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20.5.2026 | The views on data centres and their electricity use presented in public tend to either depict the centres as a threat to the sufficiency of electricity or, alternatively, highlight the necessity and benefits of such investments. However, data centres are not a black-and-white issue. Data centres should be seen as a part of the overall economic change, data sovereignty and general electrification. Thro...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/column-data-centres-are-an-integral-part-of-a-developing-energy-system-and-economy
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25.3.2026 | A study describing the alternatives and costs of nuclear energy promotion as well as its effects on the electricity market has been published. The report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and produced by AFRY Management Consulting Oy was submitted to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala on 25 March 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-report-highlights-means-costs-and-impacts-of-increased-promotion-and-use-of-nuclear-power
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26.4.2026 | On 26 April 2026, Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala visited Ukraine to attend memorials commemorating the Chornobyl nuclear power plant accident 40 years ago and to participate in a high-level meeting on improving the plant safety. She also took part in a G7+ meeting in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine for the winter of 2026–2027 amid Russia’s continuing attacks on energy and civilian targets.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-sari-multala-attends-40th-anniversary-commemoration-of-chornobyl-nuclear-accident-in-ukraine
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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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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
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19.5.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has submitted two applications to the European Commission to qualify for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). The support aims to help redundant workers find new jobs through learning of new skills and individual and locally targeted employment services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-applies-for-eu-aid-to-speed-up-re-employment-of-terminated-car-and-paper-industry-workers
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8.5.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s EU policy speech on Friday 8 May 2026 Government Communications Department Publication date 8.5.2026 14.07 | Published in English on 11.5.2026 at 9.42 Type: Speech (Check against delivery) Dear friends, dear students,...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/paaministeri-petteri-orpon-eu-linjapuhe-perjantaina-8.5.2026
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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
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30.4.2026 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(8) Spending limits session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government on 21–22 April 2026 Entries in ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Appendix+1+Entries+in+the+meeting+minutes+Spending+limits+session+of+Prime+Minister+Orpo%E2%80%99s+Government+on+21%E2%80%9322+April+2026.pdf/12d33b36-e4c2-1d50-9411-30f8e5463e2f?t=1777546433545
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30.4.2026 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(6) Measures to support economic growth, employment and households decided on in the government...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Appendix+3+Measures+to+support+economic+growth,+employment+and+households+decided+in+the+government+spending+limits+session+on+22+April+20.pdf/7766df3c-bad9-a7d3-387a-998fe0e84b57?t=1777546432580
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18.12.2025 | Finland’s economic recovery has been weaker than expected this year. The general government deficit is wide, and the debt ratio will continue to grow, estimates the Ministry of Finance in its economic forecast published on 18 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/recovery-of-finnish-economy-delayed
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27.6.2025 | The clean energy transition is progressing at a good pace, thanks in part to the emissions trading system. However, reaching Finland’s climate targets will require more action in the effort sharing sector, and especially in the land use sector where emissions increased compared to the previous year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/annual-climate-report-2025-emissions-from-finland-s-energy-production-fell-sharply-but-more-action-is-needed-to-meet-climate-targets
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18.12.2025 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and Estonia’s Minister of Energy and the Environment Anders Sutt discussed future opportunities for Finnish-Estonian energy cooperation in Helsinki on 18 December 2025. The countries have so far had successful collaboration on developing the transmission networks for electricity and gas, protecting critical infrastructure and creating a common electricity market.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finnish-and-estonian-ministers-discuss-future-energy-cooperation
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3.11.2025 | On 28 October 2025, Finland and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership in the energy sector. The particular areas of cooperation are the promotion of energy and clean technologies, security of energy supply and decarbonisation of electricity and heat production.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-and-kazakhstan-develop-cooperation-in-energy-sector-memorandum-of-understanding-signed-in-astana
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4.7.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests comments on the draft Energy and Climate Strategy. Comments can be submitted between 4 July and 22 August 2025. The strategy set out the measures to boost the clean transition and promote climate targets.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/energy-and-climate-strategy-circulated-for-comments
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12.2.2026 | The Sokli deposit in Savukoski is one of Europe’s most significant sources of rare earth elements. Its phosphate reserves are estimated to cover up to one fifth of the European Union’s phosphate needs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-to-capitalise-finnish-minerals-group-with-eur-65-million-to-advance-sokli-mining-project
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9.12.2025 | A delegation of Finnish Members of Parliament from the Development Policy Committee visited Zambia on 22–28 November to discuss with the country’s political leadership the development of cooperation between Finland and Zambia and to learn about topical development issues in the country.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-mps-visit-zambia
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2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
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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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4.1.2024 | The price of exchange electricity – the spot price of electricity sold on the power exchange – will rise to record levels on Friday 5 January 2024. Even at its lowest, the hourly changing price of electricity, including the Finnish value added tax, will be more than a euro per kilowatt-hour (kWh) between 6.00 and 21.00 and more than two euros between 15.00 and 20.00.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/save-electricity-on-friday-spot-prices-are-up-to-20-times-higher-than-normal