Current Issues

Denmark and Greenland have requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for an advisory mission in Greenland. The mission aims to help Greenland prepare for potential natural disasters and support the preparedness efforts of the Greenlandic authorities. As the climate warms, the Arctic is undergoing rapid change and is particularly vulnerable to environmental risks and other impacts.

The Ministry of the Interior and the Finnish Defence Forces organised blast tests in Lapland to assess Finnish civil defence shelters. The event was attended by experts from the international Civil Protection Shelter Coalition for Ukraine, led by Finland and Ukraine, as well as from other partner countries interested in developing shelters. An eight-member delegation from Ukrainian ministries responsible for civil defence shelters and from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine also took part. The aim of the event was to develop the Finnish system of civil defence shelters, draw on lessons learned from Ukraine and strengthen international cooperation in civil defence.

On 27 August, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Emergency Warnings. The amendments would make the legislative changes needed for introducing a public warning system based on cell broadcast technology. The amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 November 2026.

Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU emergency stockpile for the sixth time. The shipment from Finland included supplies against chemical, biological and radiological threats as well as personal protective equipment, among other supplies. The total value of the shipment is about EUR 1.7 million.