Areas of expertise

Ministry's building on Kirkkokatu The Ministry of the Interior is the ministry for internal security and migration. The Ministry’s aim is for Finland to be the safest country in the world.

The Ministry of the Interior prepares legislation concerning the police, rescue services, emergency response centre operations, border management, maritime search and rescue and migration.

The Ministry is also responsible for Finland’s national capability for civilian crisis management and matters concerning the flag and arms of Finland.

 

News

New guides provide advice on planning and maintenance of civil defence shelters

Type:Press release Publication date:21.1.2026 13.30

Finland to open some gambling services to competition

Type:Press release Publication date:15.1.2026 14.23

Government approves risk assessment of critical infrastructure

Type:Press release Publication date:15.1.2026 14.23

Finland delivers assistance from EU strategic stockpile to Ukraine

Type:Press release Publication date:9.1.2026 11.49