Finland and Sweden to strengthen civil preparedness and emergency planning together
16.9.2024 15.10
At a meeting between the Finnish and Swedish governments in Stockholm on 16 September, the countries agreed to further intensify their cooperation in civil preparedness and emergency planning. Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin signed a letter of intent concerning the joint planning of the protection of the civilian population.
Joint EU crisis preparedness helps support preparedness in all Member States
6.9.2024 12.30
The civil preparedness ministers of the Nordic countries, Baltic States, Poland and Ukraine met in Vilnius on 6 September to discuss the current situation and common challenges. Items on the agenda included warning the population, civil defence shelters and mass evacuations across borders. Finland was represented at the meeting by State Secretary Antti Salminen.
Minister Ranne: Government strengthens police and Border Guard activities in budget negotiations
3.9.2024 19.33
“Next year’s budget proposal shows that the Government has the will to strengthen security. In Finland, help is available in times of need,” says Lulu Ranne, Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior.
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Finland and Sweden to strengthen civil preparedness and emergency planning together
Press release
16.9.2024 15.10
Joint EU crisis preparedness helps support preparedness in all Member States
Press release
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Press release
3.9.2024 19.33
Phase two of Rescue Act reform launched
Press release
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Municipal health protection authorities to be given powers to issue emergency warnings
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