Finland to look into adoption of secure satellite connections
6.5.2024 16.27
The European Union will begin providing secure satellite connections to its Member States at the end of this year. The plan is to offer Members States high-speed broadband connectivity in areas where no terrestrial connections are available. In April, the Ministry of the Interior launched a preliminary study on the adoption of secure satellite connections.
Government proposes more stringent provisions on migration
18.4.2024 14.15
On 18 April, the Government submitted a number of proposals related to migration to Parliament. They concern more stringent provisions on international protection, preventing evasion of provisions on entry, introducing a border procedure and reducing the reception allowance. A proposal concerning the period of residence laid down in the Citizenship Act was also submitted to Parliament.
Government proposes extended use of technology by Border Guard
18.4.2024 14.10
The Government proposes that the Border Guard be allowed to use more modern technology in its key statutory duties, such as border control and the maintenance of border security and order along the border. The government proposal for amending the Border Guard Act and certain related acts was submitted to Parliament on 18 April.
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Finland to look into adoption of secure satellite connections
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Government proposes extended use of technology by Border Guard
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Government proposal submitted to Parliament to prevent evasion of provisions on entry
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