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28.5.2026 | The Permanent Secretaries of Finland’s ministries have drawn up a joint review of the country's strategic situation and key approaches to solutions for the next two electoral terms. Finland's Choices was published on Thursday 28 May 2026. It offers interested parties a foundation of information that rests on an assessment by public officials.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/permanent-secretaries-debate-on-public-services-needed-in-lead-up-to-parliamentary-elections
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Services to the Government The Prime Minister’s Office monitors the implementation of the Government Programme and plans and anticipates public policy over the long term. It is also responsible for Finland’s EU policy, for the ownership steering o...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/services-provided-to-the-government
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16.6.2026 | The Government aims to increase fair and open competition. The new Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts will increase competition in public procurement and restrict the use of in-house entities. The amendments will enter into force on 18 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-public-procurement-act-enters-into-force-competition-in-public-procurement-to-increase
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Ministries’ services for the media The ministries’ communications are based on the Government Rules of Procedure and the rules of procedure of individual ministries, among other guidelines. The values that guide communications are set out in the G...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministries/services-for-the-media
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29.6.2026 | According to an international survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, trust in public institutions and satisfaction with administrative services have remained stable in Finland. The OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions, published for the third time, highlights participation and agency as increasingly important drivers of trust.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/trust-in-public-administration-in-finland-remains-high-by-international-comparison
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2.7.2026 | Effective and proactive action is needed to address the exploitation of foreign workers. The Government continues to combat labour exploitation by amending the rules on residence permits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/public-consultation-changes-to-residence-permit-rules-to-combat-labour-exploitation
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2.7.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has appointed Dan Ekholm as Counsellor for Public Diplomacy and Communications in Berlin from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/dan-ekholm-appointed-to-serve-as-counsellor-for-public-diplomacy-and-communications-in-berlin
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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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8.6.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie has presented seven State Awards for Public Information in acknowledgment of the dissemination of significant public information. The award ceremony will be celebrated on 8 June in Oulu, which is a European Capital of Culture this year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/state-award-for-public-information-conferred-to-seven-contributors-to-community-relevant-information
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18.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting views on a draft proposal concerning the use of intelligence collection methods in premises used for permanent residence. The aim is to improve the ability of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service to safeguard national security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-proposals-concerning-intelligence-collection-methods-sent-out-for-public-consultation
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26.6.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting views on the draft government proposal that would implement the EU's new legislative provisions concerning cross-border cooperation related to traffic offences. At the same time, regulation concerning the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities would be implemented nationally. Responses may be submitted until 28 August 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/public-consultation-cross-border-cooperation-on-traffic-offences-to-be-strengthened-within-the-eu
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15.5.2026 | In the early hours of Friday 15 May, the Finnish Defence Forces received information about a risk that drones larger than previously sighted and carrying heavier explosive payloads could stray into Finland. For this reason, the Ministry of the Interior issued an emergency warning for the Uusimaa region as a precautionary measure shortly before 4.00.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/authorities-worked-together-effectively-to-counter-drone-threat-public-communication-methods-to-be-further-developed
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17.6.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is requesting comments on the draft government proposal to amend the Act on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items (500/2024). Comments should be submitted via the lausuntopalvelu.fi consultation service by 29 July 2026 at the latest.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/public-consultation-begins-on-amendments-to-legislation-on-export-control-of-dual-use-items
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16.7.2026 | The Finnish Government promoted Counsellor Hanna Lepistö to the public office of Counsellor for Foreign Affairs starting on 1 September 2026 and appointed her to the post of Deputy Director General of the Political Department at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs for a fixed term from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-deputy-director-general-appointed-to-political-department
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22.6.2026 | The Digital Pharmacist project is piloting remote and in-person pharmacist appointments in the wellbeing services counties of Pirkanmaa and South Ostrobothnia. The goal is to strengthen clinical pharmacy competence in healthcare and social welfare services and to create operating models that counties across Finland can use.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/digital-pharmacist-project-adds-pharmacist-appointments-to-healthcare-and-social-welfare-services
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21.5.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 20 May, the parliamentary research, development and innovation (RDI) monitoring group discussed the role of RDI in the renewal of the public sector. The monitoring group received briefings from experts from the Defence Forces, wellbeing services counties and the healthcare sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/parliamentary-rdi-monitoring-group-discusses-importance-of-research-and-innovation-for-defence-and-wellbeing-services-counties
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5.2.2026 | The Government aims to increase fair and open competition. For this reason, it proposes several amendments to increase competition in public procurement and limit the use of in-house entities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-increasing-competition-in-public-procurement
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23.6.2026 | According to a recent report, it would be beneficial for people to have access to electronic services already before their entry into Finland. This would make it easier for them to attend to necessary official matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-e-services-and-strong-identification-would-make-it-easier-for-international-experts-to-move-to-finland
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13.5.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has made decisions on two new national general export authorisations for dual-use items. The first authorisation, FI002, reduces administrative burden on public authorities exporting dual-use items. The second authorisation, FI003, allows companies to export dual-use items to South Korea by notifying the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-national-general-authorisations-facilitate-exports-to-south-korea-and-exports-by-public-authorities
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26.5.2026 | The cooperation project between the Finnish Meteorological Institute and the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center will be extended by four years. The new stage of the project aims to further improve Ukraine’s weather and early warning services and their accessibility, helping society enhance its preparedness for extreme weather events. The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs will provide a total...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-support-development-of-ukraine-s-weather-services-benefiting-authorities-and-farmers