Finland’s Crisis Powers
When everyday systems fail, decisions in Helsinki could reach into people’s homes. A new bill sets out how far authorities may go.
Finland’s government submitted a proposed Emergency Powers Act to Eduskunta, the national parliament, on November 5, 2026. The reform would reshape the legal powers available during exceptional crises.
The parliamentary record identifies the proposal as HE 294/2026. It includes an amendment to the Criminal Code and remains subject to parliamentary scruti…
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