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Finland enacts legislation to combat instrumentalised migration
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16.7.2024 12.43
Automated exchange of data between law enforcement authorities of EU Member States developed
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15.7.2024 14.14
Government session to decide on border security act on week beginning 15 July
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12.7.2024 17.06
Government resolution directs prevention and combating of violent radicalisation and extremism
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11.7.2024 13.47
Reception services to be streamlined in line with Government Programme
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10.7.2024 12.15
Stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship: the required period of residence to be extended
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4.7.2024 13.59
Ilkka Koskimäki appointed as National Police Commissioner
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4.7.2024 13.57
Legislative amendments preventing evasion of entry rules to come into effect starting 1 September
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4.7.2024 13.56
Legislative amendment to reduce reception allowance
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4.7.2024 13.53
Draft legislation on new gambling system submitted for consultation
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3.7.2024 10.17
Project launched to prepare legislative amendments on using passenger name record data in crime prevention
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28.6.2024 9.39
Legislative amendments to expand the Border Guard's right to use more technology in statutory duties
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27.6.2024 13.58
Finland to introduce new border procedure – asylum applications can be processed near the border
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27.6.2024 13.49
Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2026
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25.6.2024 16.07
Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Enger Mehl meet in Finland
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24.6.2024 14.50
EU home affairs ministers to symbolically adopt proposal to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war
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13.6.2024 8.50
Minister of the Interior Rantanen to visit Europol and Eurojust
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12.6.2024 9.40
The European Union must be able to protect its security in situations of instrumentalised migration
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10.6.2024 12.58
EU wants to combat organised crime with Brazil
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6.6.2024 13.53
Minister Rantanen visits Vienna and Brussels to discuss migration and EU preparedness
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3.6.2024 14.01
Ministry of the Interior sets up project to safeguard Finland’s shooting ranges
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3.6.2024 12.44
Minister of the Interior Rantanen speaks with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs
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31.5.2024 16.28
Finland exercises use of EU strategic stockpiles
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30.5.2024 14.43
Countries on EU's external border face common challenges
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24.5.2024 12.37
Government proposal for a border security act submitted to Parliament
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21.5.2024 9.11
Proposal for tightening regulation on detention and entry bans sent out for comments
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17.5.2024 13.22
Finland and Sweden to intensify police cooperation in border area
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16.5.2024 13.09
Crisis Management NOW expo to discuss conflicts and peacebuilding in changed security situation
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13.5.2024 10.02
Delivery of material assistance to Ukraine continues
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8.5.2024 14.52
Finland to look into adoption of secure satellite connections
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6.5.2024 16.27
Government appoints two new state secretaries
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18.4.2024 15.44
Government proposes more stringent provisions on migration
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18.4.2024 14.15
Government proposes extended use of technology by Border Guard
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18.4.2024 14.10
Government proposal submitted to Parliament to prevent evasion of provisions on entry
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18.4.2024 14.06
Government proposes to reduce reception allowance
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18.4.2024 14.06
Government proposes more stringent provisions on international protection
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18.4.2024 13.49
Proposal for introducing new border procedure submitted to Parliament
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18.4.2024 13.49
Government submits proposal to Parliament on stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship
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18.4.2024 13.48
Savings allocated to Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government do not endanger internal security
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17.4.2024 16.47
Eight applications received for post of National Police Commissioner
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10.4.2024 15.21
Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice
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4.4.2024 13.42
Report on Ukrainians who fled to Finland published
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21.3.2024 14.06
Government proposes additional funding for border security
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21.3.2024 13.49
Draft act to combat instrumentalised migration sent out for comments
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15.3.2024 12.46
Juha Martelius appointed Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
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14.3.2024 13.24
Finnish Government to draw up national security strategy
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8.3.2024 15.32
Finland to send expert to support Ukraine in preparing for CBRN risks
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5.3.2024 9.52
Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and border management
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4.3.2024 9.42
Finland to send wildfire preparedness expert to Czechia
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1.3.2024 13.54
Requirements for permanent residence permits to be tightened
