EU and international affairs

International issues are dealt with by all of the ministry’s departments and within almost all of our units.

Preparation of EU affairs »

The central government has a special system for coordinating EU affairs.
Decision-making in the EU »

The Council, on a proposal from the Commission, decides on the rules of the common agricultural policy jointly with the European Parliament in accordance with the codecision procedure.
Common Agricultural Policy, CAP »

The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy aims to develop agricultural production in the Community in a balanced way.
International organisations »

In the administrative branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, key international organisations include the FAO and OECD.
Regional northern cooperation »

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry actively participates in the work of northern cooperation organisations.
Bilateral cooperation »

In bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry aims to maintain long-term relations with the key countries in the fields of agriculture and forestry.
Trade policy and external economic relations »

Trade policy influences the import and export conditions of agricultural products and food and has an impact on aid rules, which guide the achievement of agricultural policy objectives.
Development policy and food security »

The International Affairs unit coordinates development policy and food security issues at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region »

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in EUSBSR has the coordination role of nutrient recycling in agriculture.

Further information

Latest

Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan approved

Press release 1.9.2022 12.08

Government approves Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan - proposal submitted to European Commission

Press release 16.12.2021 14.35

Record number of participants attend Pre-Summit ahead of UN Food Systems Summit in September

News item 30.7.2021 10.37

New EU Forest Strategy is partly stepping over the competence of Member States on forests, different aspects of sustainability included better than anticipated

Press release 16.7.2021 21.21

International Year of Plant Health 2020 comes to conclusion

Press release 1.7.2021 16.54

EU and international affairs

Preparation of EU affairs »

Decision-making in the EU »

Common Agricultural Policy, CAP »

International organisations »

Regional northern cooperation »

Bilateral cooperation »

Trade policy and external economic relations »

Development policy and food security »