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• 26.3.2026 - Government proposes to further reduce sustainability reporting obligations of companies
• 26.3.2026 - Government withdraws proposal on legislation supplementing the Gigabit Infrastructure Act
• 26.3.2026 - Finland prepares to open consulate in Munich
• 25.3.2026 - Clocks go forward as summer time begins on Sunday 29 March
• 25.3.2026 - Expert group: Young people are losing confidence in the future – rebuilding it will take broad action
• 24.3.2026 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine and government report on changes in foreign and security policy environment
• 24.3.2026 - Finland becomes contributing partner in US-led programme promoting responsible use of small modular reactor technology
• 24.3.2026 - Kauppapolitiikka magazine: The limitless potential of space
• 23.3.2026 - Permanent Secretary Jaatinen to meet leadership of NASA and US Energy Department
• 23.3.2026 - Minister Essayah to join Team Finland trade mission to Morocco
• 23.3.2026 - Language proficiency of healthcare and social welfare personnel to be strengthened to improve patient safety
• 20.3.2026 - EU prepares for energy price changes due to Iran war, situation in Finland remains stable
• 20.3.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo and European Council President Costa discuss EU funding
• 20.3.2026 - EU to provide Finland with EUR 17 million for surveillance of eastern border and Gulf of Finland
• 20.3.2026 - New heads of mission appointed to Riga, Brussels, Tallinn and the Permanent representation of Finland to the OSCE, Vienna
• 20.3.2026 - Minister for European Affairs Strand and Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Rosencrantz to meet in Umeå on Nordic Day
• 20.3.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo calls for swift decisions on supporting Ukraine and boosting competitiveness at European Council
• 19.3.2026 - New coordination and monitoring group to support assessment of Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations 
• 18.3.2026 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for March European Council 
• 18.3.2026 - Competitiveness, economy and security on agenda at European Council – Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland
• 18.3.2026 - State Secretary Nykänen to visit Moldova: Council of Europe conference to address high-quality working life, innovations and workforce wellbeing
• 17.3.2026 - Philippe Aghion, winner of Nobel Prize in Economics, to speak in Helsinki about conditions for economic growth amid constant disruption
• 17.3.2026 - Finland participating in discussions on new financing mechanism for defence
• 16.3.2026 - Defence Ministers of Finland, Sweden and Norway at Cold Response 26: Implementation of FLF Finland progressing rapidly
• 16.3.2026 - Joint statement on Cold Response 26 and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland by the Ministers of Defence of Finland, Sweden and Norway
• 16.3.2026 - Ministers for Nordic cooperation to set up commission to examine possible update of Helsinki Treaty
• 16.3.2026 - Participate and influence the process – Voxit discussion on ministry’s new strategy is now open
• 16.3.2026 - Ministers for European affairs to discuss next financial framework and prepare for March European Council
• 16.3.2026 - Finland stresses predictable climate policy at meeting of EU environment and climate ministers – Bioeconomy Strategy and emission standards of automotive industry also on agenda
• 15.3.2026 - Nordic countries and Canada pledge to deepen cooperation
• 13.3.2026 - EU energy ministers’ meeting to be marked by Iran war and European competitiveness issues
• 13.3.2026 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s war of aggression, the Middle East and the Southern Neighbourhood
• 13.3.2026 - New heads of mission appointed to Algiers, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile and Tunis
• 13.3.2026 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine, situations in Middle East and Syria and government report on changes in foreign and security policy environment
• 13.3.2026 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses new EU Bioeconomy Strategy
• 12.3.2026 - OSCE report: Human rights situation in Georgia has worsened since spring 2024
• 12.3.2026 - Minister Multala: Strong EU emissions trading system secures investments and competitiveness
• 12.3.2026 - Prime Minister’s Office releases new overview of Russian information influence activities targeting Finland
• 12.3.2026 - Intelligence authorities to gain more extensive rights to disclose criminal information
• 12.3.2026 - Reform of Nuclear Energy Act to modernise nuclear plant regulation and ease new nuclear energy investments
• 11.3.2026 - Joint Nordic Strategy for Transport System Preparedness published – closer cooperation for stronger critical connectivity
• 11.3.2026 - OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann to visit Finland
• 10.3.2026 - Emma Virkkunen appointed as Special Adviser to Foreign Minister Valtonen
• 10.3.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo to meet with Canadian and Nordic prime ministers in Norway
• 10.3.2026 - Financial statement of National Nuclear Waste Management Fund for 2025 has been adopted
• 9.3.2026 - Girls and young women propose solutions to strengthen equality and non-discrimination at Prime Minister’s roundtable
• 9.3.2026 - Minister Rantanen and Lithuanian Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič meet in Finland
• 9.3.2026 - Functions of 3rd Logistics Regiment to be placed in Kemi
• 9.3.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo to cheer on Finnish athletes at Paralympic Games
• 9.3.2026 - Report: Lasting solutions to problems of cheap imports require EU-level influence
• 9.3.2026 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: A NATO Deployable CIS Module will be established in Riihimäki
• 9.3.2026 - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to lead trade mission to Mexico
• 9.3.2026 - Working Life Barometer: Wage-earners have cautiously positive view of AI use at work
• 9.3.2026 - Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to visit Finland
• 9.3.2026 - Poverty and social exclusion on the agenda for EU ministers’ meeting on 9 March
• 6.3.2026 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses measures to strengthen cybersecurity
• 6.3.2026 - Finland to focus on supporting women in conflicts and strengthening gender equality at session of UN Commission on the Status of Women
• 6.3.2026 - METSO Programme exceeded targets for permanent protection, good progress in environmental subsidies and nature management in 2025
• 6.3.2026 - Baltic Sea countries and Nordic countries work together to strengthen civil preparedness
• 5.3.2026 - Finnish Government proposes to amend Nuclear Energy Act and Criminal Code to strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defence
• 5.3.2026 - Government proposes legislative amendments to improve operating conditions for transport sector
• 5.3.2026 - Government appoints committee for Finland’s 110th anniversary
• 5.3.2026 - Government proposes police reserve in Finland
• 5.3.2026 - Government proposes approval of amendments to Convention on Road Signs and Signals
• 5.3.2026 - Otto Saxén appointed Director General of Defence Policy Department at Ministry of Defence
• 5.3.2026 - Anna-Mari Ahonen appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
• 5.3.2026 - Finland calls on EU to simplify regulation
• 5.3.2026 - Finnish-Indian partnership in environmental issues strengthened
• 5.3.2026 - EU foreign ministers to discuss situation in the Middle East
• 5.3.2026 - Finland delivers oil spill response equipment to Ukraine
• 5.3.2026 - EU home affairs ministers to discuss voluntary returns and migration partnerships
• 4.3.2026 - Repatriation Flight from Oman
• 4.3.2026 - Changes to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s staff
• 4.3.2026 - Finland’s national report on biodiversity: We are heading in right direction but faster action is needed to reach biodiversity targets
• 4.3.2026 - Education and training voucher pilot to offer young people new pathways into higher education – consultation now open
• 4.3.2026 - Siri Nordborg Møller wins Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators
• 3.3.2026 - Finland to deepen international cooperation in telecommunications
• 2.3.2026 - Proposal for a Ship Safety Control Act sent out for comments
• 2.3.2026 - Finland to refuse non-biometric passports issued by Russia as of 1 June 2026
• 2.3.2026 - Finland to refuse non-biometric passports issued by Russia as of 1 June 2026
• 2.3.2026 - Visa consideration for berry pickers aims to prevent exploitation and trafficking in human beings
• 2.3.2026 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of Baltic Sea states in Warsaw
• 2.3.2026 - Ministry of Environment launches project to expand Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park to marine areas
• 28.2.2026 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Rome
• 27.2.2026 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine
• 27.2.2026 - Draft of updated Cybersecurity Glossary sent out for comments
• 27.2.2026 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses EU defence and border security
• 27.2.2026 - New heads of mission appointed to Finland’s Consulate General in New York and Consulate in São Paulo
• 27.2.2026 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Morocco
• 27.2.2026 - Minister for European Affairs Strand in Brussels: The vitality of eastern border regions is in the interest of the EU as a whole
• 26.2.2026 - Minister Ranne to attend Mobile World Congress
• 26.2.2026 - Government proposes amendments to taxi regulation
• 26.2.2026 - Finland calls on EU to ensure effective competition in single market – Competitiveness Council to discuss non-paper
• 26.2.2026 - Competency Path service supports education and career choices
• 25.2.2026 - Government begins preparing employment measures ahead of spending limits session
• 25.2.2026 - President Alexander Stubb and security policy drew global attention to Finland in 2025
• 25.2.2026 - Executive Director of UNFPA Diene Keita to visit Turku: Meeting with Minister Tavio to discuss reproductive health and international corporate responsibility
• 24.2.2026 - Government discusses human rights recommendations issued to Finland
• 24.2.2026 - Minister Ranne in Brussels: Finland’s roads, railways and icebreakers are part of EU’s critical infrastructure
• 24.2.2026 - Minister Ranne in Brussels: Finland’s roads, railways and icebreakers are part of EU’s critical infrastructure
• 24.2.2026 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Brussels
• 23.2.2026 - Finland grants EUR 20 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
• 23.2.2026 - Minister Tavio to visit London
• 20.2.2026 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and situation in the Middle East
• 20.2.2026 - Wille Rydman appointed to serve as Minister of Social Affairs and Health 
• 19.2.2026 - Government buildings to fly Finnish and Ukrainian flags on 24 February
• 19.2.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo visits India: Finland must rapidly double exports
• 19.2.2026 - Government proposal for legislation on police criminal intelligence sent out for comments
• 19.2.2026 - Government proposes to criminalise unauthorised possession of jammers
• 19.2.2026 - Maija Tanninen-Mattila appointed as interim Director General of Finnish National Gallery
• 19.2.2026 - Government proposes amendments to Driving Licence Act to improve traffic safety among young drivers
• 18.2.2026 - Finland and Germany sign statement of intent on hydrogen cooperation
• 18.2.2026 - Ministry of Transport and Communications to launch preparation of EUR 1.05 million state aid package for Finnish News Agency STT
• 18.2.2026 - Nordic ministers responsible for migration to discuss cooperation on returns
• 18.2.2026 - Five years of Helmi Habitats Programme – rehabilitation of small water bodies and forest nature management as bright spots in 2025
• 18.2.2026 - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health report: Wellbeing services counties handle core tasks well, but with a risk of unequal access to services due to regional segregation
• 18.2.2026 - EU trade ministers to discuss WTO Ministerial Conference and EU–China trade relations
• 18.2.2026 - Minister Multala to attend IEA Ministerial Meeting on energy security and innovation
• 17.2.2026 - Integration‑focused Norwegian‑model home care allowance enters supplementary consultation
• 16.2.2026 - Minister Ranne and Commissioner Tzitzikóstas learned about icebreaking in Gulf of Finland – Visit began on board icebreaker Sisu
• 16.2.2026 - Minister Adlercreutz’s trip to Greenland has been cancelled
• 16.2.2026 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: NATO’s Forward Land Forces Multinational Staff Element to be established in Rovaniemi
• 16.2.2026 - Minister of Employment Marttinen visits Canada and US to strengthen cooperation within marine industry and skilled labour
• 15.2.2026 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Iraq
• 15.2.2026 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Israel and Palestinian territory
• 15.2.2026 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Israel and the Occupied Palestinian territory
• 13.2.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo to visit India
• 13.2.2026 - Further development of 112 Suomi app to draw on lessons from Ukraine
• 13.2.2026 - Implementation of Government’s Equality Statement progressing – interim report presents outcomes and impacts to date
• 13.2.2026 - Minister Adlercreutz to visit Greenland and to attend meeting of ministers for Nordic cooperation in Copenhagen
• 13.2.2026 - Minister Adlercreutz to attend meeting of ministers for Nordic cooperation in Copenhagen
• 12.2.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo: EU needs to make bold decisions to reform economy
• 12.2.2026 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Finland to host NATO Deployable CIS Module
• 12.2.2026 - Monitoring Report: Finland progresses towards national research and development target, global competition in science and innovation gathers momentum
• 12.2.2026 - Minister Multala: Piloting small modular reactor in Helsinki signals Finland’s leading role in nuclear energy solutions
• 12.2.2026 - Government outlines its position on legislative proposals included in the Commission’s Automotive Package
• 12.2.2026 - Government allocates EUR 289 million to support regional vitality, growth and defence projects
• 12.2.2026 - State to capitalise Finnish Minerals Group with EUR 65 million to advance Sokli mining project
• 12.2.2026 - EU comparison: Finland’s healthcare system is strong in many respects, but access to care is not equally realised
• 12.2.2026 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Munich Security Conference
• 11.2.2026 - Finnish shipyards and US Coast Guard sign icebreaker agreements
• 11.2.2026 - Foreign Ministry’s consular services assist over 245,000 Finns around the world in 2025
• 11.2.2026 - VR Group to transfer rolling stock used in passenger rail services funded by the government to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto
• 11.2.2026 - Vision for Finnish comprehensive schools 2045
• 11.2.2026 - Minister Marttinen: Need for skilled labour in marine industry grows – employment services and continuing education must be harnessed to meet demand
• 10.2.2026 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend meetings of defence ministers in Brussels
• 10.2.2026 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Strasbourg
• 10.2.2026 - National Dialogues: Communal sisu as a national resource
• 9.2.2026 - IPBES: Businesses can become agents of nature-positive change – assessment report approved after successful negotiations
• 9.2.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend EU summit and Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics
• 9.2.2026 - Swedish Foreign Minister to attend Hanalys foreign policy forum in Finland
• 9.2.2026 - The United Kingdom and Norway Join CAVS Research and Development Agreement
• 6.2.2026 - Finland to Strengthen Gender Equality Efforts in Ukraine with EUR 3 Million Contribution to UN Women’s Ukraine Country Programme
• 5.2.2026 - Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament
• 5.2.2026 - State increases holdings in main grid operator Fingrid
• 5.2.2026 - Government decides on allocation of refugee quota for 2026
• 5.2.2026 - Finland to send another package of defence materiel to Ukraine
• 5.2.2026 - EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to visit Finland
• 5.2.2026 - Government proposes increasing competition in public procurement
• 5.2.2026 - Minister Ranne: Expected amendment into force in March when E16 is extended to Finland
• 5.2.2026 - Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmedin Konaković to visit Helsinki
• 4.2.2026 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine, Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence and report on foreign and security policy
• 4.2.2026 - Kasperi Lähteenmäki appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
• 4.2.2026 - Finland launches EUR 20 million project to support education in Ukraine
• 3.2.2026 - National plan will strengthen resilience of critical entities
• 3.2.2026 - State Secretary Rajala to visit Washington DC
• 3.2.2026 - Minister Tavio to visit Washington D.C. to promote Finnish-US commercial cooperation
• 2.2.2026 - Next assessment report of Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES explores linkages between biodiversity and business
• 2.2.2026 - Minister Puisto to visit the United Arab Emirates, Zambia and South Africa
• 30.1.2026 - Finland’s Consulate General in Houston to begin provision of consular services
• 30.1.2026 - Extensive EU forest partnership project progresses – Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland has key role in coordination
• 29.1.2026 - Finland to contribute to NATO’s peacetime maritime activities in 2027
• 29.1.2026 - Government allocates EUR 2.25 million in targeted funding to ease abrupt structural change in South Karelia and Vakka‑Suomi
• 29.1.2026 - Government supports Commission’s objective to simplify EU digital regulation
• 29.1.2026 - Security criteria for cloud services to be updated with launch of new national criteria library
• 29.1.2026 - Study: Russia’s influence activities exploited special characteristics of bilateral relationship with Finland
• 28.1.2026 - Legislative amendments on board‑level employee representation and carried‑over holiday sent out for comments
• 28.1.2026 - Working group proposes that real estate expropriation for security reasons be assigned to Ministry of Defence
• 28.1.2026 - EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Middle East and situation in African Great Lakes Region
• 28.1.2026 - Communication networks at heart of Finland’s security and economic growth – interim review charts progress of TUUTTI project
• 27.1.2026 - Finland and China continue to develop cooperation in energy sector – new memorandum of understanding signed in Beijing
• 27.1.2026 - Markus Liesegang appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
• 27.1.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo in Beijing: “China’s support for peace in Ukraine is important”
• 27.1.2026 - Finnvera to finance large investments and transfers of ownership in agriculture
• 26.1.2026 - Licence fees for gambling services to be added to the decree on police fees
• 26.1.2026 - Coastal States of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea: Safety risks in navigation increased by GNSS interference
• 26.1.2026 - Finland to join European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for Agri-Food
• 26.1.2026 - Work begins on national programme to prevent segregation
• 26.1.2026 - African Development Bank President, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah to visit Helsinki
• 25.1.2026 - Ministers for European affairs to exchange views on safeguarding democracy and continue rule of law dialogue
• 23.1.2026 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: A new NATO accelerator site in Finland will combine technology, defence and economic growth
• 23.1.2026 - Minister Tavio to join Team Finland trade mission to Poland
• 23.1.2026 - Transatlantic relations on agenda at European Council
• 22.1.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo awarded Ukrainian medal of honour
• 22.1.2026 - Government continues work to tackle labour exploitation: legislative amendments to residence permit procedures underway
• 22.1.2026 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses informal European Council
• 22.1.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo to meet with Chinese leadership in Beijing
• 22.1.2026 - EU home affairs ministers to discuss returns and safeguarding the Schengen area  
• 22.1.2026 - Study: Paris Agreement has significant impacts on climate policy - future less certain
• 21.1.2026 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend informal European Council – transatlantic relations on the agenda
• 21.1.2026 - New guides provide advice on planning and maintenance of civil defence shelters
• 19.1.2026 - IMF recommends continued fiscal adjustments
• 18.1.2026 - Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom
• 17.1.2026 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Finland’s position and influence in changing world order
• 17.1.2026 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Finland’s position and influence in changing world order
• 16.1.2026 - Ministers Valtonen and Tavio to attend World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos
• 16.1.2026 - Appointments of non-resident Ambassadors to Bolivia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina
• 16.1.2026 - Consultation round: Monitoring of residence permits for international students to be enhanced
• 16.1.2026 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses Commission proposal to curb fluctuations in emission allowance prices
• 16.1.2026 - Minister Häkkänen: Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine
• 16.1.2026 - International Press Center closes
• 15.1.2026 - Finland to send two liaison officers to Greenland to explore exercise opportunities
• 15.1.2026 - Finland to open some gambling services to competition
• 15.1.2026 - Government approves risk assessment of critical infrastructure
• 15.1.2026 - Government proposes more flexibility for fixed-term employment contracts
• 15.1.2026 - Changes to social assistance to take effect on 1 February 2026
• 15.1.2026 - New general social security benefit to replace labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance as from 1 May 2026
• 15.1.2026 - Language Report discusses realisation of linguistic rights
• 15.1.2026 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Ukraine peace talks, Greenland, the situation in Iran and key NATO issues
• 15.1.2026 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Lithuania
• 14.1.2026 - Drop in boys’ learning outcomes and violence-related risks call for joint national solutions
• 14.1.2026 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: We will reintroduce anti-personnel mines and start a dialogue with the Finnish industry
• 14.1.2026 - UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to visit Helsinki
• 12.1.2026 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: ICEYE’s contract with Sweden will strengthen security across the Nordic region
• 12.1.2026 - Call for applications for competitive bidding process for biogenic carbon capture projects open until 31 March
• 10.1.2026 - Finland’s withdrawal from Ottawa Convention to take effect
• 10.1.2026 - Finland’s withdrawal from Ottawa Convention to take effect
• 9.1.2026 - Finland’s Minister of Defence Häkkänen meets Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO
• 9.1.2026 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend security conference in Sälen
• 9.1.2026 - Finland delivers assistance from EU strategic stockpile to Ukraine
• 9.1.2026 - Radical Health Festival brings leading health sector experts to Helsinki – The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is a co-organiser of the international event
• 9.1.2026 - National strategic priorities for RDI policy and activities aim to boost sustainable growth, promote renewal and strengthen comprehensive security
• 8.1.2026 - Pia Nyblom appointed as Foreign Ministry’s Director General of Administrative Services
• 8.1.2026 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Ukraine peace negotiations and situation concerning Greenland
• 5.1.2026 - Comments on the new integration support are requested
• 5.1.2026 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation in Ukraine, cable damage and current situation in Venezuela
• 5.1.2026 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit German state of Bavaria
• 2.1.2026 - Unified export promotion network serves Finnish companies worldwide
• 31.12.2025 - Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s New Year’s message, 31 December 2025
• 29.12.2025 - Minister Puisto: Progress on icebreaker orders is a significant economic signal for Finland
• 23.12.2025 - New strategy to pave the way for a growing and effective social economy
• 23.12.2025 - Proposal to extend passport validity submitted for comments
