2 VISION FOR THE FUTURE: FINLAND 2025 Finland’s foreign and security policy is predicated on the values and rights enshrined in the Constitution, and it promotes them. Shared values, democracy, accountable governance and well-functioning institutions lay the foundation for stability, internal security and wellbeing, supported by sustainable economic growth. A safe society based on trust is an important part of credible and successful foreign and security policy. The Government Programme is based on Finland’s long-term vision which states that “In 2025, Finland is an inventive, caring and safe country where we all can feel important. Our society is based on trust.” According to the vision “Finland is open and international, rich in languages and cultures. Finland’s competitiveness is built on high expertise, sustainable development and open-minded innovations based on experimentation and digitalisation.” As a part of the European and Nordic communities Finland exerts goal-oriented influence in its operating environment. As an active, pragmatic and resultsoriented Member State of the European Union, Finland participates in the safeguarding of peace, security, prosperity and the rule of law in Europe. Finland bears its global responsibility as an independent state, a member of international organisations and an actor in the international community. Finland’s security and prosperity require a secure and stable international operating environment in which the activities of states, businesses and people are governed by international law and subsequent commonly agreed rules, rights and obligations. 6