Minister of the Interior Rantanen speaks with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs
31.5.2024 16.28
Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko held a videoconference on Friday 31 May. The home affairs ministers discussed Finland's assistance to Ukraine and Ukraine's immediate support needs. The ministers also talked about Ukraine's preparedness expertise.
Finland exercises use of EU strategic stockpiles
30.5.2024 14.43
The EU’s strategic stockpiles in Finland can be deployed in major accidents and emergencies. Supplies must be ready for delivery within 12 hours. An extensive exercise was organised under the lead of the Ministry of the Interior from 27 May to 30 May 2024 where assistance was delivered to an accident area.
Countries on EU's external border face common challenges
24.5.2024 12.37
The interior ministers of Finland, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland met in Latvia's capital, Riga, on 23 and 24 May. The ministers discussed the countries' common security challenges, especially those concerning the EU's external borders. Finland was represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.
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Minister of the Interior Rantanen speaks with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs
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31.5.2024 16.28
Finland exercises use of EU strategic stockpiles
Press release
30.5.2024 14.43
Countries on EU's external border face common challenges
Press release
24.5.2024 12.37
Government proposal for a border security act submitted to Parliament
Press release
21.5.2024 9.11
Proposal for tightening regulation on detention and entry bans sent out for comments
Press release
17.5.2024 13.22
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