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Export of cultural objects An export licence is always required when bringing objects which are part of Finland's cultural heritage out of the country. The Act on Restrictions to the Export of Cultural Objects (11.11.2016/933) protect and preserve...https://okm.fi/en/export-of-cultural-objects
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Local authority cultural activity Local authorities (municipalities) are responsible for organising cultural activities that support local cultural life and those involved in it. It is the local authority that decides on the content of public cult...https://okm.fi/en/local-authority-cultural-activity
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The Cultural Policy Report The purpose of the Cultural Policy Report is to produce an ambitious vision for the future that enables the long-term development of Finnish cultural policy. The report outlines key actions to achieve these goals. Accord...https://okm.fi/en/the-cultural-policy-report
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Cultural Heritage Strategy The Government resolution for the Cultural Heritage Strategy emphasises the importance of cultural heritage in different sectors of society as a resource for future sustainable solutions. The key values of the strategy a...https://okm.fi/en/culturalheritagestrategy
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8.5.2026 | The EU ministers responsible for education, youth, culture and sport will meet in Brussels on 11–12 May. Education ministers are expected to adopt a general approach on the next Erasmus+ programme and outline the role of artificial intelligence in education. Other items on the agenda include the EU Youth Dialogue, the new AgoraEU programme, and mental health in sport.https://okm.fi/en/-/education-youth-culture-and-sport-council-to-convene-on-11-12-may
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Rights related to copyright The object of protection of rights related to copyright is not a work, but instead a performance or a production. Rights related to copyright do not need to fulfil the independence and originality requirements. Among ot...https://okm.fi/en/rights-related-to-copyright
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Cultural policy framework and development in Finland The cultural Policy Report (2024) defines the direction of cultural policy until 2040. The cultural Policy Report is Finland's most important national strategy for the cultural sector. The repor...https://okm.fi/en/policies-culture
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Culture for children Arts and cultural education fosters creativity, open-mindedness and optimism, which are essential for social progress. It also strengthens children's and young people's ability to see the world from the perspective of others. ...https://okm.fi/en/culture-for-children
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Culture Finland’s cultural policy comprises the different sectors of arts and culture, museums, cultural heritage, libraries, cultural exports and creative work. Arts and culture are supported by both central and local government. The Ministry of ...https://okm.fi/en/culture
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United Nations The United Nations (UN) works for human rights, equality, social rights, tolerance and peace. Finland became a member in 1955. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of its goals are to...https://okm.fi/en/un-and-unesco
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Libraries The Finnish system of municipal libraries is of high quality by international standards. Library services are among the most frequently used municipal services. Libraries are used not only for obtaining information and borrowing material...https://okm.fi/en/libraries
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Nordic and regional cooperation Nordic cooperation The cornerstone of Nordic cultural, educational and research cooperation is the Cultural Agreement signed by the five Nordic countries in 1971. The Agreement covers the Ministry of Education and C...https://okm.fi/en/nordic-and-regional-cooperation
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Assessment of the copyright system: information to support planning and decision-making Assessing the operation of the copyright system provides information to support decision-making, identify areas to develop, increase the transparency of the sy...https://okm.fi/en/assessment-of-the-copyright-regime
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The subgroups for copyright infrastructure meet in different configurations including workshops to discuss topical issues related to practices on identifiers in the creative field, metadata, technology and infrastructure development, and legal issues linked to data and IP. A draft roadmap has been developed during year 2021. In 2022 focus on NFT's, data protection and EDICs (European Digital Infrastructure Consortium).https://okm.fi/en/project?tunnus=OKM020:00/2020
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Copyright Infrastructure Task Force The Copyright Infrastructure Task Force is an expert forum between multiple countries that promotes standardisation with a view to improving the interoperability and trustworthiness of copyright data. Common dat...https://okm.fi/en/citf-en
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Freedom of religion The aim of the Ministry of Education and Culture is to ensure the freedom of religion and to provide all people with possibilities to profess and practise their religion. The Constitution of Finland guarantees freedom of religi...https://okm.fi/en/freedom-of-religion
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Accessibility and diversity of culture The Ministry of Education and Culture aims to provide linguistic and cultural minorities, persons with disabilities and other special groups with opportunities to participate in culture and express their crea...https://okm.fi/en/accessibility-and-diversity-of-culture
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26.9.2025 | The Finnish Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will attend the MONDIACULT 2025 conference on 29–30 September. Thousands of policymakers and experts will meet in Barcelona to outline the future of cultural policy.https://okm.fi/en/-/minister-talvitie-to-attend-unesco-world-conference-on-cultural-policies-and-sustainable-development
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Key legislation on general education This page lists the key acts and decrees on general education. If an English translation of an act or decree is available, the link takes you directly to the English version of the statute in the Finlex databas...https://okm.fi/en/legislation-general-education
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its effects in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Education and Culture On this page, we will update information on the impacts of the situation in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Education a...https://okm.fi/en/ukraine