Ministry of the Interior requests comments on amendments to the Citizenship Act concerning period of residence
9.2.2024 14.38
The Ministry of the Interior has requested comments on a draft version of amendments to the Citizenship Act concerning the period of residence. The public consultation will end on 4 March 2024. According to the proposed amendments, the period of residence required for Finnish citizenship would be extended from the current five years to eight years.
Ministry of the Interior’s project to prepare changes to family reunification
7.2.2024 11.55
The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to implement the entries in the Government Programme concerning tighter conditions for family reunification. The aim is to introduce additional conditions for family reunification, as permitted by the EU Family Reunification Directive.
Government to improve protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society
19.1.2024 16.52
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a proposal for an act on the protection of infrastructure critical to society and on the improvement of resilience. The legislative project will enhance national security and the resilience of society.
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Ministry of the Interior requests comments on amendments to the Citizenship Act concerning period of residence
Press release
9.2.2024 14.38
Ministry of the Interior’s project to prepare changes to family reunification
Press release
7.2.2024 11.55
Government to improve protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society
Press release
19.1.2024 16.52
Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation
Press release
19.1.2024 10.02
Ministry of the Interior launches a reform of the Nationality Act
Press release
16.10.2023 9.27
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