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  1. Finnish Government submits to Parliament proposal to raise reservist age limit to 65 - Finnish Government

    28.8.2025 | Finnish Government submits to Parliament proposal to raise reservist age limit to 65 Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.8.2025 13.36 Type: Press release On 28 August 2025, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to raise the...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-government-submits-to-parliament-proposal-to-raise-reservist-age-limit-to-65

  2. Minister Rantanen: The Nordic countries must continue to work together to strengthen the preparedness of civilian authorities - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness or their deputies will meet in Helsinki on 13 November. This so-called Haga ministerial meeting will be chaired by Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The ministers will discuss topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-rantanen-the-nordic-countries-must-continue-to-work-together-to-strengthen-the-preparedness-of-civilian-authorities

  3. Government proposal: the Conscription Act will be amended with regard to Åland residents and persons whose gender has been legally recognised - Finnish Government

    10.7.2025 | Government proposal: the Conscription Act will be amended with regard to Åland residents and persons whose gender has been legally recognised Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.7.2025 13.48 Type: Press release On 10 July 2025, the Finnish Gov...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposal-the-conscription-act-will-be-amended-with-regard-to-aland-residents-and-persons-whose-gender-has-been-legally-recognised

  4. EU’s 19th sanctions package strengthens measures to restrict Russia’s warfare capability - Finnish Government

    23.10.2025 | The European Union has adopted its 19th package of sanctions to step up its responses to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Russia has demonstrated no willingness to negotiate for a just and lasting peace. The EU expands its sanctions against the energy and financial sectors and Russia’s shadow fleet and adds measures to prevent the circumvention of sanctions. It bans imports of Russian liquef...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-s-19th-sanctions-package-strengthens-measures-to-restrict-russia-s-warfare-capability

  5. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses Copenhagen meetings and 19th EU sanctions package - Finnish Government

    30.9.2025 | In its meeting on Tuesday 30 September, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for two upcoming meetings in Copenhagen: the informal European Council on 1 October and the meeting of the European Political Community on 2 October. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the 19th package of sanctions being prepared in response to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-copenhagen-meetings-and-19th-eu-sanctions-package

  6. Finnish Defence Forces to place large orders for defence system services with Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    12.12.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure support services for military aviation, maritime defence, intelligence, surveillance and command and control from the Finnish companies Patria Aviation Oy and Insta Group Oy. The main part of deliveries will take place in 2026–2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-defence-forces-to-place-large-orders-for-defence-system-services-with-finnish-companies

  7. Preparedness for emergencies to be reinforced in healthcare and social welfare - Finnish Government

    11.9.2025 | The Government is proposing to Parliament a legislative amendment that would oblige the wellbeing services counties to prepare for the use and threat of military force. The amendment concerns the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services, and it aims to ensure close cooperation between the wellbeing services counties and the Finnish Defence Forces in both normal and emergency conditions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/preparedness-for-emergencies-to-be-reinforced-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare

  8. Persons sentenced for refusing non-military service not to be ordered back into service - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | The Government proposes an amendment to the Non-Military Service Act to clarify the status of persons who have refused non-military service and have received a sentence. Those who have been acquitted by a court would no longer be ordered back into service during peacetime.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/persons-sentenced-for-refusing-non-military-service-not-to-be-ordered-back-into-service

  9. Eight EU leaders in Helsinki: All of Europe is being defended on the eastern flank - Finnish Government

    16.12.2025 | Eight EU Member States stressed the importance of significantly strengthening security at Europe’s eastern external border at the Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki on 16 December. The Member States on the EU’s eastern flank called for the Union’s support in building credible and united defence capabilities along the border with Russia from north to south. The summit at the House of the Estates was hosted by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kahdeksan-eu-johtajaa-helsingissa-itaisella-laidalla-puolustetaan-koko-eurooppaa-2

