Tag: Conscription
NATO negotiations, elections and exciting summer plans: Finland in the world press
Sweden saw the meeting as a step forward despite Turkey’s blockade and objections. “The most important thing today is that we have gathered,” the Swedish negotiator Oscar Stenström told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Politico reported. Stenström added that the countries have agreed on further meetings. The article also discusses the alliance’s speculation about […]
Sanna Marin’s SDP supports expanding conscription to women
The majority of Finnish parties oppose changes to the current conscription model, according to the results of Yle’s security policy report.
Speech by the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö at the Munich Security Conference at the Ewald von Kleist award ceremony on February 18, 2023
Just four days after the conference, Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. A year later, the war is still going on, with no end in sight. Russia continues and increases its aggression. It targets civilian infrastructure causing untold suffering and destruction. And our answer to President Zelensky is: We hear you loud and clear. […]
Defense Minister: Women could be added to military conscription by 2025
Mikko Savola (Cen) said the change is part of a reform that aims to increase the participation of young people in national defense.
The trade reform clarifies the committee despite the opposition of the center and basic Finns
He added that the change requires that a person who changes their legal gender marker for the first time cannot do so until at least a year has passed since the previous change, unless there is a special reason for the change. Päivälehti pointed out that one of the key parts of the bill is […]
Finland’s transaction reform collides in the parliamentary committee
“We came to the unanimous conclusion that we have no chance of getting this across the finish line today,” he said, declining both to shed light on what has complicated the process and to speculate on when the statement might be finalized. Since the reform will be implemented by the end of the election period, […]
Finland’s long-awaited trans law hits a parliamentary stumbling block
The MPs of the Basic Finns doubt that men can themselves notify the law about their gender change and thus avoid conscription.
EU state to reintroduce conscription
Sweden’s move comes as it aims to strengthen its defense capabilities amid the conflict in Ukraine The Swedish government plans to reintroduce civilian conscription in the country, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced during a press conference on Monday, adding that the Swedish Agency for Community Safety and Preparedness (MSB) will be tasked with preparing the […]
Russian army says it has seized east Ukraine villages near Bakhmut
Russia said Wednesday it had seized east Ukrainian settlements near the embattled town of Bakhmut that Moscow has been trying to capture since this summer. This comes hours after the EU announced it will set up a specialised court backed by the UN to investigate potential Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine. Read our live […]
YLE: Many Russians hide in Finland to avoid conscription
“We only have an idea of how many people enter the area legally but don’t leave. It raises questions about how much illegal labor we have because of this,” he commented. Currently, officials use the stamps on passports to determine the length of stay, but the stamps are faked so that overstaying is not detected. […]
Paper: In Finland, the number of “total opponents” is increasing
More and more young men in Finland refuse both conscription and civil service, Uutissuomalainen says.
Poll: More than a third want conscription for women
The question of extending conscription to both women and men has been the subject of much discussion in Finland in recent months.
Russian media: Conscription checkpoint established near Finnish border
Several people who crossed into Finland on Wednesday confirmed that they saw the vehicle parked near the border.
Russia will move the conscription checkpoint away from the Finnish border
The mobile checkpoint was removed when Finland closed its borders to Russian tourists.
The NCP wants a permanent NATO base, women’s conscription
NKP parliamentary group chairman Kai Mykkänen supported women’s conscription at the group’s meeting on Tuesday, while leader Petteri Orpo said the party supports the NATO command center in Finland.
