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26.6.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 26 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined its positions on the new package of sanctions proposed by the Commission and the External Action Service in response to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. The 21st sanctions package expands personal and entity sanctions, sectoral sanctions and sanctions against Belarus. Finland supports the sanctions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-21st-eu-sanctions-package
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5.6.2026 | The ProcurFinland Programme has published a guide to help contracting entities identify and prevent sanctions evasion and circumvention. The guide provides practical advice on taking sanctions into account at different stages of the procurement process. It lists warning signs that contracting entities can use to assess the risk of sanctions evasion and circumvention.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/new-guide-offers-tools-to-address-sanctions-in-public-procurement
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12.6.2026 | In its meeting on Friday 12 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission’s AccelerateEU communication, which contains measures to respond to peaks in the prices of imported fossil fuels caused by the situation in the Middle East. The ministerial committee also discussed the EU’s human rights sanctions, the post-2030 climate architecture, the CSAM regulation and the annual report on the measures taken by Finland in EU litigation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-proposal-for-eu-energy-measures-and-human-rights-sanctions
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10.7.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 13 July. State Secretary Pasi Rajala will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-the-middle-east-and-the-black-sea
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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
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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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Press releases and news from the Prime Minister's Office Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses next multiannual financial framework 3.7.2026 9.50 Press release Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Vilnius 29.6.2026 14.18 Press rel...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/press-releases
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Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs The Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs meets every week, usually on Fridays, to discuss topical EU matters that are important politically, economically and legally. Matters may also be c...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs
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Overview of information influence activities Information influence activities are goal-oriented and systematic acts aimed at influencing public opinion, perceptions and behaviour and undermining the ability of society to function. Methods include ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-communications/overview-of-information-influence-activities
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Press releases about Finland in the EU Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regulation 9.7.2026 15.16 Press release Government sets out its positions on EU Passenger Package 9.7.2026 13.17 Press release Finland among top EU ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/current-issues
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The Prime Minister's Office The Prime Minister’s Office is one of the Government’s twelve ministries. Its main task is to support the Prime Minister in the general management of the Government and in coordinating the work of the Government and Par...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office
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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. Ministry of Education and Culture...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/news
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28.5.2026 | Finland’s overall money laundering risk is significant, and the risk of terrorist financing is moderately significant according to national authorities and other key actors responsible for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-supplements-risk-assessment-of-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-and-drafts-first-related-strategy
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12.6.2026 | EU foreign affairs ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 15 June. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-the-middle-east-and-china
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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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9.6.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Summit in Tallinn on Tuesday 9 June. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in attendance, and Prime Minister Orpo also had a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy during the Summit. The agenda for the summit included Ukraine, European security, defence industry cooperation, competitiveness and the use of artificial intelligence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-at-nordic-baltic-summit-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-has-reached-a-turning-point-ukraine-needs-strong-support
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18.12.2025 | A report based on the Government Programme assesses the need for personal sanctions related to cartels. According to the report, there is no clear need for personal sanctions; instead, competition processes should be accelerated in general. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will begin an investigation into the matter.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-no-clear-need-exists-for-personal-sanctions-for-cartel-involvement
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23.10.2025 | The European Union has adopted its 19th package of sanctions to step up its responses to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Russia has demonstrated no willingness to negotiate for a just and lasting peace. The EU expands its sanctions against the energy and financial sectors and Russia’s shadow fleet and adds measures to prevent the circumvention of sanctions. It bans imports of Russian liquef...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-s-19th-sanctions-package-strengthens-measures-to-restrict-russia-s-warfare-capability
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28.5.2026 | On 28 May 2026, the Government proposed the approval of the national provisions supplementing the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The legislation will enter into force on 1 June 2026, with transitional periods aligned with those of the CRA during 2026–2027. The aim of the CRA is to improve the cybersecurity of products.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/provisions-supplementing-the-cyber-resilience-act-to-enter-into-force-improving-cybersecurity-of-smart-devices-and-software
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13.6.2025 | This week, the Finnish sanctions authorities will send a letter to companies cautioning them that they may be used as platforms or targets for circumventing trade sanctions. The purpose of this letter is to draw attention to the sanctions in force and to provide assistance in complying with them.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-sanctions-authorities-remind-companies-of-the-importance-of-sanctions