2022
Finland continues to support Ukraine
Minister of Defence to visit Türkiye
Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to Brussels
Draft government proposal on Finland’s accession to NATO sent out for comments
A draft government proposal on the adoption of the North Atlantic Treaty and of the Agreement on the status of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, National Representatives and International Staff was sent out for comments on 3 November 2022. The draft proposal was prepared by a working group led by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The North Atlantic Treaty establishes the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and defines the principles governing the activities of the Alliance and the obligations of its members. The Agreement on the status of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, National Representatives and International Staff is an agreement on the status of NATO as a legal person and on the privileges and immunities of NATO staff. Finland’s accession to NATO must be approved by Parliament.
Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to visit Japan
Report: Many factors make wind power projects unfeasible including existing infrastructure and livelihoods in different areas
Wind power can play an important role in the transition towards fossil-free energy production. However, a large part of the planned wind power projects in Finland is not ever realised. A report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Defence examines the obstacles faced by wind power projects in Finland.