Government proposes additional funding for border security
21.3.2024 13.49
In the first supplementary budget for 2024, the Government proposes over EUR 91 million in additional funding for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior. Of this sum, EUR 86.174 million will be allocated to the Border Guard, EUR 2 million to the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service and EUR 3 million for the further development of the security authorities’ Multi-Agency Field Commanding System (KEJO).
Juha Martelius appointed Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
14.3.2024 13.24
On Thursday 14 March, the Government appointed Doctor of Social Science Juha Martelius Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service for a fixed term of five years (1 April 2024–31 March 2029).
Commission to step up fight against people smuggling and trafficking
25.1.2024 14.02
The European Commission strives to increase police cooperation in the fight against migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings. In November, the Commission proposed a regulation that would reinforce Europol's role and increase information sharing between Member States. The Government expressed its position on the Commission's proposal in its communication submitted to Parliament on 25 January 2024.
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Government proposes additional funding for border security
Press release
21.3.2024 13.49
Juha Martelius appointed Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
Press release
14.3.2024 13.24
Commission to step up fight against people smuggling and trafficking
Press release
25.1.2024 14.02
Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and organised crime
Press release
24.1.2024 13.33
Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation
Press release
19.1.2024 10.02
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