  10. Government reforms legislation on children and young people’s health checks - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Government proposes to update legislation on children and young people’s health checks. Under the proposal, the timing and content of health checks in child health clinics, school and student healthcare, and oral healthcare would in future be regulated in a government decree instead of an act. The health check in student healthcare at upper secondary level would be combined with the pre-conscription health examination, and an electronic health questionnaire would be introduced. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-reforms-legislation-on-children-and-young-people-s-health-checks

  11. Minister of Defence: Legislative amendments unnecessary for many measures to develop military service - Finnish Government

    26.11.2021 | Minister of Defence: Legislative amendments unnecessary for many measures to develop military service Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 26.11.2021 14.32 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen considers the d...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-legislative-amendments-unnecessary-for-many-measures-to-develop-military-service

  12. Authorities’ instructions for when you see a drone - Finnish Government

    31.3.2026 | The authorities and the state leadership are monitoring changes in the security situation, assessing future risks and ensuring that our society continues to function in all circumstances. Finland is not currently facing a military threat. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/authorities-instructions-for-when-you-see-a-drone

  13. Draft proposal on raising maximum age of reservists sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    14.5.2025 | Number of reservists to reach one million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/draft-proposal-on-raising-maximum-age-of-reservists-sent-out-for-comments

  14. Further development of 112 Suomi app to draw on lessons from Ukraine - Finnish Government

    13.2.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to develop a new feature for the Emergency Response Centre Agency’s 112 Suomi app to warn of airborne threats. The project will be carried out with EU funding, and other EU Member States can also benefit from the results of Finland’s development work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/further-development-of-112-suomi-app-to-draw-on-lessons-from-ukraine

  15. Budget proposal for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its branch of government for 2026 - Finnish Government

    22.9.2025 | The Government proposes EUR 245 million for the operating expenses of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The operating expenses will be subject to an additional saving of EUR 6.4 million. The impact of the saving in development cooperation outlined in the Government Programme will increase by EUR 73 million. Moreover, additional savings totalling EUR 70 million will be allocated to development cooperation appropriations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/budget-proposal-for-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-and-its-branch-of-government-for-2026

  16. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen’s speech at the opening of NATO’s Multi-Corps Land Component Command on 3 October 2025 - Finnish Government

    3.10.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen’s speech at the opening of NATO’s Multi-Corps Land Component Command on 3 October 2025 Publication date 3.10.2025 10.30 Type: Speech Ladies and gentlemen This is a historic day for Finland, NATO and Mikkeli. We j...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-opening-of-nato-s-multi-corps-land-component-command-on-3-october-2025

  17. Government proposes more extensive rights for intelligence authorities to disclose criminal information - Finnish Government

    16.4.2025 | The Government proposes that the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service and the military intelligence authorities be allowed to disclose information on criminal offences to other authorities more extensively than before. The proposal would improve national security. The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 16 April.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-more-extensive-rights-for-intelligence-authorities-to-disclose-criminal-information

  18. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Finland will procure state-of-the-art air-to-air missiles for F-35 fighters - Finnish Government

    12.12.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-finland-will-procure-state-of-the-art-air-to-air-missiles-for-f-35-fighters

  19. Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2027 - Finnish Government

    16.7.2025 | Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by the war will be extended. The EU Foreign Affairs Council decided on 15 July 2025 to extend temporary protection until 4 March 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/temporary-protection-for-ukrainians-displaced-by-war-to-continue-until-4-march-2027

  20. Joint statement by the Nordic Prime Ministers and Heads of Government on cooperation for enhanced crisis preparedness and resilience – The Nordics: United and Strong - Finnish Government

    26.5.2025 | In an era marked by an increasing frequency and complexity of crises, the eight Nordic governments share a commitment to foster resilience and ensure effective civil preparedness. Leveraging our unique geographical, cultural and historical bonds, we highlight our unwavering commitment to peace, security and stability.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-statement-by-the-nordic-prime-ministers-and-heads-of-government-on-cooperation-for-enhanced-crisis-preparedness-and-resilience-the-nordics-united-and-strong