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11.6.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen’s welcoming remarks at the Allied Foresight Conference on 11 June 2024 Publication date 11.6.2024 15.02 Type: Speech General Lavigne, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Let me begin by wishing you all a ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-welcoming-remarks-at-the-allied-foresight-conference-on-11-june-2024
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The Defence Forces’ participation in international training cooperation in 2024 - Finnish Government
20.11.2023 | The Defence Forces’ participation in international training cooperation in 2024 Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.11.2023 10.21 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided on the Defence Forces' participation in intern...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/the-defence-forces-participation-in-international-training-cooperation-in-2024 -
1.3.2024 | Finnish Defence Forces to procure air-to-ground weapons for F-35 fighters Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.3.2024 10.00 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a contract wit...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-defence-forces-to-procure-air-to-ground-weapons-for-f-35-fighters
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11.7.2023 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the informal meeting of NATO Defence Ministers at the Vilnius Summit Publication date 11.7.2023 21.36 Type: Speech Mr. Assistant Secretary General, colleagues. I am very pleased to join you at this me...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-informal-meeting-of-nato-defence-ministers-at-the-vilnius-summit
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8.3.2024 | On 8 March 2024, the Prime Minister’s Office set up a project to develop an operating model for government security management. As part of the project, a sub-group was established for preparing a revision of the Cyber Security Strategy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-cyber-security-strategy-to-be-revised-under-the-leadership-of-the-national-cyber-security-director
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1.3.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 1 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed issues related to security and defence policy, as well as economic security. The Ministerial Committee also outlined Finland’s positions for three upcoming council meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-defence-cooperation-and-economic-security
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11.6.2024 | Ministry of Defence to host Allied Foresight Conference of Allied Command Transformation in Helsinki on 11–12 June 2024 Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.6.2024 8.08 Type: Press release Finland’s Ministry of Defence will host the first ever ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/ministry-of-defence-to-host-allied-foresight-conference-of-allied-command-transformation-in-helsinki-on-11-12-june-2024
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17.5.2024 | In their meeting on Friday 17 May, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the provision of training support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the UK-led Operation Interflex. The President and the Ministerial Committee stated that the Defence Forces will continue to provide training support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine with approximately 20 persons.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-support-for-ukraine-and-defence-cooperation-with-united-states
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3.5.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 3 May, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs rounded out its earlier positions on strengthening the EU’s resilience and preparedness for crises. The Ministerial Committee also discussed ways to develop the European defence industry and outlined Finland's positions for two upcoming ministerial meetings.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-measures-to-improve-preparedness-for-crises-and-develop-european-defence-industry
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6.8.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes EUR 15.0 billion in appropriations for its Ministry and branch of government in 2027. This is about EUR 128 million more than in the 2026 Budget.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-and-its-branch-of-government-for-2027
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1.9.2022 | Defence budget for 2023 continues to strengthen defence capability Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.9.2022 14.57 Type: Press release The appropriations for the defence administration in 2023 amount to EUR 6.1 billion in the Government’s budg...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-budget-for-2023-continues-to-strengthen-defence-capability
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14.12.2023 | Government proposes signature of defence cooperation agreement between Finland and United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.12.2023 14.06 Type: Press release In its plenary session on 14 December 2023, the Finnish Government decided t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposes-signature-of-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-united-states
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3.10.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen met Chief Executive of European Defence Agency Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.10.2022 16.56 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen met Jiří Šedivý , Chief Executive of the European Defence Age...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-met-chief-executive-of-european-defence-agency
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17.7.2023 | Special advisers to Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen appointed Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.7.2023 15.43 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has invited Dani Niskanen and Ville Sipiläinen to serve as his Special Adv...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/special-advisers-to-minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-appointed
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14.12.2023 | In its plenary session on 14 December 2023, the Finnish Government decided to propose that the President of the Republic authorise Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, or if he is prevented from doing so, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, to sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-signature-of-defence-cooperation-agreement-between-finland-and-united-states
