Proposed changes to Finland's expropriation law aim to tighten regulations regarding the government's ability to seize properties deemed crucial for national security. Under the new amendments, all permitting processes and threat assessments related to expropriations would be centralized within the Ministry of Defence, enhancing governmental efficiency in urgent situations. This centralization is intended to streamline responses in situations where properties pose a security risk.

The proposed reforms suggest that government authorities could take immediate control of properties without having to go through voluntary sales negotiations, even in emergency situations. This position would significantly increase the powers of the state in managing properties that could be involved in national security threats. Additionally, the Ministry of Defence would maintain an operational overview of properties classified as security threats, which could result in more proactive management and oversight of these assets.

Furthermore, a working group of officials proposed increasing the effectiveness of property seizure measures and expanding options for temporary control of properties. If implemented, these changes could raise concerns among property owners about their rights and the possible encroachment of state power, particularly in how swiftly and decisively a government could intervene in property matters under the guise of security needs, impacting the relationship between citizens and state authority in Finland.