EU external border countries face common security challenges
Legislative project aims to safeguard the operational capacity of the Border Guard during incidents under normal conditions
Hybrid threats – a challenge to Europe
The purpose of hybrid influencing activities is to erode citizens’ trust in democracy and European values and to undermine the unity of the EU. Such activities may take the form of attempts to interfere in elections, manipulation of social media and cyber attacks aimed at paralysing public services – without forgetting the Salisbury poisoning incident. These rapidly evolving hybrid threats pose a long-term challenge, and Finland’s Presidency has made considerable efforts to prepare for and combat them.
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EU external border countries face common security challenges
Legislative project aims to safeguard the operational capacity of the Border Guard during incidents under normal conditions
Home affairs ministers will discuss enhancing the resilience of critical entities providing essential services
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Finland may provide international rescue service assistance upon the request of another country, the EU or an international organisation.
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Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home country.
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Violent radicalisation refers to justifying violence based on one's own view of the world, or on ideological grounds.
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Finland has official flag days and national flag days designated in the calendar. The flag may be flown on other days as well.
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