Areas of expertise
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
Conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit to be tightened
Press release
27.1.2025 12.19
Government proposes more effective procedure for compensating the building of barriers on eastern border
Press release
23.1.2025 14.04
Minister of the Interior Rantanen visited Somalia
Press release
22.1.2025 15.32
Agreement on police cooperation between Finland and Sweden to enter into force in the beginning of February
Press release
16.1.2025 13.45
Finnish Government prepares to extend validity of Border Security Act
Press release
9.1.2025 14.14