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13.5.2026 | On 13 May 2026, the Government adopted a National Security Concept as a government resolution. The concept defines Finland’s key national security interests and focuses on measures to counter the most serious threats.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-issues-resolution-on-national-security-concept
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3.5.2026 | World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-press-freedom-day-highlights-importance-of-freedom-of-expression-for-democracy-and-security
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-social-security
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-for-social-trygghet
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/sosiaaliturvaministeri
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11.5.2026 | On 11 May 2026, the National Cyber Security Office, based at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Finnish Terminology Centre published an updated version of the Cybersecurity Glossary. The glossary project is part of the implementation plan of Finland’s Cyber Security Strategy 2024–2035.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/updated-cybersecurity-glossary-to-clarify-the-use-of-cybersecurity-terms
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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
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29.1.2026 | The Ministry of Finance and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency are developing joint assessment criteria for cloud services and are now requesting comments on the draft instructions. The first stage of development will focus on the security of using cloud services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/security-criteria-for-cloud-services-to-be-updated-with-launch-of-new-national-criteria-library
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1.12.2025 | In their meeting on Monday 1 December, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed efforts to bring an end to Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-ukraine-syria-and-national-security-strategy
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1.12.2025 | Finland’s second National Action Plan for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security has been published. The Action Plan serves as a roadmap for involving young people in peace and security work in ministries and organisations alike, both nationally and internationally. The ownership and participation of young people was the guiding principle in the preparation of the Action Plan.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-issues-its-second-national-action-plan-on-youth-peace-and-security
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9.1.2026 | The Research and Innovation Council has outlined five national strategic choices for research, development and innovation (RDI) policy and activities with a view to boosting sustainable growth and promoting economic and societal renewal while strengthening comprehensive security. The Research and Innovation Council published a report on the strategic choices on 9 January.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-strategic-priorities-for-rdi-policy-and-activities-aim-to-boost-sustainable-growth-promote-renewal-and-strengthen-comprehensive-security
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3.2.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior is preparing a national plan that will form the basis for identifying critical entities and guide resilience development in all sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/national-plan-will-strengthen-resilience-of-critical-entities
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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
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/statsminister
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25.2.2026 | Security policy topics, which have dominated international coverage on Finland since 2022, continued as the key theme in 2025. The number of news headlines about Finland was lower than the previous year, but President of the Republic Alexander Stubb assumed a significantly more visible role on the international stage. Country brand surveys indicate that Finland’s brand has become more positive, and awareness of Finland has increased since 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-alexander-stubb-and-security-policy-drew-global-attention-to-finland-in-2025
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/paaministeri
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/prime-minister
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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
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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
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9.12.2025 | The December issue of Kauppapolitiikka trade policy magazine takes the reader to the heart of national preparedness. Our theme article explains why Finland is regarded as a superpower of peacetime preparedness and what commercial opportunities comprehensive security offers. The interview section features Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto, who talks about Finland's economic outlook.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/kauppapolitiikka-magazine-security-is-the-sum-of-its-parts