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Management and organisation of the Prime Minister’s Office The Prime Minister is the head of the Prime Minister's Office. The Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering is responsible for certain EU-related matters and for state ownershi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/prime-ministers-office/management-and-organisation
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EU affairs and the Finnish government The main responsibility for the preparation, monitoring and determination of Finland's positions in affairs relating to the European Union rests with the relevant ministries. Finland’s system for coordinating ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/eu-affairs-and-the-finnish-government
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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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Finland in the European Union Finland’s goal is a globally strong and well-functioning European Union that promotes the security, wellbeing and economic interests of its Member States and citizens. Finland is an active, reliable and solution-orien...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union
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The aim of terminology work at the Prime Minister's Office is to harmonise the terms used in government texts, both in the national languages of Finland and in foreign languages, and to promote clear communication. This facilitates cooperation between branches of government and ensures that the same terms are used consistently across languages.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/translation-and-language-services/glossaries
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24.2.2026 | The Finnish Government discussed recommendations, decisions and conclusions issued to Finland by international human rights monitoring bodies. Based on the discussion, the state secretaries of the parties in Government decided on further measures related to the recommendations. This was the second discussion held as part of the implementation of the Government’s equality statement.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-discusses-human-rights-recommendations-issued-to-finland-1
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23.4.2026 | The EU–Mercosur trade agreement will be applied provisionally from 1 May 2026. Tariff reductions under the agreement will take effect gradually, and tariffs on certain products will be eliminated as of day one. For most products, tariffs will be eliminated over a transition period, the first stage of reductions taking place at the beginning of May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/provisional-application-of-eu-mercosur-agreement-to-begin-immediate-tariff-reductions-available-for-companies
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Reference: C.N.80.2025.TREATIES-XI.B.22 (Depositary Notification) AGREEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS AND ON THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR SUCH CARRIAGE (ATP) GENEVA, 1 SEPTEMBER 1970 PROPOSAL OF AMENDMENTS TO T...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/159125
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Reference: C.N.30.2023.TREATIES-XI.B.22 (Depositary Notification) AGREEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS AND ON THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR SUCH CARRIAGE (ATP) GENEVA, 1 SEPTEMBER 1970 PROPOSAL OF AMENDMENTS TO T...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/124132
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26.1.2026 | On 26 January 2026, Finland and 13 other European countries published a letter to the International Maritime Community on the safety and security risks caused by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference. The signatories of the letter include the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea: Finland, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom as well as Iceland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/itameren-ja-pohjanmeren-rantavaltiot-gnss-hairinta-on-lisannyt-merenkulun-turvallisuusriskeja-1
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22.1.2026 | The focus of international climate policy has moved from the formulation of targets and agreements to practical implementation. The era of implementation and geopolitical changes, including the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, increase the pressures to reform the practices of the UN Climate Conferences.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/study-paris-agreement-has-significant-impacts-on-climate-policy-future-less-certain
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Progress of the government action plan to combat racism The government action plan to combat racism and promote equality implements the policies set out in the equality statement issued by the Government. The selected measures are based on an asse...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/progress-of-the-action-plan
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15.12.2025 | The EU environment ministers will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 16 December. The ministers will exchange views on the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy published by the Commission on 27 November. The agenda also includes conclusions on the EU’s 8th environment action programme. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/environment-ministers-to-discuss-eu-bioeconomy-strategy
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25.11.2025 | Finland does not meet the EU’s criteria for public deficit, according to the European Commission. The Commission is considering proposing that the EU open an excessive deficit procedure for Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/european-commission-considers-proposing-to-open-excessive-deficit-procedure-for-finland-in-december
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14.10.2024 | The Government discussed the recommendations, decisions and conclusions issued to Finland by the international human rights monitoring bodies on 3 October. The discussion was held as part of the implementation of the Government's equality statement. Based on the discussion, the State Secretaries of the parties in Government decided on further measures related to the recommendations.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-discusses-human-rights-recommendations-issued-to-finland
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18.8.2025 | By decision of the Ministry of the Interior, Finland has sent a module for ground forest firefighting to Spain to help manage wildfires raging across the country. The module will be deployed in Spain for about a week.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-module-for-ground-forest-firefighting-to-spain
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28.1.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz and President of the Republic Alexander Stubb attended a memorial ceremony in Poland on Monday 27 January to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-adlercreutz-attended-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-liberation-of-auschwitz
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30.11.2023 | Government proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO SOFA and Paris Protocol submitted to Parliament Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.11.2023 14.11 Type: Press release Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice The...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sofa-and-paris-protocol-submitted-to-parliament-
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30.11.2023 | The Finnish Government submitted a proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO SOFA and the Paris Protocol to Parliament on 30 November. In addition to the acts bringing into force the treaties, the proposal contains amendments to nine related acts. The Government’s assessment is that acceptance by Parliament will require a two-thirds majority decision.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-finland-s-accession-to-nato-sofa-and-paris-protocol-submitted-to-parliament
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21.5.2024 | Unofficial translation Government proposal to Parliament for an Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration MAIN CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL The Government proposes that an act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/1410869/0/Government+proposal+to+Parliament+for+an+Act+on+Temporary+Measures+to+Combat+Instrumentalised+Migration.pdf/54aac8d6-b4ea-7732-b7d9-72c60724578d?t=1716288716089