• 22.12.2025 - Changes in the government branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year
• 22.12.2025 - Regional transport subsidies to continue in 2026‒2028: Aim is to keep all of Finland viable
• 22.12.2025 - Government adopts decree on employment voucher for young people: employment authorities can apply for funding soon
• 22.12.2025 - Finland to raise reservist age limit to 65 years as of 2026
• 22.12.2025 - National supervision of EU Artificial Intelligence Act to begin – laws on powers of authorities to take effect at start of the year
• 22.12.2025 - Stricter conditions for permanent residence permits as of 8 January
• 22.12.2025 - Lower threshold for dismissal if employee breaches obligations
• 22.12.2025 - Amended legislation on health checks for children and young adults
• 22.12.2025 - Ministry for Foreign Affairs decree on fees for 2026 enters into force
• 22.12.2025 - Finland to apply for EU support for those made redundant in paper industry
• 22.12.2025 - Changes to the Finnish Immigration Service’s fees in 2026
• 22.12.2025 - Changes to fees charged by the police and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
• 22.12.2025 - Increase in Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom fees
• 22.12.2025 - Non-resident Ambassador appointed to Vanuatu
• 22.12.2025 - Legislative amendments on removal from the country and entry bans sent out for comments
• 22.12.2025 - Citizenship test to assess knowledge of Finnish society and its key principles
• 22.12.2025 - Legislative amendments related to the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum circulated for comment
• 19.12.2025 - Request for comments: Legislative amendment would extend right of small alcohol producers to sell their products directly on-site
• 19.12.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: The F-35 project is expected to create new opportunities for Finnish companies
• 19.12.2025 - Changes to the Firearms Act – consultation round begins
• 19.12.2025 - New measures to boost Finnish food exports
• 19.12.2025 - EU Member States agree on significant additional funding for Ukraine
• 18.12.2025 - Finnish and Estonian ministers discuss future energy cooperation
• 18.12.2025 - Finnish parliamentary groups committed to preparing vision for higher education and research
• 18.12.2025 - Police powers to conduct undercover activities in information network to be specified
• 18.12.2025 - Updated Transport 12 Plan aims at safe, secure, efficient and sustainable transport system
• 18.12.2025 - Proposal for a new Arbitration Act sent out for comments
• 18.12.2025 - Recovery of Finnish economy delayed
• 17.12.2025 - Commission’s Automotive Package supports automotive industry’s competitiveness
• 17.12.2025 - Call for statements: seeking more effective ways to prevent benefit fraud
• 17.12.2025 - EU needs new and innovative solutions to curb migration
• 17.12.2025 - Finland to sign letter of intent on SAR satellite cooperation with Poland and the Netherlands
• 17.12.2025 - Finland to support sustainable economic growth and industrialisation in Africa through African Development Fund
• 17.12.2025 - New organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
• 17.12.2025 - Significant legislative reforms to boost green transition and investments
• 16.12.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation in Ukraine
• 16.12.2025 - Eight EU leaders in Helsinki: All of Europe is being defended on the eastern flank
• 16.12.2025 - EU Energy Council adopts partial general approach on regulation establishing the Connecting Europe Facility
• 16.12.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses European Council and Ukraine reparations loan
• 16.12.2025 - Finland participates in the establishment of Claims Commission ensuring accountability in Russia’s war of aggression
• 15.12.2025 - Ministers for European Union affairs to discuss EU enlargement and next multiannual financial framework
• 15.12.2025 - Environment ministers to discuss EU Bioeconomy Strategy
• 15.12.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at meetings in Brussels
• 15.12.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: The F-35 programme will raise Finland’s air defence to next level while providing work for Finns
• 12.12.2025 - Moody’s Ratings takes no credit rating action in periodic review of Finland’s ratings
• 12.12.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses frozen Russian assets and EU multiannual financial framework
• 12.12.2025 - European Commission issues recommendations to rectify Finland’s excessive deficit
• 12.12.2025 - Consultation process: Changes to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals
• 12.12.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Finland will procure state-of-the-art air-to-air missiles for F-35 fighters
• 12.12.2025 - Indicators to be developed to support renewal of wellbeing services counties – pilot project to begin in early 2026
• 12.12.2025 - EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s war of aggression, situation in the Middle East and China
• 12.12.2025 - Finnish Defence Forces to place large orders for defence system services with Finnish companies
• 11.12.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo speaks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever
• 11.12.2025 - Central government to take out EUR 17.8 billion in new debt in 2025
• 11.12.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand in Ukraine: “Ukraine’s place is in the European Union”
• 11.12.2025 - Government decides on EU regional and structural policy reform for 2028–2034 as part of Partnership Fund
• 11.12.2025 - Flexibility to be added to regulation of housing financing
• 11.12.2025 - Authorities and port logistics operators gathered to discuss port safety and security 
• 11.12.2025 - Minister Tavio to join President Stubb and his wife Innes-Stubb on state visit to the Netherlands
• 11.12.2025 - Two Finnish companies selected to join NATO’s DIANA challenge programme
• 10.12.2025 - Overhaul of the Driving Licence Act now under way to improve road safety
• 10.12.2025 - Migration and human rights discussed at the Council of Europe
• 10.12.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen: We have a duty to protect our citizens
• 10.12.2025 - Ministers steering wellbeing services counties: the identified shortcomings of the wellbeing services county reform will continue to be addressed determinedly
• 10.12.2025 - Interim evaluation: wellbeing services county reform progressing, but corrections needed to achieve objectives
• 9.12.2025 - Finnish Border Guard’s powers related to preparedness to be strengthened 
• 9.12.2025 - IPCEI funding can now be used to speed up biotechnology projects
• 9.12.2025 - Finland provides material assistance to Ukraine’s rescue services
• 9.12.2025 - Kauppapolitiikka magazine: Security is the sum of its parts
• 8.12.2025 - Finland’s International Gender Equality Prize 2025 goes to assistance work for women who suffer from psychological consequences of war and violence in Ukraine
• 8.12.2025 - EU competitiveness ministers to discuss regulatory simplification, e-commerce and AI factories
• 8.12.2025 - Ministry of the Interior commissions report on development needs for public warning system
• 8.12.2025 - Government updates guidelines on use of sign languages in communications – guidelines aim to promote realisation of linguistic rights of sign language users
• 8.12.2025 - Finnish and Ukrainian rescue authorities support Ukraine's international civil defence coalition
• 8.12.2025 - Minister Rantanen to visit Brussels – Home affairs ministers to discuss several migration issues
• 8.12.2025 - UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to focus on Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet
• 7.12.2025 - Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to visit New York
• 5.12.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses multiannual financial framework
• 5.12.2025 - Finland’s national soundscape recognised in London
• 5.12.2025 - Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decides on state aid for data centres and registration obligation
• 5.12.2025 - New Ambassador to Portugal and non-resident Ambassador to Panama and the Dominican Republic
• 4.12.2025 - Finnish CSOs receive government grants for development cooperation and humanitarian work
• 4.12.2025 - Government to streamline exchange of information between authorities in combating crime
• 4.12.2025 - Energy and Climate Strategy to boost clean transition and reduce emissions
• 4.12.2025 - Exchange of information between EU law enforcement authorities to become more effective
• 4.12.2025 - Amendments to Forest Act and Nature Conservation Act under preparation following EU court judgment
• 4.12.2025 - Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commission to submit final report
• 3.12.2025 - Transport Safety Strategy update to be launched – Aiming for zero traffic fatalities by 2050
• 3.12.2025 - Finnish Brigadier General Matti Honko to serve on special assignment to 10th Mountain Division of United States Army
• 3.12.2025 - Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne to visit Brussels – Finland advocates for flexibility in transport regulation
• 3.12.2025 - Every adult is responsible for ensuring that children can live without violence – Action plan guides violence prevention in Finland
• 3.12.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: We will strengthen the defence of Finland and Sweden through a new technical arrangement on host nation support
• 2.12.2025 - TALIS 2024: Early childhood staff find their work meaningful, but lack of resources and staff shortages pose challenges
• 2.12.2025 - Finland ranks eighth in EU Gender Equality Index
• 2.12.2025 - New Economic Development Centres to promote regional vibrancy
• 1.12.2025 - Intergovernmental cooperation between Finland and Sweden aims to build a resilient and forward-looking Nordic region
• 1.12.2025 - Provision of consular services at Finland’s Consulate General in Houston
• 1.12.2025 - Finland issues its second National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security
• 1.12.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Ukraine, Syria and National Security Strategy
• 1.12.2025 - EU ministers to discuss Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, critical medicines, simplification of legislation and European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
• 1.12.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: We will facilitate the operation of international military headquarters in Finland with a new agreement
• 1.12.2025 - Responsibility for smoke alarms to transfer to building owners on 1 January 2026
• 1.12.2025 - Finland–Norway taxi transport agreement to enter into force in December
• 1.12.2025 - Finland’s Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit United States
• 28.11.2025 - Finland continues as Council member of International Maritime Organization 
• 28.11.2025 - Minister Tavio to lead high-tech Team Finland trade mission to Italy
• 28.11.2025 - Changes to Finland’s network of missions abroad
• 28.11.2025 - EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy aims to ensure EU competitiveness and security of supply
• 28.11.2025 - Taxi regulation reforms moving forward – Government to submit proposal to Parliament in spring 2026
• 28.11.2025 - Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment presents Government’s growth and employment package
• 28.11.2025 - Non-resident Ambassador appointed to Côte d'Ivoire
• 28.11.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to host OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna
• 28.11.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
• 28.11.2025 - Index adjustments to client fees for early childhood education and care confirmed
• 28.11.2025 - Finnish Biodiversity Award to Crowdsorsa mobile game to fight against invasive alien species
• 27.11.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo in South Africa: “Finland has a lot to offer”
• 27.11.2025 - Slight decrease in healthcare fees for higher education students in 2026
• 27.11.2025 - Minister Ville Tavio in Kyiv: Finland strongly supports construction of civil defence shelters in Ukraine
• 27.11.2025 - Government proposes national legislation supplementing the Cyber Resilience Act
• 27.11.2025 - Secretary General of the Council of Europe to visit Finland
• 27.11.2025 - Finnish Government proposes Finland’s participation in the European Digital Commons EDIC
• 27.11.2025 - Janne Kuusela appointed as Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence
• 27.11.2025 - Scrapping premium available for purchasers of new cars in 2026–2027
• 26.11.2025 - Implementation of amendments to Directive on ship-source pollution – launch of a legislative project
• 26.11.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Finland will strengthen its support to Ukraine by joining the Maritime Capability Coalition
• 26.11.2025 - Preliminary study: Finland should consider creating a national law of armed conflict manual
• 26.11.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson to meet in Helsinki
• 26.11.2025 - Minister Puisto to attend European Space Agency’s Ministerial Council
• 25.11.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo at EU-AU Summit: “Deepening the economic partnership between the EU and African countries is an important goal for Finland’s export sectors”
• 25.11.2025 - European Commission considers proposing excessive deficit procedure for Finland in December
• 25.11.2025 - EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
• 25.11.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Italy and the Vatican
• 25.11.2025 - Working to ensure violence-free future for every girl and woman – Finland to publish its action plan for Istanbul Convention
• 25.11.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen outlines Finland’s Arctic foreign and security policy: Finland is a trusted partner in Arctic security and expertise
• 25.11.2025 - Recent studies provide guidance for developing nature value markets
• 24.11.2025 - Tuesday 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – government buildings to be illuminated in orange
• 24.11.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo: Ukraine peace plan is moving in the right direction
• 24.11.2025 - EU leaders to meet in Helsinki for Eastern Flank Summit – discussions to focus on security
• 24.11.2025 - The participation of Minister Tavio in the EU trade ministers meeting in Brussels has been cancelled
• 24.11.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Finland seeks to host a NATO Deployable CIS Module
• 24.11.2025 - International Maritime Organization to elect Member States to Council: Finland candidate for re-election
• 22.11.2025 - Joint Statement by the Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight
• 22.11.2025 - Only small steps forward in climate change mitigation at Climate Change Conference in Belém
• 21.11.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlines top priorities for influencing EU policy in the coming year
• 21.11.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation in Ukraine
• 21.11.2025 - EU trade ministers to discuss the United States, China and ongoing trade negotiations
• 21.11.2025 - Finland to receive EUR 4.67 million in EU funding for improving communications infrastructure
• 20.11.2025 - Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen and Finnish business delegation to visit Allied Command Transformation
• 20.11.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to visit Africa for summit and trade mission
• 20.11.2025 - Reception of international assistance in healthcare made easier
• 20.11.2025 - Commission proposes significant increase in EU funding for home affairs 
• 20.11.2025 - Government proposes additions to 2026 budget: New transport infrastructure projects and rail connections
• 20.11.2025 - Government proposes amendments to 2026 budget proposal
• 20.11.2025 - Ministers meet for discussions with children and youth at Children’s Rights Week session
• 19.11.2025 - Government holds discussions with Government of Åland at evening session
• 19.11.2025 - Finland, the United States and Canada confirm their support for Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact
• 19.11.2025 - Minister Ranne: Time for talk is over – now EU’s digital sovereignty requires swift action
• 19.11.2025 - EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, Sudan and the Sahel
• 18.11.2025 - Finland to use new EU loan financing to bolster defence
• 18.11.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation in Ukraine
• 18.11.2025 - NATO permanent representatives to visit Finland
• 18.11.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Rovaniemi
• 18.11.2025 - NATO permanent representatives to visit Finland
• 18.11.2025 - Finland, Sweden and Austria celebrate 30 years of EU membership in Brussels
• 17.11.2025 - Minister Ranne to attend a Berlin summit: Europe’s digital independence must be strengthened
• 17.11.2025 - Finnish solutions to feature prominently during Commissioner Síkela’s visit
• 14.11.2025 - Minister of Economic Affairs Puisto to visit the United States to advance icebreaker collaboration
• 14.11.2025 - President Stubb grants internationalisation awards to Orion, Sensofusion, Sandvik and Finnish Startup Community
• 14.11.2025 - Ministers for European affairs to discuss next multiannual financial framework and rule of law
• 14.11.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: The joint procurement of armoured infantry combat vehicles is progressing
• 14.11.2025 - Labour market forecast: Employment to pick up by the end of 2025
• 14.11.2025 - Minister Puisto to attend COP30 Climate Change Conference in Brazil
• 13.11.2025 - Nordic conference gives wide support to Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s declaration on boosting energy transition in fisheries
• 13.11.2025 - Ministers' roundtable: employment of international students requires more tailored language support and stronger links to working life
• 13.11.2025 - Government proposes approval of new act on information services for the transport system
• 13.11.2025 - Competence to arrange passenger rail transport delegated to municipalities and regions
• 13.11.2025 - New parliamentary working group to assess recommendations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Concerning the Sámi People – former Prime Minister Antti Rinne to serve as Secretary General
• 13.11.2025 - Amendments proposed to the Rail Traffic Act and the Act on Transport Services
• 13.11.2025 - Government appoints parliamentary working group to assess and develop practices and legislation related to NATO
• 13.11.2025 - Finland to apply for EUR 16 million in funding from the Commission to strengthen surveillance of eastern border and Gulf of Finland 
• 13.11.2025 - New fiscal framework strengthens public finances
• 13.11.2025 - Reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism would strengthen crisis preparedness
• 13.11.2025 - Minister Ranne: Finland–Norway taxi agreement almost complete
• 13.11.2025 - Petri Peltonen to continue as Under-Secretary of State at Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
• 13.11.2025 - Finnish Government: Funding for the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility should be directed towards security
• 13.11.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses multiannual financial framework
• 13.11.2025 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen: Nordic and Baltic countries announce USD 500 million package of support for Ukraine under PURL
• 13.11.2025 - Joint statement by the Ministers of Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Nordic and Baltic countries
• 13.11.2025 - Significant EU funding to ACWA LIFE project to improve status of waters in Finland
• 13.11.2025 - Finland and the United Nations Join Forces to Scale Innovations for Global Impact
• 13.11.2025 - Minister Rantanen: The Nordic countries must continue to work together to strengthen the preparedness of civilian authorities
• 12.11.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Nordic countries will build air forces capable of combined operations
• 12.11.2025 - Success of METSO Programme boosts transition to next programme period
• 12.11.2025 - Children’s Independence Day celebration to be held at the National Opera House on 3 December
• 11.11.2025 - NATO Deputy Secretary General Shekerinska to meet Finland’s Foreign Minister Valtonen
• 11.11.2025 - NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska to visit Finland
• 11.11.2025 - Permit procedures for shooting ranges to be streamlined – Legislative proposal opens for public consultation
• 11.11.2025 - Finland to grant EUR 13.5 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance
• 11.11.2025 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to host meetings of Nordic Defence Cooperation and Nordic–Baltic defence ministers in Helsinki
• 11.11.2025 - Saimaa Canal sailing season ends on 14 November
• 11.11.2025 - Finland hosts NATO’s Arctic Space Forum
• 11.11.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Estonia
• 10.11.2025 - IMF praises Finland’s new fiscal framework
• 10.11.2025 - COP30: Nordic declaration addresses the role of food systems and bioeconomy to counter climate change
• 10.11.2025 - Foreign trade statistics now available on Kauppapolitiikka magazine’s website
• 10.11.2025 - Proposal on establishing a police reserve circulated for comments
• 9.11.2025 - EU–CELAC summit to highlight multilateral cooperation and economic relations
• 7.11.2025 - Survey to gather children and young people’s views for next government term
• 7.11.2025 - Minister Tavio to promote Finnish solutions at UN Climate Change Conference in Belém
• 7.11.2025 - 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
• 7.11.2025 - Employment voucher for young people moves forward: Public consultation opens
• 6.11.2025 - Nordic ministers for digitalisation move digital integration forward in the Nordic and Baltic countries
• 6.11.2025 - Government proposes amendments to Mining Act
• 6.11.2025 - 24 applications received for the position of permanent secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
• 6.11.2025 - National exploration programme under European Critical Raw Materials Act submitted to Commission
• 6.11.2025 - Finland up for re-election to IMO Council – Finnish maritime teaching and research feature prominently
• 5.11.2025 - Finland and Sweden to deepen cooperation in command and control systems
• 5.11.2025 - Draft spectrum decree and draft call for applications on network licences for terrestrial television circulated for comment
• 5.11.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Vienna
• 5.11.2025 - Nordic and Baltic ministers for digitalisation meet in Tampere
• 5.11.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen speaks with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko
• 5.11.2025 - EU countries agree on 90 per cent emission reduction target by 2040 
• 5.11.2025 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen signs Memorandum of Understanding strengthening JEF’s support to NATO’s deterrence and defence in Northern Europe
• 4.11.2025 - Five Finnish projects to receive EU Innovation Fund support for deployment of new clean technology solutions
• 4.11.2025 - Finland sets out measures to attract data centres with high value added
• 4.11.2025 - Minister Tavio to visit Uruguay to promote trade relations and cooperation
• 4.11.2025 - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to visit Helsinki
• 4.11.2025 - Finland participates in UN Social Development Summit in Qatar – aim to strengthen social justice and sustainable development
• 3.11.2025 - Request for comments: New act would strengthen child-friendly practices in criminal investigations
• 3.11.2025 - General upper secondary education in English to commence in August 2026
• 31.10.2025 - Negotiations completed on Western Railway project – draft agreement submitted for municipal and central government approval
• 30.10.2025 - Finland to provide development cooperation funding to the civil defence coalition led by Finland and Ukraine
• 30.10.2025 - Working group to explore ways to coordinate nature restoration and national defence
• 30.10.2025 - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health officials: Healthcare and social welfare of the future will provide services for everyone according to their needs
• 29.10.2025 - Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen to Australia and New Zealand
• 29.10.2025 - Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen to Australia and New Zealand
• 29.10.2025 - Three new candidates for pilot projects under China–Finland energy cooperation
• 28.10.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo in Stockholm: “Nordic’s role increasingly important”
• 28.10.2025 - Baltic Sea countries to intensify cooperation in countering hybrid threats
• 28.10.2025 - New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Peters to visit Finland
• 27.10.2025 - Finland’s Tero Jokilehto appointed as chair of Inland Surface Transport Group of NATO’s Resilience Committee
• 27.10.2025 - Finland Joins the Tallinn Mechanism to Strengthen Ukraine’s Cyber Defense
• 27.10.2025 - Consultation: Amendments to Driving Licence Act to improve road safety for young people
