Finns’ opinions on foreign and security policy, national defence and security

A Survey commissioned by The Advisothe ry Board of Defence Information (ABDI) explored the opinions of Finnish people on Finnish foreign policy and security policy, defence policy and national defence. There are questions on factors affecting safety and citizens` sense pertaining to security over the next five years. There are also questions about the impacts of various organizations on Finland`s security. The survey also included questions on factors causing concern, preparations against various threats, the future of the European Union, views on the fact that Finland has applied for membership in NATO, confidence in The Defence Force`s ability to counter military threats and Finland`s military cooperation and attitudes towards cooperation between the European Union and NATO. Altogether 20 questions were asked, two of which for the first time. Commissioned by the ABDI, market research company Taloustutkimus Oy carried out the survey. Because of the coronavirus situation, the survey was carried out as a combination of personal interviews as a part of omnibus research and an internet panel by Taloustutkimus Oy. The sample size was 1033 people. The target group of the study comprised the entire population between the ages of 15 and 79, with the exception of the Åland Islands. The report comprises a text section with illustrating figures that also present the time sequence of the questions asked in previous surveys. These illustrations were prepared by Taloustutkimus Oy. Some of the questions represent a continuous sequence since 1964