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11.9.2020 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched an update of an action plan for preventing illegal entry and residence for 2021–2024. Along with the issues in the previous action plans, the new action plan will also examine the status of those residing in the country without a residence permit, the phenomena of abuse associated with them and the status of human trafficking victims.https://intermin.fi/en/-/action-plan-for-preventing-illegal-entry-and-residence-to-be-updated
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25.8.2020 | Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo will meet her colleague, Estonian Minister of the Interior Mart Helme, in Tallinn today. The Ministers are to sign a memorandum of understanding between Finland and Estonia on oil spill prevention and response.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-interior-ohisalo-and-estonian-minister-of-the-interior-helme-discuss-cooperation-in-oil-spill-prevention-and-response-in-the-baltic-sea
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16.4.2018 | The position and role of women and children in radical Islamist terrorist organisations are under special review in the new situation overview of violent extremism. According to the 2017 overview, more than half of the suspected crimes reported to the police where an extremist motive was indicated were associated with violent right-wing extremism.https://intermin.fi/en/-/vakivaltaisen-ekstremismin-tilannekatsauksessa-erikoistarkastelussa-naiset-ja-lapset
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12.2.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has prepared legislative amendments to implement the EU directive on access to financial information at national level. The directive contains rules to facilitate the use of information held in bank account registries by the authorities for the purpose of preventing, detecting, investigating or prosecuting certain offences.https://intermin.fi/en/-/consultation-begins-on-national-implementation-of-eu-directive-on-access-to-financial-information
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7.9.2017 | The licensing process for firearms will be reformed by amending the Firearms Act and some of the related acts. The licencing process will become smoother and quicker without compromising firearms safety. The Government proposed on 7 September that the relevant legislative amendments be approved. The President of the Republic is to approve the amendments on 8 September. The amendments will enter into force on 1 December 2017, and in certain parts, in December 2018.https://intermin.fi/en/-/aseiden-lupaprosessi-joustavammaksi-aseturvallisuudesta-tinkimat-2
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20.2.2019 | On 20 February, the Finnish Government published measures to prevent and combat sexual offences in general and crimes committed by immigrants. The package of measures was prepared by the ministerial working group on internal security and administration of justice and the ministerial working group on migration, led by the Minister of the Interior Kai Mykkänen.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-action-to-prevent-sexual-offences-and-offences-by-immigrants
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18.3.2020 | On 16 March 2020, Prime Minister Marin’s Government decided on additional measures to manage the coronavirus outbreak in Finland.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/answers-to-your-questions-about-the-government-s-restrictions-on-gatherings-as-a-rule-everyone-is-responsible-for-following-the-guidelines-at-their-own-initiative
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9.8.2018 | In future, it will be possible to conduct security checks on people who enter or are present in the premises of the Finnish Immigration Service. The Government submitted the bill on security measures in the Finnish Immigration Service and the bill amending the Private Security Services Act for approval on 9 August. The President of the Republic is to approve the bills on 10 August, and they are to enter into force on 20 August 2018.https://intermin.fi/en/-/turvatarkastukset-maahanmuuttovirastossa-taydentavat-jo-olemassa-olevia-turvatoimia
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27.5.2021 | The Government’s third supplementary budget proposal for 2021 includes an appropriation totalling EUR 111 million to alleviate the adverse impacts of the coronavirus on children and young adults.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-major-support-package-to-alleviate-coronavirus-harm-in-children-and-young-adults
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19.4.2018 | The EU Passenger Name Record Directive, also known as the PNR Directive, enables a wider utilisation of passenger information collected by air carriers in the prevention of terrorism and other forms of serious crime. The Government submitted a proposal on the implementation of the Directive to Parliament on 19 April. The objective is that the proposed acts will enter into force as soon as possible.https://intermin.fi/en/-/lentoliikenteen-matkustajatiedot-laajemmin-osaksi-rikollisuuden-torjuntaa
