Proposal to enhance exchange of information between authorities circulated for comments
4.7.2025 11.58

The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal aiming to streamline the exchange of information between the police and other authorities. This proposal implements the objective outlined in the Government Programme to step up the combating of crime and remove obstacles to the related exchange of information. The deadline for submitting comments is August 17, 2025.
New powers for Finnish Border Guard to prevent and investigate certain offences
18.6.2025 13.39

The Finnish Border Guard will be given new powers concerning the prevention and investigation of human trafficking offences and money laundering offences. The Government submitted the Act on Crime Prevention by the Finnish Border Guard and certain other acts for approval on 18 June. The President of the Republic is scheduled to approve the amendments on 27 June, and they will enter into force on 1 September.
Validity of Border Security Act to be extended until 31 December 2026
18.6.2025 13.10

The validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration (‘Border Security Act’) will be extended until 31 December 2026. The purpose of the act is to prevent efforts to put pressure on Finland through the instrumentalisation of migrants. The Government submitted the relevant amendments for approval on 18 June. The President of the Republic is scheduled to approve the amendments on 27 June, and they will enter into force on 1 July.
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Proposal to enhance exchange of information between authorities circulated for comments
Type:Press release
Publication date:4.7.2025 11.58
New powers for Finnish Border Guard to prevent and investigate certain offences
Type:Press release
Publication date:18.6.2025 13.39
Validity of Border Security Act to be extended until 31 December 2026
Type:Press release
Publication date:18.6.2025 13.10
New legislation to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure and resilience of society
Type:Press release
Publication date:12.6.2025 14.21
Government to tighten conditions for family reunification
Type:Press release
Publication date:12.6.2025 13.36
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