National Strategy for the Prevention of and Response to Environmental Damage guides preparedness for current and future threats
The Government has adopted a resolution on the National Strategy for the Prevention of and Response to Environmental Damage extending to 2035. The Strategy's main objective is to guide the authorities’ preparedness for current and future threats of environmental damage. The Ministry of the Interior directs, guides and supervises the prevention of and response to oil and chemical spills from ships.
Government resolution guides Finland’s counter-terrorism activities
The Government has adopted a resolution on the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2022–2025. The Strategy sets out the strategic counter-terrorism objectives and actions and supports sustained and broad cooperation among all those involved in counter-terrorism. This is an update to the previous strategy and it does not contain any significant new strategic guidelines.
New action plan on violent radicalisation and extremism
The Government has issued a resolution on the national action plan 2019–2023 for the prevention of violent radicalisation and extremism. The action plan aims to reduce extremist violence and its threat to individuals, communities and society, and to promote equality, freedom of expression and other constitutional rights.
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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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