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  1. Government submits to Parliament bill on restricting real estate transactions by Russians - Finnish Government

    6.2.2025 | On 6 February 2025, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for legislation banning foreign real estate acquisitions. Permits would not be granted to persons whose country of nationality is waging a war of aggression and may pose a threat to Finland’s national security. This ban would also apply to entities who are domiciled in the territory of such a country or owned or influenced by citizens or entities of such a country.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-submits-to-parliament-bill-on-restricting-real-estate-transactions-by-russians

  2. 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

  3. Prime Minister Orpo to attend informal EU leaders’ retreat in Brussels - Finnish Government

    30.1.2025 | The EU leaders will meet for an informal retreat in Brussels on 3 February. The main topic on the agenda will be European defence. The leaders will also meet for discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-informal-eu-leaders-retreat-in-brussels

  4. Two negative decisions on real estate transactions - Finnish Government

    12.12.2024 | Two negative decisions on real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.12.2024 9.01 Type: Press release On 10 December 2024, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen made two negative permit decisions concerning real estate acquisiti...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/two-negative-decisions-on-real-estate-transactions

  5. Cyber Security Strategy implementation plan published – cybersecurity integrated into comprehensive security - Finnish Government

    4.12.2024 | In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The objectives of the revised strategy extend to 2035. A strategy implementation plan has been drawn to describe the development measures to achieve the objectives. The plan was approved on 3 December 2024 by the steering group of the project developing an operating model for government security management.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cyber-security-strategy-implementation-plan-published-cybersecurity-integrated-into-comprehensive-security

  6. Nordic transport ministers issue a statement on military mobility and security of supply - Finnish Government

    13.5.2025 | Transport ministers of Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark will meet on 13–14 May 2025 in Helsinki. They will issue a joint statement on military mobility and security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/nordic-transport-ministers-issue-a-statement-on-military-mobility-and-security-of-supply

  7. Work on establishing the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre progresses - Finnish Government

    21.11.2024 | The Government proposes that on 22 November 2024 the President of the Republic approve the acts for establishing the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/work-on-establishing-the-finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-progresses

  8. Revised Cyber Security Strategy responds to changed security environment - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The strategy will make cyber security a more integral part of Finland's concept of comprehensive security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revised-cyber-security-strategy-responds-to-changed-security-environment

  9. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Ukraine, situation in the Middle East and UNIFIL peacekeeping mission - Finnish Government

    22.10.2025 | In their meeting on Wednesday 22 October, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current situation in Ukraine, efforts to end Russia’s unlawful war of aggression and increase pressure on Russia, and the need to ensure strong European support for Ukraine. The work to strengthen Ukraine’s security, achieve a ceasefire and start negotiations based on the current frontline will continue.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-ukraine-situation-in-the-middle-east-and-unifil-peacekeeping-mission

  10. Ukraine attends informal meeting of Nordic-Baltic ministers of culture as special guest - Finnish Government

    6.5.2025 | The Nordic and Baltic ministers of culture convened at an informal meeting on Tuesday 6 May 2025 in Helsinki to discuss the protection of cultural heritage in a crisis or war as part of preparedness work and resilience. Ukraine's Minister of Culture Mykola Tochytskyi attended the meeting as a special guest.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/ukraine-attends-informal-meeting-of-nordic-baltic-ministers-of-culture-as-special-guest

  11. Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland - Finnish Government

    25.6.2025 | Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.6.2025 9.53 Type: Press release Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/statement-regarding-nato-s-forward-land-forces-in-finland

  12. Additional funding to procurements replacing materiel delivered to Ukraine and to NATO presence - Finnish Government

    11.10.2024 | In the third supplementary budget for 2024, the Government proposes to cut the appropriations for the Ministry of Defence’s branch of government by a total of EUR 378.332 million.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/additional-funding-to-procurements-replacing-materiel-delivered-to-ukraine-and-to-nato-presence-

  13. President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss support for Ukraine, Finland’s preparations for the NATO Summit, and the current situation in Israel and Palestine - Finnish Government

    13.6.2025 | In their meeting on Friday 13 June, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current state of the Ukraine peace negotiations, proposals to achieve peace and bring an end to Russia’s unlawful war of aggression, and support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-support-for-ukraine-finland-s-preparations-for-the-nato-summit-and-the-current-situation-in-israel-and-palestine

  14. Finland presented the instrument of withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention - Finnish Government

    10.7.2025 | Finland presented the instrument of withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention on 10 July 2025. The withdrawal shall take effect in January 2026. Finland will continue its support for the humanitarian goals of the Convention.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-presented-the-instrument-of-withdrawal-from-the-ottawa-anti-personnel-landmines-convention

  15. Public trust in police remains high - Finnish Government

    29.8.2025 | Public trust in the police has remained stable for a long time. Of those who responded to the latest Police Barometer survey, 92 per cent trust the police a lot or a fair amount. Respectful treatment of people by the police and fair police activities affect people’s trust.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/public-trust-in-police-remains-high

  16. Finland to strengthen preparedness against CBRNE threats - Finnish Government

    11.12.2024 | Finland to strengthen preparedness against CBRNE threats Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.12.2024 14.17 Type: Press release Today, the Ministry of Defence published Finland’s updated cross-administrative CBRNE Strategy. It brings together t...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-strengthen-preparedness-against-cbrne-threats

  17. Six negative decisions on real estate transactions - Finnish Government

    6.9.2024 | Six negative decisions on real estate transactions Ministry of Defence Publication date 6.9.2024 8.59 Type: Press release On 4 September 2024, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed six negative permit decisions concerning real estate acquisiti...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/six-negative-decisions-on-real-estate-transactions

  18. Column: Reform of nuclear energy legislation to streamline regulation and prepare the ground for future projects - Finnish Government

    7.8.2025 | Finland is known as a country of responsible use of nuclear energy. Safety comes always first. Responsibility includes ensuring the funds required for nuclear waste management and for the decommissioning of facilities. An extensive legislative reform is, however, required to streamline regulation and licensing. The reform process is also driven by the need to take account of new technologies and the profitability challenges of the sector.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/column-reform-of-nuclear-energy-legislation-to-streamline-regulation-and-prepare-the-ground-for-future-projects

  19. Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre to be established - Finnish Government

    10.10.2024 | The Government proposes funding for the establishment of the Finnish Space Situational Awareness Centre. Funding is proposed for the administrative branches of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Ministry of Transport and Communications share of the funding amounts to EUR 411 000.  
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-space-situational-awareness-centre-to-be-established

  20. Government adopts resolution on space strategy - Finnish Government

    30.12.2024 | The Government adopted a resolution on the national space strategy on 30 December 2024. The space sector and its geopolitical operating environment have changed significantly in recent years. There are around 200 companies operating in the sector in Finland and their turnover has tripled in 2018–2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-adopts-resolution-on-space-strategy