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25.10.2019 | Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo will meet her colleague, Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Vladimir Kolokoltsev in Helsinki today. The purpose is to discuss cooperation between Finland and Russia in the field of migration and crime prevention. The meeting is part of the cooperation programme launched by the interior ministries in 2018.https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaministeri-ohisalo-tapaa-venajan-sisaministeri-kolokoltsevin
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19.9.2017 | The budget of the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch for 2018 is approximately EUR 1.5 billion, which is, as a whole, EUR 56 million less than in the approved 2017 Budget figure. The changes in appropriations are mainly due to the fact that less funding is needed for the reception of refugees and asylum seekers than last year.https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaministerion-talousarvioesitys-vuodelle-2018
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28.10.2019 | The aerodrome Redstone AERO in Pyhtää on the south-east coast of Finland has been included in the Decree of the Ministry of the Interior on Restrictions on Access, Movement and Stay.https://intermin.fi/en/-/lentopaikka-lisatty-sisaministerion-liikkumis-ja-oleskelurajoituksista-annettuun-asetukseen
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3.4.2018 | A new shelter has been opened in Järvenperä, Espoo. The shelter is called Turvakoti Pellas. This is a practical example of the prevention of violence against women and domestic violence, and one way to help the victims. Establishing more shelters regionally is one of the goals of the Action Plan to prevent violence against women and domestic violence. The Action Plan was drawn up by an intersecto...https://intermin.fi/en/-/1271139/espoon-uusi-turvakoti-esimerkki-naisiin-kohdistuvan-vakivallan-ehkaisemisesta
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23.1.2018 | A new act on security measures at the Finnish Immigration Service is currently being prepared. The act would lay down provisions on the powers of security inspectors carrying out security tasks in the premises of the Finnish Immigration Service. By conducting security checks on people who enter the premises, it would be possible to protect those working at the Finnish Immigration Service against vari...https://intermin.fi/en/-/turvatarkastukset-maahanmuuttovirastossa-taydentaisivat-jo-olemassa-olevia-turvatoimia
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25.1.2018 | The Government plans to strengthen the powers of the Finnish Border Guard to quickly and effectively intervene in hybrid threats. Better preparedness for hybrid threats would improve the Finnish Border Guard's crisis resilience and capacity to manage large-scale incidents. On 25 January, the Government submitted a proposal for necessary legislative amendments to Parliament. The amendments are scheduled to enter into force as soon as possible.https://intermin.fi/en/-/rajavartiolaitoksen-valtuuksia-puuttua-hybridiuhkiin-on-tarkoitus-lisata
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28.6.2017 | The legislation on Finland’s preparedness to provide and receive international assistance will be specified within the mandate of the Ministry of the Interior. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on 28 June.https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomen-valmiuksia-antaa-ja-vastaanottaa-kansainvalista-apua-parannetaan
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23.8.2018 | e Government has submitted a communication to Parliament on proposals concerning Home Affairs Funds for the EU’s next financial programming period 2021–2027. In future, there would be three Funds instead of the existing two. In general, they would cover the fields of the current Home Affairs Funds, but their structure would be changed, because the aim is to simplify and reduce the number of financial instruments.https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaasioiden-rahastojen-rakenne-muuttuu-ja-budjetti-kasvaa-merkittavasti
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Valtioneuvoston kirjelmä eduskunnalle Euroopan unionin ja Perun tasavallan välisestä sopimuksesta, joka koskee yhteistyötä Euroopan unionin lainvalvontayhteistyöviraston (Europol) ja vakavan rikollisuuden ja terrorismin torjunnasta vastaavien Peru...https://intermin.fi/delegate/file/242114
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19.6.2019 | The State Secretary and Special Advisers to the Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo have been appointed. The State Secretary to the Minister will be Olli-Poika Parviainen. He holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Culture and Arts degrees.https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaministerin-avustajat-nimetty-valtiosihteeriksi-olli-poika-parviainen
