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  1. 5.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2023–2026. In its spending limits discussion, the Government decided on extensive measures that will strengthen security, create a vision for the future and build sustainable growth.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2023-2026-policies-to-safeguard-finland-s-future-sustainable-growth-and-security
  2. 10.12.2021 | Finland decided on the procurement of its next fighter aircraft on 10 December 2021. The industrial participation related to the procurement will create significant technological competence for the Finnish industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/procurement-of-fighter-jets-to-bring-work-and-livelihood-to-finland-
  3. 6.6.2022 | The working group appointed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs presents proposals concerning the amendment of the Act on the Making of Decisions Concerning the Provision of and Request for International Assistance. The working group proposes that the Act be amended so that its scope of application would cover not only international assistance but also activities arising from Finland's national needs without an outside request.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/working-group-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-strengthen-finland-s-ability-to-participate-in-international-activities
  4. 26.8.2022 | Keynote speech by foreign minister Pekka Haavisto at Europe Forum in Turku on 26th August 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-s-speech-at-turku-europe-forum-geopolitics-and-european-security-in-transition-towards-a-new-paradigm-
  5. 13.4.2022 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in Stockholm on Wednesday 13 April. The prime ministers discussed how to strengthen the security of Finland and Sweden in the changed security environment. The security situation in Europe has changed fundamentally following Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-meets-with-swedish-prime-minister-in-stockholm
  6. 30.5.2023 | On 30 May 2023, Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will attend an informal meeting of EU civil preparedness ministers in Brussels on CBRN threats (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear). The coordination meeting was convened by Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič and the Swedish Minister of Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-mikkonen-to-travel-to-brussels-for-informal-ministerial-meeting-on-cbrn-threats
  7. 28.2.2022 | Finland to send arms assistance to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 28.2.2022 18.30 Type: Press release On the proposal of the Government, the President of the Republic decided today that Finland will deliver 2,500 ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-send-arms-assistance-to-ukraine-
  8. 7.6.2022 | Speech to Parliament presenting the 2021 Government Annual Report for referral debate on Tuesday 7 June at 14.00
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-delivered-by-prime-minister-sanna-marin-at-parliament-s-debate-on-the-2021-government-annual-report
  9. 25.9.2023 | Finnish peacekeepers conclude UN mission in Mali Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.9.2023 10.00 Type: Press release Finland’s military participation in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) ha...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-peacekeepers-conclude-un-mission-in-mali
  10. 2.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the government proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on Transport and Communications Agency. The deadline for submitting opinions is 13 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-legislative-amendments-for-introducing-the-prs-service-and-increasing-the-information-society-fee
  11. 2.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the government proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on Transport and Communications Agency. The deadline for submitting opinions is 13 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-legislative-amendments-for-introducing-the-prs-service-and-increasing-the-information-society-fee-1735107
  12. 13.4.2023 | The new act will lay down provisions on the organisation of the activities of patient ombudspersons and social services ombudspersons and their independence, qualifications and duties. It will also include provisions on the processing of personal data.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-act-on-the-activities-of-patient-and-social-services-ombudspersons-enters-into-force-at-the-start-of-2024
  13. 10.12.2021 | The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is Finland’s next multi-role fighter Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.12.2021 14.37 Type: Press release The Government of Finland has 10 December 2021 authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Co...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/the-lockheed-martin-f-35a-lightning-ii-is-finland-s-next-multi-role-fighter
  14. 14.11.2022 | Children’s Rights Week kicked off today with a special session at the Government Palace, where children of different ages from all over Finland could discuss things on their minds with several ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-s-rights-week-kicks-off-with-special-session-for-children
  15. 22.6.2022 | On 22 June 2022, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Network Security for a new term of office. The role of the Advisory Board is to assess and develop the security of domestic communications networks and to support the authorities' decision-making processes. The Board was appointed for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/mandate-for-advisory-board-for-network-security-renewed-1784277
  16. 27.10.2023 | The European Union will continue to provide strong military, financial, economic and diplomatic support and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The EU leaders decided on the matter on the closing day of the European Council held in Brussels on 26–27 October. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-union-to-continue-to-support-ukraine-over-the-long-term
  17. 12.6.2023 | Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen to attend JEF ministerial meeting Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.6.2023 14.10 Type: Press release Esa Pulkkinen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, will represent Finland in the meeting of the mi...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/permanent-secretary-pulkkinen-to-attend-jef-ministerial-meeting
  18. 8.12.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project concerning the implementation of the EU’s proposed Directive on Critical Entities Resilience (CER), which is currently under consideration in the Union. The project will enhance national security and the resilience of society.  
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-sets-up-a-project-to-improve-resilience-of-critical-infrastructure-and-to-identify-entities-critical-to-the-functioning-of-society-
  19. 22.6.2022 | On 22 June 2022, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Network Security for a new term of office. The role of the Advisory Board is to assess and develop the security of domestic communications networks and to support the authorities' decision-making processes. The Board was appointed for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/mandate-for-advisory-board-for-network-security-renewed
  20. 27.10.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in the Defence Forces and the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police. The aim of the amendments is to improve the exchange of information between authorities in information security breaches. The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 27 October 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-the-exchange-of-information-between-authorities-in-information-security-breaches-1855459