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25.4.2025 | In their meeting on Friday 25 April, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current efforts to end Russia’s war of aggression and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-support-for-ukraine-achieving-a-just-and-lasting-peace-in-ukraine-and-finland-s-host-nation-support
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29.5.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's opening words at the media day of the Northern Forest 24 exercise on 29 May 2024 Publication date 29.5.2024 16.05 Type: Speech After the accession of Finland to NATO, the importance of the Arctic has increased....https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-opening-words-at-the-media-day-of-the-northern-forest-24-exercise-on-29-may-2024
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19.6.2023 | Annual report on export of defence materiel 2022 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.6.2023 12.00 Type: Press release In 2022, the Ministry of Defence granted 269 licences for permanent exports and for transfers of defence materiel t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/annual-report-on-export-of-defence-materiel-2022-published
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24.5.2022 | Nordic Defence Ministers joint statement on Nordic Defence Cooperation Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.5.2022 14.00 Type: Press release The Nordic Ministers of Defence issued today a joint statement following the decisi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nordic-defence-ministers-joint-statement-on-nordic-defence-cooperation
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9.7.2026 | On 9 July, the President of the Republic approved amendments proposed by the Government to legislation governing information exchange between authorities. The amendments will simplify the exchange of information between the police and other authorities. The legislative amendments will enter into force on 1 October 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/information-exchange-between-authorities-strengthened-to-improve-security
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8.11.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Berlin on 9 November 2023 to meet with Germany’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock and to attend the NATO Annual Cyber Defence Conference.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-visit-berlin-for-bilateral-discussions-and-nato-cyber-defence-conference
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14.6.2023 | Ministry of Defence decided on Finland's accession to FAMOUS IA1 arrangement Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.6.2023 15.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a FAMOUS IA1 arrang...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/ministry-of-defence-decided-on-finland-s-accession-to-famous-ia1-arrangement
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31.1.2024 | Call-up working group proposes joint defence day and advance health checks for entire age group Ministry of Defence Publication date 31.1.2024 10.00 Type: Press release The working group, appointed by the Ministry of Defence to develop call-ups, p...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/call-up-working-group-proposes-joint-defence-day-and-advance-health-checks-for-entire-age-group
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7.9.2022 | Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen's speech at Finnish-Swedish Defence Industry Seminar in Helsinki Publication date 7.9.2022 10.07 Type: Speech Dear colleagues, madam Ambassador, representatives of industry, It is a great honor for me to bring y...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-kaikkonen-s-speech-at-finnish-swedish-defence-industry-seminar-in-helsinki
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8.12.2022 | Kosovo’s Minister of Defence to visit Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 8.12.2022 13.02 Type: Press release The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Kosovo Armend Mehaj will visit Finland on 9 December 2022. This is Mehaj’s first visi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/kosovo-s-minister-of-defence-to-visit-finland
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29.9.2023 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Helsinki Security Forum 29.9.2023 Publication date 29.9.2023 12.00 Type: Speech Distinguished ministerial colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, The global security situation has changed. Tensions are ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-helsinki-security-forum-29.9.2023
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3.5.2022 | UK Secretary of State for Defence to meet with Minister of Defence Kaikkonen Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.5.2022 19.17 Type: Press release Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace visits Finland and meets Minister of Defence ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/uk-secretary-of-state-for-defence-to-meet-with-minister-of-defence-kaikkonen
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20.1.2023 | Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.1.2023 9.00 Type: Press release Finland will deliver another package of defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-deliver-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine-4
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10.8.2022 | Defence capability improvements to continue Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.8.2022 13.40 Type: Press release The 2023 draft budget for the Ministry of Defence’s branch of government is EUR 6.1 billion, representing an increase of EUR 1 bil...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-capability-improvements-to-continue
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6.8.2026 | Appropriations totalling EUR 42.5 billion are proposed for the Ministry of Finance and its branch of government. This is EUR 0.7 billion more than in the 2026 Budget. The increase is mainly due to an increase in funding for wellbeing services counties, pensions, interest costs associated with taxes and the EU membership contribution.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/draft-budget-of-the-ministry-of-finance-and-its-branch-of-government-for-2027
