Current issues - Ministry of the Interior

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

Extensive project launched to develop regional preparedness for incidents

Press release 16.8.2024 10.03

Ministry of the Interior has launched preparation of Government Report on Internal Security

Press release 13.8.2024 11.54

Several amendments to Firearms Act to be prepared

Press release 1.8.2024 10.23

Finland to send rescue personnel to Portugal to help manage wildfires

Press release 24.7.2024 10.07

Finland enacts legislation to combat instrumentalised migration

Press release 16.7.2024 12.43

Automated exchange of data between law enforcement authorities of EU Member States developed

Press release 15.7.2024 14.14

Government session to decide on border security act on week beginning 15 July

Press release 12.7.2024 17.06

Government resolution directs prevention and combating of violent radicalisation and extremism

Press release 11.7.2024 13.47

Reception services to be streamlined in line with Government Programme

Press release 10.7.2024 12.15

Stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship: the required period of residence to be extended

Press release 4.7.2024 13.59

Ilkka Koskimäki appointed as National Police Commissioner

Press release 4.7.2024 13.57

Legislative amendments preventing evasion of entry rules to come into effect starting 1 September

Press release 4.7.2024 13.56

Legislative amendment to reduce reception allowance

Press release 4.7.2024 13.53

Draft legislation on new gambling system submitted for consultation

Press release 3.7.2024 10.17

Project launched to prepare legislative amendments on using passenger name record data in crime prevention

Press release 28.6.2024 9.39

Legislative amendments to expand the Border Guard's right to use more technology in statutory duties

Press release 27.6.2024 13.58

Finland to introduce new border procedure – asylum applications can be processed near the border

Press release 27.6.2024 13.49

Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2026

Press release 25.6.2024 16.07

Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Enger Mehl meet in Finland

Press release 24.6.2024 14.50

EU home affairs ministers to symbolically adopt proposal to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war

Press release 13.6.2024 8.50

Minister of the Interior Rantanen to visit Europol and Eurojust

Press release 12.6.2024 9.40

The European Union must be able to protect its security in situations of instrumentalised migration

Press release 10.6.2024 12.58

EU wants to combat organised crime with Brazil

News item 6.6.2024 13.53

Minister Rantanen visits Vienna and Brussels to discuss migration and EU preparedness

Press release 3.6.2024 14.01

Ministry of the Interior sets up project to safeguard Finland’s shooting ranges

Press release 3.6.2024 12.44

Minister of the Interior Rantanen speaks with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs

Press release 31.5.2024 16.28

Finland exercises use of EU strategic stockpiles

Press release 30.5.2024 14.43

Countries on EU's external border face common challenges

Press release 24.5.2024 12.37

Government proposal for a border security act submitted to Parliament

Press release 21.5.2024 9.11

Proposal for tightening regulation on detention and entry bans sent out for comments

Press release 17.5.2024 13.22

Finland and Sweden to intensify police cooperation in border area

Press release 16.5.2024 13.09

Crisis Management NOW expo to discuss conflicts and peacebuilding in changed security situation

Press release 13.5.2024 10.02

Delivery of material assistance to Ukraine continues

Press release 8.5.2024 14.52

Finland to look into adoption of secure satellite connections

Press release 6.5.2024 16.27

Government appoints two new state secretaries

Press release 18.4.2024 15.44

Government proposes more stringent provisions on migration

News item 18.4.2024 14.15

Government proposes extended use of technology by Border Guard

Press release 18.4.2024 14.10

Government proposal submitted to Parliament to prevent evasion of provisions on entry

Press release 18.4.2024 14.06

Government proposes to reduce reception allowance

Press release 18.4.2024 14.06

Government proposes more stringent provisions on international protection

Press release 18.4.2024 13.49

Proposal for introducing new border procedure submitted to Parliament

Press release 18.4.2024 13.49

Government submits proposal to Parliament on stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship

Press release 18.4.2024 13.48

Savings allocated to Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government do not endanger internal security

Press release 17.4.2024 16.47

Eight applications received for post of National Police Commissioner

Press release 10.4.2024 15.21

Finnish Interior Minister Rantanen and Estonian Interior Minister Läänemets visit the eastern border

Press release 8.4.2024 15.04

Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice

Press release 4.4.2024 13.42

Report on Ukrainians who fled to Finland published

Press release 21.3.2024 14.06

Government proposes additional funding for border security

Press release 21.3.2024 13.49

Draft act to combat instrumentalised migration sent out for comments

Press release 15.3.2024 12.46

Juha Martelius appointed Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service

Press release 14.3.2024 13.24

Finnish Government to draw up national security strategy

Press release 8.3.2024 15.32

Finland to send expert to support Ukraine in preparing for CBRN risks

Press release 5.3.2024 9.52

Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and border management

Press release 4.3.2024 9.42

Finland to send wildfire preparedness expert to Czechia

Press release 1.3.2024 13.54

Requirements for permanent residence permits to be tightened

Press release 1.3.2024 12.58

Emergency material assistance supplied to Ukraine for two years

Press release 23.2.2024 13.52

Minister of the Interior Rantanen met Sweden’s Minister for Migration Malmer Stenergard

Press release 20.2.2024 18.38

Proposal to tighten the provisions on international protection sent out for comments

Press release 20.2.2024 14.17

New legislative project to be launched to combat instrumentalised migration

Press release 19.2.2024 17.11

Proposal of the Ministry of the Interior to reduce reception allowance circulated for comments

Press release 19.2.2024 8.29

Proposal for introducing border procedure sent out for comments

Press release 12.2.2024 14.24

Ministry of the Interior requests comments on amendments to the Citizenship Act concerning period of residence

Press release 9.2.2024 14.38