• 27.10.2025 - Eleven negative decisions on real estate transactions
• 27.10.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Austria's Federal Minister for the Interior Gerhard Karner to meet in Finland
• 24.10.2025 - Consultation launched on offshore wind power areas in the EEZ and their strategic environmental assessment report
• 24.10.2025 - Minister Multala: Preserving biodiversity supports Europe’s competitiveness and stability of societies - Finland at forefront in developing new funding solutions
• 24.10.2025 - Increases proposed to Traficom’s service fees
• 24.10.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Italy will participate in NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland
• 24.10.2025 - Finland to strengthen its contribution to NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine
• 23.10.2025 - European Council reaffirms support for strengthening European defence
• 23.10.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at European Council – Zelenskyy expresses gratitude to Finland
• 23.10.2025 - EU’s 19th sanctions package strengthens measures to restrict Russia’s warfare capability
• 23.10.2025 - Legislative amendment to boost clean energy investments and develop electricity grids approved
• 23.10.2025 - Real-time text for emergency notifications to be deployed by June 2027
• 23.10.2025 - Government proposal submitted to Parliament on lower dismissal threshold
• 23.10.2025 - Government safeguards Finland’s competitiveness in attracting data centre investments
• 23.10.2025 - Sufficient financial resources to be required for Finnish citizenship 
• 23.10.2025 - Minister of Finance Purra informs partners in Washington of Finland’s support for PURL initiative
• 23.10.2025 - Clocks go back on Sunday 26 October
• 22.10.2025 - Nordic countries to prepare joint procurement of unmanned aircraft
• 22.10.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Ukraine, situation in the Middle East and UNIFIL peacekeeping mission
• 22.10.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses October European Council
• 22.10.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to travel to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore
• 22.10.2025 - Research project examines changes in gender pay gap over last 30 years
• 21.10.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to lead Finnish delegation of ministers at Nordic Council Session
• 21.10.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to lead Finnish delegation of ministers at Nordic Council Session
• 21.10.2025 - Discretionary government grants awarded to civil society organisations for work to combat racism – EUR 240,000 awarded to ten different projects
• 21.10.2025 - International Maritime Organization failed to reach agreement on globally binding measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport
• 20.10.2025 - European Council to focus on defence – Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at the meeting
• 20.10.2025 - Imports of Russian gas into the European Union to end
• 20.10.2025 - Ministers for European affairs to discuss EU’s next multiannual financial framework
• 20.10.2025 - EU environment and climate ministers meet in Luxembourg - EU positions for UN Climate Change Conference COP30 on agenda
• 20.10.2025 - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to visit Canada
• 20.10.2025 - Ten artists awarded Finland Prizes
• 17.10.2025 - EU energy ministers aim to reach an agreement on phasing out gas imports from Russia — Council meeting to be held on 20 October in Luxembourg
• 17.10.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung
• 17.10.2025 - EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East and EU–Indo-Pacific relations
• 17.10.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo highlights importance of strengthening European defence and security at eastern border in letter to EU leaders
• 17.10.2025 - Appointments of non-resident Ambassadors to Laos and Kuwait
• 17.10.2025 - Olli-Pekka Rantala appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for a fixed term
• 17.10.2025 - Finland to support Ukraine’s cyber security and resilience
• 16.10.2025 - Progress on Finland’s icebreaker fleet investment programme, changes to Arctia’s Board
• 13.10.2025 - EU trade ministers to discuss the United States and economic security
• 10.10.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia
• 10.10.2025 - Government submits third supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament
• 10.10.2025 - Finland to participate in NATO's annual nuclear deterrence exercise
• 10.10.2025 - Ten solutions selected for digital therapies experiment – open information event to be held in November
• 10.10.2025 - Senior government advisors: Flexicurity could over time boost employment
• 10.10.2025 - Few Ukrainians plan to return – Work or study key to staying in Finland after temporary protection ends
• 9.10.2025 - Finland and USA deepen icebreaker cooperation
• 9.10.2025 - Proposal for a reform of the Security of Supply Act submitted to Parliament
• 9.10.2025 - Amendments proposed to Child Welfare Act to better protect children  
• 9.10.2025 - Tuition fees to be introduced for upper secondary students from non-EU countries – commissioned education to be extended to EU and EEA nationals
• 9.10.2025 - Posti Group shares attract investors from Finland and abroad – share sales oversubscribed many times over
• 9.10.2025 - State and sectors reach agreement on energy efficiency for 2026–2035 – 169 businesses and associations immediately join
• 9.10.2025 - Informal meeting of EU telecommunications ministers to discuss protection of minors in digital environments
• 15.10.2025 - Finland to lead Naval Mines Cooperation
• 15.10.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Iceland
• 14.10.2025 - Foreign Ministry report: Russians’ attitudes towards Finland remain divided, young people most positive
• 14.10.2025 - Home affairs ministers to discuss crisis preparedness and development of border management
• 13.10.2025 - Summary of Communications Network Development Needs Published
• 13.10.2025 - International Maritime Organization due to make a historic decision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport
• 15.10.2025 - Finland to lead Naval Mines Cooperation
• 15.10.2025 - Permanent Secretary Kivimäki on advocacy visit to Brussels
• 15.10.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Iceland
• 14.10.2025 - Foreign Ministry report: Russians’ attitudes towards Finland remain divided, young people most positive
• 14.10.2025 - Home affairs ministers to discuss crisis preparedness and development of border management
• 13.10.2025 - Summary of Communications Network Development Needs Published
• 13.10.2025 - International Maritime Organization due to make a historic decision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport
• 13.10.2025 - EU trade ministers to discuss the United States and economic security
• 10.10.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia
• 10.10.2025 - Government submits third supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament
• 10.10.2025 - Finland to participate in NATO's annual nuclear deterrence exercise
• 10.10.2025 - Ten solutions selected for digital therapies experiment – open information event to be held in November
• 10.10.2025 - Senior government advisors: Flexicurity could over time boost employment
• 10.10.2025 - Few Ukrainians plan to return – Work or study key to staying in Finland after temporary protection ends
• 9.10.2025 - Finland and USA deepen icebreaker cooperation
• 9.10.2025 - Proposal for a reform of the Security of Supply Act submitted to Parliament
• 9.10.2025 - Amendments proposed to Child Welfare Act to better protect children  
• 9.10.2025 - Tuition fees to be introduced for upper secondary students from non-EU countries – commissioned education to be extended to EU and EEA nationals
• 9.10.2025 - Posti Group shares attract investors from Finland and abroad – share sales oversubscribed many times over
• 9.10.2025 - State and sectors reach agreement on energy efficiency for 2026–2035 – 169 businesses and associations immediately join
• 9.10.2025 - Informal meeting of EU telecommunications ministers to discuss protection of minors in digital environments
• 9.10.2025 - State-owned rolling stock company to begin operations in 2026 
• 8.10.2025 - Social security agreement between Finland and Uruguay to facilitate mobility between the countries
• 8.10.2025 - Proposed amendments to child home care allowance sent out for comments
• 8.10.2025 - Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to visit Helsinki
• 8.10.2025 - Minister of Interior Rantanen to visit Poland: Protecting EU's external borders increases security in whole Schengen area
• 8.10.2025 - Finland to highlight its strengths at Global Gateway Forum
• 7.10.2025 - Nordic gender equality ministers and experts to meet in Vantaa
• 7.10.2025 - Parliamentary working group to assess effects of NATO membership on division of powers between state bodies
• 7.10.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet Iceland’s Foreign Minister Gunnarsdóttir
• 7.10.2025 - TALIS 2024: Lower secondary teachers are satisfied with their work – Increasing diversity in schools challenges teachers to learn new skills
• 7.10.2025 - NATO’s Food and Agriculture Planning Group to meet in Helsinki to develop hybrid threat resilience in food and water sector
• 7.10.2025 - Nordic gender equality ministers to meet in Hämeenlinna
• 6.10.2025 - President Stubb and Prime Minister Orpo to visit Washington D.C.
• 6.10.2025 - Finland and Sweden advancing nuclear energy investments in the Baltic Sea region – Licensing processes in focus at international summit
• 6.10.2025 - Preparation of maritime industry strategy begins
• 6.10.2025 - Finland and Indonesia strengthen their energy cooperation
• 6.10.2025 - Memorandum on improving competitive neutrality sent out for comments
• 6.10.2025 - OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Foreign Minister Valtonen, to Visit Poland
• 6.10.2025 - State of nature is still poor in Europe – competitiveness and security would also benefit from environmental and climate actions
• 3.10.2025 - Address of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to change
• 3.10.2025 - Appointments of non-resident Ambassadors to Uganda and Monaco
• 3.10.2025 - Extending European route E16 to Finland progresses – Minister Ranne: Finland even more strongly connected to west
• 3.10.2025 - Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to Cyprus on an advocacy visit
• 3.10.2025 - Minister Strand affirms Finland’s support for EU integration of Western Balkans on visit to region
• 3.10.2025 - EU Commissioner for Preparedness Lahbib to visit Helsinki
• 2.10.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo in Copenhagen: Europe is fending off the threat from Russia
• 2.10.2025 - Finland submits Draft Budgetary Plan to European Union
• 2.10.2025 - Minna Kivimäki to serve as Director General of Government EU Affairs Department
• 2.10.2025 - Taxi transport agreement between Finland and Norway submitted to Parliament
• 2.10.2025 - Nordic energy ministers call for closer cooperation to strengthen energy security
• 2.10.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen at the Rescue Borealis exercise in Oulu: “As a frontline country, Finland has special needs and responsibilities in preparedness”
• 2.10.2025 - The participation of Minister Valtonen in the Nordic–African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Zimbabwe has been cancelled
• 1.10.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo in Copenhagen: “The EU has important new decisions on the horizon”
• 1.10.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
• 1.10.2025 - Cancelled: Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
• 30.9.2025 - Finland requests third payment from EU under Recovery and Resilience Plan
• 30.9.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses Copenhagen meetings and 19th EU sanctions package
• 30.9.2025 - Finland to contribute to safeguarding Denmark's airspace
• 30.9.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Western Balkans
• 30.9.2025 - Prime Ministers Orpo and Kristersson in joint letter: Financing for Ukraine must be secured quickly
• 30.9.2025 - Nordic countries share common objectives to restrict immigration
• 29.9.2025 - Nordic energy ministers to meet in Helsinki to discuss energy security
• 29.9.2025 - Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen visits Uusikaupunki car factory to meet employees and city leaders
• 29.9.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo’s discussion event at Main Library Metso in Tampere cancelled due to cold and fever
• 29.9.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at Copenhagen meetings
• 29.9.2025 - OSCE cyber security conference to discuss challenges and potential of new technologies
• 29.9.2025 - EU competitiveness ministers to meet in Brussels on 29–30 September 2025
• 26.9.2025 - Minister Ranne to be the first Finnish minister ever to attend G20 ministerial meeting
• 26.9.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo highlights need for drone wall and calls for solidarity in the interest of security in meeting with Defence Commissioner Kubilius
• 26.9.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses EU–US trade, border control and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
• 26.9.2025 - Finnish Internet Forum focuses on foundations of secure digital life
• 25.9.2025 - OSCE report finds clear indications of human rights violations against Ukrainian soldiers and POWs in Russia’s war of aggression
• 25.9.2025 - Government proposes legislation for national implementation of EU Data Act
• 25.9.2025 - Government proposal on the use of biometric data will enhance prevention of the most serious crimes
• 25.9.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Minister of Defence Häkkänen to meet with European Defence Commissioner in Helsinki – topics on agenda include EU drone wall
• 25.9.2025 - Prime Minister’s Office assesses sustainability in society and offers directions for managing transitions in comprehensive report
• 25.9.2025 - Consultation process: Unauthorised possession of jammers proposed to be criminalised
• 25.9.2025 - New project launched to create seamless services for skilled workers moving to Finland
• 24.9.2025 - Finland launches campaign to attract quantum experts and advanced researchers from abroad
• 23.9.2025 - Kauppapolitiikka magazine: The growing power of the stronger
• 23.9.2025 - Finland brings action against Commission before EU Court of Justice concerning emissions trading
• 23.9.2025 - Finland urges Israel to allow Gazan patients to be treated in West Bank
• 22.9.2025 - Budget proposal for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its branch of government for 2026
• 22.9.2025 - EUR 8.9 billion budget proposal for the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2026
• 22.9.2025 - Government proposal for appropriations to the Prime Minister’s Office for 2026 
• 22.9.2025 - Government to simplify service process of jobseekers and increase discretion of authorities
• 22.9.2025 - Government proposal on the budget proposal for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government for 2026
• 22.9.2025 - Government proposes act on digital information services for the transport system
• 22.9.2025 - Government reforms legislation on children and young people’s health checks
• 22.9.2025 - Proposal for 2026 Budget submitted to Parliament
• 22.9.2025 - Comprehensive reform of social assistance proceeds to Parliament
• 22.9.2025 - Government proposes scrapping premium for purchasing new cars
• 22.9.2025 - General social security benefit is step towards simpler social security system
• 22.9.2025 - Memorandums assessing combined impacts of Government’s social security changes now published
• 22.9.2025 - Economy recovering slowly, debt ratio set to stabilise briefly
• 22.9.2025 - UN Secretary-General hosts Climate Summit to boost Nationally Determined Contributions
• 19.9.2025 - Negotiations underway on pathogen access and benefit-sharing annex to Pandemic Agreement
• 19.9.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation in Ukraine and Finland’s objectives for 80th session of UN General Assembly
• 19.9.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for negotiations on multiannual financial framework
• 19.9.2025 - Ministers Valtonen and Tavio to attend high-level week of UN General Assembly in New York
• 19.9.2025 - State plans to list Posti Group Corporation on Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange
• 18.9.2025 - State Secretary Nykänen heads to Paris for ministerial meeting exploring how to boost nuclear power construction
• 18.9.2025 - Government proposes keeping reception allowance at reduced level
• 18.9.2025 - Part I of the Government Report on the Future explores alternative paths of development, how they will impact Finland and how to prepare for them
• 17.9.2025 - EU climate and environment ministers seek common understanding of how EU will update its Nationally Determined Contribution
• 17.9.2025 - Finland chairs OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
• 17.9.2025 - Minister Essayah at EU conference: Living countryside is indispensable for food production and security
• 17.9.2025 - Finland and Norway hold exercise on cross-border assistance in crisis situations
• 16.9.2025 - Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden highlight forest sector concerns in letter to European Commission President
• 16.9.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Dublin
• 16.9.2025 - Finland to chair School Meals Coalition Global Summit in Fortaleza
• 15.9.2025 - Minister Rantanen and Commissioner Brunner: Finland's strong eastern border secures all of Europe
• 15.9.2025 - Ministers for European affairs to discuss rule of law and Commission’s work programme for next year
• 15.9.2025 - Minister Multala to attend IAEA General Conference in Vienna
• 15.9.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen, current OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, to visit South-Eastern Europe
• 12.9.2025 - Minister of Economic Affairs Puisto to lead a Team Finland visit to the US focusing on quantum technology
• 11.9.2025 - International rescue exercise brings hundreds of professionals to Oulu
• 11.9.2025 - Government submits Report on Internal Security to Parliament
• 11.9.2025 - Preparedness for emergencies to be reinforced in healthcare and social welfare
• 11.9.2025 - Preparation of vision for higher education and research progresses: Parliamentary monitoring group appointed
• 11.9.2025 - Broad support for proposed changes to taxi regulation
• 11.9.2025 - Expectations of SMEs reach highest level since Russian invasion of Ukraine began
• 10.9.2025 - Ministers for Nordic cooperation to meet in Åland
• 9.9.2025 - Parties in Parliament discuss security arrangements for Ukraine
• 9.9.2025 - United Kingdom and Norway to join Finland-led Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme
• 9.9.2025 - Education at a Glance: Share of tertiary-educated young adults in Finland still below OECD average
• 9.9.2025 - Finland and Denmark agree on framework for CO2 transport and storage
• 8.9.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and European Council President Costa: Support for Ukraine must be guaranteed
• 8.9.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Germany
• 5.9.2025 - Ministers Grahn-Laasonen and Rantanen: Finland to tackle rising alpha-PVP use through cooperation and intensified action
• 5.9.2025 - Proposal to specify provisions on undercover activities conducted in information network by the police sent out for comments
• 5.9.2025 - Finland's satellite procurement proceeds
• 5.9.2025 - Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen to South Korea and Japan
• 5.9.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situations in Ukraine and the Middle East
• 5.9.2025 - Finland to join New York declaration on peaceful settlement of question of Palestine and implementation of two-state solution
• 5.9.2025 - New strategy for Team Finland network to enhance international market access for businesses
• 4.9.2025 - Government decided Finland’s position on European Commission’s proposal for climate target by 2040
• 4.9.2025 - Finland and Norway strengthen cooperation on carbon capture, transportation and storage
• 4.9.2025 - Government proposes to postpone sustainability reporting obligation of large unlisted companies until 2027
• 4.9.2025 - Study to be launched on the prominence of domestic media services
• 4.9.2025 - For Forest Group + of forested EU countries grows again as Italy and Latvia join in
• 4.9.2025 - EU energy ministers meet in Copenhagen to promote clean technologies and infrastructure
• 4.9.2025 - Nordic development ministers to visit Finland to strengthen Nordic countries’ voice in development policy transformation
• 3.9.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to host visit by European Council President
• 3.9.2025 - UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities issues recommendations to Finland
• 3.9.2025 - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to build national knowledge-based management model for research, development, education, innovation and competence development – stakeholders to join in preparation in autumn
• 2.9.2025 - Orpo Government: Government’s decisions support emerging economic growth
• 2.9.2025 - Political State Secretary Rajala to visit Australia and New Zealand
• 2.9.2025 - Drone and anti-drone capabilities for border control must be developed in EU external border countries
• 1.9.2025 - Informal meeting of ministers for European affairs to focus on EU enlargement and rule of law
• 1.9.2025 - Finnish Government: All subjects must be discussed in a manner that respects human dignity
• 1.9.2025 - State to become majority shareholder of Valmet Automotive, subsidiary Ioncor to be transferred to Finnish Minerals Group 
• 29.8.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and European Commission President von der Leyen strengthen security in EU and Finland at Helsinki meeting
• 29.8.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine, situation in Israel and Palestine, UN reforms and Finland’s candidacy for UN Security Council in 2029–2030
• 29.8.2025 - New Ambassador to Brazil and non-resident Ambassadors to Liechtenstein and Ecuador
• 29.8.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses proposal for EU regulation on combating sexual violence against children
• 29.8.2025 - Event at Finlandia Hall to celebrate anniversary of Women, Peace and Security Resolution
• 29.8.2025 - Public trust in police remains high
• 28.8.2025 - Citizens’ panel declaration: the most important thing is to prevent the state of nature from further deteriorating
• 28.8.2025 - EU’s Entry/Exit System provides new tool for managing Europe’s borders
• 28.8.2025 - Finnish Government submits to Parliament proposal to raise reservist age limit to 65
• 28.8.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo emphasises EU’s role in responding to challenges of our time at Europe Forum
• 28.8.2025 - EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and situation in Middle East
• 27.8.2025 - Finland’s declaration of intent with Québec reinforces collaboration with Canadian forest sector
• 27.8.2025 - European Commission President to meet with Prime Minister Orpo in Helsinki
• 27.8.2025 - Heritage Days 2025: Visit favourite cultural spots of the locals—and give your own tips
• 27.8.2025 - Finland’s funding for UN continues to support women and girls and those in the most vulnerable position
• 26.8.2025 - Finland on a plate -project to boost international visibility of Finnish food culture
• 26.8.2025 - Finland Participates in Meetings in South Korea to Accelerate Clean Energy Technologies and Innovation
• 25.8.2025 - Salla’s Saija designated Finland’s eighth national landscape management area
• 22.8.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Michal meet in Tallinn
• 22.8.2025 - Government to commemorate Ukrainian independence day on Sunday 24 August
• 22.8.2025 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen decides on procurement of TNT explosives
• 22.8.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses phase-out of Russian gas imports into the EU
• 22.8.2025 - Commission grants emergency funding to Finnish authorities to cover costs for damage to Estlink 2 power cable
• 21.8.2025 - Government proposes national legislation to complement the EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act
• 21.8.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situations in Ukraine and the Middle East
• 20.8.2025 - Heads of Finland’s missions abroad to gather for annual meeting in Helsinki
• 20.8.2025 - Permanent funding is necessary for implementing the Cyber Security Strategy
• 19.8.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand and Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Kachka discuss Ukraine's EU membership process
• 19.8.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo represented Finland at meetings of European Council and Coalition of the Willing
• 19.8.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen and Canadian Foreign Minister Anand launch a joint statement on the Strategic Partnership Between Finland and Canada
