Finland sent medicines and medical supplies to Ukraine
On 16 May, Finland sent medicines and medical supplies to Ukraine. The assistance was provided through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. According to the European Commission, Ukraine urgently needs medicines, fuel, back-up generators and water purification tablets.
Amendments to the Border Guard Act and the Emergency Powers Act help prepare for hybrid influence activities that exploit migration
The Ministry of the Interior has sent a draft government proposal on amending the Border Guard Act out for comments. The aim is to make the necessary amendments to the Border Guard Act to help prepare for hybrid influence activities that exploit migration, for example.
This spring Finns are more communal and information-seeking - better sense of safety and security, but the global outlook gives cause for concern
This spring, people’s attitudes in Finland towards immigration, international assistance and EU cooperation have become more positive. The use of media has also increased significantly. At the moment, there appears to be a greater spirit of community among people, people seek more information and they appear to trust the authorities more than last year.
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Voluntary and forced return »
Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home country.
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International assistance »
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 »
Violent radicalisation refers to justifying violence based on one's own view of the world, or on ideological grounds.
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Finnish flag days »
Finland has official flag days and national flag days designated in the calendar. The flag may be flown on other days as well.