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  1. 29.4.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 29 April, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discussed the issues on the agenda for the European Political Community (EPC) Summit, temporary protection for Ukrainians and the revision of the EU emissions trading system. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for two council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-european-political-community-summit
  2. 16.3.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 17 March to discuss the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and continue preparations for the March European Council. The ministers will also agree on amendments to the European Election Act and review the progress of the 2026 European Semester. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-next-financial-framework-and-prepare-for-march-european-council
  3. 5.3.2026 | Helsinki, 5 March 2026 Dr. Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission European Commission Dear President of the European Commission, Dear Dr. von der Leyen, We warmly welcome the Commission plans for this year especially related to ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/209444355/PM%20Orpo%20Letter%20to%20the%20President%20of%20the%20European%20Commission%20Ursula%20von%20der%20Leyen.pdf/0ff6f8d2-c936-39d5-1719-b3e59bf4d302?t=1772696842391
  4. 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
  5. 12.12.2025 | The Council of the European Union will adopt the recommendations for corrective measures in January when deciding to open an excessive deficit procedure.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/european-commission-issues-recommendations-to-rectify-finland-s-excessive-deficit
  6. 15.12.2025 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 16 December. At the meeting, the ministers will discuss EU enlargement, hold a policy debate on the EU’s multiannual financial framework (MFF) or long-term budget for 2028–2034, and continue their preparations for the December European Council. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-union-affairs-to-discuss-eu-enlargement-and-next-multiannual-financial-framework
  7. 4.9.2025 | The European Commission gave its proposal concerning amendments to the European Climate Law in July 2025. On 4 September 2025, the Finnish Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament where it states its opinion on the Commission’s proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-decided-finland-s-position-on-european-commission-s-proposal-for-climate-target-for-2040
  8. 24.10.2025 | The European Council agreed on further measures to strengthen European defence and security in its meeting on 23 October in Brussels. The EU heads of state or government also discussed the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine in the form of a reparations loan. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-reaffirms-support-for-strengthening-european-defence
  9. 29.8.2025 | On Friday 29 August, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Helsinki and led discussions on European security, Finland’s role as a country on the external border of the EU and efforts to strengthen the EU’s defence. The meeting was held on the Border Guard patrol vessel Turva off the coast of Helsinki. In the discussions, Prime Minister O...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-and-european-commission-president-von-der-leyen-strengthen-security-in-eu-and-finland-at-helsinki-meeting
  10. 17.10.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen outlining Finland’s EU policy objectives with regard to security and defence. In the letter, Prime Minister Orpo called for quick, resolute action to strengthen European defence and enhance security at the eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-highlights-importance-of-strengthening-european-defence-and-security-at-eastern-border-in-letter-to-eu-leaders
  11. EU affairs and the Finnish government The main responsibility for the preparation, monitoring and determination of Finland's positions in affairs relating to the European Union rests with the relevant ministries. Finland’s system for coordinating ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/eu-affairs-and-the-finnish-government
  12. 28.5.2025 | On 28 May 2025, the Finnish Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament regarding the European Commission’s proposal for the so-called Roadworthiness Package. In principle, the Government supports the proposal’s aim to promote road safety and reduce the negative environmental impacts of transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlines-its-position-on-the-european-commission-s-roadworthiness-package
  13. Role of the Prime Minister The Prime Minister leads the Government's work and oversees the implementation of the Government Programme. If a matter is to be decided by the European Union and it falls within the Government's area of responsibility, ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/role-of-the-prime-minister
  14. 29.1.2026 | On 29 January 2026, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the proposals of the European Commission and European Parliament for two regulations: the Digital Omnibus, which simplifies the EU’s digital rulebook, and the Digital Omnibus on AI, which simplifies the implementation of the harmonised rules on artificial intelligence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-commission-s-objective-to-simplify-eu-digital-regulation
  15. 6.5.2025 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the European Commission disagree on the interpretations concerning scientific salmon fishery and the deduction in the salmon quota by the European Commission. By the transfer of quotas that has now been made, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry ensures that coastal fishers will not suffer from the unfounded deduction in Finland’s salmon quota by the European Commission.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-responds-to-unfounded-deduction-in-salmon-quota-by-european-commission
  16. 25.1.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Monday 26 January. The Council will discuss the European Democracy Shield, continue the rule of law dialogue and hear a presentation from the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU on the priorities of its programme. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-exchange-views-on-safeguarding-democracy-and-continue-rule-of-law-dialogue
  17. 27.3.2025 | The European Commission published the Preparedness Union Strategy on Wednesday 26 March, outlining actions to strengthen the security of the European Union over the next five years. The strategy aims to build a more resilient and secure Europe where citizens are protected. We must be able to prepare for all kinds emerging threats, ranging from extreme weather events to hybrid threats. We cannot ignore the most serious scenarios either, and Europe must also prepare for the possibility of war.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-preparedness-requires-stronger-cooperation-among-member-states
  18. 17.12.2025 | On 16 December 2025, the European Commission published the Automotive Package to promote the automotive industry’s competitiveness and support the transition to clean vehicles. The package includes several legislative proposals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/commission-s-automotive-package-supports-automotive-industry-s-competitiveness
  19. 2.10.2025 | Finland’s Draft Budgetary Plan for next year is based on the Government’s budget proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-submits-draft-budgetary-plan-to-european-union
  20. 18.6.2025 | On 20 May, the European Commission submitted a proposal to amend the rules concerning safe third countries. The aim is to make it possible for persons seeking asylum in the EU to go through the asylum process and receive international protection in safe countries outside the EU, the EEA and the Schengen area more often than at present. The Government informed Parliament of the proposal by submitting a Union communication on 18 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/commission-proposal-would-allow-asylum-applications-to-be-processed-in-safe-countries-outside-the-eu