• 19.8.2025 - Ministry of the Interior launches project to specify provisions on police powers
• 18.8.2025 - Finland sends module for ground forest firefighting to Spain
• 18.8.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Michal to meet in Tallinn
• 18.8.2025 - Nordic and Canadian foreign ministers to visit Finland to strengthen Euro-Atlantic cooperation and global security
• 18.8.2025 - Finland continues life-saving humanitarian assistance: about one fifth of support goes to Ukraine
• 15.8.2025 - Jesse Horsma appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
• 15.8.2025 - The President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine and Middle East
• 14.8.2025 - Amendments to law governing authorities’ requests for banking data to enter into force on 1 December 2025
• 14.8.2025 - Deputy Director General appointed to Department for Africa, the Middle East and Latin America
• 13.8.2025 - Finland and United States sign first DCA implementing agreement
• 13.8.2025 - Finland advocates for safe and value-based technological development
• 12.8.2025 - Demolishing the Pöyry hydroelectric dam and restoring the rapids will be an important step in reviving migratory fish stocks in the Siikajoki River
• 11.8.2025 - EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and situation in Middle East
• 11.8.2025 - Prime ministers of Finland and Ukraine speak by phone
• 11.8.2025 - Draft budget for the Ministry of Transport and Communications and its administrative branch for 2026
• 8.8.2025 - Budget proposal for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment’s administrative branch for 2026
• 8.8.2025 - Prime Minister’s Office draft budget 2026
• 8.8.2025 - Draft budget of Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its branch of government for 2026
• 8.8.2025 - Ministry of Finance publishes its draft budget for 2026
• 6.8.2025 - Draft budget of Minister of Finance Riikka Purra to stabilise the debt ratio; budget deficit to be reduced to below EUR 10 billion
• 6.8.2025 - Finland continues its strong support for Ukraine
• 5.8.2025 - Solutions for Global Plastics Treaty to be sought in Geneva on 5–14 August
• 5.8.2025 - Ministry of the Interior launches preparation of Finland’s national risk assessment
• 1.8.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo: Finland promotes two-state solution, civilians must get the aid they need
• 1.8.2025 - Ambassador appointed to Windhoek
• 1.8.2025 - Application of EU Artificial Intelligence Act to begin on 2 August 2025
• 30.7.2025 - Authorities consider means to improve safety at swimming areas
• 30.7.2025 - Finnish and Moldovan European affairs ministers to meet in Helsinki
• 30.7.2025 - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Batmunkh Battsetseg to visit Finland
• 30.7.2025 - European affairs ministers of Finland and France to meet for discussions in Helsinki
• 29.7.2025 - Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen to meet with her Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha
• 29.7.2025 - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Rubén Ramírez Lezcano to meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen in Helsinki
• 28.7.2025 - Finland to attend conference in New York to promote two-state solution
• 26.7.2025 - Fitch downgrades Finland’s credit rating
• 25.7.2025 - Helsinki+50 Conference highlights the role of civil society
• 23.7.2025 - Youth across the OSCE area to discuss peace and security in Helsinki
• 23.7.2025 - Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to meet French Minister for Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris
• 22.7.2025 - Finland once again ranks first in implementation of Sustainable Development Goals
• 21.7.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
• 19.7.2025 - EU adopts extensive 18th sanctions package
• 17.7.2025 - Ministers for European affairs to discuss EU’s next multiannual financial framework
• 16.7.2025 - Finland calls for moderation in EU budget and supports funding allocation for defence, competitiveness and Ukraine
• 16.7.2025 - Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2027
• 15.7.2025 - Council of International Maritime Organization promotes effectiveness and openness in IMO’s work
• 14.7.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo highlights Finland’s priorities for multiannual financial framework in letter to European Commission President
• 14.7.2025 - Denmark to join Finland-led CAVS Framework Agreement
• 14.7.2025 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, Georgia and the Mediterranean
• 14.7.2025 - UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to start on Monday – Finland to present its Voluntary National Review led by Prime Minister Orpo
• 11.7.2025 - EU trade ministers to discuss EU-US trade relations
• 10.7.2025 - Finland presented the instrument of withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention
• 10.7.2025 - Ukraine Recovery Conference bolsters support for Ukraine
• 10.7.2025 - Government proposal: the Conscription Act will be amended with regard to Åland residents and persons whose gender has been legally recognised
• 10.7.2025 - Director General appointed for Euro-Atlantic Department
• 8.7.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome
• 7.7.2025 - Ministry for Foreign Affairs issues written warning to Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Lisbon
• 4.7.2025 - Energy and Climate Strategy circulated for comments
• 4.7.2025 - Extensive package of measures to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks
• 4.7.2025 - Proposal to enhance exchange of information between authorities circulated for comments
• 4.7.2025 - Non-resident Ambassador appointed to Eswatini
• 4.7.2025 - Freedom of choice pilot for persons aged 65 and over to begin in September
• 4.7.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses efforts to simplify EU regulation
• 4.7.2025 - Finland supports Nokia-led consortium’s expression of interest to establish AI gigafactory in Finland
• 3.7.2025 - Over EUR 90 million in EU funding awarded to Finnish transport projects including new icebreaker
• 2.7.2025 - Medium-term Climate Plan circulated for comments
• 2.7.2025 - 2,600 seasonal work visas granted to foreign wild-berry pickers
• 2.7.2025 - Finland supports Commission’s proposal concerning 90 per cent emission reduction target by 2040
• 2.7.2025 - Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to propose terminating posting of Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Lisbon
• 1.7.2025 - Working group to examine legislation on plants handling dangerous chemicals and explosives important for national defence
• 1.7.2025 - Legislative amendments enter into force: higher threshold for applying the Co-operation Act and shorter duration of change negotiations
• 30.6.2025 - Finland to support Ukraine in decentralised energy production and mapping of forest resources
• 30.6.2025 - Finland brings action against Commission before EU Court of Justice for reducing Finland’s salmon quota
• 30.6.2025 - Maritime Safety Committee session continued to develop safety regulatory framework and MASS Code
• 30.6.2025 - International Conference on Financing for Development begins in Seville – Minister Tavio to represent Finland
• 27.6.2025 - Provisions to complement Cybersecurity Act to enter into force in the beginning of July
• 27.6.2025 - EU Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis to visit Finland
• 27.6.2025 - Consultation process: Scrapping premium scheme to boost new car sales and modernise Finland’s vehicle fleet
• 27.6.2025 - Legislative amendments to improve aviation safety and security
• 27.6.2025 - Temporary act on collecting data on publicly supported transport services to enter into force in July
• 27.6.2025 - New ambassadors appointed to Doha and Zagreb
• 27.6.2025 - Finland adopts amendments to International Health Regulations at national level
• 27.6.2025 - Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company to be amended in line with the European Media Freedom Act and the recommendations of the parliamentary working group
• 27.6.2025 - European Media Freedom Act to be supplemented with national legislation
• 27.6.2025 - Robin Lardot to continue as Director of the National Bureau of Investigation
• 27.6.2025 - Finland to procure its first own satellites for defence
• 27.6.2025 - Annual Climate Report 2025: Emissions from Finland’s energy production fell sharply, but more action is needed to meet climate targets
• 27.6.2025 - Reformed Act on the Sámi Parliament
• 26.6.2025 - EU Member States pledge to continue to support Ukraine and develop European defence
• 26.6.2025 - Open house at the Government Palace on Saturday 6 September 2025
• 26.6.2025 - New project to specify powers of police to intercept path of unmanned aircraft and devices
• 26.6.2025 - Revised Nuclear Energy Act is sent out for comments
• 25.6.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for June European Council
• 25.6.2025 - International tensions on agenda at European Council – Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland
• 24.6.2025 - Finland prepared to host NATO Innovation Range
• 24.6.2025 - Rapporteur to draw up roadmap on opportunities and impacts of data economy – work kicks off at meeting with Prime Minister and actors in the field
• 24.6.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets with Somalia's Minister of Internal Security Ismail
• 24.6.2025 - Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decides on implementation of previously agreed central government savings
• 23.6.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation in Middle East and Finland’s preparations for NATO Summit
• 23.6.2025 - Finland to co-chair Media Freedom Coalition
• 23.6.2025 - ETIAS to become operational in 2026: dual nationals residing abroad to need valid EU passport
• 23.6.2025 - Ministers for European affairs to prepare for June European Council and continue rule of law dialogue
• 23.6.2025 - EU to restrict access for Chinese medical device suppliers to public procurement
• 23.6.2025 - EU Artic Forum to begin on Thursday in Kittilä, Finland
• 23.6.2025 - Consultation round begins: Draft decree on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone
• 19.6.2025 - EU external border countries face common security challenges both on land borders and in the Baltic Sea
• 19.6.2025 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in Middle East, and China
• 18.6.2025 - Government launches parliamentary debate on debt brake
• 18.6.2025 - New Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (ETNO) appointed
• 18.6.2025 - New powers for Finnish Border Guard to prevent and investigate certain offences 
• 18.6.2025 - Validity of Border Security Act to be extended until 31 December 2026 
• 18.6.2025 - Appointments: New Under-Secretary of State for internal and external services and Deputy Director General to Department for Asia and Oceania
• 18.6.2025 - Commission proposal would allow asylum applications to be processed in safe countries outside the EU
• 18.6.2025 - Changes to fees for passports and firearms licences
• 18.6.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses single market strategy and customs reform
• 18.6.2025 - Major renovation planned for the National Archives main building
• 18.6.2025 - State Secretary Risto Artjoki receives Strategic Research Council’s proposal on research themes for 2026
• 18.6.2025 - State Secretary Risto Artjoki receives Strategic Research Council’s proposal on research themes for 2026
• 18.6.2025 - Public consultation on the decree on export control of dual-use items
• 18.6.2025 - Campus Incubators and Spark to represent Finland at the European Entrepreneurship Promotion Awards
• 17.6.2025 - Legislative project: Regulatory measures to improve operating conditions for transport sector
• 17.6.2025 - National 6G roadmap sets direction for development and implementation of mobile communication technologies
• 17.6.2025 - IMO Maritime Safety Committee meets to discuss safety regulatory framework for alternative fuels 
• 17.6.2025 - EU foreign ministers to discuss situation in Middle East
• 17.6.2025 - Request for comments: Strengthening healthcare and social welfare preparedness in emergency conditions
• 16.6.2025 - Finns more positive towards development cooperation than in previous year
• 16.6.2025 - Economy recovering in the shadow of trade disputes and uncertainty
• 16.6.2025 - EU environment ministers prepare for UN Climate Conference and aim to reach common approach to regulation on circularity requirements for vehicles
• 16.6.2025 - Health technology assessment activities to be reformed to meet current needs 
• 13.6.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet ministers from Kenya, Benin, Costa Rica and Thailand
• 13.6.2025 - Transfer agreement boosts reform of Team Finland’s foreign functions
• 13.6.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand and Slovak State Secretary for European Affairs Eštok to meet in Helsinki
• 13.6.2025 - Elna Nykänen Andersson appointed as Counsellor for Public Diplomacy and Communications to Tokyo
• 13.6.2025 - EU energy ministers to discuss import bans on Russian energy
• 13.6.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss support for Ukraine, Finland’s preparations for the NATO Summit, and the current situation in Israel and Palestine
• 13.6.2025 - Finland participates in capital increase of IDB Invest, an investment company operating in Latin America and the Caribbean
• 13.6.2025 - New Head of Mission appointed to Madrid
• 13.6.2025 - Appointments of generals
• 13.6.2025 - Sakari Puisto appointed to serve as Minister of Economic Affairs, Mika Poutala as Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity
• 13.6.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses roadmap for phasing out Russian energy imports, communication on artificial intelligence and migration
• 13.6.2025 - National Coordinators advance work on Icebreaker Collaboration Effort
• 13.6.2025 - State Award for Public Information goes to eight recipients – making the invisible visible
• 13.6.2025 - National Coordinators advance work on Icebreaker Collaboration Effort
• 13.6.2025 - EU home affairs ministers expected to reach preliminary agreement on extension of temporary protection of Ukrainians
• 12.6.2025 - Nordic agriculture ministers emphasise even stronger security of supply during their visit to Kuopio
• 12.6.2025 - Finland’s tourism strategy for 2025–2028 aims to increase tourism demand
• 12.6.2025 - New legislation to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure and resilience of society
• 12.6.2025 - Minister Ranne: We will seek to improve road safety for young people through amendments to the Driving Licence Act
• 12.6.2025 - Safe countries of origin for asylum seekers to be designated at EU level
• 12.6.2025 - Legislation on ensuring essential work during industrial action to enter into force on 16 June 2025
• 12.6.2025 - Government to tighten conditions for family reunification
• 12.6.2025 - Legislative amendments to improve micromobility safety into force in summer
• 12.6.2025 - Heidi Backman appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Culture
• 12.6.2025 - Kirsti Laine-Hendolin appointed as new Director General of the Department for Youth and Sport Policy
• 12.6.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo calls for stronger EU single market – Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné visiting Finland
• 12.6.2025 - Ministry of the Interior to prepare legislative amendment to extend passport validity to 10 years
• 12.6.2025 - Guide on the activation and use of civil defence shelters sent out for comments
• 12.6.2025 - Exports of defence materiel continued to grow in 2024
• 12.6.2025 - Pregnant people to be offered whooping cough vaccine to protect newborns from severe disease
• 11.6.2025 - Ministers issue declaration on artificial intelligence and rights of persons with disabilities
• 11.6.2025 - Reception allowance to remain at reduced level
• 11.6.2025 - Ministry of the Interior issues new decree on smoke alarms
• 11.6.2025 - Study by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency: Shift to European track gauge would improve military mobility
• 10.6.2025 - Minister Rantanen meets with Nigerian Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
• 10.6.2025 - Finland aims to host a European AI gigafactory 
• 10.6.2025 - Finland’s chairmanship of ICRC Donor Support Group to culminate with annual meeting in Helsinki
• 10.6.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné to meet in Helsinki
• 10.6.2025 - Growth strategy for the creative economy aims for sustainable growth and internationalisation
• 10.6.2025 - Report on implementation impacts of the European Electronic Communications Code published
• 10.6.2025 - Kauppapolitiikka magazine: network for boosting trade
• 9.6.2025 - Ministers for Nordic Cooperation to meet in Helsinki
• 9.6.2025 - OSCE Chair Finland to convene international conference on climate and security
• 9.6.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
• 6.6.2025 - EU transport ministers agree on rights of air passengers
• 6.6.2025 - Research and Innovation Council discusses monitoring of R&D funding and need for R&D experts
• 6.6.2025 - Base rate is set to 2.25 per cent
• 6.6.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses safe countries of origin and critical medicines
• 6.6.2025 - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to visit Japan
• 6.6.2025 - EU publishes communication on digital foreign policy advocated by Finland
• 5.6.2025 - Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark to participate in NATO MRTT air transport fleet
• 5.6.2025 - Government proposes comprehensive reform of legislation governing Finnvera
• 5.6.2025 - Government issues a decree on current labour shortage sectors
• 5.6.2025 - Tesi to receive EUR 100 million in additional capital
• 5.6.2025 - Government Report: Legislation on regional development is functional but legislative reform needs to increase effectiveness
• 5.6.2025 - Government to tighten conditions for permanent residence permits
• 5.6.2025 - Ministerial Finance Committee recommends aid to three demonstration projects on new energy technology
• 5.6.2025 - Government proposes extension for introducing real time text in emergency calls
• 5.6.2025 - Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands look into joint procurement of armoured infantry fighting vehicles
• 5.6.2025 - Minister of Employment Marttinen to attend ILO’s International Labour Conference
• 5.6.2025 - Overhaul of the Finnfund Act circulated for comments
• 4.6.2025 - Finland to chair OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in 2026
• 4.6.2025 - Two negative decisions on real estate transactions
• 4.6.2025 - Finland avoids EU excessive deficit procedure
• 4.6.2025 - Minister Ranne to the EU Transport and Telecommunications Council: better safety for roads and information networks
• 3.6.2025 - Minister Strand and Irish Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne to meet in Helsinki
• 2.6.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo at the summit in Vilnius: Europe will shoulder its responsibility for strengthening defence and security
• 2.6.2025 - Consultation round begins on changes to fixed-term employment contracts, notice period of layoffs and re-employment obligation
• 2.6.2025 - Minister Tavio to attend OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris
• 2.6.2025 - Current state of growth funding: more diversification could reduce dependence on traditional forms of financing
• 2.6.2025 - Tunisian Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti to meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen in Helsinki
• 30.5.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend Vilnius Summit in preparation for NATO Summit
• 30.5.2025 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen decided on participation of Defence Forces in international training and exercises in 2026
• 28.5.2025 - Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Kyiv: Finland and Ukraine will establish a coalition to support the construction of civil defence shelters
• 28.5.2025 - Government supplementary budget proposal invests in readiness and preparedness
• 28.5.2025 - Consolidation of state capital investment activities under Tesi is completed
• 28.5.2025 - Government proposal on withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention submitted to Parliament
• 28.5.2025 - Government outlines its position on the European Commission’s Roadworthiness Package
• 28.5.2025 - Government submits second supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament
• 28.5.2025 - Government decided on national model for host nation support
• 28.5.2025 - Finland engages actively in upcoming revision of EU Cybersecurity Regulation
• 28.5.2025 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to visit Singapore
• 28.5.2025 - Ministry of Education and Culture promotes equity and non-discrimination across the whole education system
• 27.5.2025 - Working group on non-fossil flexibility considers a model for promoting security of supply and flexibility of electricity market
• 27.5.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Federal Chancellor Merz highlight importance of European security
• 27.5.2025 - European Commission issues communications to promote competitiveness of European automotive sector and decarbonisation of corporate vehicles
• 27.5.2025 - Citizens’ panel on nature restoration launched – citizens’ views to be considered as part of preparing the national restoration plan
• 26.5.2025 - Security and competitiveness feature prominently in discussions at Nordic summer meeting
• 26.5.2025 - UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher to visit Finland
• 26.5.2025 - Joint statement by the Nordic Prime Ministers and Heads of Government on cooperation for enhanced crisis preparedness and resilience – The Nordics: United and Strong
• 26.5.2025 - Joint statement by the Nordic Prime Ministers and Heads of Government on quantum technologies: Laying the foundation for future Nordic advancements
• 26.5.2025 - Finland’s New Wood exhibition showcases opportunities of bioeconomy
• 26.5.2025 - Ministers for European affairs to discuss carbon border adjustment mechanism, rule of law issues and June European Council
• 26.5.2025 - EU ministers of development to discuss the future of global development financing
• 25.5.2025 - Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to visit Lebanon and Jordan
• 23.5.2025 - Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) of possible offshore wind power areas in the exclusive economic zone begins – Comments accepted until 4 July
• 23.5.2025 - Saimaa Canal open as of 26 May 2025
• 23.5.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses simplification of EU’s Common Agricultural Policy
• 23.5.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss support for Ukraine, the situation in Gaza and Finland’s objectives for the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence
• 23.5.2025 - New heads of mission appointed
• 23.5.2025 - New heads of mission appointed
• 23.5.2025 - OECD recommends Finland strengthen public finances and boost sustainable economic growth
• 22.5.2025 - EU social affairs ministers support Ukraine’s and Moldova’s aspirations for EU membership
• 22.5.2025 - Finland successfully influenced emission calculation of extra-heavy vehicle combinations
• 22.5.2025 - Finland to join NATO's 2026 peacetime activities primarily in Baltic Sea, North Sea and North Atlantic
• 22.5.2025 - Three-month/six-month unemployment rule to enter into force in June 2025
• 22.5.2025 - Government to reduce administrative burden on small companies – changes to Co-operation Act to take effect on 1 July 2025
• 22.5.2025 - Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation
• 22.5.2025 - Legislative amendments improving efficiency of asylum system to enter into force on 1 June
• 22.5.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets with other ministers responsible for preparedness in Brussels
• 22.5.2025 - Growth Entrepreneurship Programme published: medium-sized companies have significant leverage effect on national economy
• 21.5.2025 - Finland and Cyprus commit to further strengthening excellent maritime cooperation
• 21.5.2025 - EU competitiveness ministers to meet in Brussels on 22–23 May 2025
• 21.5.2025 - Tripartite working groups to prepare the Government’s labour market reforms outlined in the mid-term policy review session
• 21.5.2025 - State Secretary Rajala to attend meeting of EU and African Union foreign ministers in Brussels
• 20.5.2025 - EU’s 17th sanctions package cracks down on Russia’s shadow fleet
• 20.5.2025 - Nordic prime ministers to meet in Paimio and Turku, Federal Chancellor of Germany also set to attend
• 20.5.2025 - Funding for regional air services approved in Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy
• 20.5.2025 - Minister Ranne to attend the ITF Summit: “Finland is a frontrunner in the resilience of transport”
• 20.5.2025 - Finnish Science Award to Professor Johanna Ivaska
• 20.5.2025 - Forecast: Finland’s labour market to improve from the beginning of 2026
• 20.5.2025 - World Health Assembly adopts new Pandemic Agreement
• 19.5.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Lithuanian Prime Minister: Strong support for Ukraine will continue
