21.11.2024 Declaration from the NORDEFCO Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen 21 November 2024 Press Releases
20.11.2024 Declaration from the Northern Group Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen 20 November 2024 Press Releases
19.11.2024 Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend ministerial meeting of Nordic Defence Cooperation Press Releases
19.11.2024 Ministry of Defence opens new e-service for permits to buy real estate by parties outside EU and EEA Press Releases
19.11.2024 Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend meeting of EU defence ministers Press Releases
Finland’s security environment was fundamentally altered when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Based on a reassessment of the security policy situation, Finland decided to apply for NATO membership in May 2022, and it became a full member in April 2023.
Russia launched an invasion against Ukraine on Thursday 24 February 2022. Finland’s foreign policy leadership is closely monitoring Russia’s actions and the security situation in Europe.
The DCA (Defence Cooperation Agreement) is a binding international agreement and it provides an up-to-date framework for cooperation between Finland and the United States.
On 5 March 2020, the Government appointed a parliamentary committee to examine the development of general conscription and the fulfilment of national defence obligations. The Committee submitted its report on 26 November 2021, proposing extension of the call-up system to the entire age group.
The Ministry of Defence has launched the preparation of a new Government’s Defence Report, in accordance with the Government Programme’s objectives. The Defence Report is expected to be submitted to Parliament during 2024.
The Advisory Board For Defence Information (ABDI) is a permanent parliamentary committee appointed by the Government for the duration of the parliamentary term.
The Scientific Advisory Board For Defence (MATINE) operates in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Defence in order to promote research that supports military national defence and security.
Buyers from outside the EU and EEA will need a permit to buy property in Finland.
The DCA (Defence Cooperation Agreement) is a binding international agreement and it provides an up-to-date framework for cooperation between Finland and the United States.