Finland delivers assistance from EU strategic stockpile to Ukraine
Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU strategic stockpile for the third time. The deployment from Finland included supplies to respond to chemical, biological and radiological threats, as well as medical items.
Proposal to extend passport validity submitted for comments
The Ministry of the Interior has submitted a draft amendment to the Passport Act and the Identity Card Act for comments. These amendments would extend passport and personal identity card validity to 10 years. The consultation process will last until 16 February 2026.
Changes in the government branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year
The start of 2026 will see the entry into force of new acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes in the Ministry of the Interior’s government branch.
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Finland may provide international rescue service assistance upon the request of another country, the EU or an international organisation.
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Removal and departure from the country »
If a person does not meet the conditions for legal stay in Finland, they are required to leave the country.
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Violent radicalisation refers to justifying violence based on one's own view of the world, or on ideological grounds.
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Finland has official flag days and national flag days designated in the calendar. The flag may be flown on other days as well.
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Read more about working at the Ministry, pay system, employee benefits and the recruitment process.