Finland

General information about the policy process
European policy in Finland is a part of the Parliament of Finland policy. However, the main responsibility for the preparation, monitoring and determination of Finland's position, as well as transposing policies rests with the relevant ministries.

Compared to the other EU Member States, Finland has a unique system for coordinating EU affairs. It is based on outlines issued by the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs, public servant preparation and coordination, and timely informing and involvement of Parliament.

Åland's county government, with Åland being an autonomous region, has the right to be heard by the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs when the subject matter touches Åland.

After EU policy has been incorporated into the Finnish law framework, it is implemented at the local and regional levels by administrative actors such as the Regional State Administrative Agency (Aluehallintavirasto).

Main national actors

 * Parliament of Finland (eduskunta): https://www.eduskunta.fi/FI/sivut/default.aspx
 * Government of Finland & ministeries: https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/frontpage
 * Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs (EU-ministerivaliokunta): https://vnk.fi/en/eu/finlands-eu-policy/ministerial-committee

Relationship between actors
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