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21.10.2022 | A steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications will investigate the establishment of a national space situation centre. As society's functioning depends on the services provided by satellite systems, an ability to observe events in near space is needed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/establishment-of-finland-s-national-space-situation-centre-investigated-1851418
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21.10.2022 | A steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications will investigate the establishment of a national space situation centre. As society's functioning depends on the services provided by satellite systems, an ability to observe events in near space is needed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/establishment-of-finland-s-national-space-situation-centre-investigated
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1.12.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 1.12.2022 12.17 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will make a working visit to the United States from 2 to 4 December 2022. On 3 Decemb...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-visit-united-states
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15.12.2023 | Defence Forces purchase industrial participation capability from Patria Aviation Oy to build services for F-35 project Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.12.2023 16.06 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-purchase-industrial-participation-capability-from-patria-aviation-oy-to-build-services-for-f-35-project-
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13.3.2023 | Finland’s new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security was published on 13 March. This is Finland’s fourth National Action Plan (NAP), extending from 2023 to the end of 2027. The NAP is the result of a broad-based stakeholder collaboration. Its key objective is to strengthen women’s participation in the area of peace and security, and thereby support efforts to build sustainable peace.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-issues-its-fourth-national-action-plan-on-women-peace-and-security
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26.11.2021 | The Parliamentary Committee submitted its report on 26 November 2021 and proposes extending the call-up system to the entire age group. The Committee has set the goal of organising a compulsory call-up day for both women and men. This would provide young people with more extensive knowledge and readiness to fulfil national defence obligation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/parliamentary-committee-on-national-defence-obligation-and-conscription-proposes-call-up-day-for-women-as-well-as-stronger-links-between-non-military-service-and-comprehensive-security-concept
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4.10.2024 | On Friday 4 October, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Finland’s Middle East policy, the situation in the Middle East and the security of Finns in the region.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situation-in-middle-east-equality-and-non-discrimination-as-part-of-finland-s-foreign-policy-finland-s-support-to-ukraine-topical-nato-issues-and-eu-defence-cooperation
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20.5.2022 | Supplementary budget strengthens defence capability Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.5.2022 13.10 Type: Press release Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought about fundamental changes in Finland’s security environment and will require imme...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/supplementary-budget-strengthens-defence-capability
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19.9.2022 | Defence budget for 2023 to be submitted to Parliament Ministry of Defence Publication date 19.9.2022 19.01 Type: Press release The Government has submitted its budget proposal for 2023 to Parliament. The proposed appropriations for the defence adm...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-budget-for-2023-to-be-submitted-to-parliament
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23.11.2022 | Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 23.11.2022 15.50 Type: Press release Today, representatives of the Northern Group – comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ge...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/joint-statement-by-the-ministers-of-defence-of-the-northern-group
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16.9.2024 | Sweden announces ambition to take on role as Framework Nation in NATO enhanced forward presence to be established in Finland Ministry of Defence Publication date 16.9.2024 13.15 Type: Press release The governments of Finland and Sweden held a join...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/sweden-announces-ambition-to-take-on-role-as-framework-nation-in-nato-enhanced-forward-presence-to-be-established-in-finland
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21.12.2023 | Finland's national plan for the reconstruction of Ukraine will improve the prerequisites for the business operations of Finnish companies in Ukraine. A reconstruction plan based on the Government Programme was published on 21 December 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/financing-solutions-advice-and-support-finland-s-national-plan-supports-ukraine-by-improving-the-operating-conditions-of-finnish-companies-in-the-reconstruction-of-ukraine
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11.7.2022 | Defence Administration’s sustainability report 2021 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 11.7.2022 12.45 Type: Press release The Defence Administration’s sustainability report describes the administrative branch’s efforts to promote sust...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-administration-s-sustainability-report-2021-published
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20.10.2022 | Government proposal to Parliament: Real estate purchases must not endanger national security Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.10.2022 13.54 Type: Press release On 20 October 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal to devel...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposal-to-parliament-real-estate-purchases-must-not-endanger-national-security
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Defence Forces to continue active training and exercises with partner countries - Finnish Government