• 19.5.2025 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and situation in the Middle East
• 19.5.2025 - New Team Finland Executive Group aims for stronger and clearer guidance on export promotion
• 19.5.2025 - Finland to supply ammunition to Ukraine by using proceeds from frozen Russian assets
• 19.5.2025 - Cyber attacks may call for government-level decision-making: Finland steps up shared expertise through national cyber exercises
• 16.5.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo at European Political Community Summit in Tirana: “We are speaking with one voice"
• 16.5.2025 - Nordic Conference on Climate Change Adaptation stressed the need for diverse approaches to climate risks
• 16.5.2025 - Ministry of the Environment requests comments on the proposal for the new Land Use Act
• 16.5.2025 - Comments requested on comprehensive reform of social assistance
• 16.05.2025 - Baltic Sea NATO allies and EU agree on cooperation to protect critical undersea infrastructure
• 16.05.2025 - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to organise international conference on use of AI in healthcare
• 15.05.2025 - Government proposes changes to rights of migrants with illegal status to healthcare services
• 15.05.2025 - Government supports Common European System for Returns
• 15.05.2025 - Programme licences of MTV to remain in force
• 15.05.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Prime Minister of Lithuania Gintautas Paluckas to meet in Helsinki
• 15.05.2025 - Finland pools its digital health expertise to break into international markets
• 15.05.2025 - New development policy investment strategy emphasises mobilisation of private capital
• 15.05.2025 - Working Life Barometer 2024: Quality of working life remains good despite increasing uncertainty in the labour market
• 14.05.2025 - Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in Estonia
• 14.05.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend European Political Community Summit in Tirana
• 14.05.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses efforts to influence next EU financial framework
• 14.05.2025 - EU trade ministers to discuss EU-US trade relations and economic security
• 14.05.2025 - Draft proposal on raising maximum age of reservists sent out for comments
• 14.05.2025 - Economic Development Centres to begin activities as new regional operators at the start of 2026
• 14.05.2025 - Minister Talvitie visits Benin
• 14.05.2025 - Ministry for Foreign Affairs launched a Sanctions e-Service
• 14.05.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
• 13.05.2025 - Minister Rantanen and Estonian Minister of the Interior Igor Taro meet in Helsinki
• 13.05.2025 - Nordic transport ministers issue a statement on military mobility and security of supply
• 13.05.2025 - Maximum amount of corporate fine to rise due to national implementation of Sanctions Criminalisation Offences Directive
• 13.05.2025 - Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to Singapore and Malaysia
• 13.05.2025 - Portfolio-level outlook on sustainability in state-owned companies: climate action is progressing, but there is still room for improvement when it comes to impacts on nature and sustainability incentives in remuneration 
• 12.05.2025 - EU Baltic Sea coastal states updated their energy cooperation action plan
• 12.05.2025 - Joint statement of the Nordic and Baltic Countries on Ukraine
• 12.05.2025 - Civil society organisations can now apply for discretionary government grants to develop their work to combat racism
• 12.05.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend UN peacekeeping ministerial meeting
• 09.05.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen is visiting Lviv
• 09.05.2025 - Consultation round on amending unemployment security sanctions begins
• 09.05.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU Preparedness Union and Internal Security Strategies
• 09.05.2025 - General social security benefit to simplify social security – Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on the first stage of introducing general social security benefit
• 09.05.2025 - Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: The revised NORDEFCO Memorandum of Understanding will strengthen Nordic defence
• 08.05.2025 - Legislative amendments to boost integration of increasing electricity generation and consumption into electricity grids
• 08.05.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to open Europe Day programme at Oodi
• 08.05.2025 - Citizens want clear and just social security system – report on social security dialogues published
• 07.05.2025 - Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Artists at Risk (AR) and City of Helsinki to launch pilot programme to support human rights defenders
• 06.05.2025 - Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry responds to unfounded deduction in salmon quota by European Commission
• 06.05.2025 - Nordic ministers meet in Helsinki to discuss resilience, protection of cultural heritage and skills development
• 06.05.2025 - Changes to ministerial portfolios in Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
• 06.05.2025 - Ukraine attends informal meeting of Nordic-Baltic ministers of culture as special guest
• 06.05.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine, Finland’s participation in international crisis management, and JEF Leaders’ Summit in Oslo
• 06.05.2025 - Prime Ministers of Finland and Luxembourg: Europe must invest in its defence
• 06.05.2025 - Matias Marttinen appointed to serve as Minister of Employment
• 06.05.2025 - Minister for Foreign Affairs Valtonen to participate in informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Warsaw
• 06.05.2025 - Limits and opportunities in climate change adaptation in Nordic countries to be discussed in Rovaniemi on 14–15 May
• 05.05.2025 - Nordic defence ministers to meet in Rovaniemi
• 05.05.2025 - Secretary-General of International Telecommunications Union to visit Finland at invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne
• 05.05.2025 - Secretary-General of International Telecommunications Union to visit Finland at invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne
• 05.05.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to speak about European security in Germany
• 02.05.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden to meet in Helsinki
• 02.05.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden to meet in Helsinki
• 30.04.2025 - Markus Hippi appointed as Press Counsellor in London
• 30.04.2025 - Government decides on General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029
• 30.04.2025 - Finland requests activation of national fiscal policy escape clause to boost defence spending
• 30.04.2025 - Minna Saario appointed as Director General of Department for Steering of Healthcare and Social Welfare at Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
• 30.04.2025 - Consultation process: Implementation of taxi transport agreement between Finland and Norway progresses
• 30.04.2025 - A trade war poses a threat to Finland’s economic recovery and its already fragile general government finances 
• 29.04.2025 - Finland's Ministry of Defence to host NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium in Helsinki
• 29.04.2025 - Request for comments: Whooping cough vaccinations during pregnancy to be included in the national vaccination programme
• 29.04.2025 - Permanent Secretary Anita Lehikoinen retires
• 28.04.2025 - Matias Marttinen to serve as Minister of Employment 
• 28.04.2025 - Finland supports objectives of EU action plan on submarine cables
• 27.04.2025 - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio to lead trade mission to Morocco
• 25.04.2025 - International conference in Helsinki sought practical solutions to protect critical underwater infrastructure
• 25.04.2025 - Amendments to taxi regulation sent out for comments – aiming for safer taxi rides
• 25.04.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss support for Ukraine, achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, and Finland’s Host Nation Support
• 25.04.2025 - Finland to open Consulate General in Houston, Texas
• 25.04.2025 - New heads of mission appointed
• 25.04.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses efforts to strengthen European defence
• 25.04.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers in Denmark
• 24.04.2025 - Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen: Decisions in government spending limits discussion will improve internal security
• 24.04.2025 - Niina Pesonen appointed to serve as Foreign Ministry’s Director General for Human Resources
• 24.04.2025 - New amendment to allow municipal health protection authorities to issue emergency warnings
• 24.04.2025 - Strategy: quantum technology is Finland's new driver of growth and builder of a sustainable future
• 24.04.2025 - Spending limits session makes historic decision to launch Rail Nordica planning project
• 23.04.2025 - Orpo Government: Decisions in mid-term policy review session will strengthen Finland’s competitiveness and security
• 23.04.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets Sweden’s Minister for Migration Forssell and Minister for Civil Defence Bohlin
• 23.04.2025 - Finland sent material assistance to regions affected by earthquake in Myanmar
• 22.04.2025 - Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to meet Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Helsinki
• 17.04.2025 - Government proposal to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention sent out for comments
• 17.04.2025 - Assessment memorandum on the need to amend legislation concerning transport infrastructure is now available for comments
• 16.04.2025 - Confirmed results of county and municipal elections now available online
• 16.04.2025 - Global official development assistance declined in 2024
• 16.04.2025 - Preparations begin for new network and programming licences for terrestrial television
• 16.04.2025 - Government proposes amendments to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company
• 16.04.2025 - Government proposes more extensive rights for intelligence authorities to disclose criminal information
• 16.04.2025 - Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice
• 16.04.2025 - Government proposes national legislation to complement the European Media Freedom Act
• 16.04.2025 - Government proposes experimental legislation to collect data on publicly supported passenger transport
• 16.04.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses financing to reinforce European defence
• 11.04.2025 - International Maritime Organization reached provisional agreement on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport
• 11.04.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses ReArm Europe Plan to strengthen defence
• 11.04.2025 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, the Western Balkans and EU-Africa relations
• 11.04.2025 - Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment submits reasoned conclusion on the EIA report of Olkiluoto units 1 and 2
• 11.04.2025 - 5,291 votes cast in county elections and 8,310 in municipal elections at advance polling stations abroad
• 10.04.2025 - Government proposes amendments to Cybersecurity Act regarding critical entities  
• 10.04.2025 - New legislative project to prepare a response system for location study requests
• 10.04.2025 - Election day for county and municipal elections is Sunday 13 April 2025
• 10.04.2025 - Ukraine Defense Contact Group to meet in Brussels
• 10.04.2025 - Janne Allonen appointed Deputy Cyber Security Director
• 10.04.2025 - Introducing centralised system for banking data requests by authorities
• 10.04.2025 - Eeva-Liisa Inkeroinen appointed Chairperson of Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis
• 10.04.2025 - Finland provides material assistance to Moldova
• 10.04.2025 - State revenue from corporate holdings totals EUR 1.45 billion – ownership steering preparing funding for Government's investment programme
• 10.04.2025 - Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to visit Washington DC
• 09.04.2025 - Implementation of taxi transport agreement between Finland and Norway progresses
• 08.04.2025 - Nordic ministers for health and social affairs to meet in Tornio on 9 April 2025
• 08.04.2025 - Nordic ministers for health and social affairs to meet in Tornio on 9 April 2025
• 08.04.2025 - Minister Ranne: Young people in Finland have the right to safe driving – we must ensure better knowledge, skills and attitudes 
• 08.04.2025 - Minister Ranne: Young people in Finland have the right to safe driving – we must ensure better knowledge, skills and attitudes 
• 07.04.2025 - Finnish-Ukrainian cooperation project to develop the Ukrainian tax administration
• 07.04.2025 - Finnish-Ukrainian cooperation project to develop the Ukrainian tax administration
• 07.04.2025 - Nordic governments to explore legal implications of proposed update to Helsinki Treaty
• 07.04.2025 - Nordic governments to explore legal implications of proposed update to Helsinki Treaty
• 07.04.2025 - Trade ministers to discuss EU’s trade relations with United States and China
• 07.04.2025 - Trade ministers to discuss EU’s trade relations with United States and China
• 04.04.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand and European Commissioner Serafin visit Finland’s eastern border
• 04.04.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand and European Commissioner Serafin visit Finland’s eastern border
• 04.04.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Sweden
• 04.04.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Sweden
• 04.04.2025 - Finland grants humanitarian aid to Myanmar
• 04.04.2025 - Finland grants humanitarian aid to Myanmar
• 04.04.2025 - Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to discuss EU and security in Brussels and Copenhagen
• 04.04.2025 - Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to discuss EU and security in Brussels and Copenhagen
• 04.04.2025 - International Maritime Organization to negotiate on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of ships
• 04.04.2025 - International Maritime Organization to negotiate on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of ships
• 03.04.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and EU Budget Commissioner Serafin meet in Helsinki
• 03.04.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and EU Budget Commissioner Serafin meet in Helsinki
• 03.04.2025 - New amendments to provisions on detention and entry ban help safeguard public order and security
• 03.04.2025 - New amendments to provisions on detention and entry ban help safeguard public order and security
• 03.04.2025 - Government proposes legislative amendments to improve aviation safety
• 03.04.2025 - Government proposes legislative amendments to improve aviation safety
• 03.04.2025 - Government to increase Finnvera’s maximum guarantee liability for special risk-taking
• 03.04.2025 - Government to increase Finnvera’s maximum guarantee liability for special risk-taking
• 03.04.2025 - New Energy Efficiency Agreements have been negotiated for 2026–2035
• 03.04.2025 - New Energy Efficiency Agreements have been negotiated for 2026–2035
• 03.04.2025 - Update of Transport 12 Plan receives largely positive comments
• 03.04.2025 - Update of Transport 12 Plan receives largely positive comments
• 03.04.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Greece
• 03.04.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Greece
• 02.04.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
• 02.04.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
• 02.04.2025 - Finland to provide expert assistance in Southeast Asia
• 02.04.2025 - Finland to provide expert assistance in Southeast Asia
• 02.04.2025 - Finland provides expert assistance to investigate house fires in Libya
• 02.04.2025 - Finland provides expert assistance to investigate house fires in Libya
• 02.04.2025 - Competition for the European Enterprise Promotion Awards begins
• 02.04.2025 - Competition for the European Enterprise Promotion Awards begins
• 02.04.2025 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend informal meeting of EU defence ministers
• 02.04.2025 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend informal meeting of EU defence ministers
• 02.04.2025 - International Maritime Organization promotes measures to prevent illegal operations by shadow fleet
• 02.04.2025 - International Maritime Organization promotes measures to prevent illegal operations by shadow fleet
• 01.04.2025 - Finland to raise defence spending to at least three percent of GDP
• 01.04.2025 - Government to begin preparations to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention and to increase national defence expenditure
• 01.04.2025 - Denmark joins CAVS Programme to enable procurement of Armoured vehicles
• 01.04.2025 - Energy use of coal to end in Finland during spring
• 01.04.2025 - Working group’s paper on the report on board-level employee representation has been completed
• 31.03.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen to attend meeting on organised immigration crime in London
• 31.03.2025 - Working group on population policy submits its proposal for boosting birth rate
• 31.03.2025 - Minister Tavio to visit Zambia and attend LDC Future Forum
• 28.03.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs receives briefing on EU sanctions against Russia
• 28.03.2025 - EU imposes sanctions against individuals and entities that have committed human rights violations and undermined democracy in Belarus
• 27.03.2025 - Suspected hacking into Foreign Service's remote access service
• 27.03.2025 - New legislation to step up fight against organised crime
• 27.03.2025 - Government submits industrial policy report to Parliament
• 27.03.2025 - Government proposes stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship
• 27.03.2025 - Amendments to data provisions of Transport Services Act
• 27.03.2025 - Government submits a bill for cybersecurity act for approval
• 27.03.2025 - Finnish Government proposes to extend validity of Border Security Act
• 27.03.2025 - Report: Rescue services have maintained a good service level
• 27.03.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to attend General Affairs Council meeting on cohesion policy
• 26.03.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Joakim strand to visit Paris
• 26.03.2025 - Government proposal to update provisions on transport and logistics data circulated for comments
• 26.03.2025 - EU environment ministers to meet in Brussels - Finland stresses the potential of bioeconomy and circular economy as part of the Clean Industrial Deal 
• 25.03.2025 - Kauppapolitiikka: Whose star shines the brightest?
• 25.03.2025 - County elections and municipal elections on Sunday 13 April 2025
• 25.03.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand and Croatian State Secretary for Europe ‍‍Andreja Metelko-Zgombić to meet in Helsinki
• 25.03.2025 - Clocks go forward as summer time begins on Sunday 30 March
• 24.03.2025 - Theme year highlights the many facets of our built heritage
• 21.03.2025 - Commission refers Finland to EU Court of Justice for failing to transpose NPL Directive
• 21.03.2025 - Minister Ranne: "Finland is a shipping country greater than its size"
• 21.03.2025 - Working group proposes to strengthen voluntary national defence
• 21.03.2025 - Minister Tavio to attend high-level forum on disaster risk reduction in Oslo
• 21.03.2025 - International Eurostudent 9 survey to commence
• 20.03.2025 - EU Member States agree to step up European defence and arms assistance to Ukraine
• 20.03.2025 - Gambling system reform – Licensing introduced to open betting and online casino games market to competition
• 19.03.2025 - Finland and Ukraine to intensify cooperation on civil defence shelters
• 19.03.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses March European Council
• 19.03.2025 - Senegal’s Foreign Minister Yassine Fall to visit Finland
• 18.03.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend March European Council and Euro Summit
• 18.03.2025 - Study: Inequality related to origin and ethnicity is reflected in many areas of children’s and young people’s lives
• 18.03.2025 - Comments invited on the implementation of the EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act 
• 17.03.2025 - EU transport ministers to discuss military mobility at informal meeting, Minister Ranne: Transport infrastructure efficiency is a question of security
• 17.03.2025 - Finland stresses importance of EU cooperation in digitalisation of logistics
• 17.03.2025 - Ministers for European affairs to prepare for March European Council
• 17.03.2025 - Finland to host Nordic rescue exercise in Oulu in September
• 17.03.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina
• 17.03.2025 - Awareness of progress of biodiversity loss has increased, climate solutions seen as opportunity for Finland
• 14.03.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine
• 14.03.2025 - EU energy ministers to discuss affordable energy and energy security
• 14.03.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses Finland’s priorities for exerting advance influence in the EU in 2025
• 14.03.2025 - New vision for higher education and research being prepared – take part in an open stakeholder survey
• 14.03.2025 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, EU-US relations, situation in the Middle East, and Iran
• 13.03.2025 - Finland and Norway sign agreement on cross-border taxi transport services
• 13.03.2025 - Financial statement for 2024 of National Nuclear Waste Management Fund has been adopted
• 13.03.2025 - Government submits to Parliament its proposal on ensuring essential work during industrial action
• 13.03.2025 - Government proposes second term for Olli Rehn as Bank of Finland Governor
• 13.03.2025 - Opinions requested on proposals for Social Climate Fund measures in Finland
• 13.03.2025 - UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to meet Foreign Minister Valtonen
• 13.03.2025 - UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to meet Foreign Minister Valtonen
• 13.03.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Ukraine
• 12.03.2025 - Catch the Carbon package of climate measures: From developing knowledge and skills to promoting actions through cooperation
• 12.03.2025 - Prime Ministers of Finland and Spain: European countries need to increase their defence spending
• 12.03.2025 - This is FINLAND Magazine 2025–26: Moomins’ anniversary, local food and peacebuilding
• 11.03.2025 - Finland promotes sustainable forest-based bioeconomy as part of new global coalition
• 11.03.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo’s roundtable selects measures to promote good relations between population groups
• 11.03.2025 - Working group on responsible international cooperation in higher education and research publishes recommendations
• 11.03.2025 - EU competitiveness ministers to meet in Brussels on 12 March 2025
• 11.03.2025 - Groups based on Finnish model for leisure activities prevent inequalities and increase wellbeing of children
• 10.03.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo and Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez to meet in Helsinki
• 10.03.2025 - Voluntary forest protection under METSO Programme reached its target ahead of time - next period starting in 2026 prepared
• 07.03.2025 - National Coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) Meet in Helsinki, Finland
• 07.03.2025 - EU employment and social affairs ministers to discuss longer working careers
• 07.03.2025 - Finland continues to promote gender equality and human rights loudly at session of UN Commission on the Status of Women
• 07.03.2025 - Finland continues to promote gender equality and human rights loudly at session of UN Commission on the Status of Women
• 06.03.2025 - European Council reaffirms strong support for Ukraine and pledges to strengthen European defence capabilities
• 06.03.2025 - Working group to prepare the reform of the Foreign Corporate Acquisitions Act
• 06.03.2025 - TUUTTI project to shape Finland's communication network policy until 2037
• 06.03.2025 - EUR 357 million is allocated to support regional growth and vitality
• 06.03.2025 - The Government proposes legislation on micromobility to improve traffic safety
• 06.03.2025 - Government proposes changes to asylum examinations, travel to countries of origin and enforcement of deportations
• 06.03.2025 - Government proposes stricter conditions for family reunification
• 06.03.2025 - European Court of Human Rights delivers decision in cases concerning additional tax on pension income
• 06.03.2025 - Children’s rights and best interests are not realised in contentious divorces
• 06.03.2025 - Minister Tavio to attend World Bank’s NB8 group meeting in Stockholm
• 05.03.2025 - Four ministers host roundtable discussion on promoting research in healthcare and social welfare in wellbeing services counties
• 05.03.2025 - Government holds in-depth discussion on proposals put forth by Room for Growth working group
• 05.03.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend Special European Council in Brussels
• 05.03.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses Special European Council
• 05.03.2025 - Home affairs ministers to discuss measures to increase submarine cable security and effectiveness of returns