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23.10.2020 | A report on safety and security in sparsely populated areas has been completed. The report brings together up-to-date information on phenomena and challenges affecting safety and security in sparsely populated areas and lists five recommended measures to increase safety and sense of security in these areas. The report has been prepared in cooperation with the Harvaturva network, coordinated by the Ministry of the Interior.https://intermin.fi/en/-/comprehensive-assessment-of-safety-and-security-in-sparsely-populated-areas
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6.11.2019 | The Security Research Event (SRE) will bring together international security experts in Helsinki on 6–7 November 2019 to take stock of the state of play and the challenges of security research in Europe. This side event of Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union will be co-hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and the European Commission. One of the keynote speakers will be Finland’s Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo.https://intermin.fi/en/-/euroopan-turvallisuustutkimuksen-nykytilanne-ja-haasteet-esilla-helsingissa
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11.2.2021 | Employers should support an employee who is subject to online targeting and shaming on social media or otherwise because of his or her duties. In addition, the police must ensure uniform practices in the investigation of online targeting and shaming. This will improve the position of the victim and safeguard legal protection, says the Ministry of the Interior's working group.https://intermin.fi/en/-/employers-should-support-victims-of-online-targeting-and-shaming-more-effectively-in-future
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Amendments to the Aliens Act to prevent misuse of subsequent applications - Ministry of the Interior
28.3.2019 | The Aliens Act will be amended, for example by specifying the criteria for the processing of subsequent applications. The Government submitted the amendments to the Act for approval on Thursday 28 March, and the President of the Republic will approve the Act on Friday. The Act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 June 2019.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ulkomaalaislain-muutoksilla-torjutaan-uusintahakemusten-vaarinkayttoa -
26.4.2019 | On 1 June 2019, new civilian intelligence legislation will enter into force in Finland with the goal of improving our capabilities to protect against serious threats to national security. The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Police Act and the Act on the Use of Network Traffic Intelligence in Civilian Intelligence on 26 April.https://intermin.fi/en/-/laki-siviilitiedustelusta-voimaan-kesakuun-alusta
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20.8.2020 | The various provisions on the processing of personal data by authorities dealing with migration matters will be brought together in a new act. The Government submitted the bill for approval on Thursday 20 August. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on Friday. The act will then enter into force on 1 September.https://intermin.fi/en/-/new-act-on-migration-authorities-processing-of-personal-data-to-bring-clarity-and-underline-legal-protection
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23.1.2020 | The majority of Finnish people consider Finland a safe country. People’s concerns and fears can be divided into social and personal factors generating insecurity. Another factor influencing people’s sense of security is the level of trust individuals have in their own abilities and the abilities of their community and society to protect them against threats and overcome different kinds of disturbances in society.https://intermin.fi/en/-/kansalaiset-kokevat-suomen-turvalliseksi
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14.9.2018 | The Finnish and Russian migration authorities will convene for a seminar on migration in Helsinki on 14 September 2018. The purpose of the meeting is to establish permanent structures for cooperation between Finland and Russia in migration issues. Similar cooperation is already being carried out between the Finnish and Russian police authorities.https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomi-ja-venaja-rakentavat-maahanmuuttoyhteistyota
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25.1.2018 | The Government has proposed the adoption of intelligence legislation in Finland, with the aim of improving our protection capabilities against serious threats to national security. Such threats include terrorism, espionage by foreign states or disruption of critical infrastructure. The focus of intelligence gathering by the Finnish Security Intelligence Service would therefore be on identifying threats and responding to them at an earlier stage.https://intermin.fi/en/-/siviilitiedustelulaki-parantaisi-suomen-kansallista-turvallisuutta
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16.5.2019 | In order to reduce the negative economic, social and health impacts of gambling, players are in future required to identify themselves when they play slot machines found in shops or kiosks, for example.https://intermin.fi/en/-/raha-automaattipeleihin-tulossa-pakollinen-tunnistautuminen-2022-alkaen
