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  1. New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch - Ministry of the Interior

    20.12.2019 | The start of 2020 will see the entry into force of amendments to acts and decrees related to the police, immigration and rescue services. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/vuodenvaihteen-muutoksia-sisaministerion-hallinnonalal-4

  2. Project is underway to improve referral of radicalised persons to services - Ministry of the Interior

    15.8.2018 | Radicalisation is not a crime, but when it leads to violence, a radicalised person may be a threat to other people and society. The challenge is how to deal with radicalised persons who cannot be subjected to measures under the Criminal Code. The effective prevention of violent radicalisation requires not only that the police can take the necessary measures but also that the person can be referred to other relevant services, if necessary.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/rajapintahankkeella-tavoitellaan-radikalisoituneen-henkilon-parempaa-ohjausta-palvelujen-pariin

  3. EU Commission proposal to amend the Union Civil Protection Mechanism for deliberation in Parliament - Ministry of the Interior

    2.7.2020 | On 2 July, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s proposal to amend the Union Civil Protection Mechanism. This is particularly the case against the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis, which has given rise to the need to enhance the EU's preparedness to respond to broad and serious disasters and crises, especially in situations that simultaneously affect almost all Member States.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-commission-proposal-to-amend-the-union-civil-protection-mechanism-for-deliberation-in-parliament

  4. Powers of the Finnish Border Guard to intervene in hybrid threats to be strengthened - Ministry of the Interior

    10.1.2019 | The Government will strengthen the powers of the Finnish Border Guard to quickly and effectively intervene in hybrid threats. Better preparedness for hybrid threats will improve the Border Guard's crisis resilience and capacity to manage large-scale incidents. The Government submitted the amendments to the Border Guard Act, the Aliens Act and certain related acts for approval on 10 January. The President of the Republic is to approve the amendments on 11 January.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/rajavartiolaitoksen-valtuuksia-puuttua-hybridiuhkiin-lisataan

  5. Situation overview of violent extremism takes a closer look at women and children - Ministry of the Interior

    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

  6. Strategy on expatriate Finns to give expatriates more opportunities to exert their influence - Ministry of the Interior

    1.2.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare Finland's strategy on expatriate Finns for 2022–2026. The position of expatriates is in a constant state of change, and the aim is to better respond to the changes, for example by means of digitalisation. The intention is that also Finns living abroad will maintain their contacts and opportunities to influence Finnish society.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/strategy-on-expatriate-finns-to-give-expatriates-more-opportunities-to-exert-their-influence

  7. Jari Kähkönen appointed as Director General of the Finnish Immigration Service - Ministry of the Interior

    20.8.2020 | On Thursday 20 August, the Government appointed Jari Kähkönen, Master of Administrative Sciences, as the Director General of the Finnish Immigration Service for the period between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2025.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/jari-kahkonen-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-immigration-service

  8. Microsoft Word - tietopyyntolomake_SM_en

    12.6.2018 | 1(2) Ministry of the Interior Printable form for information requests in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679) entered into force in May 2016 and became applicabl...
    https://intermin.fi/documents/1410869/3724308/tietopyyntolomake_SM_en.pdf/9f60e1e5-95cd-4253-9555-9ed354680b2f?t=1528791287000

  9. Lower residence permit fees for people staying in Finland due to coronavirus crisis - Ministry of the Interior

    20.5.2020 | The Decree on Fees Charged for Services Provided by the Finnish Immigration Service will be temporarily amended. Because of the travel restrictions imposed due to the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, there are people in Finland whose right of residence is about to end or has already ended and who are unable to leave the country. They will be charged a lower fee for the processing of their residence permit application than usual.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/koronatilanteen-takia-maahan-jaavien-oleskelulupamaksuihin-helpotuksia

  10. New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch - Ministry of the Interior

    21.12.2022 | The start of 2023 will see the entry into force of amendments to acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes. 
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/new-year-brings-changes-to-the-ministry-of-the-interior-s-administrative-branch

  11. 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

  12. Action plan for preventing illegal entry and residence to be updated - Ministry of the Interior

    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

  13. Preparations for launching a programme for preventing bullying - measures to be implemented during this government term - Ministry of the Interior

    21.10.2020 | An action plan will be drawn up to prevent bullying. The programme's measures aim to make sure that it is safe for all children and young people to attend school. At their meeting on Wednesday 21 October, the Ministerial Working Group on Competence, Education, Culture and Innovation and the Ministerial Working Group on Child and Youth Policy decided to start preparing the programme.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/1410845/preparations-for-launching-a-programme-for-preventing-bullying-measures-to-be-implemented-during-this-government-term

  14. Minna Hulkkonen appointed as Director General of the Migration Department at the Ministry of the Interior - Ministry of the Interior

    13.8.2020 | On Thursday 13 August, the Government appointed Minna Hulkkonen, Master of Laws, as Director General of the Migration Department at the Ministry of the Interior for the period 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2025.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/minna-hulkkonen-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-migration-department-at-the-ministry-of-the-interior

  15. Amendments proposed to processing subsequent applications by asylum seekers - Ministry of the Interior

    5.12.2018 | The Government wants to amend the processing of subsequent applications for international protection. The Government submitted its proposal on the matter to Parliament on 5 December. The amendments are based on the EU Asylum Procedures Directive. Finland has not previously included all the provisions of the Directive in the Aliens Act.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/turvapaikanhakijoiden-uusintahakemusten-kasittelyyn-esitetaan-muutoksia

  16. Reform of Lotteries Act aims to combat negative impacts of gambling more effectively - Ministry of the Interior

    22.12.2021 | The Lotteries Act that regulates gambling will be amended. The focus of the reform is on preventing harm caused by gambling, combating marketing that violates the Lotteries Act, and directing the demand for gambling towards activities that are covered by the Lotteries Act. The President of the Republic approved the bill on 22 December 2021. The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2022.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/reform-of-lotteries-act-aims-to-combat-negative-impacts-of-gambling-more-effectively

  17. Government updates policies on internal border control and travel restrictions - Ministry of the Interior

    8.7.2020 | In its meeting on Wednesday 8 July, the Government also received a briefing on the epidemiological situation and heard a report on the safe entry of berry pickers.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-updates-policies-on-internal-border-control-and-travel-restrictions

  18. Government decision on border traffic restrictions from 13 July - Ministry of the Interior

    10.7.2020 | On 10 July, the Government decided on the continuation of internal border control and on the restrictions on external border traffic. As of 13 July 2020, the Government will lift the restrictions on traffic at the internal borders between Finland and countries where the incidence of the coronavirus is similar to that in the countries where internal border control has already been lifted.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-decision-on-border-traffic-restrictions-from-13-july

  19. Municipalities receive compensation for services provided to Ukrainians - Ministry of the Interior

    8.4.2022 | On assignment by the Government, the Finnish Immigration Service has prepared a procedure where persons in temporary protection are granted the reception services they need without municipalities establishing a reception centre. Municipalities will receive compensation from the central government for providing the agreed services.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/municipalities-receive-compensation-for-services-provided-to-ukrainians

  20. Government reinstates entry restrictions for three countries - Ministry of the Interior

    6.8.2020 | In its meeting on 6 August, the Finnish Government decided to reinstate internal border control for traffic between Finland and the Netherlands and between Finland and Belgium. Restrictions on external border traffic will be reinstated for traffic from Andorra to Finland. The number of coronavirus cases in the Netherlands, Belgium and Andorra has taken an upward turn since the previous assessment. The reinstated restrictions will enter into force on Monday 10 August.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/government-reinstates-entry-restrictions-for-three-countries