Government resolution guides Finland’s counter-terrorism activities
17.11.2022 13.41

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.
Measures preventing violent extremism and radicalisation proceed
18.2.2021 8.48

According to the annual report, work on preventing violent extremism and radicalisation has proceeded well despite the coronavirus pandemic.
New action plan on violent radicalisation and extremism
19.12.2019 15.32

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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Promoting improved safety and security of premises of religious communities
Press release
12.8.2020 11.30
Violent extremist groups operate throughout the country
Press release
16.4.2020 11.17
Prevention work concerning violent radicalization has been assessed
News item
26.4.2019 12.50
Increased jihadist activity and online communication in Finland in the 2010s
Press release
4.4.2019 10.00
Minister of the Interior Risikko to attend meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Council on 7 December
Press release
5.12.2017 13.03
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Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home country.
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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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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.