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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
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22.8.2025 | The European Commission has granted the Finnish Border Guard, the Police, the Finnish Defence Forces and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom a total of EUR 1,833,075 in emergency funding to cover the costs incurred to these authorities in connection with the damage done to the Estlink 2 power cable.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/commission-grants-emergency-funding-to-finnish-authorities-to-cover-costs-for-damage-to-estlink-2-power-cable
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17.6.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services. The aim is to clarify the obligation of wellbeing services counties to prepare for the use or threat of military force. The consultation period is open from 17 June to 23 July 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/request-for-comments-strengthening-healthcare-and-social-welfare-preparedness-in-emergency-conditions
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1.4.2025 | The security environment in Finland and Europe has changed fundamentally. Russia poses a long-term threat to Europe. This requires the Government to take action. Finland will continue to strengthen its defence on a threat-informed and needs-driven basis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-to-begin-preparations-to-withdraw-from-the-ottawa-convention-and-to-increase-national-defence-expenditure
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11.9.2024 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the Seoul Defense Dialogue on 11 September 2024 Publication date 11.9.2024 11.22 Type: Speech It is a great honour and my pleasure to address today the 2024 Seoul Defence Dialogue and discuss the mult...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-seoul-defense-dialogue-on-11-september-2024
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21.5.2024 | Finland and United States signed Statement of Intent on Cooperation among Special Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.5.2024 20.28 Type: Press release In Washington on 21 May 2024, Finland and the United States signed a Statement of Int...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-united-states-signed-statement-of-intent-on-cooperation-among-special-forces
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5.4.2023 | New Long-Range Air Defence System for the Finnish Defence Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 5.4.2023 13.58 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure the David’s Sling system as the n...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/new-long-range-air-defence-system-for-the-finnish-defence-forces
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14.9.2026 | Finland has decided to join France’s nuclear deterrence initiative which is significant for security in Europe. The initiative is a form of bilateral cooperation between Finland and France. Finland has been discussing the initiative confidentially with France both at the highest political level and at the level of officials.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-finland-will-join-the-french-initiative-on-european-nuclear-deterrence