Report on Ukrainians who fled to Finland published
21.3.2024 14.06
According to a survey commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior, Ukrainians who arrived in Finland as refugees after February 2022 are satisfied with their life in Finland and more interested than before in staying in the country. The online survey was completed by 1,300 Ukrainians in November 2023.
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).
Draft act to combat instrumentalised migration sent out for comments
15.3.2024 12.46
On 15 March, the Ministry of the Interior sent out for comments a draft act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration. The deadline for submitting comments is 25 March. The proposed act is scheduled to enter into force as soon as possible. The act would be temporary and would be valid for one year after its entry into force.
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Report on Ukrainians who fled to Finland published
Press release
21.3.2024 14.06
Government proposes additional funding for border security
Press release
21.3.2024 13.49
Draft act to combat instrumentalised migration sent out for comments
Press release
15.3.2024 12.46
Juha Martelius appointed Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
Press release
14.3.2024 13.24
Finnish Government to draw up national security strategy
Press release
8.3.2024 15.32
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