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Reforming Emergency Practices in Finland
Authors: Brunila, Tuukka
Publisher: University of Turku
Publication year: 2026
Journal: Insights: Professional Legal Blog of the Faculty of Law, University of Turku
Issue: 7.4.2026
eISSN: 2984-5246
Publication's open availability at the time of reporting: Open Access
Publication channel's open availability : Open Access publication channel
Web address : https://insights.utu.fi/reforming-emergency-practices-in-finland/
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/516216772
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The Emergency Powers Act regulates the application of emergency powers in Finland. It is central to Finnish preparedness for emergencies. The Act has been consistently amended and reformed ever since its enactment in 1991, though it was applied for the first time only during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government plans to issue its proposal for the Act’s reform in August 2026; a committee report on the matter has now been published. While the report’s draft proposal for the Act includes improvements to checks and balances, the declaration procedure remains underdeveloped.
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