Current issues - Ministry of the Interior

EU home affairs ministers expected to reach preliminary agreement on extension of temporary protection of Ukrainians

Press release 13.6.2025 8.55

New legislation to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure and resilience of society

Press release 12.6.2025 14.21

Safe countries of origin for asylum seekers to be designated at EU level

Press release 12.6.2025 13.52

Government to tighten conditions for family reunification

Press release 12.6.2025 13.36

Ministry of the Interior to prepare legislative amendment to extend passport validity to 10 years

Press release 12.6.2025 12.54

Guide on the activation and use of civil defence shelters sent out for comments

Press release 12.6.2025 12.48

Reception allowance to remain at reduced level

Press release 11.6.2025 15.37

Ministry of the Interior issues new decree on smoke alarms

Press release 11.6.2025 12.25

Minister Rantanen meets with Nigerian Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Press release 10.6.2025 17.50

Government to tighten conditions for permanent residence permits

Press release 5.6.2025 13.46

Government proposes extension for introducing real time text in emergency calls

Press release 5.6.2025 13.40

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Kyiv: Finland and Ukraine will establish a coalition to support the construction of civil defence shelters

Press release 28.5.2025 19.47

Government supplementary budget proposal invests in readiness and preparedness

Press release 28.5.2025 12.09

Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation

Press release 22.5.2025 13.30

Legislative amendments improving efficiency of asylum system to enter into force on 1 June

Press release 22.5.2025 13.29

Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets with other ministers responsible for preparedness in Brussels

Press release 22.5.2025 13.05

Government supports Common European System for Returns

Press release 15.5.2025 13.48

Minister Rantanen and Estonian Minister of the Interior Igor Taro meet in Helsinki

Press release 13.5.2025 16.37

Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen: Decisions in government spending limits discussion will improve internal security

Press release 24.4.2025 15.53

New amendment to allow municipal health protection authorities to issue emergency warnings

Press release 24.4.2025 13.39

Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets Sweden’s Minister for Migration Forssell and Minister for Civil Defence Bohlin

Press release 23.4.2025 14.18

Finland sent material assistance to regions affected by earthquake in Myanmar

Press release 23.4.2025 12.36

Government proposes more extensive rights for intelligence authorities to disclose criminal information

Press release 16.4.2025 13.59

Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice

Press release 16.4.2025 13.52

Introducing centralised system for banking data requests by authorities

Press release 10.4.2025 13.48

Finland provides material assistance to Moldova

Press release 10.4.2025 12.34

New amendments to provisions on detention and entry ban help safeguard public order and security

Press release 3.4.2025 14.00

Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Greece

Press release 3.4.2025 9.34

Finland to provide expert assistance in Southeast Asia

Press release 2.4.2025 15.20

Finland provides expert assistance to investigate house fires in Libya

Press release 2.4.2025 13.33

Minister of the Interior Rantanen to attend meeting on organised immigration crime in London

Press release 31.3.2025 9.28

New legislation to step up fight against organised crime

Press release 27.3.2025 14.47

Government proposes stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship

Press release 27.3.2025 13.37

Finnish Government proposes to extend validity of Border Security Act

Press release 27.3.2025 13.25

Report: Rescue services have maintained a good service level

Press release 27.3.2025 12.06

European preparedness requires stronger cooperation among Member States

Column 27.3.2025 10.07

Gambling system reform – Licensing introduced to open betting and online casino games market to competition

Press release 20.3.2025 13.45

Finland and Ukraine to intensify cooperation on civil defence shelters

Press release 19.3.2025 18.16

Finland to host Nordic rescue exercise in Oulu in September

Press release 17.3.2025 11.23

Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Ukraine

Press release 13.3.2025 8.00

Government proposes changes to asylum examinations, travel to countries of origin and enforcement of deportations

Press release 6.3.2025 14.03

Government proposes stricter conditions for family reunification

Press release 6.3.2025 14.02

Home affairs ministers to discuss measures to increase submarine cable security and effectiveness of returns

Press release 5.3.2025 9.30

Denmark and Finland step up cooperation in preparedness matters

Press release 4.3.2025 12.05

Government to ensure seamless continuation of temporary protection

Press release 27.2.2025 13.41

Finland continues its active support for Ukraine

Press release 24.2.2025 11.22

Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Czechia's Minister of the Interior Vít Rakušan to meet in Finland

