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7.5.2026 | The Government proposes legislative changes that would make it easier for people claiming unemployment benefits to study. According to the proposal, jobseekers aged at least 25 years could enrol for open higher education studies at universities, universities of applied sciences, community learning centres and summer universities without losing their unemployment benefit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-proposal-to-facilitate-studies-during-unemployment-would-increase-study-opportunities-for-jobseekers
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The Ministry of Education and Culture has commissioned external experts to produce a report on the synthetic replication of sound, image, appearance and movement. Professor Anette Alén and visiting researcher Tuomas Mattila are preparing the report.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=OKM007:00/2026
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25.11.2024 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo spoke at an annual seminar organised by the Committee for Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Monday 25 November. In his speech, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of men in condemning violence against women.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-every-girl-and-woman-has-the-right-to-feel-safe-
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18.3.2025 | Differences and disparities related to origin and ethnicity are strongly visible in various areas of children’s and young people’s lives, such as education, working life, health, wellbeing, inclusion, family life and safety. This is evident from a study by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on the realisation of ethnic equality among people under 30 years of age in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-inequality-related-to-origin-and-ethnicity-is-reflected-in-many-areas-of-children-s-and-young-people-s-lives
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9.12.2025 | The Government proposes improvements to the Finnish Border Guard's preparedness and its ability to respond to the requirements of the changed security and operating environment. The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal for an act amending the Border Guard Act and certain related acts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-border-guard-s-powers-related-to-preparedness-to-be-strengthened-
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25.2.2026 | Security policy topics, which have dominated international coverage on Finland since 2022, continued as the key theme in 2025. The number of news headlines about Finland was lower than the previous year, but President of the Republic Alexander Stubb assumed a significantly more visible role on the international stage. Country brand surveys indicate that Finland’s brand has become more positive, and awareness of Finland has increased since 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-alexander-stubb-and-security-policy-drew-global-attention-to-finland-in-2025
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11.6.2025 | The Nordic ministers for health and social affairs and the Nordic and Baltic ministers for digitalisation have issued a joint declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) and the rights of persons with disabilities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-issue-declaration-on-artificial-intelligence-and-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities
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18.12.2025 | The Government will address the difficulties of foreign students and their families. On 18 December 2025, the ministerial working group on internal security and administration of justice outlined legislative changes regarding requirements for student livelihood and language skills.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-methods-to-address-difficulties-with-foreign-student-permits-and-livelihoods
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7.6.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has commissioned a study on the reflection periods granted to victims of human trafficking during which the victims can decide whether to cooperate with the authorities in apprehending those suspected of human trafficking. At the same time, it will be examined how suspicions of trading in sexual services are taken into account in cases where denial of stay is being considered.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-study-aims-to-improve-detection-of-human-trafficking
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28.8.2023 | The operations carried out in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2021 were some of Finland's most demanding crisis management tasks. A new study examines the effectiveness of Finland’s crisis management operations in Afghanistan from various perspectives and presents recommendations on assessing the impact of comprehensive crisis management.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-on-lessons-learned-from-afghanistan-adaptive-and-comprehensive-crisis-management-should-be-finland-s-goal
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15.11.2022 | Strengthening of civil societies is an important goal in Finland’s development policy and a means to achieve other development policy goals.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-policy-study-on-strengthening-civil-societies-published
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27.10.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The proposal aims to improve road safety for young people. Comments may be submitted until 14 December 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-amendments-to-driving-licence-act-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people
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27.3.2023 | On 27 March 2023, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs published two analysis reports on how the forthcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive would affect developing countries and their trade and companies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-eu-rules-on-corporate-due-diligence-are-welcome-but-more-is-needed-to-prevent-unintended-adverse-impacts
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We will develop the operating conditions of CSOs in cross-administrative cooperation. The implementation of the strategy includes legislative projects, studies and reports and other development measures. The aim is, for example, to extend the right to tax deductions on donations to CSOs, to reform government grant practices and to form a vision of civil society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=OM003:00/2025
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15.1.2026 | Finland and Åland led the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2025. The priorities for the Co-Presidency were children and youth as well as societal security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/crisis-preparedness-from-media-literacy-to-ocean-currents-nordic-cooperation-under-finland-s-and-aland-s-co-presidency-in-2025
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7.10.2025 | In its meeting on Tuesday 7 October, the Government discussed a preliminary study completed by the Ministry of Justice that will serve as a basis for a parliamentary assessment of the effects of NATO membership on the division of powers between state bodies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/parliamentary-working-group-to-assess-effects-of-nato-membership-on-division-of-powers-between-state-bodies
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2.5.2022 | Nepal is preparing for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in 2026. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs commissioned a study for an analysis of the changing relationship between Finland and Nepal, because the cooperation will expand and partnerships will diversify after the transition.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nepal-aims-to-achieve-middle-income-country-status-commissioned-study-analyses-future-opportunities-for-cooperation
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18.1.2021 | The majority of Finnish companies are generally committed to respecting human rights. However, only a quarter of companies systematically and publicly assess the impact of their business activities on the realisation of human rights. The result is in line with the international average.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-finnish-companies-are-committed-to-respecting-human-rights-but-few-report-on-practical-measures
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12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications initiated a regulation project to amend the Driving Licence Act. The project’s goals are to promote road safety by improving the capability of young drivers to identify and avoid risks and by restricting the times of day young people can drive. Preparations for this project have been under way for a long time.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-we-will-seek-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people-through-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act
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24.5.2021 | On 24 May, the Ministry of the Interior set up a project to carry out a study on a legislative amendment that would enable the granting of a temporary residence permit and an alien’s passport for a limited period to asylum seekers who have received a negative decision but who have found work. The purpose of the amendment would be to allow a person to travel to obtain a travel document from the authorities of their own country.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/project-seeks-solutions-to-address-the-situation-of-those-without-a-right-of-stay-in-the-country