Current issues - Ministry of the Interior

Government to streamline exchange of information between authorities in combating crime

Press release 4.12.2025 14.03

Exchange of information between EU law enforcement authorities to become more effective

Press release 4.12.2025 13.08

Responsibility for smoke alarms to transfer to building owners on 1 January 2026

Press release 1.12.2025 9.16

Minister Ville Tavio in Kyiv: Finland strongly supports construction of civil defence shelters in Ukraine

Press release 27.11.2025 13.44

Commission proposes significant increase in EU funding for home affairs

Press release 20.11.2025 14.08

Finland to apply for EUR 16 million in funding from the Commission to strengthen surveillance of eastern border and Gulf of Finland

Press release 13.11.2025 14.19

Reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism would strengthen crisis preparedness

Press release 13.11.2025 14.17

Minister Rantanen: The Nordic countries must continue to work together to strengthen the preparedness of civilian authorities

Press release 13.11.2025 7.25

Permit procedures for shooting ranges to be streamlined – Legislative proposal opens for public consultation

Press release 11.11.2025 14.20

Proposal on establishing a police reserve circulated for comments

Press release 10.11.2025 12.16

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

Press release 5.11.2025 12.54

Baltic Sea countries to intensify cooperation in countering hybrid threats

Press release 28.10.2025 11.30

Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Austria's Federal Minister for the Interior Gerhard Karner to meet in Finland

Press release 27.10.2025 8.39

Real-time text for emergency notifications to be deployed by June 2027

Press release 23.10.2025 14.05

Sufficient financial resources to be required for Finnish citizenship

Press release 23.10.2025 13.30

The exercise proved it: Together we are stronger

Column 17.10.2025 9.44

Home affairs ministers to discuss crisis preparedness and development of border management

Press release 14.10.2025 8.50

Few Ukrainians plan to return – Work or study key to staying in Finland after temporary protection ends

Press release 10.10.2025 9.00

Minister of Interior Rantanen to visit Poland: Protecting EU's external borders increases security in whole Schengen area

Press release 8.10.2025 8.41

EU Commissioner for Preparedness Lahbib to visit Helsinki

Press release 3.10.2025 8.00

Minister of the Interior Rantanen at the Rescue Borealis exercise in Oulu: “As a frontline country, Finland has special needs and responsibilities in preparedness”

Press release 2.10.2025 12.42

Nordic countries share common objectives to restrict immigration

Press release 30.9.2025 9.42

Government proposal on the use of biometric data will enhance prevention of the most serious crimes

Press release 25.9.2025 14.17

Government proposes keeping reception allowance at reduced level

Press release 18.9.2025 13.53

Finland and Norway hold exercise on cross-border assistance in crisis situations

Press release 17.9.2025 10.48

Minister Rantanen and Commissioner Brunner: Finland's strong eastern border secures all of Europe

Press release 15.9.2025 16.08

International rescue exercise brings hundreds of professionals to Oulu

Press release 11.9.2025 15.27

Government submits Report on Internal Security to Parliament

Press release 11.9.2025 13.35

Ministers Grahn-Laasonen and Rantanen: Finland to tackle rising alpha-PVP use through cooperation and intensified action

Press release 5.9.2025 18.35

Proposal to specify provisions on undercover activities conducted in information network by the police sent out for comments

Press release 5.9.2025 15.13

Orpo Government: Government’s decisions support emerging economic growth

Press release 2.9.2025 22.17

Drone and anti-drone capabilities for border control must be developed in EU external border countries

Press release 2.9.2025 11.33

Public trust in police remains high

Press release 29.8.2025 9.25

EU’s Entry/Exit System provides new tool for managing Europe’s borders

Press release 28.8.2025 14.53

Commission grants emergency funding to Finnish authorities to cover costs for damage to Estlink 2 power cable

Press release 22.8.2025 10.01

Ministry of the Interior launches project to specify provisions on police powers

Press release 19.8.2025 14.48

Finland sends module for ground forest firefighting to Spain

Press release 18.8.2025 16.39

Amendments to law governing authorities’ requests for banking data to enter into force on 1 December 2025

Press release 14.8.2025 13.54

Finland continues its strong support for Ukraine

Press release 6.8.2025 9.29

Ministry of the Interior launches preparation of Finland’s national risk assessment

Press release 5.8.2025 12.26

Authorities consider means to improve safety at swimming areas

Press release 30.7.2025 16.55

Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2027

Press release 16.7.2025 10.13

UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to start on Monday – Finland to present its Voluntary National Review led by Prime Minister Orpo

Press release 14.7.2025 9.00

Ministry of the Interior surveys Ukrainians under temporary protection about their future plans

News item 10.7.2025 9.22

Proposal to enhance exchange of information between authorities circulated for comments

Press release 4.7.2025 11.58

Robin Lardot to continue as Director of the National Bureau of Investigation

Press release 27.6.2025 12.10

New project to specify powers of police to intercept path of unmanned aircraft and devices

Press release 26.6.2025 13.19

Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets with Somalia's Minister of Internal Security Ismail

Press release 24.6.2025 15.20

EU external border countries face common security challenges both on land borders and in the Baltic Sea

Press release 19.6.2025 14.30

New powers for Finnish Border Guard to prevent and investigate certain offences

Press release 18.6.2025 13.39

Validity of Border Security Act to be extended until 31 December 2026

Press release 18.6.2025 13.10

Commission proposal would allow asylum applications to be processed in safe countries outside the EU

Press release 18.6.2025 13.02

Changes to fees for passports and firearms licences

Press release 18.6.2025 12.58

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