• 04.03.2025 - Cybersecurity on the agenda of the informal meeting of EU telecommunications ministers, Minister Ranne: Finland is a cybersecurity leader
• 04.03.2025 - Denmark and Finland step up cooperation in preparedness matters
• 03.03.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand and Spanish State Secretary for the EU Fernando Mariano Sampedro Marcos to meet in Helsinki
• 03.03.2025 - Finland to host high-level event on artificial intelligence and international security
• 03.03.2025 - State of Finland votes against Neste’s remuneration report
• 28.02.2025 - Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to attend Mobile World Congress and visit Madrid
• 28.02.2025 - Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen to visit United States
• 28.02.2025 - Room for Growth working group: Finland’s growth requires renewal of business structure and competence
• 28.02.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss bilateral defence cooperation between Finland and Ukraine and Finland's preparations for NATO Summit
• 28.02.2025 - Centre for State-Subsidised Housing Construction starts operating on 1 March – Interim Director appointed
• 28.02.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU regional and structural policy funding
• 28.02.2025 - Non-resident Ambassador appointed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• 28.02.2025 - Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen to visit Ireland and the United Kingdom
• 27.02.2025 - UN Biodiversity Conference agrees on steps towards more effective financing – “Victory of multilateral cooperation”
• 27.02.2025 - Government to ensure seamless continuation of temporary protection 
• 27.02.2025 - Government submits supplementary budget proposal to Parliament
• 27.02.2025 - Government capitalises Finnish Minerals Group in order to finance Terrafame
• 26.02.2025 - Proposals for national strategic choices for RDI policy and activities circulated for comments 
• 26.02.2025 - Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio meets with Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat
• 26.02.2025 - Government deregulation measures bring large savings to companies and make life easier for citizens
• 25.02.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at video meeting, Macron to brief EU leaders on meeting with Trump 
• 25.02.2025 - Tesi to become an even stronger promoter of growth, renewal and investment
• 25.02.2025 - Minister Adlercreutz to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Copenhagen
• 25.02.2025 - Work on the Working Life Development Strategy begins: Towards a good and productive working life of 2035
• 25.02.2025 - Permanent State Secretary Salovaara to attend UN Human Rights Council session and Conference on Disarmament in Geneva
• 25.02.2025 - Employment Service Statistics and Employment Bulletin from Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to KEHA Centre
• 25.02.2025 - 325,800 unemployed jobseekers in January
• 24.02.2025 - EU’s 16th sanctions package bans imports of aluminium from Russia and cracks down on shadow fleet
• 24.02.2025 - European affairs ministers to discuss Commission work programme and start preparations for European Council
• 24.02.2025 - Consultation round on amendments to grounds for terminating employment begins
• 24.02.2025 - Finland continues its active support for Ukraine
• 24.02.2025 - State Secretary Rajala to travel to New York and Washington
• 24.02.2025 - Finland to support Ukraine’s resilience and stability on third anniversary of war of aggression
• 24.02.2025 - Finnish Government to show solidarity with Ukraine in many ways on 24 February 2025
• 21.02.2025 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, Iran and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• 21.02.2025 - Finnish Navy to supplement recognised maritime picture together with US Marine Corps
• 21.02.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Finland’s support for Ukraine
• 20.02.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Czechia's Minister of the Interior Vít Rakušan to meet in Finland
• 20.02.2025 - Collective defence of North Atlantic Treaty Organization to become statutory duty of Finnish Defence Forces
• 19.02.2025 - Finland’s Prime Minister Orpo attended Ukraine meeting hosted by France
• 19.02.2025 - Report exploring introduction of citizenship test now complete 
• 19.02.2025 - Monitoring, evaluation and finance on agenda at resumed session of UN Biodiversity Conference
• 18.02.2025 - Finnish - Estonian declaration emphasises importance of education and media literacy in the age of artificial intelligence
• 18.02.2025 - Preparedness guide has already accumulated around half a million visits
• 18.02.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to host EU commissioners in Helsinki
• 18.02.2025 - 17-year-old Natasha Al-Zeilaa to step into Finnish Foreign Minister’s role for one day as part of Girls Takeover event
• 17.02.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss talks to end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
• 17.02.2025 - Minister Strand to attend meeting of European affairs ministers in Warsaw
• 17.02.2025 - Consultation process: Competence to municipalities and regions to arrange passenger rail transport
• 14.02.2025 - Valtiovarainministerit käsittelevät kilpailukykyä ja EU-budjetin toimeenpanoa
• 14.02.2025 - Finnish-Swedish cooperation on icebreaker procurements advances
• 13.02.2025 - Non-resident Ambassador appointed to Samoa
• 13.02.2025 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen signs Letter of Intent on Slovenian procurement of 8 x 8 Armoured Vehicles
• 13.02.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend Munich Security Conference
• 13.02.2025 - EU to roll out common Entry/Exit System progressively
• 13.02.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU responses to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
• 13.02.2025 - Comments requested on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act
• 13.02.2025 - Finland to lead the way in organising sustainable meetings – detailed guidelines for domestic events of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship Duplicate 1
• 13.02.2025 - Suomi.fi wins prize for Best Government Service in the World
• 13.02.2025 - Suomi.fi wins prize for Best Government Service in the World
• 13.02.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Munich Security Conference
• 12.02.2025 - Permanent Secretary Kivimäki visits Brussels to influence EU processes
• 11.02.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo: AI offers many opportunities to Finland
• 11.02.2025 - Finland to organise virtual Nordic foreign ministers (N5) meeting
• 11.02.2025 - Expectations of SMEs show modest recovery, use of AI grows
• 11.02.2025 - Expectations of SMEs show modest recovery, use of AI grows
• 10.02.2025 - Consultation round begins: More customer-oriented service process for jobseekers
• 10.02.2025 - Consultation round begins: More customer-oriented service process for jobseekers
• 10.02.2025 - Good results of the EU programming period: Finland made full use of EU regional funding
• 10.02.2025 - EU development ministers’ meeting to focus on supporting resilience in Ukraine and other partner countries
• 10.02.2025 - Municipalities and critical infrastructure operators from all over Finland join national cyber exercise
• 07.02.2025 - Finland to lead the way in organising sustainable meetings – detailed guidelines for domestic events of Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship
• 07.02.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend AI Action Summit in Paris
• 07.02.2025 - Jussi Laatikainen appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
• 07.02.2025 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs and former President Niinistö discuss EU preparedness
• 07.02.2025 - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys to visit Finland
• 06.02.2025 - Government adopts resolution on Government Action Plan for Gender Equality 2024–2027
• 06.02.2025 - Legislative changes improving the status of foreign berry pickers to enter into force in February 2025
• 06.02.2025 - Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation
• 06.02.2025 - Government submits to Parliament bill on restricting real estate transactions by Russians
• 06.02.2025 - Ministry for Foreign Affairs grants sanctions exemption for deal on Helsinki Halli
• 05.02.2025 - Reform of Team Finland’s foreign functions proceeds
• 05.02.2025 - Final evaluation: METSO Programme had positive impact on forest biodiversity – next programme period being prepared
• 04.02.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to address EU Ambassadors' Conference and North Atlantic Council
• 04.02.2025 - Juuso Kilpinen appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Prime Minister Orpo in EU Affairs
• 03.02.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo: The EU has to do much more for defence
• 03.02.2025 - How the World Views Finland 2025: Finland’s brand remains positive, but global perceptions are divided
• 03.02.2025 - Proposal to amend regulation on biometric data in crime prevention circulated for comments
• 03.02.2025 - Information for volunteer fighters
• 03.02.2025 - Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to meet UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London
• 02.02.2025 - Minister Talvitie visited Ukraine
• 31.01.2025 - Rapporteur Elina Björklund submits her report on reforming Team Finland’s foreign functions
• 31.01.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Finland’s support to Ukraine, Arctic security issues and Finland’s continued participation in EUNAVFOR Operation ASPIDES
• 31.01.2025 - Ministers responsible for industry and trade policy to discuss EU’s competitiveness and relations with the United States
• 31.01.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU leaders’ retreat and future of EU defence
• 31.01.2025 - Finland calls on European Investment Bank to increase defence industry financing
• 30.01.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend informal EU leaders’ retreat in Brussels
• 30.01.2025 - Establishment of Consulate General in Houston and changes to consular services at Finland’s foreign missions
• 30.01.2025 - Finnish Government supports negotiations for EU–Interpol agreement
• 30.01.2025 - More than EUR 13 million in EU funding sought for seven Finnish digital projects
• 30.01.2025 - Working group submitted proposals for developing student financial aid – both essential and comprehensive restructuring discussed
• 30.01.2025 - Finland is prepared for security threats against communications networks and is making sustained effort to strengthen security
• 30.01.2025 - Germany to join Finland-led CAVS Framework Agreement
• 30.01.2025 - EU home affairs ministers to discuss threats to internal security as well as migration management
• 29.01.2025 - Nordic defence ministers to meet in Helsinki
• 29.01.2025 - Tripartite working group to prepare implementation of Platform Work Directive in Finland
• 29.01.2025 - Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon to visit Finland
• 28.01.2025 - Working group: Development of impact assessment capability into ongoing activity
• 27.01.2025 - EU General Affairs Council to discuss rule of law issues and priorities for Poland’s EU Council Presidency
• 27.01.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Latvia and attend meeting of heads of Latvia’s diplomatic missions
• 27.01.2025 - Student survey: Students want versatile exercise and art try-outs - These will soon be possible in lower secondary schools
• 27.01.2025 - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on implementation of amendments to International Health Regulations
• 27.01.2025 - Conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit to be tightened
• 27.01.2025 - Study: Jobseekers with foreign names receive fewer employment opportunities
• 24.01.2025 - New EU regulation to improve citizens’ control over their personal health data
• 24.01.2025 - OSCE Chair appoints Special Representative for the South Caucasus
• 24.01.2025 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, and the United States
• 24.01.2025 - Sari Multala to serve as Minister of Climate and the Environment, Mari-Leena Talvitie as Minister of Science and Culture
• 24.01.2025 - 321,700 unemployed jobseekers in December
• 24.01.2025 - Head of UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction to visit Finland
• 23.01.2025 - 16 Finland-based projects apply for strategic project status under EU Critical Raw Materials Act – Finland refrains from its right to object
• 23.01.2025 - Government proposes more effective procedure for compensating the building of barriers on eastern border
• 23.01.2025 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for upcoming council meetings
• 22.01.2025 - Prime Minister Petteri Orpo instructs Prime Minister’s Office on reform of science panels
• 22.01.2025 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen visited Somalia
• 22.01.2025 - Commission Vice-President Fitto to visit Finland
• 22.01.2025 - Comments requested on amendments to rail transport regulation: Extension for rail wagon procurements 
• 22.01.2025 - Prime Minister’s Office to begin publishing overviews of Russian information influence activities targeting Finland
• 22.01.2025 - Handbook on Lifelong Guidance for those working with education and career guidance
• 21.01.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to present Finland’s Programme for OSCE Chairpersonship in Vienna
• 21.01.2025 - Finland joins the Artemis Accords
• 21.01.2025 - Rapporteur has evaluated the need to amend board-level employee representation
• 21.01.2025 - Benina Uotinen appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Strand
• 17.01.2025 - Travel doesn’t always go smoothly – Ministry for Foreign Affairs helps travellers abroad
• 17.01.2025 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss underwater infrastructure, current situations in Ukraine and Syria and Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement
• 17.01.2025 - Ministers Valtonen and Tavio to attend annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
• 16.01.2025 - Esa Pulkkinen to continue as Permanent Secretary of Finland's Ministry of Defence until 31 January 2026
• 16.01.2025 - Agreement on police cooperation between Finland and Sweden to enter into force in the beginning of February
• 16.01.2025 - Government Integration Programme emphasises employment, personal responsibility and obligations
• 16.01.2025 - Tomi Lounema appointed Director General of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency
• 16.01.2025 - New legislative project to criminalise possession of devices that deliberately interfere with radio frequencies
• 16.01.2025 - Ministry of the Environment requests comments on the decree concerning guideline values of protected animals and plants
• 15.01.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo pays working visit to United Arab Emirates
• 15.01.2025 - OSCE Secretary General Sinirlioğlu to visit Finland
• 15.01.2025 - Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to speak at sanctions conference in The Hague and to meet Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp
• 14.01.2025 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Brussels
• 14.01.2025 - Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to Northern Sweden
• 10.01.2025 - Consultation process on implementation options for location study systems starts
• 10.01.2025 - Prime Minister Orpo to visit the United Arab Emirates
• 09.01.2025 - Room for Growth public online survey generated over 700 responses
• 09.01.2025 - Finnish Government prepares to extend validity of Border Security Act
• 09.01.2025 - Minister of Employment Satonen to visit Vietnam and the Philippines to promote recruitment of experts to Finland
• 09.01.2025 - Government adopts clean transition aid scheme for industrial investments: EUR 400 million reserved for 2025
• 09.01.2025 - Transitional period to be extended for provisions on accessibility of emergency calls
• 08.01.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen visits Ukraine
• 08.01.2025 - Prime Minister Petteri Orpo briefs party leaders on current security situation
• 08.01.2025 - Special Representatives of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in 2025
• 08.01.2025 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Moldova
• 08.01.2025 - Finland delivered assistance from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine
• 08.01.2025 - Minister Ranne: Making sustained effort to improve security in Baltic Sea
• 08.01.2025 - Finland's Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend meeting of Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Airbase
• 03.01.2025 - Finland to chair Nordic Defence Cooperation in 2025
• 02.01.2025 - Comments invited: European Media Freedom Act to be supplemented with national legislation
• 01.01.2025 - Finland takes over OSCE Chair
• 31.12.2024 - Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s New Year’s message, 31 December 2024
• 30.12.2024 - Government adopts resolution on space strategy
• 30.12.2024 - Amendments to Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport – prohibitions on discharges to enter into force gradually from next year
• 30.12.2024 - Restrictions to be placed on the use of phones and mobile devices in schools
• 27.12.2024 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss recent damage to cables in Gulf of Finland and related follow-up measures
• 23.12.2024 - Finland supports human rights in developing countries together with international non-governmental organisations
• 23.12.2024 - 292,400 unemployed jobseekers in November
• 22.12.2024 - North and South come together – EU leaders discuss security at summit in Lapland
• 20.12.2024 - Finland needs an efficient, safe and sustainable transport system – draft Transport 12 Plan circulated for comments
• 20.12.2024 - Changes in the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year
• 20.12.2024 - Changes in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment at the turn of the year 2024−2025
• 19.12.2024 - European Union pledges support for Ukraine – discussion on defence will continue 
• 19.12.2024 - Appointments of non-resident Ambassadors to Mongolia and Liberia
• 19.12.2024 - Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone enters into force – First tenders could be organised at the end of 2025
• 19.12.2024 - Strong visibility for the Finnish business sector at the UN COP30 Climate Change Conference
• 19.12.2024 - Amendments to the Act on Fairway Dues adopted 
• 19.12.2024 - Income limit of EUR 1,600 for a residence permit for an employed person set
• 19.12.2024 - Amendments to the conciliation system to enter into force on 1 January 2025
• 19.12.2024 - Annual index increases to YLE’s funding to be frozen for 2025–2027
• 19.12.2024 - Opportunities for local collective bargaining to expand
• 19.12.2024 - Domestic violence cases can no longer be mediated from beginning of 2025
• 19.12.2024 - Government continues to combat the shadow economy and economic crime
• 19.12.2024 - Matti Sarasmaa appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior
• 19.12.2024 - Changes to the fees of the Finnish Immigration Service and reception centres in 2025
• 19.12.2024 - Government proposes new act to guide improvement of resilience and protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society
• 19.12.2024 - Information exchange for the purpose of combating crime to be enhanced between EU Member States
• 19.12.2024 - EU digital travel document would improve efficiency of border controls and ensure smooth travel
• 19.12.2024 - Fees charged by the police and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service to change in 2025
• 19.12.2024 - Government proposes legislative amendments to strengthen preparedness and readiness in healthcare and social welfare
• 19.12.2024 - General grants awarded to Finnish civil society organisations with UN links
• 19.12.2024 - Government Defence Report outlines development of Finland's defence as part of NATO
• 19.12.2024 - Finnish operators apply for more than EUR 73 million of EU funding for transport projects
• 19.12.2024 - Finland’s economy to recover from recession – debt ratio shows signs of stabilising
• 19.12.2024 - Maritime Safety Committee continues to develop safety regulatory framework
• 18.12.2024 - EU and Western Balkans strengthen partnership at summit
• 18.12.2024 - Changes to Prime Minister Orpo’s advisers 
• 18.12.2024 - Finland Reaffirms Strong Commitment to the Internet Governance Forum
• 18.12.2024 - Reform to increase overall responsibility of municipalities for integration
• 18.12.2024 - Employment services will be reformed on 1 January 2025 – Municipalities to be responsible for employment services with central government taking a guiding role
• 18.12.2024 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs prepares for upcoming EU meetings
• 18.12.2024 - Finland to open a Consulate General in Houston
• 17.12.2024 - Ministerial working group updates the measures of the Digital Compass that guides Finland's digital transformation
• 17.12.2024 - Ministry of the Interior's follow-up report finds no discrimination in preparation of refugee quota
• 17.12.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend European Council and EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels
• 17.12.2024 - EU-level coalition to promote energy efficiency funding – Motiva to chair Finland’s national hub
• 17.12.2024 - European Court of Human Rights delivers judgement in case concerning freedom of association
• 17.12.2024 - Minister Ranne: Finland plays an active role in safeguarding shipping in the Baltic Sea
• 17.12.2024 - EIA report consultation on the lifetime extension of OL1 and OL2 plant units begins
• 16.12.2024 - Group of coastal states around Baltic Sea and North Sea to take targeted measures against Russian shadow fleet
• 16.12.2024 - EU’s 15th sanctions package and hybrid sanctions regime target parties serving Russia’s interests
• 16.12.2024 - EU General Affairs Council to discuss preparations for European Council and EU enlargement
• 16.12.2024 - EU imposes sanctions against individuals and entities that have committed human rights violations and undermined democracy in Belarus
• 16.12.2024 - Foreign Ministry to continue its support to International Disability Alliance
• 16.12.2024 - Comments invited: Knowledge base for publicly supported transport to be improved
• 16.12.2024 - EU environment ministers meet in Brussels on 17 December
• 13.12.2024 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, and Georgia
• 13.12.2024 - EU energy ministers to discuss geothermal energy and future of energy policy on 16 December
• 13.12.2024 - Finland takes significant steps towards more effective development cooperation – OECD Development Assistance Committee publishes peer review of Finland's development policy and cooperation
• 13.12.2024 - National security requirements of legislation on real estate expropriation under review
• 12.12.2024 - New Ministry for Foreign Affairs decree on fees for 2025 enters into force on 1 January 2025
• 12.12.2024 - Finnish society to extensively support reconstruction of Ukraine
• 12.12.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo to host summit of EU leaders in Lapland
• 12.12.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo visits Kyoto and Osaka
• 12.12.2024 - Home affairs ministers to discuss management of migration, preparedness and border security
• 11.12.2024 - Finland continues to provide material assistance – truckload of solar panels delivered to Ukraine
• 11.12.2024 - Finland to receive EUR 50 million in additional funding to strengthen surveillance at eastern border
• 11.12.2024 - Finland to provide humanitarian assistance to rapidly deepening crises
• 11.12.2024 - Service agreement ensures continuity of export promotion work
• 11.12.2024 - New supercomputer to be located in Kajaani – Finland gains stronger role in AI research
• 11.12.2024 - Project launched to review Finnish Border Guard’s preparedness powers
• 10.12.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo meets with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba in Tokyo
• 10.12.2024 - Base rate is set to 2.75 percent
• 10.12.2024 - Finnish model for leisure activities increases schoolchildren's participation rate and reaches vulnerable groups
• 10.12.2024 - Finland a leading country in PIAAC adult population survey
• 10.12.2024 - Finland ranks eighth in EU Gender Equality Index
• 10.12.2024 - National Action Plan on UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities emphasises right to inclusion and equality
• 10.12.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend N5 meeting of Nordic foreign ministers
• 10.12.2024 - ‘What comes into your head when you think about the future of social security?’ – a series of social security dialogues begins
• 06.12.2024 - Trade deal between EU and Mercosur provides welcome stimulus for Finnish industry
• 06.12.2024 - Finland to support International Development Association, which funds world’s poorest countries
• 05.12.2024 - TVO submits to the Ministry an EIA report on lifetime extension of Olkiluoto OL1 and OL2 plant units
