Search
- Fess search
Showing 1 to 20 of 496 entries.
-
15.3.2026 | The Nordic countries and Canada agreed to intensify their cooperation at the Nordic-Canadian Summit in Oslo on Sunday 15 March.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/nordic-countries-and-canada-pledge-to-deepen-cooperation
-
11.3.2026 | Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications published a Joint Nordic Strategy for Transport System Preparedness on 11 March 2026. The strategy was handed over to the Nordic transport ministers in Rovaniemi where the ministers also issued a joint statement. As part of their meeting, the ministers will also visit the multinational Cold Response 26 military exercise in Lapland on 12 March 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/joint-nordic-strategy-for-transport-system-preparedness-published-closer-cooperation-for-stronger-critical-connectivity
-
12.11.2025 | Finland hosted NATO’s first Arctic Space Forum in Helsinki on 12 November 2025. In his opening address, Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen said that Finland will start building satellite cooperation together with Allies.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-finland-will-start-building-satellite-cooperation-together-with-allies
-
27.3.2025 | The European Commission published the Preparedness Union Strategy on Wednesday 26 March, outlining actions to strengthen the security of the European Union over the next five years. The strategy aims to build a more resilient and secure Europe where citizens are protected. We must be able to prepare for all kinds emerging threats, ranging from extreme weather events to hybrid threats. We cannot ignore the most serious scenarios either, and Europe must also prepare for the possibility of war.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-preparedness-requires-stronger-cooperation-among-member-states
-
28.10.2025 | The interior ministers of Finland, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Germany, Sweden and Denmark will meet in Gdánsk, Poland, on 28 October. The ministers will discuss countering hybrid threats posed by Russia and Belarus, and evacuation practices in the countries in the Baltic Sea region. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/baltic-sea-countries-to-intensify-cooperation-in-countering-hybrid-threats
-
11.11.2025 | Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will host a defence ministers’ meeting of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) in Helsinki on 12 November 2025. He will also host a meeting of Nordic and Baltic defence ministers on Thursday 13 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-host-meetings-of-nordic-defence-cooperation-and-nordic-baltic-defence-ministers-in-helsinki
-
30.4.2024 | On 30 April 2024, Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne, Norwegian Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård and Swedish Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson signed a joint statement on developing the transport system.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-sweden-and-norway-enhance-their-cooperation-to-improve-military-mobility
-
13.5.2025 | Transport ministers of Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark will meet on 13–14 May 2025 in Helsinki. They will issue a joint statement on military mobility and security of supply.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/nordic-transport-ministers-issue-a-statement-on-military-mobility-and-security-of-supply
-
9.9.2025 | Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen: Finland and South Korea see opportunities for deeper industrial and technological cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.9.2025 12.31 Type: Press release The Permanent Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/permanent-secretary-pulkkinen-finland-and-south-korea-see-opportunities-for-deeper-industrial-and-technological-cooperation
-
17.9.2025 | Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen: Cooperation between like-minded countries is increasingly important in the current security situation Ministry of Defence Publication date 17.9.2025 10.27 Type: Press release Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/permanent-secretary-pulkkinen-cooperation-between-like-minded-countries-is-increasingly-important-in-the-current-security-situation
-
23.4.2026 | On 23 April 2024, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Nuclear Energy Act and the Criminal Code. The Government proposes to remove the legal barriers on importing nuclear devices into Finland and on transporting, supplying or possessing them in Finland in the context of Finland’s homeland defence, the collective defence of NATO or defence cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-submits-proposal-to-parliament-on-amending-nuclear-energy-act-and-criminal-code
-
4.3.2025 | Finland and Denmark to enhance their defence cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 4.3.2025 12.31 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Denmark’s Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen signed a joint decl...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-and-denmark-to-enhance-their-defence-cooperation
-
3.1.2025 | Finland to chair Nordic Defence Cooperation in 2025 Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.1.2025 8.47 Type: Press release Finland will hold the chair of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) from 1 January 2025 until the end of the year. In t...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-to-chair-nordic-defence-cooperation-in-2025
-
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
-
26.5.2025 | In an era marked by an increasing frequency and complexity of crises, the eight Nordic governments share a commitment to foster resilience and ensure effective civil preparedness. Leveraging our unique geographical, cultural and historical bonds, we highlight our unwavering commitment to peace, security and stability.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/joint-statement-by-the-nordic-prime-ministers-and-heads-of-government-on-cooperation-for-enhanced-crisis-preparedness-and-resilience-the-nordics-united-and-strong
-
16.9.2024 | The governments of Finland and Sweden met in Stockholm on Monday 16 September to accelerate and deepen cooperation between the two countries. The joint meeting adopted a declaration which covers cooperation in several key sectors of society.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-sweden-strengthen-their-cooperation-in-stockholm
-
16.10.2024 | In their first-ever summit in Brussels on Wednesday 16 October, the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) outlined a vision for closer cooperation. For Finland, it was important that the joint statement issued at the summit condemn Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-and-gulf-countries-agree-to-deepen-cooperation
-
18.10.2024 | Finland and Ukraine signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector on Friday 18 October 2024 in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ukraine-and-finland-sign-agreement-on-healthcare-sector-cooperation
-
7.11.2024 | Government proposes to amend Territorial Surveillance Act to enable NATO cooperation Ministry of Defence Publication date 7.11.2024 13.33 Type: Press release The Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for amendments to the Territori...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/government-proposes-to-amend-territorial-surveillance-act-to-enable-nato-cooperation
-
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