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16.9.2021 | The aim is to amend the Money Collection Act so that voluntary carbon offsetting services would be excluded from the scope of the Act. In future no money collection licence would be required for voluntary carbon offsetting. The Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Money Collection Act on 16 September 2021.https://intermin.fi/en/-/amendment-to-the-money-collection-act-would-allow-for-voluntary-carbon-offsetting-services
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18.8.2021 | This week, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has released a non-return advisory calling for all countries to suspend the return of Afghan nationals to their country of origin. The advisory also applies to the return of asylum seekers who have had their claims rejected. Finland has followed this policy for several weeks now.https://intermin.fi/en/-/non-return-of-persons-from-finland-to-afghanistan-policy-in-line-with-un-advisory
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23.9.2021 | The development of interoperability between EU information systems will improve the identity management of third-country nationals staying in the Schengen area. The package includes a number of extensive EU information systems related to internal security, migration management and travel. The EU regulations concerning the framework for interoperability were adopted in 2019. The legislative propo...https://intermin.fi/en/-/interoperability-of-eu-information-systems-will-be-enhanced
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5.11.2020 | Efforts to combat human trafficking will be reinforced by closer cooperation between authorities, organisations and municipalities. A team investigating human trafficking offences will be established at the Helsinki Police Department, and an action plan to be completed at the beginning of next year will coordinate anti-trafficking work more extensively. Today, different parties took part in a round table discussion hosted by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo.https://intermin.fi/en/-/stepping-up-the-fight-against-human-trafficking-through-cooperation-between-authorities-and-organisations
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16.9.2020 | One of the aims of the Government Programme of Prime Minister Marin’s Government is to ensure that Finland is a safe and secure state governed by the rule of law, offers a stronger sense of security and secures the operational capability of the security authorities. The 2021 budget proposal includes a total of EUR 1.568 billion in appropriations for the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government.https://intermin.fi/en/-/budget-proposal-for-2021-to-include-additional-resources-for-combating-human-trafficking
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8.6.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent a draft government proposal for supplementary legislation on the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) out for comments. The purpose of the proposal is to make amendments to the national legislation as required by the relevant European Parliament and Council regulations.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-related-to-the-smart-borders-package-sent-out-for-comments
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21.7.2022 | 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.https://intermin.fi/en/-/national-action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-violent-radicalisation-and-extremism-is-progressing
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17.11.2022 | The Government has adopted a resolution on the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2022–2025. The Strategy sets out the strategic counter-terrorism objectives and actions and supports sustained and broad cooperation among all those involved in counter-terrorism. This is an update to the previous strategy and it does not contain any significant new strategic guidelines.https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-resolution-guides-finland-s-counter-terrorism-activities
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29.6.2021 | A provision on fingerprinting that supplements the relevant EU Regulation will be added to the Identity Card Act. In future, fingerprints will be taken from any person applying for an identity card, except for a person under the age of 12 or from a person in respect of whom fingerprinting is physically impossible, for example. The President of the Republic approved the amendment on 29 June. The Act will enter into force on 2 August 2021.https://intermin.fi/en/-/identity-card-act-will-be-amended-in-future-applicants-will-be-fingerprinted
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18.11.2021 | The Money Collection Act will be amended so that voluntary carbon offsetting services can be provided without a money collection licence in future. These services will be excluded from the scope of the Money Collection Act. The Government submitted the bill amending the Act for approval on Thursday 18 November. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on 19 November. The Act will enter into force on 22 November 2021.https://intermin.fi/en/-/voluntary-carbon-offsetting-becomes-easier-with-the-amendment-to-the-money-collection-act
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19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/budget-session-of-prime-minister-orpo-s-government-returning-finland-to-a-sustainable-growth-track
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16.6.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior is circulating for comments a draft government proposal for the Act on the Interoperability of the European Union’s Information Systems. The Act would enable the police, Finnish Customs and the Finnish Border Guard to make queries in the common identity repository of the European Union’s information systems for the purpose of identifying a person.https://intermin.fi/en/-/the-act-on-the-interoperability-of-the-european-union-s-information-systems-circulated-for-comments
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30.1.2023 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen and Permanent Secretary Kirsi Pimiä will visit the United States between 29 January and 3 February. Their visit seeks to deepen bilateral relations with the United States counterparts in the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government and with key stakeholders. They also aim explore recent developments in the areas of internal and national security and migration in the United States.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-mikkonen-and-permanent-secretary-pimia-visit-the-united-states
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12.6.2020 | RESOLUTION 11 June 2020 GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION ON A STRATEGY AND AN ACTION PLAN FOR TACKLING THE GREY ECONOMY AND ECONOMIC CRIME FOR 2020–2023 2 GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION ON A STRATEGY FOR TACKLING THE GREY ECONOMY AND ECONOMIC CRIME FOR 2020–2023 The ...https://intermin.fi/documents/1410877/16402203/Government+Resolution+on+a+Strategy+and+an+Action+Plan+for+Tackling+the+Grey+Economy+and+Economic+Crime+for+2020%E2%80%932023.pdf/ba2282cd-449f-f2de-a449-9c8d15b0de36?t=1591942369000
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5.5.2021 | In line with the Government Programme, the Action Plan for the Prevention of Irregular Entry and Stay has been updated for the period 2021–2024. The purpose of the Action Plan is to tackle comprehensively irregular entry and stay, cross-border crime and the emergence of a parallel society outside the Finnish society.https://intermin.fi/en/-/action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-irregular-entry-and-stay-updated
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10.6.2022 | Mikko Jalo has taken up his duties as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen. Jalo is responsible for the Minister’s communications and media relations as well as matters related to rescue services.https://intermin.fi/en/-/mikko-jalo-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen
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18.12.2020 | Police traffic enforcement is of key importance to improving road safety and combating traffic crime. However, other broad-based, as well as targeted actions are also needed. An action programme for police traffic enforcement and traffic safety for 2021–2024, prepared by the Ministry of the Interior, was sent for comments on 18 December.https://intermin.fi/en/-/an-action-programme-to-reduce-traffic-fatalities-and-serious-injuries
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12.5.2021 | The government report on the General Government Fiscal Plan was submitted to Parliament at the government plenary session on 12 May 2021. The appropriation for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior will remain under EUR 1.5 billion per year during the 2022–2025 spending limits period.https://intermin.fi/en/-/only-moderate-increases-to-funding-of-basic-activities-of-internal-security-authorities
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11.4.2023 | Cyber security threats have increased and diversified in recent years, calling for the continuous and systematic development of cyber security. A newly published report identifies several development measures that can improve the authorities’ capacity to protect national cyber security, combat serious cyber crime and develop cyber defence.https://intermin.fi/en/-/report-finland-s-cyber-security-must-be-developed-systematically-cooperation-of-the-authorities-and-processes-require-further-improvement
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14.10.2021 | The Government has submitted to Parliament a government proposal for supplementary legislation on the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). The purpose of the proposal is to make amendments to the national legislation as required by the relevant European Parliament and Council regulations.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-related-to-the-smart-borders-package-to-parliament