Finland, Sweden Offer NATO an edge as rivalry heats up in the north
Washington – The first surprise, for the Finnish conscripts and officers taking part in a military exercise in the Arctic this spring organized by NATO: the sudden roar of a US Navy helicopter attack force that landed in a field right next to the Finns’ well-hidden command post. The second surprise: Finnish Signal Corps communications […]
Expat Finns: Military service offers greater connection to Finland
Every year, dozens of dual Finnish nationals living abroad complete military service in Finland. "Yes, I do definitely feel a stronger connection to Finland and more responsibility as well. That if anything was to happen over there, I would feel compelled to help in whatever capacity I could," Oliver Boosey, a dual Finnish-British national told […]
Swedish conscription in the shadow of the war
Since a lot is happening with the security situation in the world and in Sweden, Gräns will be published all summer in this special edition that focuses on the most current every week. Sound from: Swedish Radio
Sweden: a history of neutrality ends after 200 years
Sweden’s application to join NATO in May marks a major shift away from its long-standing position as a neutral state, dating back to 1812. But after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the decision now seems to receive broad political support in the Swedish government, parliament and population. Swedish public support for NATO membership has gradually increased […]
Live Briefing: Russia invades Ukraine
RFE / RL: s Ukraine Live Briefing gives you the latest on Russia’s invasion, how Kyiv strikes back, the plight of the civilian population and the Western reaction. Live Briefing presents the latest developments and analysis, updated during the day. For all RFE / RL’s coverage of the war, click here. Here are the latest […]
Foreign Affairs Committee: Finland must apply for NATO membership
The committee emphasizes that Finland’s accession is not directed against anyone, but it would strengthen Finland’s security. As a member of NATO, it remains important to pursue active diplomacy and a foreign and security policy that promotes stability. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced Finland to react The Committee notes that Russia’s long-term aggressive policy and […]
Yle’s poll: One-third of MPs believe conscription should be mandatory for women
According to Yle’s straw survey, about a third of the deputies who responded said they were in favor of conscription for women. Out of 200 Finnish MPs, 113 answered the survey. Thirty of them said they were in favor of conscription for women, while 69 MPs opposed the idea. Meanwhile, 14 MPs said they were […]
Finland and Sweden’s steady march towards NATO
It is almost certain now that Finland and Sweden will join NATO, making it the largest political and military redesign of the map of Europe since the countries of Central and Eastern Europe joined the military alliance, as well as the European Union, in different waves in the end. of the 1990s and early 2000s. […]
Analysis: Finland and Sweden’s steady march against NATO
It is almost certain now that Finland and Sweden will join NATO, making it the largest political and military redesign of the map of Europe since the countries of Central and Eastern Europe joined the military alliance, as well as the European Union, in different waves in the end. of the 1990s and early 2000s. […]
Finland’s possible NATO bid will steer the debate on nuclear weapons
Finland’s ongoing political debate on joining NATO has turned to the issue of nuclear weapons and warfare. On Saturday, the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) said that all possible applications to join NATO must be made before the summer. Central to NATO’s collective defense are nuclear weapons designed to raise stakes for any […]
Men with high BMI in upper adolescence are at risk of severe covid-19: Study
Gothenburg [Sweden]March 19 (ANI): According to a new study led by the University of Gothenburg, men with a high body index (BMI) in their upper teens have a high risk of severe covid-19 and may need to be hospitalized in the future. The results of the study were published in the journal Obesity. The study […]
High BMI in upper teens a risk of severe covid-19: Study
Gothenburg [Sweden]March 14 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Gothenburg has found that men with a high body mass index (BMI) in their late teens have an increased risk of severe covid-19 and may need to be hospitalized later in life. The study was published in the journal Obesity. The study included […]
Conscription worries as Covid infections pass 2,186 people in two weeks
Since the beginning of the year, approximately 2,186 conscripts in the Finnish army have been infected with the coronavirus. Due to the situation in Covid, many conscripts, according to their alliance, have been on leave for many weeks. Some of them have been stuck at their military base for six weeks or more. The union […]
Hundreds of conscripts were sent home due to abuse
About 500 conscripts have been sent home to Sweden after it emerged that many were exposed to serious misconduct, including food and lack of sleep, and were forced to train despite injuries and illnesses. On Tuesday, the Swedish Conscription Council, an organization that represents conscripted troops, told local media that there had been serious irregularities […]
The cross-party committee recommends strengthening women’s participation in national defense
The cross-party parliamentary committee has recommended that school information days on women’s military service and voluntary military service be extended to all students in the age group. "Knowledge-based foundations for the development of the national defense relationship of young people must be created in the school system and the whole age group must be invited." […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Unvaccinated most at risk, law-breaking reforms and opinion polls suggest Russians love Finland
