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Prime Minister's Official Residence 1873–1904 Private summer home 1904–1917 Governor-General’s summer residence 1922–1952 Prime Minister’s summer residence 1952– Prime Minister’s official residence Kesäranta, the Prime Minister’s official residenc...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings/prime-minister-s-official-residence
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27.5.2026 | The proposed changes now in public consultation would streamline the residence permit process for startup entrepreneurs. The aim is to allocate the resources of authorities to those applicants that genuinely plan to establish a growth company in Finland. Another goal is to prevent abuse of the system.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/proposal-to-change-residence-permit-for-startup-entrepreneurs-is-sent-out-for-comments
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30.4.2026 | The security situation in the Middle East affects the operation of Finland's missions and VFS application centres in the region. The availability of services may be temporarily limited.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/residence-permit-services-in-the-middle-east
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16.1.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has sent out for comments a proposal to amend the post-decision monitoring of education-based residence permits. The aim of better monitoring is to prevent the misuse of permits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-monitoring-of-residence-permits-for-international-students-to-be-enhanced
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19.12.2025 | The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship outlined changes to residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs on 19 December 2025. The aim is to streamline the permit process for start-up entrepreneurs, especially for those who plan to establish a business in Finland, and to prevent abuses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-reform-residence-permits-for-start-up-entrepreneurs
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Government Banquet Hall Official residence of the Inspector General of the Army/Division Commander 1819–1828 Temporary premises of the University 1828–1833 Residence of the Governor-General 1839–1917 ‘Smolna’ and official residence of the Regent 1...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings/government-banquet-hall
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18.5.2026 | The Government is addressing the income difficulties faced by international students. The proposed amendments, open for comments, concern family reunification for international students, the income requirement and verification of students’ language proficiency.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-proposal-on-changes-to-family-reunification-for-international-students
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5.6.2025 | The conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit will be tightened. For example, the continuous period of residence required for the permit will be extended. Applicants will also be required to demonstrate proficiency in Finnish or Swedish and have a work history of a certain length. The Government submitted to Parliament the relevant proposal for amending the Aliens Act on 5 June.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-to-tighten-conditions-for-permanent-residence-permits
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Government premises and art collection The main Government premises are located in the Government Palace by Senate Square. Today, the Government Palace houses the Prime Minister’s Office, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice and some department...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/history-and-buildings/government-premises-and-art-collection
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30.4.2026 | The Government’s two legislative packages will address the income difficulties faced by international students. The first would strengthen the monitoring of students’ use of social assistance in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 30 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-tackle-income-difficulties-of-international-students
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29.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare the necessary amendments to the provision of the Aliens Act on sufficient financial resources for family reunification. In future, a government decree would lay down provisions on the euro amounts required to demonstrate sufficient financial resources. This requirement would apply to family members of people who live in Finland with a residence permit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/provisions-on-income-thresholds-for-family-reunification-to-be-issued-by-government-decree
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20.4.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided in March that from 1 June 2026, Finland will not accept non-biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation. The objective of the decision is to ensure that travel documents are as reliable as possible. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises holders of non‑biometric passports who plan to apply for a visa or residence permit to prepare well in advance for the change.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russian-citizens-are-recommended-to-apply-for-visa-with-biometric-passport-starting-from-may
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Ministerial committees, ministerial working groups and informal government meetings Ministerial committees and working groups are groups of government members that deal with certain areas of interest or branches of government. They guide cooperati...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/ministerial-committees-and-working-groups-and-informal-government-meetings
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Government news The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. News items from all ministries are available on the Government website. Minister Talvitie to attend meeti...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/news
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Government press releases The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. The Government and its ministries usually communicate about important issues at least through a...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/press-releases
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8.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior will allocate around EUR 44 million in EU funding to projects on border management, crime prevention and migration. The projects will improve the capabilities of security authorities, develop information systems, and secure resources for the authorities to manage migration. The funding will be granted from the EU Home Affairs Funds, under the autumn 2025 call for proposals.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eur-44-million-in-eu-funding-to-improve-border-management-internal-security-and-migration-management
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12.5.2026 | EU ministers responsible for housing convene at an informal meeting in Cyprus on 11–12 May 2026. State Secretary Mika Nykänen represents Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-ministers-for-housing-meet-in-cyprus-finland-stresses-national-competence-in-housing-policy
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Sessions Plenary sessions of the Government As a rule, plenary sessions of the Government are held every Thursday at 13.00 in the Government Session Hall. The sessions are chaired by the Prime Minister, or, if necessary, by the minister deputising...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/sessions
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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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9.4.2026 | The Government is proposing changes aimed at preventing intentional misuse of social security, reducing incorrect social security payments and improving information exchange with Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-measures-to-prevent-benefit-fraud-and-incorrect-payments