New project to specify powers of police to intercept path of unmanned aircraft and devices
26.6.2025 13.19

The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to specify the powers of the police to intercept the path of unmanned aircraft, i.e. drones, and other unmanned devices. The aim of the project is to ensure the ability of the police to detect and identify drones and other unmanned devices, and to specify the regulation on the use of force to intercept the path of such devices.
Finnish Government to draw up national security strategy
8.3.2024 15.32

The Finnish Government will draw up a national security strategy as part of the development of an operating model for the management of national security at the Government level. The strategy aims to identify and assess the most serious threats against Finland in more efficient and extensive ways through cooperation across administrative boundaries.
Government to improve protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society
19.1.2024 16.52

The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a proposal for an act on the protection of infrastructure critical to society and on the improvement of resilience. The legislative project will enhance national security and the resilience of society.
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New project to specify powers of police to intercept path of unmanned aircraft and devices
Type:Press release
Publication date:26.6.2025 13.19
Finland to receive EUR 50 million in additional funding to strengthen surveillance at eastern border
Type:Press release
Publication date:11.12.2024 13.35
Finnish Government to draw up national security strategy
Type:Press release
Publication date:8.3.2024 15.32
Government to improve protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society
Type:Press release
Publication date:19.1.2024 16.52
Government decides to close the border in Southeast Finland
Type:Press release
Publication date:16.11.2023 13.38
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