Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue
3.9.2024 14.18
The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to amend the legislation on temporary protection in order to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian nationals and their family members even after 4 March 2025. The project will prepare the necessary amendments to the Aliens Act.
Several amendments to Firearms Act to be prepared
1.8.2024 10.23
The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to amend the Firearms Act and the Firearms Decree. Provisions concerning loading devices, silencers and the storage of cartridges, among other things, will be clarified. A comprehensive review of the provisions governing deactivated weapons will also be carried out.
Stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship: the required period of residence to be extended
4.7.2024 13.59
The period of residence required for Finnish citizenship will be extended from the current five years to eight years starting from 1 October. This underlines successful integration as a prerequisite for being granted citizenship. It will also enable addressing security concerns more effectively than before. In addition, only time lived in Finland under a residence permit will be taken into account when calculating the period of residence.
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Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue
Press release
3.9.2024 14.18
Several amendments to Firearms Act to be prepared
Press release
1.8.2024 10.23
Stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship: the required period of residence to be extended
Press release
4.7.2024 13.59
Draft legislation on new gambling system submitted for consultation
Press release
3.7.2024 10.17
Project launched to prepare legislative amendments on using passenger name record data in crime prevention
Press release
28.6.2024 9.39
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