• 05.12.2024 - Finland to strenghten its contribution to NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine
• 05.12.2024 - Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine
• 05.12.2024 - Government proposes amendments to legislation on temporary protection
• 05.12.2024 - Advisory Board for the Creative Economy has been appointed
• 05.12.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo to visit Japan
• 04.12.2024 - Industrial Policy Strategy has been published
• 04.12.2024 - Development Policy Committee visits Ethiopia to learn about Tigray’s humanitarian situation and Finland's development cooperation results
• 04.12.2024 - Changes in the boards of directors of Finnvera and Tesi
• 04.12.2024 - Minister Ranne to attend EU Transport Council - Minister focuses on safety on the roads and in society
• 04.12.2024 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses EU pharmaceutical package and several upcoming council meetings
• 03.12.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend OSCE Ministerial Council meeting
• 03.12.2024 - Minister Lulu Ranne: We take any cable damage seriously, but we stay calm
• 03.12.2024 - EU Health Council to discuss competitiveness and resilience
• 02.12.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
• 02.12.2024 - Executive Director of UN Women Sima Bahous to visit Finland
• 29.11.2024 - Council of the EU to discuss Directive on improving position of trainees
• 29.11.2024 - National Land Survey of Finland stops sending real-time GNSS data to EPN on 1 December 2024 
• 29.11.2024 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses climate targets and insolvency law
• 29.11.2024 - No legislative amendments necessary in Finland to implement EU Minimum Wage Directive
• 29.11.2024 - IMO Maritime Safety Committee meets in London in the beginning of December
• 28.11.2024 - Government grants Metsähallitus permission to sell land areas to Google in Muhos and Kajaani
• 28.11.2024 - Government proposes changes to Cooperation Act – Aim is to reduce administrative burden on small companies
• 28.11.2024 - New Scientific Advisory Board for Defence appointed
• 28.11.2024 - The Nordic countries must be prepared for threats of all kinds
• 28.11.2024 - Healthcare fees for higher education students to fall slightly next year
• 28.11.2024 - Finland to receive Afghans, Congolese, Syrians, Venezuelans and evacuees from Libya under refugee quota
• 28.11.2024 - Finland to receive Afghans, Congolese, Syrians, Venezuelans and evacuees from Libya under refugee quota
• 28.11.2024 - Culture as strong and unifying force in building sustainable, viable and more humane future
• 27.11.2024 - Nordic and Baltic countries and Poland pledge to strengthen support for Ukraine
• 27.11.2024 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to attend General Affairs Council meeting on cohesion policy
• 27.11.2024 - Requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship to be tightened
• 27.11.2024 - Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan to visit Finland
• 26.11.2024 - Finland avoids EU deficit procedure, new measures may be needed in spring
• 26.11.2024 - Ministry for Foreign Affairs report: Russians’ attitudes towards Finland are contradictory, no major changes compared to the previous year
• 26.11.2024 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Strasbourg
• 26.11.2024 - Legislative amendments to improve efficiency of asylum process sent out for comments
• 26.11.2024 - 285,200 unemployed jobseekers in October
• 25.11.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend summit of Nordic, Baltic and Polish leaders at Harpsund
• 25.11.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo: “Every girl and woman has the right to feel safe”
• 25.11.2024 - Minister Ranne to Strasbourg on EU advocacy visit
• 25.11.2024 - Roadmap on options for future use of peatland fields submitted to Ministry
• 25.11.2024 - Minister Essayah to visit Canada with a forest and bioeconomy delegation – Finland is the Feature Country of Scaling Up Bioeconomy conference
• 24.11.2024 - UN Climate Conference agrees on finance goal
• 22.11.2024 - Monday 25 November marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – government buildings to be illuminated as part of campaign
• 22.11.2024 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU enlargement
• 22.11.2024 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss damage to telecommunications cables in Baltic Sea and Finland’s participation in summit of NB8 and Polish leaders in Harpsund
• 22.11.2024 - Project launched to assess impacts of European Electronic Communications Code
• 22.11.2024 - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to visit Nepal
• 22.11.2024 - Ministers of Finland and Portugal met in Helsinki
• 22.11.2024 - Preparation of Report on the Future continues – Strategic analysis of operating environment identifies 26 drivers of change affecting Finland’s future
• 22.11.2024 - Solutions for Global Plastics Treaty sought in Busan on 25 November–1 December
• 21.11.2024 - Government proposes amendments to appropriations for 2025 and allocates over EUR 1 billion to promote transport projects
• 21.11.2024 - Government proposal on cuts to integration spending submitted to Parliament
• 21.11.2024 - Deputy Director General appointed to Department for Development Policy
• 21.11.2024 - International protection becomes temporary – more attention paid to security concerns
• 21.11.2024 - Finland withdraws from the Barents Euro-Arctic Council
• 21.11.2024 - Government proposes amendments to 2025 budget proposal
• 21.11.2024 - Amendments to Aviation Act to be approved
• 21.11.2024 - Work on establishing the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre progresses
• 21.11.2024 - State Secretary Rajala to attend Halifax Security Forum and visit Washington DC
• 21.11.2024 - North Macedonia's Minister for European Affairs Murtezani to visit Helsinki
• 21.11.2024 - Ministerial working group approves submission of updated EU Digital Decade roadmap to European Commission
• 21.11.2024 - EU trade ministers to discuss trade agreements and EU-US trade relations
• 20.11.2024 - Marina Erhola appointed Under-Secretary of State for Guidance of Healthcare and Social Welfare
• 20.11.2024 - Foreign Ministry to suspend country programme for development cooperation with Somalia
• 20.11.2024 - Saimaa Canal sailing season ends on 20 November
• 20.11.2024 - Cyber Resilience Act sets minimum requirements for connected products, national implementation project underway
• 19.11.2024 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend ministerial meeting of Nordic Defence Cooperation
• 19.11.2024 - Ministry of Defence opens new e-service for permits to buy real estate by parties outside EU and EEA
• 19.11.2024 - Labour market forecast: Employment to pick up in 2025
• 19.11.2024 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend meeting of EU defence ministers
• 18.11.2024 - Eight Artists Awarded Finland Prizes
• 18.11.2024 - Finland and UK sign Memorandum of Understanding to promote new nuclear energy solutions
• 18.11.2024 - Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Brussels
• 18.11.2024 - Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to attend IMO Council meeting
• 18.11.2024 - New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland
• 18.11.2024 - Estonia’s energy transition opportunities and investments on the agenda of Minister Tavio’s visit to Tallinn
• 15.11.2024 - Regional group of European countries working together to further counter the Russian “shadow fleet”
• 15.11.2024 - Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Room for Growth project to host discussion event on 19 November
• 15.11.2024 - Fifth Gaia-X Summit brought Europe's leading data economy experts to Helsinki
• 15.11.2024 - Finland to strengthen environmental cooperation with Ukraine
• 15.11.2024 - Children’s Independence Day celebration to be held on 4 December at the National Opera House
• 15.11.2024 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, EU-US relations, Horn of Africa and Georgia
• 15.11.2024 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses revision of Energy Taxation Directive
• 14.11.2024 - Government submits sustainable development report to Parliament
• 14.11.2024 - Riku Huttunen to continue as Director General of Energy Department
• 13.11.2024 - United States, Canada, and Finland Sign MOU to Build Arctic and Polar Icebreakers
• 13.11.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo hosts roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence
• 13.11.2024 - Finland to second experts to International Criminal Court
• 13.11.2024 - Distribution infrastructure programme helps transition to alternative fuels
• 12.11.2024 - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio visits Kyiv to attend international School Meals Coalition meeting and support Ukraine’s reconstruction
• 12.11.2024 - Government proposal to improve aviation safety circulated for comments
• 12.11.2024 - Finland’s Tero Jokilehto appointed as vice-chair of Civil Aviation Group of NATO’s Resilience Committee
• 11.11.2024 - Finland hosts UN Secretary-General’s Innovation Lab’s Scale Accelerator Programme in Espoo
• 10.11.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to speak at Paris Peace Forum and meet new French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot
• 10.11.2024 - Grave memorial for former president Martti Ahtisaari unveiled on Sunday 10 November
• 08.11.2024 - EU Member States pledge to strengthen competitiveness in Budapest
• 08.11.2024 - IMF supports Government’s economic policy
• 08.11.2024 - Finland to continue its participation in EU military assistance mission in Ukraine
• 08.11.2024 - Appointments: Head of Mission to Ottawa and non-resident Ambassador to Benin and Ghana
• 07.11.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo stresses importance of European unity in Budapest
• 07.11.2024 - Government grants radio programme licences in supplementary application round – New operator enters market
• 07.11.2024 - Government proposes to amend Territorial Surveillance Act to enable NATO cooperation
• 06.11.2024 - We cannot allow the evil of antisemitism to prevail
• 06.11.2024 - Finland, Sweden and Senop Oy sign framework agreement on military optronics
• 06.11.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at Budapest meetings
• 06.11.2024 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses upcoming European Political Community meeting and informal European Council
• 05.11.2024 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation at eastern border and in sea area, Finland’s support to Ukraine and intelligence priorities for 2025
• 05.11.2024 - Finland to host the Small Advanced Economies Initiative in Helsinki
• 04.11.2024 - Baku Climate Change Conference to focus on finance target – energy transition needs to be boosted
• 02.11.2024 - UN Biodiversity Conference reached agreement on genetic resources fund – other major issues remained unresolved
• 01.11.2024 - Benin's Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari to visit Finland
• 01.11.2024 - Minister Mykkänen: Environmental and climate themes high on agenda during visit to China
• 01.11.2024 - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to lead trade mission to China
• 31.10.2024 - New project aims to develop regulation on denial of admittance or stay and deportation
• 31.10.2024 - Travelling within the EU to become easier for persons with disabilities
• 31.10.2024 - Amendments to agreement on taxi services across Finnish-Swedish border to enter into force
• 31.10.2024 - Government proposes that the annual index increases to YLE’s funding be frozen for 2025–2027
• 30.10.2024 - Finland to receive EUR 21.07 million in EU funding for communications projects
• 30.10.2024 - Finland and Saudi Arabia to develop their energy cooperation – Memorandum of Understanding signed in Riyadh
• 30.10.2024 - International Maritime Organization audits Finnish maritime administration
• 30.10.2024 - Finland channels core funding to UN organisations
• 30.10.2024 - Study on the use of international data models for healthcare and social welfare
• 29.10.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo presents Finland’s Presidency programme to the Nordic Council
• 29.10.2024 - Finland to strengthen environmental and circular economy cooperation with China
• 29.10.2024 - Finnish Defence Forces to procure domestic multiple launch rocket systems
• 28.10.2024 - Nordic prime ministers send strong joint message: Our support for Ukraine will continue
• 28.10.2024 - Project on Local Adaptation to Climate Change to continue Finland’s close cooperation with Nepal and EU
• 28.10.2024 - Room for Growth project seeks ideas for economic growth through open survey
• 28.10.2024 - Niina Oresmaa appointed Director of Division of Basic Public Services, Legal Rights and Permits at Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland
• 25.10.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit China
• 25.10.2024 - Framework created for voluntary biodiversity markets – cooperation started to boost action
• 25.10.2024 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss preparation of Government’s Defence Report and Security Strategy for Society
• 25.10.2024 - Delegation led by Prime Minister Orpo to attend Nordic Council Session in Reykjavik
• 25.10.2024 - Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation
• 24.10.2024 - Finland pledges EUR one million in support for IMF’s Ukraine Capacity Development Fund
• 24.10.2024 - Government report on Finland's contribution to NATO's collective peacetime missions submitted to Parliament
• 24.10.2024 - Government issues new decree to specify cooperation in preparedness for civil defence in wellbeing services counties
• 24.10.2024 - Grave memorial for former President Martti Ahtisaari to be unveiled on Sunday 10 November
• 24.10.2024 - Government issues decree on content and implementation of multilingual civic orientation for immigrants
• 24.10.2024 - Government proposes amendments to data provisions of the Act on Transport Services
• 24.10.2024 - Clocks go back on Sunday 27 October
• 23.10.2024 - Permanent State Secretary Salovaara to attend conference on Lebanon in Paris
• 23.10.2024 - Minister Multala travelling to London to promote cooperation in higher education and research
• 23.10.2024 - National NPO sector assessment highlights risk-based approach 
• 22.10.2024 - 279,700 unemployed jobseekers in September
• 21.10.2024 - Minister Strand to meet with Danish Minister of European Affairs Bjerre in Helsinki 
• 21.10.2024 - Finland seeks new term in Council of International Maritime Organization IMO
• 21.10.2024 - Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to attend 25th anniversary of Nordic embassies in Berlin
• 19.10.2024 - Finland and Ukraine strengthen environmental and energy cooperation as part of sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine
• 18.10.2024 - Changes to the composition of Arctia’s board
• 18.10.2024 - Prime Ministers of Finland and Ukraine emphasise the international community’s duty to support Ukraine in achieving a just peace
• 18.10.2024 - Ukraine and Finland sign agreement on healthcare sector cooperation
• 18.10.2024 - Appointments: Head of Mission to Maputo and non-resident Ambassador to Cambodia
• 18.10.2024 - Minister Tavio to visit Vietnam and the Philippines to promote exports
• 18.10.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo and Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal to meet in Helsinki
• 17.10.2024 - European Council sends strong message on continuing support for Ukraine
• 17.10.2024 - Government sends proposal on the three-month/six-month unemployment rule to Parliament
• 17.10.2024 - Government proposes amendments to Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport
• 17.10.2024 - Finland and Ukraine to advance Ukrainian Peace Formula at high-level conference in Helsinki
• 16.10.2024 - EU and Gulf countries agree to deepen cooperation
• 16.10.2024 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO defence ministers' meeting
• 16.10.2024 - Nordic-Baltic foreign ministers visited Ukraine
• 16.10.2024 - Legislation on temporary protection to be reformed
• 16.10.2024 - UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali to focus on implementation of new biodiversity targets
• 16.10.2024 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses upcoming European Council meeting and Gulf Cooperation Council summit
• 15.10.2024 - Minister of Education Adlercreutz visits Kiev and discusses role of education in reconstruction of Ukraine
• 15.10.2024 - Finland prepares for application of EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
• 15.10.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend EU-GCC summit and European Council in Brussels
• 15.10.2024 - Finland to end its crisis management participation in Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq during OIR transition
• 15.10.2024 - Permanent Secretary Kivimäki visits Brussels to influence EU processes
• 14.10.2024 - Ministers for European affairs to prepare for October European Council and discuss efforts to combat antisemitism
• 14.10.2024 - Nordic-Baltic foreign ministers to visit Moldova
• 14.10.2024 - Government discusses human rights recommendations issued to Finland
• 14.10.2024 - EUR 72.6 million in investment aid granted to 13 clean energy projects
• 11.10.2024 - Finland requests second payment from EU under Recovery and Resilience Plan
• 11.10.2024 - Minister Ranne: Launch of location data service postponed
• 11.10.2024 - Energy Council to discuss EU competitiveness and winter preparedness
• 11.10.2024 - EU environment ministers prepare for upcoming international environment meetings
• 11.10.2024 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and situation in Middle East
• 10.10.2024 - Government approves Finland’s Medium-Term Plan
• 10.10.2024 - Strategy Director appointed to Ministry for Foreign Affairs
• 10.10.2024 - Proposal to improve authorities’ electronic access to information on account transactions sent out for comments
• 10.10.2024 - Government proposes allowing home deliveries and online sales of alcoholic beverages
• 10.10.2024 - Government proposes amendments to Seasonal Workers Act to improve status of foreign berry pickers 
• 10.10.2024 - Legislative amendments to enhance exchange of information in prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing
• 10.10.2024 - Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre to be established
• 10.10.2024 - Central government recapitalisation to be secured for the new Museum of Architecture and Design
• 10.10.2024 - Revised Cyber Security Strategy responds to changed security environment
• 10.10.2024 - UN treaty bodies issue three views concerning granting of mineral exploration permits and reservations on traditional Sami territory
• 10.10.2024 - Rapporteur proposes ways to stop declining birth rate
• 10.10.2024 - Home affairs ministers to discuss development of external border control and impact of external conflicts on the EU
• 10.10.2024 - UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem to visit Finland
• 09.10.2024 - Research and Innovation Council launches process to identify strategic choices for RDI policy and activities
• 09.10.2024 - Secretary General of Nordic Council of Ministers to visit Finland
• 09.10.2024 - Outlines for ownership policy concerning Metsähallitus – new objectives related to promotion of renewable energy, restoration of flowing waters and recognition of revenue
• 08.10.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo and European Council President-elect Costa emphasise determination to overcome challenges facing Europe
• 08.10.2024 - European Court of Human Rights delivers judgment in case concerning family reunification
• 08.10.2024 - New coordination group to intensify national cooperation in promotion of offshore wind power
• 08.10.2024 - Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo to visit Finland
• 07.10.2024 - IMO takes step towards global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships
• 07.10.2024 - Minister Rydman to lead marine industry-focused Team Finland visit to the Netherlands
• 07.10.2024 - Praiseworthy performance by security authorities in national cyber exercise
• 04.10.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo and European Council President-elect Costa to meet in Helsinki
• 04.10.2024 - Government: Finland continues its strong support for Ukrainian civil society
• 04.10.2024 - Cabinet Committee on EU Affairs considers the use of immobilised Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine
• 03.10.2024 - Government sends its proposal on developing the conciliation system to Parliament
• 03.10.2024 - Government proposes amendments to regulation on detention and entry bans
• 03.10.2024 - Working group: The sale of over-the-counter medicines outside pharmacies should be implemented in a controlled and systematic manner
• 03.10.2024 - Progress in preparatory work on taxi regulation: Regulation project begins
• 03.10.2024 - Namibia’s Foreign Minister Peya Mushelenga to visit Finland
• 03.10.2024 - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to visit Copenhagen
• 02.10.2024 - Minister Strand and German Minister of State for Europe Lührmann to meet in Helsinki
• 02.10.2024 - European forest ministers reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable forest management and its development
• 01.10.2024 - Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to meet his new French counterparts and OECD’s leadership in Paris
• 01.10.2024 - Companies and municipalities reduce annual energy consumption by 15 TWh
• 01.10.2024 - Draft investment strategy of Finnish Industry Investment Tesi circulated for comments
• 30.09.2024 - Finland emphasises key EU policy priorities in letters to Commissioners-designate
• 30.09.2024 - Finland to attend joint EU table-top exercise focusing on crisis management and hybrid threats
• 30.09.2024 - Performance of immigrant students in PISA 2022
• 30.09.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Türkiye
• 30.09.2024 - International Maritime Organization continues negotiations on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• 27.09.2024 - Finnish defence administration proposes Mikkeli as site for NATO Multi Corps Land Component Command
• 27.09.2024 - Finland and Estonia to intensify cooperation in protecting underwater energy transmission connections
• 27.09.2024 - Finland joins New York declaration on submarine cable security
• 26.09.2024 - Proposal to cut integration spending sent out for comments
• 26.09.2024 - Finland to apply for EUR 50 million in funding from the Commission to strengthen surveillance at eastern border 
• 26.09.2024 - Government proposal on exchange of information between authorities of EU Member States submitted to Parliament
• 26.09.2024 - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health launches study on how to safeguard children’s rights in challenging divorce situations
• 26.09.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo: Finland needs bold new measures to boost growth
• 26.09.2024 - Minister Mykkänen: Work on climate handprint a significant opportunity for Finland – calculation model developed together with business and industry
• 25.09.2024 - Finland among first to join European Public Procurement Data Space
• 25.09.2024 - EU Member States support adapting the conservation status of wolf  - Finland voted for the decision
• 25.09.2024 - Minister Rydman to attend meeting of EU competitiveness ministers
• 24.09.2024 - Legislative projects for implementing the policies of YLE working group to be launched
• 24.09.2024 - Minister Mykkänen: Work on voluntary carbon markets continues – Finland has potential related to technical carbon sequestration solutions
• 24.09.2024 - Kauppapolitiikka magazine: Moving up the value chain
• 24.09.2024 - Legislative proposal to improve micromobility safety circulated for comments
• 24.09.2024 - 279,600 unemployed jobseekers in August
• 23.09.2024 - The EU Commission’s proposal on forest monitoring needs further work - For Forest+ Group presents a way forward
• 23.09.2024 - Government proposes maximum waiting time for access to therapy for children and young people
• 23.09.2024 - Assessment of combined impacts of social security changes now ready
• 23.09.2024 - Government proposes to discontinue mediation in domestic violence cases
• 23.09.2024 - Legislative proposal to moderate rise in distribution obligation levels to Parliament
• 23.09.2024 - Fairway dues to be raised
• 23.09.2024 - Ministers for European affairs to discuss rule of law situation in EU and hear about priorities for Hungary’s EU Council Presidency
• 23.09.2024 - Productivity programme for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
• 23.09.2024 - Budget proposal for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025
• 23.09.2024 - EUR 8.45 billion budget proposal for the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2025
• 23.09.2024 - Government proposes EUR 3.6 billion for Ministry of Transport and Communications budget
• 23.09.2024 - Proposal for 2025 Budget submitted to Parliament
• 23.09.2024 - Budget proposal for 2025 and appropriations for Ministry for Foreign Affairs
• 23.09.2024 - Economy to recover from recession, but public finances to remain persistently in deficit
