National security has improved along with legislation on intelligence
Tiedustelua koskeva lainsäädäntö on parantanut viranomaisten kykyä suojata Suomen kansallista turvallisuutta. Tiedustelulainsäädäntöä koskeva selonteko hyväksyttiin valtioneuvoston yleisistunnossa 16.12.
Civilian Intelligence Act to enter into force on 1 June
On 1 June 2019, new civilian intelligence legislation will enter into force in Finland with the goal of improving our capabilities to protect against serious threats to national security. The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Police Act and the Act on the Use of Network Traffic Intelligence in Civilian Intelligence on 26 April.
Civilian Intelligence Act to improve Finland’s national security
On 11 March, Parliament approved a government proposal for a Civilian Intelligence Act. As a result, Finland will have a Civilian Intelligence Act that improves our capabilities to protect against serious threats to national security. Such threats include terrorism, espionage by foreign states or disruption of critical infrastructure.
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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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