Evening paper Evening paper quotes HUS’s chief physician Asko Järvinen noted that the risk of coronavirus infection in those currently unvaccinated is higher than ever, and he called for strict restrictions on people who have not yet taken the vaccine. However, speaking on Monday, Järvinen pointed out that the biggest factor in the development of […]
Tuesday’s Issues: Women’s Invitations, Covid Passport Disorder, and Valuable Pollinators
The cross-party parliamentary committee has recommended that military calls be extended to women in Finland. However, compulsory military service would be limited to men. Eekku Aromaa, The secretary general of the Feminist Association Union said Evening paper that the move towards gender neutrality in this matter was a step in the right direction. "But it […]
Finnish women may be called up for military service in the future
The cross-party parliamentary committee has proposed extending the military conscription to women, but not conscription, which is mandatory for Finnish men. The committee argued that a general vocation could help prevent social exclusion, as officials would reach everyone in a certain age group. Invitations would also be an opportunity for more women to learn more […]
The government is proposing 500 new jobs for the Finnish Defense Forces
On Thursday, the Government approved Finland’s latest national defense policy report, which covers measures up to the end of this decade. The Secretary of Defense will present a policy report to the media this week Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) stressed the growing importance of cyber defense, strategic communications and information defense. "Our cyber defense must be […]
The Defense Forces are calling up tens of thousands of young men for military service
The Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) have begun to invite this year’s conscripts to perform their compulsory military service. According to the Finnish Conscription Act, every male Finnish citizen must perform armed or unarmed military service for about six months and a maximum of one year. Alternatively, they can also opt for a longer than civilian […]
V: Medical practices need to be closer to citizens
Over three years, the party will spend the money on modernizing medical practices around the country and making it more attractive for doctors and other health professionals to establish themselves where there is still a shortage of doctors. The money must be placed in a pool from which regions and municipalities can apply for funding […]
These athletes fled the Soviet Union. How did they do it?
Athletes were among a select few who were allowed to travel abroad and therefore it was a little easier for them than for anyone else to escape from the regime. Sometimes, however, they had to resort to rather risky systems. Here are the stories of some of them. Viktor Korchnoi: He planned his escape for […]
Record numbers of women sign up to guard the queen
Minister of Defense Trine Bramsen (S), who is visiting the new recruits on Wednesday, calls it a happy development. – When there are both sexes, it creates a better dynamic, and it has a positive effect on the task solution, she says. A total of 394 people have been called up to start in the […]
Minister of Defense: We must be better equipped for cyber attacks
This is what the Danish Minister of Defense, Trine Bramsen (S), says at a press conference in Industriens Hus on Wednesday afternoon. A cyber home guard must help to support the security work and ensure that there are some who have the competencies to avert a cyber attack. Specifically, the government wants to organize citizens […]
FACTS: Young people have 15 recommendations for politicians after the corona
Read a selection of the recommendations here: * The panel recommends that the government invites to tripartite negotiations, which will contribute to more young people getting jobs, and that an apprenticeship guarantee is established. * All young people must have the opportunity for a part-time job through a compensation scheme for the private sector or […]
The Illegal Arms Trade and Israel
By Terry Crawford-Browne An Israeli documentary film called The Lab was made in 2013. It was shown in Pretoria and Cape Town, Europe, Australia and the US and won numerous awards, even including at the Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival.[i] The thesis of the film is that the Israeli occupation of Gaza and the […]
‘Denial of conscience’ in the past in the Danish military
Once we had stopped suffocating our cornflakes, we could see what DR meant by the lead-in “Military conscientious objectors have largely been exterminated in Denmark” in its article on the enormous decline in conscientious objectors. But for the briefest moments, the use of the word made extinct, which means ‘extinct’ conjure up images of deserters […]
Education where women dominate
In five years, every third person who does military service will be a woman, according to the Armed Forces’ own goals. Now it’s not even every fifth. The Dal Regiment Group’s conscription training in Falun has adapted requirements for enlistment, which has made a difference. Here, the women are in the majority among those who […]
Is nationalism a force for good or evil?
19th century nationalism was inspired by the liberation struggles of the North American colonies and the French Revolution. France was the first country to introduce universal conscription, transferring military loyalty from its mercenaries to the State of the Nation. 19th century nationalism sought to replace the sovereignty of rulers with the sovereignty of the people. […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Shorter conscription, unclear Travel instructions and a new flag of pride
Should military service be shortened? Finland’s largest daily Helsingin Sanomat analyzes this proposal by the President of the Left Alliance Li Andersson during the party’s last summer meeting. At the time, the minister said shortening the duration of civilian and military service could increase employment "significantly, several thousand people." According to a report commissioned by […]
