Defence Policy Reports
Government Defence Report outlines development of Finland’s defence as part of NATO.
Current affairs
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Finland’s membership in NATO
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.
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Russian attack on Ukraine and Finland's support to Ukraine
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.
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Finland’s chairmanship of NORDEFCO in 2025
The key priority for Finland’s chairmanship is the operationalisation of the new Vision signed by the defence ministers in spring 2024.
Shortcuts
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The Advisory Board for Defence Information ABDI
The Advisory Board For Defence Information (ABDI) is a permanent parliamentary committee appointed by the Government for the duration of the parliamentary term.
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Scientific Advisory Board for Defence
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.
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Authorisation to non-EU and non-EEA buyers to buy real estate
Buyers from outside the EU and EEA will need a permit to buy property in Finland.
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Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States (DCA)
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.