The Nordic countries must be prepared for threats of all kinds
28.11.2024 14.16
Government ministers and their deputies responsible for civil preparedness and provision in the Nordic countries met in Oslo on 28 November. The meeting took place in new circumstances, with all of the Nordic countries now members of NATO. Finland was represented at the meeting by Interior Minister Mari Rantanen.
Finland to receive Afghans, Congolese, Syrians, Venezuelans and evacuees from Libya under refugee quota
28.11.2024 13.58
Finland will receive 500 refugees under the refugee quota in 2025. In its plenary session on 28 November, the Government decided on which refugee groups would be included in the quota and how many places would be reserved for each group.
Requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship to be tightened
27.11.2024 12.19
The requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship will be tightened in accordance with the Government Programme. Amendments are proposed to the provisions on the establishment of identity, the integrity requirement and the requirement for sufficient financial resources. The government proposal to amend the Citizenship Act was sent out for comments on 27 November.
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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
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Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home country.
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