14.10.2022 | Defence Forces to continue active training and exercises with partner countries Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.10.2022 12.51 Type: Press release After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Finland applied for membership in NATO in May 2022. Since...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-continue-active-training-and-exercises-with-partner-countries -
2.9.2022 | Defence Forces to procure protective vests and equipment pocket sets Ministry of Defence Publication date 2.9.2022 11.35 Type: Press release The Defence Forces will continue to improve the infantry soldier’s personal ballistic protective gear by p...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-procure-protective-vests-and-equipment-pocket-sets
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9.9.2021 | Government’s Defence Report published Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.9.2021 13.36 Type: Press release At its meeting on 9 September 2021, the Government approved the Defence Report to be submitted to Parliament. The Report and its implemen...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-s-defence-report-published
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24.3.2022 | Finland delivers more defence materiel to Ukraine Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 24.3.2022 13.31 Type: Press release On 24 March 2022, the President of the Republic decided, at the proposal of the Government, that Finland...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-delivers-more-defence-materiel-to-ukraine
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28.8.2023 | Finland's civil defence shelters are largely in good repair, but there is still some need for maintenance and repairs. A new Ministry of the Interior study shows that more than 90 per cent of civil defence shelters would provide people with good protection against the effects of conventional weapons. Shelter equipment is in most need of repair. Based on the report, the Ministry of the Interior has drawn up four recommendations for improving the network of civil defence shelters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/most-civil-defence-shelters-in-finland-are-in-good-condition-but-some-shelter-equipment-needs-maintenance
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22.6.2022 | Annual report on export of defence materiel 2021 published Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.6.2022 9.27 Type: Press release In 2021, the Ministry of Defence granted a total of 261 licences for permanent exports and transfers of defence mate...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/annual-report-on-export-of-defence-materiel-2021-published
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Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Defence Esa Pulkkinen to visit United States - Finnish Government
10.10.2022 | Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Defence Esa Pulkkinen to visit United States Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.10.2022 11.02 Type: Press release Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Esa Pulkkinen will make a working visit to the...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/permanent-secretary-of-ministry-of-defence-esa-pulkkinen-to-visit-united-states -
22.11.2022 | Defence Ministers of Finland, Norway and Sweden signed an updated trilateral Statement of Intent Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.11.2022 16.30 Type: Press release Finland, Norway and Sweden strengthen trilateral defence cooperation. Finlan...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-ministers-of-finland-norway-and-sweden-signed-an-updated-trilateral-statement-of-intent
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12.5.2022 | Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to meet EU Commissioner Breton Ministry of Defence Publication date 12.5.2022 13.42 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will meet European Commissioner Thierry Breton on Friday 13 May 2022 in Helsi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-kaikkonen-to-meet-eu-commissioner-breton
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministries
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/titles
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30.6.2022 | Defence Forces strive for significant emission reductions and prepare for energy transition Ministry of Defence Publication date 30.6.2022 14.31 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has set a target for the Defence Forces to significantly r...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-strive-for-significant-emission-reductions-and-prepare-for-energy-transition
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2.2.2023 | In the first supplementary budget proposal for 2023, the Government proposes an increase of EUR 6.9 million for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior. A total of EUR 2.477 million is proposed for the police to prevent and combat youth crime. EUR 1.037 million is proposed for strengthening multi-professional and preventive Anchor work by the police. In addition, the Government propo...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/additional-funding-proposed-for-prevention-of-youth-crime-and-for-training-in-civil-defence-and-individual-emergency-planning
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16.12.2021 | Finland’s national security has improved with the legislation on intelligence. Information gathering on threats to national security and national defence has become more effective, too, since the new intelligence powers entered into force. This is stated in a recent report on intelligence legislation, which was adopted at the government plenary session on 16 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/national-security-has-improved-along-with-legislation-on-intelligence
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Improving comprehensive security in Europe Improving comprehensive security in Europe is one of Finland’s EU policy priorities. It is in Finland’s interest that the EU is as strong and effective as possible when it comes to security and defence. F...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy/finland-in-the-european-union/comprehensive-security-in-europe
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25.3.2022 | Nordic defence ministers to meet and visit Cold Response exercise Ministry of Defence Publication date 25.3.2022 11.55 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will visit northern Norway on 25 March 2022. During his visit, Minister ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nordic-defence-ministers-to-meet-and-visit-cold-response-exercise