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

Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act

Type:Press release Publication date:10.7.2026 15.02

Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regulation

Type:Press release Publication date:9.7.2026 15.16

Information exchange between authorities strengthened to improve security

Type:Press release Publication date:9.7.2026 14.19

Views requested on amendments to Act on Emergency Warnings

Type:Press release Publication date:30.6.2026 14.58