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1.3.2024 12.58
Emergency material assistance supplied to Ukraine for two years
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23.2.2024 13.52
Minister of the Interior Rantanen met Sweden’s Minister for Migration Malmer Stenergard
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20.2.2024 18.38
Proposal to tighten the provisions on international protection sent out for comments
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20.2.2024 14.17
New legislative project to be launched to combat instrumentalised migration
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19.2.2024 17.11
Proposal of the Ministry of the Interior to reduce reception allowance circulated for comments
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19.2.2024 8.29
Proposal for introducing border procedure sent out for comments
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12.2.2024 14.24
Ministry of the Interior requests comments on amendments to the Citizenship Act concerning period of residence
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9.2.2024 14.38
Finland updates risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing
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8.2.2024 14.01
Finland's eastern border to remain closed
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8.2.2024 13.32
Ministry of the Interior’s project to prepare changes to family reunification
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7.2.2024 11.55
Reform of legislation on residence permits out for comments
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30.1.2024 14.15
Finland and United States to deepen cooperation on homeland security
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29.1.2024 17.33
Commission to step up fight against people smuggling and trafficking
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25.1.2024 14.02
Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and organised crime
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24.1.2024 13.33
Government to improve protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society
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19.1.2024 16.52
Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation
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19.1.2024 10.02
19 applications received for post of Director of Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
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17.1.2024 14.54
Finland's eastern border to remain closed
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11.1.2024 13.35
New Decree on Assistance for Voluntary Return to enter into force at the beginning of 2024
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21.12.2023 14.25
Not only strong walls and structures
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20.12.2023 15.42
Additional common EU reserves to be established in Finland, value of projects to rise to EUR 305 million
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20.12.2023 15.10
New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch
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20.12.2023 14.12
Finland’s entire eastern border closed again
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14.12.2023 18.23
Finland to continue restrictions at eastern border to manage the situation – Government prepared to take further measures
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12.12.2023 14.55
Home affairs ministers to discuss more effective return procedures
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4.12.2023 14.32
Restrictions on movement to be imposed in Port of Ingå
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1.12.2023 13.00
Finland's entire eastern border to be closed
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28.11.2023 16.16
Entire eastern border can be closed
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24.11.2023 18.34
Government decides to establish registration centres to improve security
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24.11.2023 16.29
Finland to close more border crossing points
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22.11.2023 19.10
Government decides to close the border in Southeast Finland
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16.11.2023 13.38
Ministry of the Interior to prepare restrictions at eastern border under Border Guard Act
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14.11.2023 16.42
Work Help Finland mobile application helps to combat human trafficking
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13.11.2023 12.31
Ministers Rantanen and Bohlin discuss civil preparedness and civil defence shelters
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8.11.2023 8.43
Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Danish Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard discuss youth and gang crime
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31.10.2023 14.58
The Nordic countries strengthen cooperation on return issues
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31.10.2023 14.03
EU external border countries face common security challenges
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27.10.2023 11.41
Legislative project for gambling system reform begins
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24.10.2023 14.27
Ministry of the Interior prepares to tighten the rules on international protection
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23.10.2023 12.27
Finland continues active support for Ukrainian authorities
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23.10.2023 11.00
Finland sent material assistance to Armenia
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20.10.2023 9.00
Home affairs ministers to discuss fight against human smuggling and situation in Israel and the Middle East
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19.10.2023 9.29
Ministry of the Interior launches a reform of the Nationality Act
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16.10.2023 9.27
Project launched to review powers of the Border Guard at Schengen borders
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16.10.2023 8.57
Ministry of the Interior preparing to impose restrictions on movement in Port of Ingå
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13.10.2023 12.57
Government invests in internal security and increases rescue service training
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9.10.2023 14.29
Authorities to investigate case of man convicted in Iraq
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4.10.2023 13.37
Ministry of the Interior to prepare amendments to provisions on detention and entry bans in the Aliens Act
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2.10.2023 12.51
Temporary protection for Ukrainians to continue in the EU
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28.9.2023 18.04
EU home affairs ministers to decide on extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war
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27.9.2023 15.21