Proposal for introducing possibility of requesting administrative review of automatic decisions by the Finnish Immigration Service sent out for comments
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft for amendments to the special legislation on migration. The purpose is to enable automated decision-making in the activities of the Finnish Immigration Service. This would make it possible to resolve simpler matters as efficiently as possible.
Finland to send experts in international civil protection to combat forest fires in Greece
By decision of the Ministry of the Interior, Finland is sending 50 rescue workers to Greece to help manage wildfires. The Emergency Services Academy is the employer of the posted experts.
National Action Plan for the Prevention of Violent Radicalisation and Extremism is progressing
The National Action Plan for the Prevention of Violent Radicalisation and Extremism for 2019–2023 has now reached its halfway point, and despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, reasonable progress was made in 2021. The main focus of the measures implemented in 2021 was on organising different types of training online, according to the annual report.
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Voluntary and forced return »
Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home country.
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International assistance »
Finland may provide international rescue service assistance upon the request of another country, the EU or an international organisation.
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Violent radicalisation »
Violent radicalisation refers to justifying violence based on one's own view of the world, or on ideological grounds.
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Finnish flag days »
Finland has official flag days and national flag days designated in the calendar. The flag may be flown on other days as well.