Policysphere, Intelligence and Parliamentary Discussions on Russia in Finland 2018–2024
Year: 2026

This article explores the perceptions Finnish politicians hold on intelligence and Russia. Their concerns and perceptions regarding intelligence and understanding of Russia in the context are explored in the light of Finnish parliamentary discussions. Parliament debates (2018–2019) on the so-called intelligence legislation package are examined and contrasted with the later parliamentary discussions concerning the legislation to combat instrumentalised entry that was passed in 2024 in response to