Government proposes police reserve in Finland

5.3.2026 13.50
The Government intends to establish a police reserve in Finland to ensure sufficient police resources in all circumstances. The threshold for deploying the reserve would be high. The Government submitted a proposal on the matter to Parliament on 5 March. Most of the legislative amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2027.

Finland delivers oil spill response equipment to Ukraine

5.3.2026 9.46
Oil spill response personnel working in a port area with large cable reels and response equipment by the sea.
Finland has provided Ukraine with an extensive package of equipment for combating oil spills. The package included donations compiled by the Finnish Border Guard and rescue departments, and materials procured by the Ministry of the Interior. A total of 35 truckloads of oil spill response equipment were delivered to Ukraine.

EU home affairs ministers to discuss voluntary returns and migration partnerships

5.3.2026 8.45
The EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 5 March for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The agenda includes the state of the Schengen area and partnerships with third countries concerning migration. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, who will underline the importance of preventing illegal entry and stay.

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Government proposes police reserve in Finland

Type:Press release Publication date:5.3.2026 13.50

Finland delivers oil spill response equipment to Ukraine

Type:Press release Publication date:5.3.2026 9.46

Nordic ministers responsible for migration to discuss cooperation on returns

Type:Press release Publication date:18.2.2026 14.52

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