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  1. 30.12.2024 | On 30 December 2024, the President of the Republic of Finland ratified amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and the related acts. The amendments implement the Government Programme, EU regulations and regulations of the International Maritime Organisation IMO. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-prohibitions-on-discharges-to-enter-into-force-gradually-from-next-year
  2. 8.5.2024 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment requests for comments on the draft proposal for amendments to the Act on Business Prohibitions and the Trade Register Act. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-business-prohibitions-act-sent-out-for-comments
  3. 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. 17.5.2024 | Working group completes report on prohibition of foreign real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.5.2024 12.38 Type: Press release A working group, appointed by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen , has completed its report ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/working-group-completes-report-on-prohibition-of-foreign-real-estate-transactions
  5. 25.7.2023 | The EU adopted a new regime of sanctions, prohibiting the export from the European Union to Iran of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their components. The new regime complements the previously adopted EU sanctions against Russia and Iran.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-prohibits-the-export-to-iran-of-drones-and-components-used-in-their-construction-and-production
  6. PUBLICATIONS OF THE FINNISH GOVERNMNET 2024:43 A New Boost for Equality in Finland Government action plan to combat racism and promote equality The government action plan for combating racism and promoting equality is based on the equality stateme...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/a-new-boost-for-equality-in-finland
  7. Instructions for visitors Safety information For your safety, when visiting government premises please observe the instructions set out below. CCTV recording systems are in use throughout government premises. A visitor badge must be worn at all ti...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-for-visitors
  8. 4.12.2025 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of the Environment have begun legislative drafting to ensure consistent and predictable application of the obligations under the Birds Directive. The need to amend the Forest Act and the Nature Conservation Act stems from a judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on felling trees during the period of bird breeding and rearing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/amendments-to-forest-act-and-nature-conservation-act-under-preparation-following-eu-court-judgment
  9. RESOLUTION FAL.14(46) (adopted on 13 May 2022) AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965 THE FACILITATION COMMITTEE, RECALLING article VII(2)(a) of the Convention on Facilitation of Internati...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125353
  10. 13.1.2022 | On 13 January, the Government amended both the decree on narcotic substances, preparations and plants (Narcotics Decree) and the decree on psychoactive substances prohibited on the consumer market. The decrees will enter into force on 14 February 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/decrees-on-new-psychoactive-substances-supplemented-to-prohibit-more-substances
  11. 31.3.2026 | The authorities and the state leadership are monitoring changes in the security situation, assessing future risks and ensuring that our society continues to function in all circumstances. Finland is not currently facing a military threat. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/authorities-instructions-for-when-you-see-a-drone
  12. 11.11.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior invites comments on proposed amendments to the Act on Shooting Ranges and the Environmental Protection Act. In line with the Government Programme, the aim is to simplify the environmental permit processes and legislation concerning shooting ranges. The public consultation remains open until 23 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/permit-procedures-for-shooting-ranges-to-be-streamlined-legislative-proposal-opens-for-public-consultation
  13. Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/whistleblower-protection
  14. 19 1 (4) Ulkoministeriö Utrikesministeriet VN/13048/2022 VN/13048/2022 -UM-3 19.9.2024 LIITE 3: AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND BOARD OF GOVERNORS Resolution F/BG/2023/04 Adopted at the First Sitting of the Forty-Ninth Annual Meeting of the Board of Gove...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/145106
  15. 12.11.2020 | On 12 November, the Government amended both the decree on narcotic substances, preparations and plants (Narcotics Decree) and the decree on psychoactive substances prohibited on the consumer market. The decrees will enter into force on 21 December 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/decrees-on-new-psychoactive-substances-supplemented-to-prohibit-and-control-more-substances
  16. 15.1.2026 | Veikkaus Oy’s monopoly on running gambling games will end. Under the new Gambling Act, the running of betting games, online slot and casino games, and online money bingo will be opened to competition under a licensing system. In its session on 15 January, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the Gambling Act on 16 January. Most provisions of the new act will enter into force on 1 July 2027. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-open-some-gambling-services-to-competition
  17. 22.12.2025 | As of 1 January 2026, an employment relationship may be terminated on less weightier grounds if the employee violates the obligations arising from the employment relationship. Whether sufficient grounds for dismissal exist will continue to be based on a comprehensive consideration, and dismissal may not take place for a minor or discriminatory reason.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/lower-threshold-for-dismissal-if-employee-breaches-obligations
  18. 20.8.2020 | The Finnish Government Decree on narcotic substances, preparations and plants (Narcotics Decree) and the classification of substances will be amended again on the basis of UN and national decisions. For the first time, the list of substances classified as narcotics and placed under international control will include new psychoactive substances, that is synthetic opioids, synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones. The amended Decree will enter into force on 21 September 2020.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/narcotics-decree-amended-to-prohibit-new-psychoactive-substances-synthetic-opioids-and-synthetic-cannabinoids-continue-to-raise-concerns
  19. 12.3.2020 | On 12 March 2020, the Government recommended that all public events with more than 500 attendees be cancelled in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The recommendation is based on the Communicable Diseases Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/yleisotilaisuuksien-kieltaminen-stm-on-lahettanyt-toimenpideohjeet-aluehallintovirastoille
  20. 24.2.2025 | The 16th sanctions package adopted by the European Union on 24 February bans imports of primary aluminium and extends export prohibitions. The package also imposes new sanctions on shadow vessels and those who support the operations of the shadow fleet.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-s-16th-sanctions-package-bans-imports-of-aluminium-from-russia-and-cracks-down-on-shadow-fleet