Emergency powers legislation lays the foundation for maintaining the security of society.

• The Emergency Powers Act defines the powers of the Government and other authorities in emergency conditions
• The State of Defence Act enables the use of all of Finland’s resources for national defence

The powers of emergency conditions must be based on legislation.

• This will ensure that appropriate measures can be taken swiftly.
• At the same time, citizens’ fundamental rights will be safeguarded.

Thus, in emergency conditions, the livelihood of the population and the functioning of the economy will be secured, and national defence will be supported.