Press release 20.2.2025 15.53

Report exploring introduction of citizenship test now complete

Press release 19.2.2025 11.40

Preparedness guide has already accumulated around half a million visits

Press release 18.2.2025 11.40

EU to roll out common Entry/Exit System progressively

Press release 13.2.2025 14.24

Comments requested on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act

Press release 13.2.2025 12.35

Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation

Press release 6.2.2025 13.33

Proposal to amend regulation on biometric data in crime prevention circulated for comments

Press release 3.2.2025 14.22

Finnish Government supports negotiations for EU–Interpol agreement

Press release 30.1.2025 13.51

EU home affairs ministers to discuss threats to internal security as well as migration management

Press release 30.1.2025 9.16

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

Transitional period to be extended for provisions on accessibility of emergency calls

Press release 9.1.2025 9.56

Finland delivered assistance from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine

Press release 8.1.2025 13.06

Changes in the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year

Press release 20.12.2024 11.00

Matti Sarasmaa appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior

Press release 19.12.2024 14.56

Changes to the fees of the Finnish Immigration Service and reception centres in 2025

Press release 19.12.2024 14.54

Government proposes new act to guide improvement of resilience and protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society

Press release 19.12.2024 14.53

Information exchange for the purpose of combating crime to be enhanced between EU Member States

Press release 19.12.2024 14.46

EU digital travel document would improve efficiency of border controls and ensure smooth travel

Press release 19.12.2024 14.44

Fees charged by the police and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service to change in 2025

Press release 19.12.2024 14.38

Ministry of the Interior's follow-up report finds no discrimination in preparation of refugee quota

Press release 17.12.2024 16.04

Home affairs ministers to discuss management of migration, preparedness and border security

Press release 12.12.2024 9.00

Finland continues to provide material assistance – truckload of solar panels delivered to Ukraine

Press release 11.12.2024 15.02

Finland to receive EUR 50 million in additional funding to strengthen surveillance at eastern border

Press release 11.12.2024 13.35

Project launched to review Finnish Border Guard’s preparedness powers

Press release 11.12.2024 10.11

Government proposes amendments to legislation on temporary protection

Press release 5.12.2024 14.09

The Nordic countries must be prepared for threats of all kinds

Press release 28.11.2024 14.16

Finland to receive Afghans, Congolese, Syrians, Venezuelans and evacuees from Libya under refugee quota

Press release 28.11.2024 13.58

Requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship to be tightened

Press release 27.11.2024 12.19

Legislative amendments to improve efficiency of asylum process sent out for comments

Press release 26.11.2024 10.08

International protection becomes temporary – more attention paid to security concerns

Press release 21.11.2024 13.53

New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland

Press release 18.11.2024 9.00

New project aims to develop regulation on denial of admittance or stay and deportation

Press release 31.10.2024 15.47

Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation

Press release 25.10.2024 9.11

Government issues new decree to specify cooperation in preparedness for civil defence in wellbeing services counties

Press release 24.10.2024 14.21

National NPO sector assessment highlights risk-based approach

Press release 23.10.2024 10.36

Legislation on temporary protection to be reformed

Press release 16.10.2024 14.24

Finland prepares for application of EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

Press release 15.10.2024 14.23

Proposal to improve authorities’ electronic access to information on account transactions sent out for comments

Press release 10.10.2024 14.19

Home affairs ministers to discuss development of external border control and impact of external conflicts on the EU

Press release 10.10.2024 8.45

Government proposes amendments to regulation on detention and entry bans

Press release 3.10.2024 13.59

Finland to apply for EUR 50 million in funding from the Commission to strengthen surveillance at eastern border

Press release 26.9.2024 16.26

Government proposal on exchange of information between authorities of EU Member States submitted to Parliament

Press release 26.9.2024 14.21

Finland and Sweden to strengthen civil preparedness and emergency planning together

Press release 16.9.2024 15.10

Draft legislative proposal on tightening conditions for family reunification circulated for comments

Press release 12.9.2024 9.17

Joint EU crisis preparedness helps support preparedness in all Member States

Press release 6.9.2024 12.30

Minister Ranne: Government strengthens police and Border Guard activities in budget negotiations

Press release 3.9.2024 19.33

Prime Minister Orpo’s Government: Long-term economic adjustment continues, focus shifts to growth

Press release 3.9.2024 19.24

Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue

Press release 3.9.2024 14.18

Phase two of Rescue Act reform launched

Press release 27.8.2024 9.09

Municipal health protection authorities to be given powers to issue emergency warnings

Press release 26.8.2024 11.36

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