On Thursday 28 November, the Government submitted to Parliament a cultural policy report that outlines the long-term objectives and action plan for cultural policy until the 2040s. The report emphasises the efforts to preserve and renew the foundations of culture and make them economically viable, and to reinforce the impact of cultural and creative sectors on society. The long-term strategy, which draws on continuous cooperation between several policy areas, will be complemented later with an implementation plan.

The Ministry of Education and Culture awarded the Finland Prize to eight artists. Among this year’s prize winners were Maaretta Jaukkuri, curator; Siri Kolu, author; Tiina Lymi, director; Outi Pieski, visual artist; Dalia Stasevska, conductor; Pajtim Statovci, author; Sirkus Suosalo theatre; and Björn Weckström, sculptor and jewellery artist. In addition, the Finnish Glass Museum was awarded an honorary diploma.

Central government is prepared to provide capital funding totalling EUR 58 million this year and next year to the Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design. The return on capital will enable the work of a world-class museum in a new building in Helsinki. The Government proposal on the recapitalisation of the Foundation for the Museum is included in the third supplementary budget proposal for 2024 submitted to Parliament.