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19.12.2019 | The Government has issued a resolution on the national action plan 2019–2023 for the prevention of violent radicalisation and extremism. The action plan aims to reduce extremist violence and its threat to individuals, communities and society, and to promote equality, freedom of expression and other constitutional rights.https://intermin.fi/en/-/vakivaltaista-radikalisoitumista-ja-ekstremismia-ehkaistaan-monin-keinoin
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12.6.2019 | National legislative work relating to the new European Union Home Affairs Funds has started at the Ministry of the Interior by setting a working group. The working group will review the implementation of the Home Affairs Funds in the current financial programming period and prepare legislation concerning the funds for the national implementation of the EU financial programming period 2021–2027.https://intermin.fi/en/-/uusien-sisaasioiden-eu-rahastojen-lainsaadannon-valmistelu-alkaa
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4.10.2018 | On 4 October, the Government appointed Kimmo Kohvakka, Master of Arts in Military Science, as Director General for Rescue Services. He will take up his new post on 1 November and his term of office will last for five years.https://intermin.fi/en/-/kimmo-kohvakka-nimitettiin-pelastusylijohtajaksi
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7.2.2019 | In the future, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian public safety networks will function seamlessly outside the country borders. This will facilitate communications between the Nordic rescue authorities in accidents and emergencies. Finland’s Authority Radio Network VIRVE and the Swedish equivalent Rakel will be officially combined on 7 February. Before this, the public safety networks of Finland and Norway had been combined, as had those of Sweden and Norway.https://intermin.fi/en/-/pohjoismainen-pelastusyhteistyo-tiivistyy-kun-viranomaisverkot-yhdistyvat
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Finland’s Migration Review provides an overview of migration in 2017–2018 - Ministry of the Interior
14.12.2018 | A new Migration Review has been published. The report provides a concise summary of Finland’s migration-related policies, key legal amendments and up-to-date statistics. It also includes an extensive media review.https://intermin.fi/en/-/maahanmuuton-tilannekatsaus-tarjoaa-kokonaiskatsauksen-maahanmuuttoon-2017-2018 -
15.11.2018 | The EU is examining new means to improve detection and removal of online content that incites to terrorist acts. The European Commission is proposing a new regulation to tackle dissemination of terrorist content online. The Commission’s proposal includes obligations on both internet service providers and Member States. On 15 November, the Finnish Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the Commission’s proposal for a regulation.https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-haluaa-puuttua-terroristiseen-verkkosisaltoon-lainsaadannolla
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7.11.2019 | Immigration supports Finland's population growth, as the birth rate is record low in Finland, it is stated in a report submitted by the Ministry of the Interior to the OECD. Certain fields are suffering from a labour shortage, and the ageing of the population can aggravate the situation in the future. The situation can be alleviated by labour migration.https://intermin.fi/en/-/maahanmuutto-kannattelee-suomen-vaestonkasvua-tyoperusteisten-oleskelulupahakemusten-maara-kasvussa
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Statsrådets skrivelse till riksdagen om ett avtal mellan Europeiska unionen och Republiken Peru om utbyte av personuppgifter mellan Europeiska unionens byrå för samarbete inom brottsbekämpning (Europol) och behöriga myndigheter i Peru med ansvar f...https://intermin.fi/delegate/file/242115
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18.7.2019 | The EU home affairs ministers met in Helsinki on 18 July to discuss internal security and migration. The agenda of this informal meeting also included a scenario-based discussion exercise on how to counter hybrid threats. This was the first exercise of its kind to be organised at ministerial level by Finland’s Presidency.https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-n-sisaministerit-keskustelivat-sisaisen-turvallisuuden-seka-maahanmuuttopolitiikan-tulevaisuudesta
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18.9.2015 | On Friday 18 September, Prime Minister Juha Sipilä and Minister of the Interior Petteri Orpo held a press conference on the migration pressures on Finland. The Government will monitor the situation closely, and the authorities have increased preparedness in Northern Finland. Pressures have built up significantly in the Tornio region, in particular.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-to-closely-monitor-migration-situation