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14.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal to update civilian intelligence legislation in response to the changed security environment. The proposal would introduce new powers, including measures to prepare for state-sponsored threats, and clarifying amendments arising from practical needs identified in intelligence activities. Changes are also proposed to the non-disclosure periods for documents. The deadline for submitting comments is in late May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/draft-government-proposal-to-update-civilian-intelligence-legislation-sent-out-for-comments
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12.3.2026 | The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service and military intelligence authorities will be able to disclose information on offences to other authorities more extensively than before. In its session on 12 March, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the bills concerned on 13 March. The amendments will enter into force on 20 March 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/intelligence-authorities-to-gain-more-extensive-rights-to-disclose-criminal-information
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22.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued decrees on fees charged by the police and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service. The decrees will enter into force on 1 January 2026 and be effective until 31 December 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-fees-charged-by-the-police-and-the-finnish-security-and-intelligence-service
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22.12.2025 | The acts regulating the powers of national authorities supervising the provisions of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act will enter into force on 1 January 2026. The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendments on the proposal of the Government on 22 December 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/national-supervision-of-eu-artificial-intelligence-act-to-begin-laws-on-powers-of-authorities-to-take-effect-at-start-of-the-year
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1.8.2025 | The provisions of the EU AI Regulation on, for example, general-purpose AI models will be applied in the EU countries as of 2.8.2025. However, national legislation related to the tasks of the national authorities, the designation of notified bodies and sanctions does not yet apply in Finland at that time.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/application-of-eu-artificial-intelligence-act-to-begin-on-2-august-2025
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11.6.2025 | The Nordic ministers for health and social affairs and the Nordic and Baltic ministers for digitalisation have issued a joint declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) and the rights of persons with disabilities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-issue-declaration-on-artificial-intelligence-and-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities
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8.5.2025 | The Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for legislation supplementing the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) on 8 May 2025. It proposes to enact an act to monitor artificial intelligence systems and to amend the acts regarding market surveillance of products and enforcement of fines. The proposal concerns the first phase of the implementation of the AI Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-to-parliament-legislation-to-implement-the-first-phase-of-eu-artificial-intelligence-act
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3.3.2025 | Helsinki Roundtable on AI and International Security, an event to be held at Aalto University on 13 March 2025, will bring together international experts, decision-makers and business leaders to discuss the impacts of artificial intelligence on global security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-host-high-level-event-on-artificial-intelligence-and-international-security
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13.6.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 13 June, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on the Commission’s plans to phase out energy imports from Russia, the Commission’s communication on artificial intelligence and its proposal regarding the Asylum Procedure Regulation. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the EU–Mercosur Association Agreement.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-roadmap-for-phasing-out-russian-energy-imports-communication-on-artificial-intelligence-and-migration
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13.11.2024 | On 13 November, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met with representatives of the technology sector to discuss the opportunities artificial intelligence has to offer for Finland and Finnish businesses.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-hosts-roundtable-discussion-on-artificial-intelligence
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18.2.2025 | Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz met Estonia's Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas in Tallinn on 18 February. A Finnish - Estonian declaration on digitalisation, media literacy and artificial intelligence was published during the visit. The ministers also discussed these themes with experts and students.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-estonian-declaration-emphasises-importance-of-education-and-media-literacy-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence
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19.12.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued decrees on fees charged by the police and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service. The decrees will enter into force on 1 January 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/fees-charged-by-the-police-and-the-finnish-security-and-intelligence-service-to-change-in-2025
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18.6.2024 | The working group preparing the national implementation of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation has begun its work. The Regulation aims to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) systems introduced on the EU market do not endanger human health, safety or fundamental rights.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/national-implementation-of-eu-artificial-intelligence-regulation-begins
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14.3.2024 | On Thursday 14 March, the Government appointed Doctor of Social Science Juha Martelius Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service for a fixed term of five years (1 April 2024–31 March 2029).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/juha-martelius-appointed-director-of-the-finnish-security-and-intelligence-service-
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17.1.2024 | A total of 19 candidates applied for the post of Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service by the deadline. The post will be filled for a maximum term of five years. The Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service is appointed by a government plenary session.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/xx-applications-received-for-post-of-director-of-finnish-security-and-intelligence-service
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5.11.2024 | In their meeting on Tuesday 5 November, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the situation at the eastern border and in the sea area, held a preparatory discussion on the priorities of civilian and military intelligence for 2025 and discussed Finland’s objectives for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situation-at-eastern-border-and-in-sea-area-finland-s-support-to-ukraine-and-intelligence-priorities-for-2025
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14.11.2023 | Finland joins the Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.11.2023 8.04 Type: Press release Finland has joined the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-joins-the-declaration-on-responsible-military-use-of-artificial-intelligence-and-autonomy
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17.11.2022 | The provisions of the Police Act on secret intelligence gathering methods and apprehending wanted persons are to be updated and clarified. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-proposed-to-police-intelligence-gathering-methods
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27.4.2023 | The Ministry of the Interior has published a report on the operation of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service concerning Matti Saarelainen, who previously held high-level positions both at the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service and the Immigration Office. The Ministry has also drawn up a memorandum on the Immigration Office’s citizenship decisions concerning the Timchenko family.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-publishes-report-on-the-finnish-security-and-intelligence-service
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23.11.2021 | In the future more advanced solutions will be needed to enable more detailed data collection from jobseekers and to update the data on the number and specific descriptions of open vacancies in real time. Digital platforms and artificial intelligence could propose to us in a cost-effective way where to target our efforts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/intelligence-and-artificial-intelligence-are-key-to-improving-labour-market-matching