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European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience met in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe

Ministers responsible for preparedness from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland and Germany have issued a joint statement in connection with their meeting in Helsinki on 16 April.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 16.4.2026 14:17

European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience to meet in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe

Ministers responsible for internal security and preparedness (or their deputies) from Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden will meet in Helsinki on 16 April to discuss how the EU can prepare for security threats and various crises.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 16.4.2026 8:59
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Authorities’ instructions for when you see a drone

The authorities and the state leadership are monitoring changes in the security situation, assessing future risks and ensuring that our society continues to function in all circumstances. Finland is not currently facing a military threat. 
Press release Emergency Response Centre AgencyMinistry of the InteriorNational Police Board of Finland Rescue services, 31.3.2026 19:45

Minister Rantanen and Lithuanian Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič meet in Finland

Finland’s Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Lithuania’s Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič met in Helsinki on 9 March 2026. The ministers discussed, among other things, the Finnish police system, cooperation related to preparedness, and the countries' common security challenges.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 9.3.2026 16:23

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