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  1. EU tightens sanctions with a significant 20th sanctions package - Finnish Government

    23.4.2026 | Russia is waging a war of aggression in Ukraine for the fifth year and has not demonstrated a genuine willingness to negotiate for a lasting peace. Russia’s ruthless strikes on civilian targets highlight the need to tighten sanctions. With its 20th sanctions package, the European Union continues to increase pressure on Russia to weaken the country’s ability to pursue its war of aggression against Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-tightens-sanctions-with-a-significant-20th-sanctions-package

  2. Finns to receive more advice on preparing for emergency conditions - Finnish Government

    4.5.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to develop guidance for the public on how to prepare for emergency conditions. The guidance will complement existing preparedness advice in the Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide published on Suomi.fi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finns-to-receive-more-advice-on-preparing-for-emergency-conditions

  3. Daily allowances for conscripts, women performing military service and reservists to be increased - Finnish Government

    13.12.2023 | Daily allowances for conscripts, women performing military service and reservists to be increased Ministry of Defence Publication date 13.12.2023 10.43 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided on the increase in daily all...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/daily-allowances-for-conscripts-women-performing-military-service-and-reservists-to-be-increased

  4. EU transport ministers to discuss military mobility at informal meeting, Minister Ranne: Transport infrastructure efficiency is a question of security - Finnish Government

    17.3.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will attend the informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Warsaw, Poland, on 17 and 18 March 2025. The meeting was convened by the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-to-discuss-military-mobility-at-informal-meeting-minister-ranne-transport-infrastructure-efficiency-is-a-question-of-security

  5. Finnish Defence Forces to place large orders for defence system services with Finnish companies - Finnish Government

    12.12.2025 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure support services for military aviation, maritime defence, intelligence, surveillance and command and control from the Finnish companies Patria Aviation Oy and Insta Group Oy. The main part of deliveries will take place in 2026–2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-defence-forces-to-place-large-orders-for-defence-system-services-with-finnish-companies

  6. Persons sentenced for refusing non-military service not to be ordered back into service - Finnish Government

    21.10.2021 | The Government proposes an amendment to the Non-Military Service Act to clarify the status of persons who have refused non-military service and have received a sentence. Those who have been acquitted by a court would no longer be ordered back into service during peacetime.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/persons-sentenced-for-refusing-non-military-service-not-to-be-ordered-back-into-service

  7. Finland supports Ukraine - Finnish Government

    Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on 28 May 2025. Finland supports Ukraine On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine in breach of the UN Charter and international law. Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ukraine

  8. Minister of Defence: Legislative amendments unnecessary for many measures to develop military service - Finnish Government

    26.11.2021 | Minister of Defence: Legislative amendments unnecessary for many measures to develop military service Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication date 26.11.2021 14.32 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen considers the d...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-legislative-amendments-unnecessary-for-many-measures-to-develop-military-service

  9. Orpo Government: Uncertain times call for measures to build confidence and boost growth - Finnish Government

    22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. Both the global economy and Finland’s finances are facing challenges. In its spending limits session, the Government focused on new targeted measures to strengthen people’s confidence in the future and improve the conditions for growth and employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1

  10. Press releases - Finnish Government

    Government press releases The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. The Government and its ministries usually communicate about important issues at least through a...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/press-releases

  11. Intelligence authorities to gain more extensive rights to disclose criminal information - Finnish Government

    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

  12. Draft government proposal to update civilian intelligence legislation sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    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

  13. New entries to NATO Glossary - Finnish Government

    New concepts with their translations have been added to the NATO Glossary, which is continuously updated by the Translation and Language Division of the Prime Minister’s Office in consultation with other specialists. Compiled in a terminology project at the Finnish Prime Minister’s Office, 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-entries-to-nato-glossary

  14. Amendments to the Non-Military Service Act - Finnish Government

    25.4.2019 | Amendments to the Non-Military Service Act will permit the reapplication to the Finnish Defence Forces’ reserve personnel of those whose application for non-military service has already been approved, after the year during which the conscripts turn 28, provided they have not yet begun their supplementary service. The amendment will improve the equal treatment of different-aged persons liable to complete supplementary service.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/siviilipalveluslaki-muuttuu

  15. Current issues - Finnish Government

    Current issues The Government’s actions have a significant impact on the everyday lives of Finnish people and on society as a whole. The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues

  16. Glossaries and guidance - Finnish Government

    The aim of terminology work at the Prime Minister's Office is to harmonise the terms used in government texts, both in the national languages of Finland and in foreign languages, and to promote clear communication. This facilitates cooperation between branches of government and ensures that the same terms are used consistently across languages.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/translation-and-language-services/glossaries

  17. European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience to meet in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe - Finnish Government

    16.4.2026 | Ministers responsible for internal security and preparedness (or their deputies) from Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden will meet in Helsinki on 16 April to discuss how the EU can prepare for security threats and various crises. Sauli Niinistö, former President of Finland, and Hadja Lahbib, the EU Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, will deliver the opening addresses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-coalition-for-civil-preparedness-and-resilience-to-meet-in-helsinki-russia-is-the-most-serious-security-threat-to-europe

  18. Several glossaries updated in Government Termbank Valter - Finnish Government

    The Translation and Language Division at the Prime Minister’s Office has published new content in the Government Termbank Valter. The updated glossaries include names of agencies, offence designations and terminology related to NATO, integration, parliamentary work and intelligence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/several-glossaries-updated-in-government-termbank-valter

  19. European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience met in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe - Finnish Government

    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

  20. Parliamentary Committee on National Defence Obligation and Conscription proposes call-up day for women as well as stronger links between non-military service and comprehensive security concept - Finnish Government

    26.11.2021 | Parliamentary Committee on National Defence Obligation and Conscription proposes call-up day for women as well as stronger links between non-military service and comprehensive security concept Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence Publication da...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/parliamentary-committee-on-national-defence-obligation-and-conscription-proposes-call-up-day-for-women-as-well-as-stronger-links-between-non-military-service-and-comprehensive-security-concept