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  1. Discretionary government grants for 2026 awarded to organisations and communities operating in the field of foreign and security policy and supporting businesses expand internationally - Finnish Government

    8.5.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has awarded a total of EUR 1,890,000 in discretionary government grants to 15 civil society organisations (CSOs) and communities.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/discretionary-government-grants-for-2026-awarded-to-organisations-and-communities-operating-in-the-field-of-foreign-and-security-policy-and-supporting-businesses-expand-internationally

  2. Prime Minister Orpo: Only a strong Europe can defend its values - Finnish Government

    8.5.2026 | In his EU policy speech at Aalto University on Friday 8 May, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stressed that Europe and the European Union are still the best guarantee of security for citizens in an unstable global situation. He noted, however, that Europe needs to be much stronger in order to defend its values.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-only-a-strong-europe-can-defend-its-values

  3. Police powers to conduct undercover activities in information network to be specified - Finnish Government

    7.5.2026 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the provisions on the powers of the police to carry out undercover activities in an information network. The amended legislation is scheduled to enter into force on 1 August 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/police-powers-to-conduct-undercover-activities-in-information-network-to-be-specified-1

  4. Ministers for European affairs to discuss future financial framework and EU enlargement - Finnish Government

    8.5.2026 | The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU will host an informal meeting of ministers for European affairs in Lefkosia on 10–11 May. Discussions at the meeting will focus on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and EU enlargement. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-future-financial-framework-and-eu-enlargement

  5. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses Commission communication on drones - Finnish Government

    8.5.2026 | In its meeting, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the Commission communication on security threats posed by drones and the Commission’s proposal for a regulation to boost EU industry. The ministerial committee also outlined Finland’s positions for four council meetings taking place next week.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-commission-communication-on-drones

  6. Comments requested on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act - Finnish Government

    13.2.2025 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal to extend the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration ('Border Security Act') until 31 December 2026. The purpose of the act is to respond to efforts to put pressure on Finland through the instrumentalisation of migrants.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/comments-requested-on-legislative-proposal-to-extend-validity-of-border-security-act

  7. European Countries Support the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | The European countries participating in Santa Marta express their strong support for the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels and appreciate the leadership as shown by Colombia and the Netherlands. Santa Marta establishes an action-oriented platform to scale up work and to elevate energy transition. This is critical for addressing the climate emergency.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/european-countries-support-the-santa-marta-first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels

  8. Minister for European Affairs Strand in Brussels: The vitality of eastern border regions is in the interest of the EU as a whole - Finnish Government

    27.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand visited Brussels on 24–26 February. The programme for his visit included meetings with Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto. He also took part in a high-level event focusing on the eastern border regions of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-in-brussels-the-vitality-of-eastern-border-regions-is-in-the-interest-of-the-eu-as-a-whole

  9. Finland delivers oil spill response equipment to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    5.3.2026 | Finland has provided Ukraine with an extensive package of equipment for combating oil spills. The package included donations compiled by the Finnish Border Guard and rescue departments, and materials procured by the Ministry of the Interior. A total of 35 truckloads of oil spill response equipment were delivered to Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-delivers-oil-spill-response-equipment-to-ukraine

  10. Finnish Border Guard’s powers related to preparedness to be strengthened - Finnish Government

    9.12.2025 | The Government proposes improvements to the Finnish Border Guard's preparedness and its ability to respond to the requirements of the changed security and operating environment. The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal for an act amending the Border Guard Act and certain related acts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-border-guard-s-powers-related-to-preparedness-to-be-strengthened-

  11. Working group proposes that real estate expropriation for security reasons be assigned to Ministry of Defence - Finnish Government

    28.1.2026 | On 10 December 2024, the Finnish Ministry of Defence set up a project to examine the need to amend the Act on the Expropriation of Immovable Property and Special Rights to Ensure National Security and related legislation. The objective was to draw an overview of how the current legislation should be amended to ensure fair and effective safeguarding of real estate critical to national security.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/working-group-proposes-that-real-estate-expropriation-for-security-reasons-be-assigned-to-ministry-of-defence

  12. TSI report recommends actions Finland should take to improve resilience and competitiveness of its eastern border regions - Finnish Government

    10.12.2025 | A new OECD report, prepared at the request of the European Commission, sets out a roadmap to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and security in Finland’s eastern border regions. The report was launched in Helsinki on 10 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tsi-report-recommends-actions-finland-should-take-to-improve-resilience-and-competitiveness-of-its-eastern-border-regions

  13. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for March European Council - Finnish Government

    18.3.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting on 19–20 March and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with it. The ministerial committee also discussed the agenda for the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, which will focus on trade.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-march-european-council-

  14. Authorities and port logistics operators gathered to discuss port safety and security - Finnish Government

    11.12.2025 | A round table discussion on port safety and security took place on 11 December 2025 at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The meeting focussed on the security situation in Finnish ports and how they might be impacted by changes taking place in the operating environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/authorities-and-port-logistics-operators-gathered-to-discuss-port-safety-and-security-

  15. EU leaders to meet in Helsinki for Eastern Flank Summit – discussions to focus on security - Finnish Government

    24.11.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has invited the leaders of seven EU Member States to the Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki on 16 December. The meeting will focus on threats to European security and defence readiness, especially at the EU’s eastern border.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-to-meet-in-helsinki-for-eastern-flank-summit-discussions-to-focus-on-security

  16. Statement by Minister Valtonen at the UN Security Council meeting - Finnish Government

    9.12.2025 | Statement by the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen at the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, 8 December 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-minister-valtonen-at-the-un-security-council-meeting

  17. Finland to apply for EUR 16 million in funding from the Commission to strengthen surveillance of eastern border and Gulf of Finland - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | Finland is applying for additional funding for its programme under the EU Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI) to strengthen surveillance at the eastern border and in the Gulf of Finland. Finland is seeking funding of over EUR 16 million from the European Commission, following the Government’s decision on 13 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-apply-for-eur-16-million-in-funding-from-the-commission-to-strengthen-surveillance-of-eastern-border-and-gulf-of-finland-

  18. Finnish Government: Funding for the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility should be directed towards security - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | The Finnish Government submitted a communication to Parliament on 13 November 2025 regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on the Connecting Europe Facility for the period 2028–2034. The Government welcomes the proposal and emphasises that funding should be more strongly directed towards strengthening defence and security, among other sectors. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-government-funding-for-the-eu-s-connecting-europe-facility-should-be-directed-towards-security

  19. Home affairs ministers to discuss management of migration, preparedness and border security - Finnish Government

    12.12.2024 | The EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 12 December for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The topics on the agenda include issues related to border security and responding to migration. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-management-of-migration-preparedness-and-border-security

  20. Proposal for introducing new border procedure submitted to Parliament - Finnish Government

    18.4.2024 | On 18 April, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for introducing a new border procedure. The Aliens Act will be amended in line with the EU Asylum Procedures Directive to introduce the new border procedure in Finland. The purpose of the border procedure is to enhance the examination of unfounded applications and the return of applicants whose application has been rejected. In addition, this will prevent secondary movements of asylum seekers to other EU countries. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-for-introducing-new-border-procedure-submitted-to-parliament