to prevent the use of instrumentalised migration to put pressure on Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/views-invited-on-legislative-proposal-to-extend-validity-of-border-security-act -
13.9.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin spoke at the plenary session of the European Parliament on Tuesday 13 September. Her visit was part of the “This is Europe” series of debates. Check against delivery.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-sanna-marin-s-speech-at-european-parliament-on-13-september-2022
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17.7.2026 | On 17 July 2026, the European Commission gave a proposal to amend the EU Emissions Trading Directive. According to the proposal, the scope of emissions trading in both aviation and maritime transport would expand. The reform is based on the EU’s decision on the 2040 climate target. The EU ‘s net emissions will be reduced by 90 per cent by 2040, compared to 1990.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-commission-wishes-to-reform-emissions-trading-changes-for-maritime-transport-and-aviation
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22.9.2025 | The Government has submitted its proposal for the 2026 Budget and related legislative proposals to Parliament.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/proposal-for-2026-budget-submitted-to-parliament
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18.6.2021 | The inaugural plenary of the European Conference on the Future will be held in Strasbourg on 19 June. The inaugural meeting will feature discussions on the purpose and expectations of the conference and on the conference timetable. The Finnish Government will be represented at the meeting by State Secretaries Vesa Vuorenkoski and Johanna Sumuvuori, who will attend remotely. Citizen representative Ninni Norra will represent Finland in person at the event in Strasbourg.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/inaugural-plenary-of-the-conference-on-the-future-of-europe-to-take-place-in-strasbourg