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Preparedness, security and situation awareness Preparedness means planning and preparing for incidents, emergencies and major accidents before they occur. The Security Strategy for Society defines an incident as a threat or event that endangers vi...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/preparedness-security-and-situation-awareness
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Overview of information influence activities Information influence activities are goal-oriented and systematic acts aimed at influencing public opinion, perceptions and behaviour and undermining the ability of society to function. Methods include ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/government-communications/overview-of-information-influence-activities
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The Translation and Language Division of the Finnish Prime Minister’s Office has published a new edition of the NATO Glossary with nearly a hundred new concepts and their translations. A team of language specialists is working to extend the glossary in consultation with experts. The glossary gives recommendations for the Finnish and Swedish equivalents of English names, titles and terms used in the NATO context.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-edition-of-nato-glossary-published
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16.4.2026 | Ministers responsible for preparedness from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland and Germany have issued a joint statement in connection with their meeting in Helsinki on 16 April. According to the statement, Russia’s large-scale war of aggression against Ukraine remains the most significant factor affecting Europe’s security in the long term.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-coalition-for-civil-preparedness-and-resilience-met-in-helsinki-russia-is-the-most-serious-security-threat-to-europe
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5.3.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Defence will circulate for comments a draft government proposal to amend the Nuclear Energy Act and the Criminal Code.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-government-proposes-to-amend-nuclear-energy-act-and-criminal-code-to-strengthen-nato-s-deterrence-and-defence
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9.3.2026 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided to place functions of the 3rd Logistics Regiment of the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command in Kemi.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/functions-of-3rd-logistics-regiment-to-be-placed-in-kemi
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16.2.2026 | Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has chosen Rovaniemi as the location for NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) Multinational Staff Element (MNSE).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-nato-s-forward-land-forces-multinational-staff-element-to-be-established-in-rovaniemi
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19.6.2025 | The interior ministers of Finland, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and Sweden will meet in Estonia on 19 and 20 June. The topics on their agenda include border issues and the situation in the Baltic Sea. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-external-border-countries-face-common-security-challenges-both-on-land-borders-and-in-the-baltic-sea
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24.11.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided that Finland will propose to host a NATO Deployable CIS Module (DCM).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-finland-seeks-to-host-a-nato-deployable-cis-module
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3.10.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen’s speech at the opening of NATO’s Multi-Corps Land Component Command on 3 October 2025 Publication date 3.10.2025 10.30 Type: Speech Ladies and gentlemen This is a historic day for Finland, NATO and Mikkeli. We j...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-opening-of-nato-s-multi-corps-land-component-command-on-3-october-2025
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25.8.2025 | Speech by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on 25 August 2025 Publication date 25.8.2025 15.05 | Published in English on 31.10.2025 at 15.26 Type: Speech Distinguished Ambassadors, ladies and gentlemen, D...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/speech-by-minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-at-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission-on-25-august-2025
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10.2.2025 | Municipalities and operators involved in Finland's critical infrastructure took part in the first national cyber exercise of the year at Jamk University of Applied Sciences between 3 and 7 February 2025. The exercise brought together cybersecurity, management and communications professionals especially from the north of Finland and Northern Ostrobothnia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kunnille-ja-kriittisen-infrastruktuurin-toimijoille-suunnattuun-kansalliseen-kyberharjoitukseen-saapui-osallistujia-ympari-suomen
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17.11.2022 | Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen decided on Finland’s participation in international training and exercises in 2023 Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.11.2022 12.46 Type: Press release Finland’s decision to apply for NATO membership, deepe...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-kaikkonen-decided-on-finland-s-participation-in-international-training-and-exercises-in-2023
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4.3.2025 | Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Denmark and Finland on 4 March 2025 Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.3.2025 11.05 Type: Press release As close Allies and Nordic neighbours, Denmark and Finland will continue to devel...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/joint-declaration-on-enhanced-defence-cooperation-between-denmark-and-finland-on-4-march-2025
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14.1.2025 | NATO to strengthen its presence in Baltic Sea Ministry of Defence Publication date 14.1.2025 16.07 Type: Press release NATO has decided to strengthen its ongoing surveillance and exercises in the Baltic Sea region, following recent damage to under...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/nato-to-strengthen-its-presence-in-baltic-sea-
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21.2.2025 | Finnish Navy to supplement recognised maritime picture together with US Marine Corps Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.2.2025 11.30 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided that the United States Marine Co...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-navy-to-supplement-recognised-maritime-picture-together-with-us-marine-corps
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15.1.2025 | Finnish Defence Forces to renew support and maintenance contract for KASI Ministry of Defence Publication date 15.1.2025 13.20 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sign a sup...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-defence-forces-to-renew-support-and-maintenance-contract-for-kasi-
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20.2.2025 | Collective defence of North Atlantic Treaty Organization to become statutory duty of Finnish Defence Forces Ministry of Defence Publication date 20.2.2025 13.39 Type: Press release At its session on 20 February 2025, the Finnish Government approve...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/collective-defence-of-north-atlantic-treaty-organization-to-become-statutory-duty-of-finnish-defence-forces
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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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7.10.2024 | A government-level cyber coordination group led by National Cyber Security Director Rauli Paananen has praised the cyber expertise of Finnish security authorities after taking part in the KYHA national cyber security exercise in September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/praiseworthy-performance-by-security-authorities-in-national-cyber-exercise