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27.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand visited Brussels on 24–26 February. The programme for his visit included meetings with Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto. He also took part in a high-level event focusing on the eastern border regions of the EU.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-in-brussels-the-vitality-of-eastern-border-regions-is-in-the-interest-of-the-eu-as-a-whole
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7.5.2026 | On 7 May 2026, the Government submitted for approval amendments to the Act on Transport Services, the Driving Licence Act, the Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. The amendments aim to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. Most of the acts and the amended decree will enter into force on 15 May 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-improves-operating-conditions-for-the-transport-sector
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6.3.2025 | On 6 March 2025, the Government decided on the allocation of funds under ‘Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027’, the EU’s Regional and Structural Policy Programme, for 2025. At the same time, the Government made decisions on the allocation of funds from the 2021–2027 Interreg programmes for 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eur-357-million-is-allocated-to-support-regional-growth-and-vitality
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29.1.2026 | The Government will provide targeted separate funding to South Karelia and Vakka‑Suomi for measures that promote re‑employment and improve skills. Both regions have faced an abrupt structural change (ASC, or ÄRM in Finnish) that has required regional action. In addition, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has decided to allocate European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funding to impr...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-allocates-eur-2.25-million-in-targeted-funding-to-ease-abrupt-structural-change-in-south-karelia-and-vakka-suomi
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10.12.2025 | A new OECD report, prepared at the request of the European Commission, sets out a roadmap to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and security in Finland’s eastern border regions. The report was launched in Helsinki on 10 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tsi-report-recommends-actions-finland-should-take-to-improve-resilience-and-competitiveness-of-its-eastern-border-regions
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2.12.2025 | “Ten Economic Development Centres will start operations on 1 January 2026. The reform on regional state administration will create comprehensive and cost-effective state administration services in regions to promote sustainable growth, competitiveness and attractiveness,” Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto said at a press conference on the launch of the Centres.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-economic-development-centres-to-promote-regional-vibrancy
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22.12.2025 | On 22 December 2025, the Government issued a decree under which regional transport subsidies will continue in 2026‒2028. The subsidy will remain largely the same as before.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-transport-subsidies-to-continue-in-2026-2028-aim-is-to-keep-all-of-finland-viable
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22.12.2025 | Finland has decided to apply for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to reduce the impact of terminations announced by the paper industry in October. Finland will submit an application to the European Commission in early 2026 after the number of people being made redundant is known. Funding will be used for services promoting re-employment. Of the total budget of an EGF project, 60 per cent comes from the EU and the remainder is funded nationally.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/finland-to-apply-for-eu-support-for-those-made-redundant-in-paper-industry
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27.11.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will visit New York from 1 to 4 December to strengthen partnerships between Finland and the United States in culture and the creative industries, with a special focus on visual arts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-art-showcased-in-new-york-minister-talvitie-strengthens-partnerships-in-the-united-states
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30.10.2025 | A working group of the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Defence has been appointed to explore how nature restoration and other ways to make use of natural barriers can support national defence and border security especially in eastern Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/working-group-to-explore-ways-to-coordinate-nature-restoration-and-national-defence
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7.11.2025 | The UN Climate Change Conference COP30 will be held on 10–21 November in Belém, Brazil. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is organising four side events, where the focus will be on the circular bioeconomy, climate change adaptation and resilient food systems. Two of the events will be held at the Finland Pavilion and two at the Nordic Pavilion. Besides these, the Ministry will participate...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/climate-solutions-of-circular-bioeconomy-and-nordic-ways-to-prepare-for-impacts-of-climate-change-presented-at-ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-s-cop30-events
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26.8.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand invited board members and managing directors of state-owned companies to a discussion on growth, development and innovation at Little Finlandia in Helsinki on Tuesday.”https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/suomi-nousuun-valtio-omisteisten-yhtioiden-rooli-uutinen-1
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8.5.2025 |https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/minister-essayah-spoke-in-brussels-bioeconomy-means-opportunities-for-rural-areas-farmers-and-eu
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23.6.2022 | A working group consisting of State Secretaries has launched a survey to evaluate the impacts that Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine has on Eastern Finland and possible measures to increase the vitality of the region. The survey will be carried out as part of the working group’s report on strengthening the vitality of Eastern Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/survey-launched-to-strengthen-vitality-of-eastern-finland
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15.12.2022 | On 15 December 2022, the Government granted a total of EUR 950,000 to strengthen eastern Finland’s vitality and capacity for change. In addition, the Government granted EUR 416,000 for an action plan for clean and stable energy production in the Pyhäjoki economic area.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-grants-funding-for-vitality-of-eastern-finland-and-an-energy-plan-for-pyhajoki
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2.9.2022 | A working group of State Secretaries was tasked to examine how Russia’s attack on Ukraine has affected the economy of eastern Finland and what measures are needed to strengthen the region’s vitality. The working group has proposed to the Government short-term measures for the 2023 budget proposal, reallocation of funding using existing funding sources, and long-term measures. The measures focus...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-increase-vitality-of-eastern-finland-by-investing-in-rail-transport-and-competence-building
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12.6.2025 | Nordic Council of Ministers for Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food and Forestry convened at its annual ministerial meeting in Kuopio on 11–12 June 2025. Among the topics discussed were security of supply and opportunities related to the bioeconomy, and the ministers also met young farmers. Ministers from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark as well as the autonomous regions of Åland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland attended the meeting. Iceland was represented by the State Secretary.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-agriculture-ministers-emphasise-even-stronger-security-of-supply-during-their-visit-to-kuopio
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10.2.2025 | The fourth programming period of EU structural funds for Finland ended at the end of last year. Finland made full use of the funding provided by the EU, including additional funding from the EU recovery package. The ‘Sustainable growth and jobs’ programme invested EUR 3 billion in the vitality of Finnish regions to promote the success of companies, RDI activities and citizens.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/good-results-of-the-eu-programming-period-finland-made-full-use-of-eu-regional-funding
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17.3.2025 | The impacts of both climate change and biodiversity loss can be seen in the daily lives of most Finns. This is the conclusion to be made from the answers to the 2025 Climate and Nature Barometers. In municipal policy green investments are identified as sources of vitality, but opinions diverge with respect to their environmental impacts. Climate solutions are considered to boost Finland’s competitiveness.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/awareness-of-progress-of-biodiversity-loss-has-increased-climate-solutions-seen-as-opportunity-for-finland
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18.12.2024 | The structures and responsibilities for organising employment services will be reformed at the turn of the year. As a result of the reform, the responsibility for organising employment and integration services will be transferred to municipalities and employment areas formed by municipalities. The role of the central government will focus on guidance, development and the nationwide functioning of the employment service system.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/employment-services-will-be-reformed-on-1-january-2025-municipalities-to-be-responsible-for-employment-services-with-central-government-taking-a-guiding-role