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Citizens’ Pulse The Citizens’ Pulse survey examines citizens’ opinions on current topics, the actions of the authorities and the mood and expectations for the future of the respondents. Statistics Finland is responsible for collecting the survey d...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/citizens-pulse
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Behavioural science activities Behavioural science activities are based on a multidisciplinary approach to changing human behaviour and decision-making. Behavioural science expertise has been developed in central government by offering training to...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/behavioural-science-activities
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Projects and reports FINBEPOL carries out research projects and pilots in cooperation with administration experts and researchers to collect important information about socially relevant issues. Ongoing projects (sludge auditing) Psychological res...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/behavioural-science-activities/projects-and-reports
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13.5.2026 | The proposed amendments will accelerate the development of the nature values market in Finland and promote the steering of private funding to improving the state of nature. The amendments would enter into force in August 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-proposes-amendments-to-nature-conservation-act
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8.5.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for education, youth, culture and sport will meet in Brussels on 11–12 May. Education ministers are expected to adopt a general approach on the next Erasmus+ programme and outline the role of artificial intelligence in education. Other items on the agenda include the EU Youth Dialogue, the new AgoraEU programme, and mental health in sport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/education-youth-culture-and-sport-council-to-convene-on-11-12-may
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The Title Board convened in May 2025. Honorary titles Finnish citizens can be awarded honorary titles in public recognition of their services to society. The total number of honorary titles is approximately one hundred, the titles of 'valtioneuvos...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/awards/honorary-titles
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8.5.2026 | In his EU policy speech at Aalto University on Friday 8 May, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stressed that Europe and the European Union are still the best guarantee of security for citizens in an unstable global situation. He noted, however, that Europe needs to be much stronger in order to defend its values.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-only-a-strong-europe-can-defend-its-values
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Forming a new government The process of forming a new government begins after the organising of Parliament and the State Opening of Parliament. After the election, a representative of the parliamentary group that won the most seats in Parliament i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/appointment-and-organisation-of-the-government
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15.4.2026 | Kuopion Energia Oy has submitted to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment an environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme concerning its plan to build a small nuclear power plant in Kuopio for district heating production. The EIA programme is a plan prepared by the party responsible for the project that details the necessary analyses and organisation of the environmental impact assessment procedure.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-begins-on-eia-report-of-kuopion-energia-s-smr-project
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Ministerial portfolios and deputising At its first plenary session, the Government decides on the division of responsibilities between ministers, for ministries with more than one minister. Ministers are of equal status within the ministry. Each m...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments/ministerial-portfolios-and-deputising
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15.4.2026 | The proposal seeks to update legislation on passport and identity card services with regard to the activities of the Foreign Service.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-sends-out-for-comments-draft-government-proposal-to-amend-passport-act-and-identity-card-act
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20.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the agencies in its branch of government, the Transport and Communications Agency, the Transport Infrastructure Agency and the Meteorological Institute, have drawn up a joint operational plan on gender equality and non-discrimination for 2026–2030.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/equality-mainstreaming-increases-inclusion-and-promotes-non-discrimination-
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26.2.2025 | Government proposals submitted during 2024 will reduce the administrative burden on companies by approximately EUR 120 million a year. In addition, at least 133 norms harming businesses and citizens have been dismantled.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-deregulation-measures-bring-large-savings-to-companies-and-make-life-easier-for-citizens
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Data protection in the Prime Minister's Office Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Heidi Alajoki Prime Minister’s Office, Economy Unit [email protected] Controller Prime Minister’s Office, PO Box 23, 00023 Government Registry: [email p...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/data-protection
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25.3.2026 | A study describing the alternatives and costs of nuclear energy promotion as well as its effects on the electricity market has been published. The report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and produced by AFRY Management Consulting Oy was submitted to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala on 25 March 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-report-highlights-means-costs-and-impacts-of-increased-promotion-and-use-of-nuclear-power
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16.4.2026 | Helsinki, 16 April 2026 Statement of the European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience Ministers and representatives responsible for the internal security, civil preparedness and resilience of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denm...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410869/4024872/Joint+Statement_Coalition+on+civil+preparedness+and+resilience.pdf/cee6bed5-8e28-f6e9-1cac-af6f61886ca5?t=1776335871759
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4.3.2025 | At the citizens’ assembly organised in February, the participants formulated knowledge-based and deliberated views on actions that guide energy policy and the energy consumption of households.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/outcomes-of-citizens-assembly-feed-into-topical-climate-plans
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24.1.2025 | The Council of the EU adopted a regulation on 21 January 2025 that will facilitate the exchange of health data within the EU. The regulation will improve citizens’ control over their personal health data and provide healthcare professionals with access to patient data, regardless of where patients live or receive treatment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-eu-regulation-to-improve-citizens-control-over-their-personal-health-data
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21.1.2026 | The members of the European Council will hold an informal meeting on Thursday 22 January. Discussions will focus on recent developments in transatlantic relations and their effects on the European Union. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-informal-european-council-transatlantic-relations-on-the-agenda
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22.12.2025 | The acts regulating the powers of national authorities supervising the provisions of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act will enter into force on 1 January 2026. The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendments on the proposal of the Government on 22 December 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/national-supervision-of-eu-artificial-intelligence-act-to-begin-laws-on-powers-of-authorities-to-take-effect-at-start-of-the-year