valtiopetos
Valtiopetos is the Finnish legal term for treason against the state. It refers to acts intended to seriously undermine Finland's sovereignty, constitutional order, or security. In practice, valtiopetos covers actions such as aiding a foreign power against Finland, participating in armed hostilities directed at the Finnish state, or helping to overthrow the constitutional system. The concept is treated as one of the gravest offenses in Finnish law, reflecting the priority given to national sovereignty and security.
In Finland, valtiopetos is defined in the Penal Code as a category of offenses against the state.
Historically, valtiopetos has appeared in Finland during periods of upheaval, such as the country’s early years