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25.5.2026 | Some 17,000 children and young people shared their views on issues such as safety and security, trust and wellbeing in a pilot project aimed at strengthening the inclusion of children and young people in society and taking into account their perspectives in preparation work at the state level.https://okm.fi/en/-/194055633/inclusion-pilot-incorporates-views-of-children-and-young-people-into-government-s-preparation-work
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27.3.2026 | Comments on the draft vision for higher education and research can be submitted on the public consultation website until 15 April. Both organisations and private individuals can take part.https://okm.fi/en/-/public-invited-to-comment-on-vision-for-higher-education-and-research
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23.4.2026 | The evaluation of Finland’s National World Heritage Strategy (2015–2025) finds that implementation has been broad‑based and substantive. The strategy has reinforced Finland’s standing as a responsible steward of world heritage and deepened cooperation between world heritage sites. The findings and the role of the strategy were discussed at the World Heritage Forum in Vaasa.https://okm.fi/en/-/evaluation-of-national-world-heritage-strategy-successful-implementation-impact-needs-to-grow
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Vision for higher education and research The environment in which higher education institutions operate has changed significantly since the previous vision was drawn up in 2017. Thus, the Ministry of Education and Culture will be formulating a new...https://okm.fi/en/vision-for-higher-education-and-research
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Eurostudent studies and analyses The Eurostudent surveys examine issues such as young people's access to higher education, the study conditions in higher education, students' use of time and their income, and international mobility. The results of...https://okm.fi/en/eurostudent-studies
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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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EU and international cooperation The Ministry of Education and Culture participates in various international organisations in sport-related cooperation between different countries, as well as in the preparation of sport-related matters in the Euro...https://okm.fi/en/EU-and-international-cooperation-sport
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EU and international cooperation The Ministry of Education and Culture participates in various international organisations in sport-related cooperation between different countries, as well as in the preparation of sport-related matters in the Euro...https://okm.fi/en/eu-and-international-cooperation-sport
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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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In September 2024, the Ministry of Education and Culture began monitoring the measures outlined in the action plan to promote diversity in the field of arts and culture, which was published in 2023. The Ministry has focused particularly on a cultural policy report, the promotion of constructive dialogue and the development of government grant activities from the perspective of cultural diversity. Strengthen...https://okm.fi/en/-/the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-s-measures-to-promote-cultural-diversity-in-2023-2024
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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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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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Education policy report The Education Policy Report paves the way for equitable and high-quality education in the 2040s in Finland, where skills requirements are growing and age cohorts are shrinking. The report outlines the target state for educa...https://okm.fi/en/education-policy-report
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Press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Evaluation of National World Heritage Strategy: successful implementation, impact needs to grow Type: Press release Publication date: 23.4.2026 10.06 Finland to limit participation in Venice...https://okm.fi/en/press-releases-and-news
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State Indemnities for Art Exhibition State guarantees help promote the organisation of major exhibitions so that museums do not need to incur the cost of insurance. The state indemnity system also applies to historical and other cultural exhibitio...https://okm.fi/en/state-indemnities-for-art-exhibition
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=5857
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6342
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6311
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=0900908f8075fffd
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The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland is responsible for daycare, education, training and research; arts, culture, sports and youth work, the archival, museum and public library systems; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church and other religious communities, student financial aid, and copyright.https://okm.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=5929