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
Authorities to investigate case of man convicted in Iraq
Press release
4.10.2023 13.37
Ministry of the Interior to prepare amendments to provisions on detention and entry bans in the Aliens Act
Press release
2.10.2023 12.51
Temporary protection for Ukrainians to continue in the EU
Press release
28.9.2023 18.04
EU home affairs ministers to decide on extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war
Press release
27.9.2023 15.21
Ministry of the Interior prepares to reduce reception allowance
Press release
26.9.2023 13.16