Proposal to tighten the provisions on international protection sent out for comments
20.2.2024 14.17
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a proposal for a legislative amendment that would shorten the length of international protection permits to the minimum allowed by the Qualification Directive. The deadline for submitting comments is 12 March 2024.
New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch
20.12.2023 14.12
The start of 2024 will see the entry into force of amendments to acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes.
Ministry of the Interior prepares to tighten the rules on international protection
23.10.2023 12.27
The Ministry has set up three projects aimed at tightening the rules on international protection in line with the Government Programme. The planned changes will make international protection temporary in nature and introduce the option to withdraw protection if the applicant commits a serious offence. Finland will also introduce a new border procedure and make the asylum process more efficient.
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Proposal to tighten the provisions on international protection sent out for comments
Press release
20.2.2024 14.17
New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch
Press release
20.12.2023 14.12
Ministry of the Interior prepares to tighten the rules on international protection
Press release
23.10.2023 12.27
Changes to temporary protection for third-country nationals who have fled Ukraine
Press release
7.9.2023 13.57
New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch
Press release
21.12.2022 11.39
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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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Finland has official flag days and national flag days designated in the calendar. The flag may be flown on other days as well.
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