The national Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations The national level Etno works under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice , Mr. Antti Leinonen chairs the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board has thr...

The Government has appointed an Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) for a four-year term from 27 January 2022 to 26 January 2026. The Advisory Board is chaired by Taina Susiluoto, CEO of the Finnish Olympic Committee. The Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy works under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice. The Advisory Board’s tasks include promoting the interaction between administration and civil society and enhancing the operating conditions for civil society.

The Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (Etno) serves as a national forum for dialogue. The Board brings together migration experts from national, regional and local levels ranging from public officials to civil society representatives. Besides the national Advisory Board, there are seven regional advisory boards for ethnic relations.

Persons other than those employed by a ministry may only report a breach using the centralised external reporting channel of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice . We do not cooperate with any third parties on this matter. Whistleblower protect...

Criminal policy In its widest sense, criminal policy refers to all actions that have an effect on criminality. Criminal policy includes, for example, decision-making concerning which acts constitute punishable offences, what kind of punishments ar...

Ministry of Finance Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen is responsible for governance policy, municipal affairs, wellbeing services co...

The goal of the project is to facilitate the participation of children and young people in policy-making at the national level. The goal is to develop methods, gather best practices and produce training materials on child participation and to provide relevant training for public authorities. The project in Finland is part of the joint European CP4Europe project, which is coordinated by the Council of Europe.

10.9.2025 | VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 STATSRÅDET PB 23, 00023 Statsrådet vn.fi/sv Tfn 0295 16001 1(2) Employment package decided on in the government budget session Employment voucher for young people • The Government will...

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.

18.6.2025 | Today, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (ETNO) for the next four-year term 2025–2029.

10.9.2025 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland vn.fi/en Tel. +358 295 16001 VALTIONEUVOSTO PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vn.fi p. 0295 16001 1(4) Budget session of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government on 1–2 September 2025 Entries in the mee...

The aim of the Well Planned project is to combat structural discrimination and racism in Finland by boosting practical and professional skills of equality planning. The project is co-funded by the European Union’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme (CERV).

Department for Administration and Oversight The Department for Administration and Oversight is responsible for the operational and financial planning and reporting, consistent performance guidance and development of information management in the a...

Equality and non-discrimination Equality is a fundamental right, and guaranteeing equality plays a key role in the implementation of fundamental and human rights. Under the Constitution, everyone is equal before the law, and no one shall, without ...

3.5.2024 | 1 Po lic y br ie f Finnish democracy policy in the 2020s 3 Po lic y br ie f 2 Po lic y br ie f Policies and proposed measures The government resolution on Finnish demo- cracy policy in the 2020s outlines the long- term goals for democracy policy i...

3.5.2024 | 1 Po lic y br ie f Finnish democracy policy in the 2020s 3 Po lic y br ie f 2 Po lic y br ie f Policies and proposed measures The government resolution on Finnish demo- cracy policy in the 2020s outlines the long- term goals for democracy policy i...

14.5.2024 | Translation from Finnish Translation subject to possible revisions Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish Ministry of Justice, Finland Criminal Code (39/1889) Chapter 20 (723/2022) Sexual offences Section 1 (723/2022) Rape A person who has se...

8.10.2025 | Justitieministeriet ordnar en nordisk konferens om människohandel i Helsingfors den 26 november 2025 som en del av Finlands ordförandeskap i Nordiska ministerrådet. Evenemanget sänds också på nätet.

8.10.2025 | Oikeusministeriö järjestää Helsingissä 26. marraskuuta 2025 pohjoismaisen konferenssin ihmiskaupasta osana Suomen puheenjohtajuutta Pohjoismaiden ministerineuvostossa. Tilaisuutta voi seurata myös verkossa.

19.12.2022 | Translation from Finnish Translation subject to possible revisions Legally binding only in Finnish and Swedish Ministry of Justice, Finland Criminal Code (39/1889) Chapter 20 (723/2022) Sexual offences Section 1 (723/2022) Rape A person who has se...