• 23.09.2024 - Climate Week in partnership with UN General Assembly started in New York – Finland joined CHAMP initiative to boost climate action in cities and regions
• 23.09.2024 - Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen to visit Germany
• 21.09.2024 - EU Border States discussed implementation and future development of EU sanctions
• 20.09.2024 - Finnish and Swedish Ministers for European Affairs call for stronger support for rule of law development in the EU in their letter to Commission
• 20.09.2024 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discuss topics on agenda at three councils
• 19.09.2024 - Government decides on themes for strategic research in 2025
• 19.09.2024 - UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to visit Finland
• 18.09.2024 - Working group to explore ways to promote security of supply and flexibility of electricity market
• 18.09.2024 - Comments requested on proposal for new decree on fees for services provided by Foreign Service in 2025
• 18.09.2024 - Increased R&D funding to help renewal of society – Prime Minister Orpo submits announcement on multiannual plan to Parliament
• 18.09.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to outline preliminary priorities of Finnish OSCE Chairpersonship in Vienna
• 18.09.2024 - Preparation of integration services reform begins
• 17.09.2024 - Amendments to Finnish Trade Register legislation are being prepared
• 17.09.2024 - Ministers Valtonen and Tavio to attend high-level week of UN General Assembly in New York
• 16.09.2024 - Finland and Sweden to intensify planning and cooperation on security of supply
• 16.09.2024 - Finland and Sweden strengthen their cooperation in Stockholm
• 16.09.2024 - Finland and Sweden to strengthen civil preparedness and emergency planning together
• 16.09.2024 - Bill on tax credit for large investments aimed at building a climate-neutral economy sent out for comments
• 16.09.2024 - Sweden announces ambition to take on role as Framework Nation in NATO enhanced forward presence to be established in Finland
• 16.09.2024 - Cooperation with Sweden and support for Ukraine on the agenda during Minister Tavio’s visit to Stockholm
• 16.09.2024 - Act on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items and Decree on the Advisory Board on Export Control enter into force
• 13.09.2024 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Finland’s support for Ukraine and Finland’s objectives for 79th session of UN General Assembly
• 13.09.2024 - Non-resident Ambassador appointments to Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Cape Verde, Lesotho and Botswana
• 13.09.2024 - Ukraine to receive more defence materiel from Finland
• 12.09.2024 - Parliamentary working group reduces funding and promotes transparency of Finnish Broadcasting Company
• 12.09.2024 - Report: One in four pregnant people experience discrimination on grounds of pregnancy
• 12.09.2024 - Government outlines its positions on Commission proposals for Land and Multimodal Transport Guidelines and Transport Block Exemption Regulation
• 12.09.2024 - Legislative project on implementing the EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act starts, aim is to accelerate the introduction of high-speed connections
• 12.09.2024 - Sweden’s new Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard to make her first visit to Finland
• 12.09.2024 - Draft legislative proposal on tightening conditions for family reunification circulated for comments
• 11.09.2024 - Minister Adlercreutz to attend meeting of ministers for Nordic cooperation
• 11.09.2024 - Work of the Saimaa Canal Advisory Board to be suspended
• 10.09.2024 - Minister Mykkänen: Actions needed to restore trust in responsible and sustainable forest industry
• 10.09.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo promotes Finland’s EU policy priorities in Brussels
• 10.09.2024 - Rapporteur to explore allowing sales of wines with up to 15 per cent alcohol outside Alko monopoly
• 10.09.2024 - Education at a Glance: Major gender differences in education paths found among OECD countries – international comparison shows Finland's situation remains largely unchanged
• 09.09.2024 - Tripartite working groups to draft legislative proposals on removing barriers to employing workers
• 09.09.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo to meet with presidents of European Commission and Parliament
• 09.09.2024 - National implementation of CSDD Directive begins
• 09.09.2024 - Situation in Finland’s neighbouring areas and rights of Indigenous Peoples on agenda at UN Human Rights Council’s session
• 06.09.2024 - Joint EU crisis preparedness helps support preparedness in all Member States
• 06.09.2024 - Government proposal on hospital network reform reviewed based on feedback from consultation round – Kouvola to retain possibility to maintain 24-hour emergency care services in primary healthcare
• 06.09.2024 - Finland and Norway to cooperate on cross-border transportation and storage of CO2
• 06.09.2024 - Six negative decisions on real estate transactions
• 05.09.2024 - Government submits its proposal on promoting local bargaining to Parliament
• 05.09.2024 - Government proposes to reform state capital investment activities
• 05.09.2024 - Government approves action plan to combat racism and promote equality
• 04.09.2024 - EU’s CINEA to organise an info day on the call for tenders for solar power on 23 September
• 04.09.2024 - Minister Ranne: Government continues to invest in road transport 
• 04.09.2024 - Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna to visit Finland
• 04.09.2024 - Closer link between employers and employment services speeds up the employment of immigrants
• 03.09.2024 - Minister Ranne: Government strengthens police and Border Guard activities in budget negotiations
• 03.09.2024 - Minister Ranne: Government budget session decides on road projects strengthening safety, security and the economy
• 03.09.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo’s Government: Long-term economic adjustment continues, focus shifts to growth
• 03.09.2024 - Minister Strand and Irish Minister for European Affairs MacNeill to meet in Helsinki
• 03.09.2024 - Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue
• 03.09.2024 - Governments of Finland and Sweden to meet in Stockholm
• 03.09.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Albania, Serbia and Kosovo
• 02.09.2024 - Lars Aikala appointed as Special Adviser to Minister of Economic Affairs
• 02.09.2024 - Matilda af Hällström appointed as Special Adviser to Foreign Minister Valtonen
• 30.08.2024 - Lulu Ranne to serve as Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior
• 30.08.2024 - Non-resident Ambassador appointed to Albania
• 30.08.2024 - Elisa Tarkiainen appointed Special Adviser to Prime Minister Orpo
• 30.08.2024 - Tuomas Tikkanen appointed Senior Adviser to Prime Minister Orpo in European Affairs
• 29.08.2024 - Minister Mykkänen: Lessons to be learned from destruction of freshwater pearl mussels to develop forestry practices and regulation
• 29.08.2024 - New Board appointed for National Nuclear Waste Management Fund
• 29.08.2024 - Unofficial EU defence minister meeting in Brussels
• 29.08.2024 - Government proposes amendments to Aviation Act 
• 29.08.2024 - First impact assessments of Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan started
• 28.08.2024 - Wellbeing economy and social sustainability build on wellbeing of healthcare and social welfare personnel
• 28.08.2024 - EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and situation in Middle East
• 28.08.2024 - Status assessment of the marine environment: minor improvements in the state of sea areas in Finland, overall picture remains poor
• 28.08.2024 - Number of work-based and education-based residence permit applications has increased in 2024
• 27.08.2024 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Government’s Defence Policy Report, broad-spectrum influencing and the current situation at the eastern border
• 27.08.2024 - Government campaign “Action, not only words” challenges actors to adopt practical measures against racism
• 27.08.2024 - Phase two of Rescue Act reform launched
• 26.08.2024 - Municipal health protection authorities to be given powers to issue emergency warnings
• 23.08.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of Swedish ambassadors and World Water Week in Stockholm
• 22.08.2024 - Working group to promote national 6G cooperation and Finland's leading role in mobile communications networks
• 22.08.2024 - Arctia Ltd to be part of the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Cinia Ltd to be subject to ownership steering by the Prime Minister’s Office
• 22.08.2024 - Tarja Jaakkola appointed Assistant Secretary General of NATO
• 22.08.2024 - Deputy Director General appointed to Department for Africa, the Middle East and Latin America
• 22.08.2024 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses Finland’s participation in informal meetings during Hungarian Presidency
• 22.08.2024 - Government to fly flags for Ukrainian Independence Day on Saturday 24 August
• 21.08.2024 - Ministers of forest-rich EU Member States gather for For Forest+ Group meeting in Finland
• 21.08.2024 - Heads of Finland’s missions abroad to meet in Helsinki
• 21.08.2024 - Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs visits National Emergency Supply Agency
• 20.08.2024 - Action plan to promote offshore wind power has been published
• 20.08.2024 - Finland and Nefco launch a nearly-zero energy building project to replace a war-damaged school close to Kyiv in Ukraine
• 20.08.2024 - 306,000 unemployed jobseekers in July
• 16.08.2024 - Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company to be amended to increase openness
• 16.08.2024 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Finland’s forthcoming OSCE chairpersonship and the current situation in the Middle East
• 16.08.2024 - Legislation on export control of dual-use items to be reformed
• 16.08.2024 - Extensive project launched to develop regional preparedness for incidents
• 15.08.2024 - Director General appointed to Department for Africa, the Middle East and Latin America
• 15.08.2024 - Anna Cantell-Forsbom to continue as Director General of Department for Clients and Services in Healthcare and Social Welfare at Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
• 14.08.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Michal highlight security issues and deepening cooperation
• 13.08.2024 - Ministry of the Interior has launched preparation of Government Report on Internal Security
• 12.08.2024 - The Ilmarinen shipwreck is being investigated to avoid potential oil spills
• 09.08.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo and Estonian Prime Minister Michal to meet in Helsinki
• 09.08.2024 - Draft budget for the Ministry of Transport and Communications and its administrative branch for 2025
• 09.08.2024 - Draft budget for Foreign Ministry’s administrative branch for 2025
• 09.08.2024 - Foreign Minister Valtonen to take part in a visit of Nordic ministers to Nigeria and Ghana
• 09.08.2024 - Draft budget for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025
• 09.08.2024 - Ministry of Finance publishes its draft budget for 2025
• 09.08.2024 - Alexander Lång appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Strand
• 08.08.2024 - Director General and Deputy Director General appointed to Department for Development Policy, Inspector-General to Internal Audit Unit and Director General to Administrative Services
• 08.08.2024 - Ministry of Justice to move to Meritullinkatu on 12 August 2024
• 08.08.2024 - Minister of Finance Riikka Purra’s draft budget for 2025
• 07.08.2024 - Kimitoön’s START for entrepreneurs project wins Finland’s national competition for the European Enterprise Promotion Awards
• 07.08.2024 - Minister Ranne: Openness of Yle’s operations and finances must be maximised through legislative amendments
• 06.08.2024 - New call for proposals on solar PV projects opens under EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism
• 05.08.2024 - EU imposes new sanctions against individuals due to human rights violations in Belarus
• 05.08.2024 - Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to visit Finland
• 01.08.2024 - Deputy Directors General appointed to Department for Euro-Atlantic Affairs and Department for International Trade, EU Affairs Director to Unit for EU Affairs
• 01.08.2024 - Several amendments to Firearms Act to be prepared
• 30.07.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend Olympic Games in Paris
• 26.07.2024 - Suspected territorial waters violation in the eastern Gulf of Finland
• 24.07.2024 - Finland to send rescue personnel to Portugal to help manage wildfires
• 23.07.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo: Finland and Estonia emphasise security and sustainable economy
• 23.07.2024 - 293,300 unemployed jobseekers in June
• 19.07.2024 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and situation in Middle East
• 16.07.2024 - Kilpailu EU-rahoituksesta koveni - Suomen liikennehankkeille 39,11 miljoonaa euroa
• 16.07.2024 - Competition for EU funding has tightened – Finnish transport projects received EUR 39.11 million
• 16.07.2024 - Finland enacts legislation to combat instrumentalised migration
• 15.07.2024 - Agriculture ministers discussed viability of rural areas and generational renewal on farms
• 15.07.2024 - Automated exchange of data between law enforcement authorities of EU Member States developed
• 15.07.2024 - Electrification of transport can contribute to flexibility of energy system
• 15.07.2024 - Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) to discuss labour and skills shortages and promoting the employment of persons with disabilities
• 15.07.2024 - IMO Council promotes transparency of meetings and gender equality at its session
• 12.07.2024 - Government session to decide on border security act on week beginning 15 July
• 11.07.2024 - Icebreaker initiative means significant opportunities for Finnish industrial policy
• 11.07.2024 - Report on International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation submitted to Parliament
• 11.07.2024 - Government resolution directs prevention and combating of violent radicalisation and extremism
• 11.07.2024 - European Court of Human Rights declares inadmissible application concerning involuntary administration of medication
• 11.07.2024 - Lassi Noponen appointed as Director General of Business Finland
• 10.07.2024 - Reception services to be streamlined in line with Government Programme
• 09.07.2024 - Minister of Defence signs three agreements at NATO Summit
• 05.07.2024 - Legislative amendment would allow delivery of alcoholic beverages from online retailers to consumers
• 05.07.2024 - New Ambassador appointed
• 05.07.2024 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss NATO Summit, support for Ukraine and Government Report on International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation
• 05.07.2024 - President of the Republic approves Defence Cooperation Agreement between Finland and the United States
• 05.07.2024 - New ministerial appointments in Prime Minister Orpo’s Government
• 04.07.2024 - Stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship: the required period of residence to be extended
• 04.07.2024 - Ilkka Koskimäki appointed as National Police Commissioner
• 04.07.2024 - Legislative amendments preventing evasion of entry rules to come into effect starting 1 September
• 04.07.2024 - International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities is changing its status to that of an international organisation
• 04.07.2024 - Legislative amendment to reduce reception allowance
• 04.07.2024 - New national Act on the Distribution of Alternative Fuels for Transport complements EU legislation
• 04.07.2024 - Kristiina Kokko appointed as State Secretary to Ministers Ikonen and Multala
• 04.07.2024 - Finnish Government nominated Henna Virkkunen as candidate for EU Commissioner
• 03.07.2024 - Draft legislation on new gambling system submitted for consultation
• 02.07.2024 - Report: Digital public services for citizens and businesses in Finland still at highest standard in the EU
• 01.07.2024 - Decrees specifying the Integration Act sent out for comments
• 30.06.2024 - EU extends sanctions against Belarus
• 11.06.2024 - Albanian Foreign Minister Igli Hasani to visit Finland
• 11.06.2024 - Ministry of Defence to host Allied Foresight Conference of Allied Command Transformation in Helsinki on 11-12 June 2024
• 10.06.2024 - The European Union must be able to protect its security in situations of instrumentalised migration
• 10.06.2024 - Foreign Ministry to renew government grants awarded to civil society organisations for development cooperation
• 10.06.2024 - The Sixth National Dialogues Conference in Helsinki to discuss peace and dialogue in a world affected by multiple crises
• 28.06.2024 - Finland sends the EU-required National Energy and Climate Plan to the Commission
• 28.06.2024 - Elina Björklund to prepare reform of Team Finland network of business services abroad
• 28.06.2024 - Draft act on promoting local collective bargaining sent for a regulatory impact analysis
• 28.06.2024 - Preparation moves forward on tax subsidy for large investments
• 28.06.2024 - Development cooperation funding for projects of Finnish civil society organisations
• 28.06.2024 - Two new Ambassadors and one non-resident Ambassador appointed
• 28.06.2024 - Consultation round on amending the Co-operation Act begins
• 28.06.2024 - Project launched to prepare legislative amendments on using passenger name record data in crime prevention 
• 28.06.2024 - Equal Pay Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government and central labour market organisations published
• 27.06.2024 - European Council agrees on high-level appointments and EU’s objectives for the next few years
• 27.06.2024 - Advisory Board for Network Security appointed for its third term of office
• 27.06.2024 - Must-carry obligation for radio programmes to be removed
• 27.06.2024 - Legislative amendments to expand the Border Guard's right to use more technology in statutory duties 
• 27.06.2024 - Finland to introduce new border procedure – asylum applications can be processed near the border
• 27.06.2024 - Finland to support vocational education and training, air quality monitoring and infrastructure recovery in Ukraine
• 27.06.2024 - Annual Climate Report: Clean energy transition makes good progress – further action needed to reach climate targets
• 27.06.2024 - Amendments to the act on purchase subsidy schemes
• 26.06.2024 - Finland signs agreement to contribute EUR 500,000 to OECD’s Ukraine Country Programme
• 26.06.2024 - Juha Lavapuro elected as judge to the European Court of Human Rights
• 26.06.2024 - Legislative changes to improve the status of foreign berry pickers sent out for comments
• 26.06.2024 - Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for June European Council
• 26.06.2024 - 266,400 unemployed jobseekers in May
• 25.06.2024 - Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2026
• 25.06.2024 - European Council to focus on high-level EU appointments and the future of the EU
• 25.06.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo holds roundtable discussion on opportunities and challenges in defence industry
• 24.06.2024 - EU expands sanctions against Russia and tackles sanctions circumvention
• 24.06.2024 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Enger Mehl meet in Finland
• 24.06.2024 - Minister Rydman to visit China
• 24.06.2024 - Saimaa Canal open as of 24 June
• 24.06.2024 - European positioning and high-precision timing services to enhance Finland’s security
• 24.06.2024 - EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, Western Balkans, Georgia, and Great Lakes region of Africa
• 20.06.2024 - Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding
• 20.06.2024 - New National Emergency Supply Council appointed till the end of 2026
• 20.06.2024 - Government Report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy submitted to Parliament
• 20.06.2024 - Markus Henriksson to continue as Director General of National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health until end of 2025
• 20.06.2024 - Minister Ikonen highlights transparency of public spending – planned national procurement data repository would increase openness
• 19.06.2024 - Government condemns stabbings in Oulu
• 19.06.2024 - EU ministers meet: agenda to cover pharmaceutical package, vaccine-preventable cancers and social dimension of the single market
• 19.06.2024 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses progress of Finland’s work to influence EU policy
• 19.06.2024 - Finland wins the European Road Safety Prize for outstanding progress in road safety
• 18.06.2024 - State secretary Rajala to attend meeting of Nordic foreign ministers (N5) in Stockholm
• 18.06.2024 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend Nordic tripartite meeting in Norway
• 18.06.2024 - National implementation of EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation begins
• 18.06.2024 - President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Government Report on Foreign and Security Policy and preparations for NATO Summit in Washington
• 18.06.2024 - Finland among top-performing OECD countries in PISA 2022 Creative Thinking assessment
• 18.06.2024 - Minister Henriksson to attend meeting of Ministers for Nordic Cooperation in Sweden
• 18.06.2024 - State-owner’s sustainability programme addresses key challenges of company portfolio
• 18.06.2024 - UN Human Rights Council to discuss gender equality, Finnish education system and several conflicts at its summer session
• 18.06.2024 - European Council makes progress on high-level EU appointments
• 17.06.2024 - EU Transport Council to discuss measures for achieving the road safety objectives
• 17.06.2024 - EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation supported by Member States - Regulation into force in July-August
• 17.06.2024 - Growth poised to resume but deficit to persist in general government finances
• 17.06.2024 - Kehityslehti magazine and communications to increase development awareness to be discontinued as part of Foreign Service reform
• 17.06.2024 - EU environment ministers to meet in Luxemburg
• 14.06.2024 - Changes to management structure and foreign functions of Team Finland network
• 14.06.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo to attend informal European Council in Brussels
• 14.06.2024 - Digital Panel appointed to identify opportunities and challenges of technological development
• 14.06.2024 - Government action plan supports Ukrainians in finding work and settling in Finland
• 13.06.2024 - Proposal to amend the Act on Fairway Dues sent out for comments
• 13.06.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo and Dutch Prime Minister Rutte discuss measures to guarantee European security and prosperity
• 13.06.2024 - Avian influenza vaccine to be offered to people at risk of infection
• 13.06.2024 - Seven solar park projects receive EUR 27.5 million in Luxembourg-funded aid
• 13.06.2024 - Act on Electronic Communications Services to be amended
• 13.06.2024 - Government’s changes to the Integration Act reform to increase immigrants’ own responsibility
• 13.06.2024 - The shareholders of West Railway Ltd reach a preliminary understanding on the terms and conditions of the pre-agreement on the construction phase
• 13.06.2024 - Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen meets Commissioner for Climate Action Hoekstra in Helsinki on 13 June
• 13.06.2024 - Government adopts multiannual plan for research and development funding – plan aims for more ambitious R&D activities and stronger cooperation
• 13.06.2024 - Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses development of capital markets union
• 13.06.2024 - Consultation round on three-month unemployment rule begins: proposal deviates from Government Programme for specialists and permit holders who have worked in Finland for longer than two years
• 13.06.2024 - EU home affairs ministers to symbolically adopt proposal to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war
• 13.06.2024 - Governor of Colorado Jared Polis visits Finland on 13 and 14 June
• 12.06.2024 - Confirmed results of Finland's European elections now available online
• 12.06.2024 - Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend NATO defence minister meeting
• 12.06.2024 - Revised Cyber Security Strategy circulated for comments
• 12.06.2024 - Rapporteur assessing the current state and development needs of public-private cooperation in security of supply submits his report
• 12.06.2024 - Prime Minister Orpo highlights importance of Finland’s participation in reconstruction of Ukraine
• 12.06.2024 - Indonesian Foreign Minister to visit Finland
• 12.06.2024 - Latvian Foreign Minister to visit Finland
• 12.06.2024 - Minister of the Interior Rantanen to visit Europol and Eurojust
• 11.06.2024 - Programme for alternative transport fuels distribution infrastructure to be circulated for comments
• 11.06.2024 - Finland and South Africa to mentor young peace mediators
• 11.06.2024 - State Secretary Risto Artjoki receives Strategic Research Council’s proposal on research themes for 2025
• 11.06.2024 - Survey: Eighty per cent of Finns believe that global eradication of poverty and reduction of inequality is important