President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation at eastern border, security in society and Finland’s participation in international crisis management

8.12.2023 12.21
TP-Utvan kuvituskuva
In their meeting on Friday 8 December, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Finland’s participation in international crisis management.

National children’s Independence Day celebration held at Government Palace

4.12.2023 17.31
Prime Minister Orpo welcomed each guest personally to the event
A total of 536 children from 266 municipalities took part in the children's Independence Day celebration at the Government Palace on 4 December. At the beginning of the celebration, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo shook hands with each guest and welcomed them personally to the event. The celebration was organised by the Prime Minister's Office, the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare and the Office of the Ombudsman for Children.

Prime Minister Orpo at COP28: climate targets need to be accompanied by concrete steps

2.12.2023 18.03
In the picture, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the COP28 climate conference
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo delivered Finland’s national address at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai on the second day of the summit of heads of state and government on Saturday 2 December.

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Finland's EU policy

Finland's EU policy

The basic stance of Finland’s EU policy is to further develop the European Union and to promote growth, stability and security in Europe. Finland is an active, pragmatic and result-oriented Member State.

Finland's EU policy

Arctic Issues

Arctic Issues

Finland’s activity in the Arctic region must be tied in with the capacity of nature to withstand it, the need to protect the climate, the importance of sustainable development principles, and respect for the rights of indigenous peoples.

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Finnish Government

Finnish Government

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Prime Minister's Office

Prime Minister's Office

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The Prime Minister’s Office supports the Prime Minister and the Government in the planning of the Government functions and related decision-making. It assists the Prime Minister and the Government in their work and provides services for government agencies and the wider public.

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