Finland • Table.Briefings

March 25th, 2026

Finnish forestry company manufactures mine-laying vehicle for NATO member

Anti-tank mines are coming to the fore for NATO countries. A Finnish forestry company is now set to supply training vehicles to an unnamed NATO country.

By Maria Mitrov

Blick auf die Anlagen der Total Energies Raffinerie im Chemiepark Leuna. Die Raffinerie Leuna ist eine komplexe Rohölraffinerie mit Konversionsanlagen zur Herstellung von Kraftstoffen und petrochemischen Vorprodukten und zählt zu den bedeutenden Standorten der Mineralölverarbeitung in Deutschland.

News | Methane Regulation

March 10th, 2026

Methane Regulation: Oil and gas importers warn of collapse in refining business

The oil and gas industry claims that the Methane Regulation will jeopardize Europe’s security of supply in the medium term. NGOs accuse the industry of spreading misinformation, but some EU countries are heeding the alarm calls.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Finland

January 26th, 2026

China trip: Finnish prime minister seeks to boost business

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has traveled to China for four days with representatives of more than 20 companies to improve access to the Chinese market. In Finland, rising imports from China are drawing criticism.

By Yi Ling Pan

News

January 8th, 2026

Ukraine war: Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen optimistic on further negotiations with Putin

Finland’s Foreign Minister Valtonen and Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda are the first two explicit supporters of Ukraine to attend the German CSU’s party conference in Seeon. Nauseda believes that strength is the best way to negotiate with Russia.

By Magdalena Latz

Feature | Finland

September 26th, 2025

Finland: Why the country is not afraid of Russia

Finland is defending Europe's border, the border between democracy and dictatorship, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. He believes his country is well equipped in view of its comprehensive security concept and broad consensus vis-à-vis Russia.

By Stephan Israel