Finland enacts legislation to combat instrumentalised migration

16.7.2024 12.43
On 16 July, the President of the Republic approved the bill for the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration. The aim of the act is to improve border security and ensure that Finland has effective means at its disposal to combat instrumentalised migration, which is being used to put pressure on Finland. The aim is also to prepare for more serious instances of instrumentalised migration.

Legislative amendments to expand the Border Guard's right to use more technology in statutory duties 

27.6.2024 13.58
In future, the Border Guard will be able to make better use of modern technology in its key statutory duties, such as border control and the maintenance of border security and order along the border. The amendments will enter into force on 5 July 2024.

Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Enger Mehl meet in Finland

24.6.2024 14.50
Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl met in Finland on Monday 24 June. Together, the ministers paid a visit to the Southeast Finland Border Guard District at Finland’s eastern border and received a briefing on the progress of the border fence and other projects. 

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