Delivery of material assistance to Ukraine continues
8.5.2024 14.52
During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Finland has actively delivered civilian material assistance to Ukraine. A total of 76 vehicles and 311 truckloads of aid have been donated from Finland. The collection and delivery of material assistance to Ukraine continues.
Finland to look into adoption of secure satellite connections
6.5.2024 16.27
The European Union will begin providing secure satellite connections to its Member States at the end of this year. The plan is to offer Members States high-speed broadband connectivity in areas where no terrestrial connections are available. In April, the Ministry of the Interior launched a preliminary study on the adoption of secure satellite connections.
Government proposes more stringent provisions on migration
18.4.2024 14.15
On 18 April, the Government submitted a number of proposals related to migration to Parliament. They concern more stringent provisions on international protection, preventing evasion of provisions on entry, introducing a border procedure and reducing the reception allowance. A proposal concerning the period of residence laid down in the Citizenship Act was also submitted to Parliament.
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Delivery of material assistance to Ukraine continues
Press release
8.5.2024 14.52
Finland to look into adoption of secure satellite connections
Press release
6.5.2024 16.27
Government appoints two new state secretaries
Press release
18.4.2024 15.44
Government proposes more stringent provisions on migration
News item
18.4.2024 14.15
Government proposes extended use of technology by Border Guard
Press release
18.4.2024 14.10
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Finland may provide international rescue service assistance upon the request of another country, the EU or an international organisation.
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Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home country.
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Violent radicalisation refers to justifying violence based on one's own view of the world, or on ideological grounds.
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