Finland to send rescue personnel to Portugal to help manage wildfires
24.7.2024 10.07
Finland will participate in a rescue service deployment by sending 48 experts in international civil protection to Portugal. These experts will be tasked with helping local authorities manage wildfires. The first of two groups will leave for Portugal at the beginning of August.
Finland enacts legislation to combat instrumentalised migration
16.7.2024 12.43
On 16 July, the President of the Republic approved the bill for the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration. The aim of the act is to improve border security and ensure that Finland has effective means at its disposal to combat instrumentalised migration, which is being used to put pressure on Finland. The aim is also to prepare for more serious instances of instrumentalised migration.
Government resolution directs prevention and combating of violent radicalisation and extremism
11.7.2024 13.47
On Thursday 11 July, the Government issued a resolution on the Action Plan for the Prevention and Combating of Violent Radicalisation and Violent Extremism.
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Finland to send rescue personnel to Portugal to help manage wildfires
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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
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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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Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home 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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