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2.3.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has appointed a cross-sectoral group to coordinate migration to Finland following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The purpose of the group is to ensure smooth exchange of information between the different parties involved and to maintain a shared situation picture regarding the necessary measures.https://intermin.fi/en/-/coordination-group-to-deal-with-migration-situation-in-finland-following-russia-s-attack
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2.2.2023 | In the first supplementary budget proposal for 2023, the Government proposes an increase of EUR 6.9 million for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior. A total of EUR 2.477 million is proposed for the police to prevent and combat youth crime. EUR 1.037 million is proposed for strengthening multi-professional and preventive Anchor work by the police. In addition, the Government propo...https://intermin.fi/en/-/additional-funding-proposed-for-prevention-of-youth-crime-and-for-training-in-civil-defence-and-individual-emergency-planning
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12.9.2022 | A special act prepared by the Ministry of the Interior would lay down provisions whereby the validity of residence permits issued by Finland on the basis of temporary protection would be extended automatically under the act for the duration of temporary protection in the EU. This would mean that people would not need to apply for extension of their residence permit separately. A residence permit c...https://intermin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-interior-prepares-special-act-to-ensure-smooth-extension-of-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians
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27.9.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft of a temporary amendment to the Aliens Act that would ensure the validity of residence permits issued in Finland to recipients of temporary protection for as long as the temporary protection is in effect in the EU. With the amendment, first residence permits would be issued directly for the entire period of validity of the temporary protection.https://intermin.fi/en/-/amendments-to-aliens-act-would-streamline-extension-of-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians
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29.11.2022 | On Tuesday 29 November, the European Commission will hold via video conference a High-Level Forum on legal pathways to protection. The Forum will discuss the resettlement of refugees, ways to promote admittance, and work-based complementary pathways to protection for refugees. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-interior-krista-mikkonen-to-attend-european-commission-s-refugee-forum-resettlement-must-continue-even-in-times-of-crisis-
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22.6.2026 | SHELTER COALITION FOR UKRAINE: INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR THE SAFETY OF THE POPULATION As a result of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the constant attacks against civilian population, there is a need to rapidly increase the number of...https://intermin.fi/documents/1410869/265615304/CPSC%20Two%20pager%20EN_Updated.pdf/1d065c80-c824-7189-b918-d3cf22d2d33e?t=1782116329797
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10.8.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will meet with German Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser in Helsinki on 10.8. The Ministers will discuss, among other things, the war in Ukraine and its impact on internal security. Items on the agenda include cyber and hybrid threats caused by the war and the situation of Ukrainian refugees.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen-and-german-minister-of-the-interior-nancy-faeser-to-meet-in-helsinki
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30.5.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will visit Stockholm on 31 May and meet with her colleagues, Minister for Integration and Migration Anders Ygeman and Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Morgan Johansson. Items on the agenda include the situation in Ukraine and questions relating to the countries’ NATO membership.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-interior-mikkonen-to-visit-stockholm-on-31-may-
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7.12.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on Thursday 8 December for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The ministers will discuss topics including the overall state of the Schengen area and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.https://intermin.fi/en/-/home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-migrant-smuggling-and-the-situation-of-ukrainian-refugees
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2.5.2022 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will visit Tallinn on 2–3 May and meet Estonian Minister of the Interior Kristian Jaani. The Ministers will discuss topics including the situation in Ukraine, the reception of people who have fled Ukraine, provision of international assistance and civil defence.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finnish-and-estonian-interior-ministers-meet-in-tallinn
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15.6.2022 | The Finnish Government wants to better meet the needs of those who have fled Ukraine. Together with other ministries, the Ministry of the Interior is mapping the situation of Ukrainians who have come to Finland and their need for various services. This is being done by means of an online survey.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-interior-invites-ukrainians-who-have-come-to-finland-to-tell-about-their-situation
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14.2.2023 | The Ministry of the Interior has published an updated national risk assessment. The previous risk assessment was published in 2018, after which several changes have taken place in Finland’s operating environment. The national risk assessment anticipates sudden incidents targeted at Finland that have an impact on the vital functions of society and require the authorities to adopt exceptional measures or even request help from other countries.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-s-national-risk-assessment-maps-out-potential-risks-and-supports-preparedness
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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
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Government Programme measures to reform border security The Government Programme aims to ensure Finland's border security in all situations. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and other changes in the security environment require that border secu...https://intermin.fi/en/border-management/government-programme-measures-to-reform-border-security
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7.11.2022 | Ukrainian refugees cannot return home while a large-scale war continues in their home country. As many are staying in Finland for longer than they first thought, the authorities are looking to help them settle down. Towards the end of the year, E2 Research will carry out a review of the current situation and future plans of Ukrainians in Finland. The study will expand on the report which the Ministry of the Interior published in September.https://intermin.fi/en/-/review-of-ukrainians-in-finland-improves-the-preparedness-of-local-government-and-other-authorities
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22.2.2023 | Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will visit Moldova on 22–24 February. During the visit, Mikkonen will meet the Moldovan Minister of Internal Affairs Ana Revenco and the Representative of the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR in Moldova, Francesca Bonelli, among others. The topics of discussion in the meetings during the trip include Ukraine’s refugees and civilian crisis management.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-mikkonen-to-visit-moldova
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22.12.2022 | Estonia has received a considerable number of Ukrainian refugees considering the size of the country, and the local reception system is overburdened. To ease the situation of the refugees, Finland and Estonia will offer the opportunity for interested Ukrainians to move to Finland by group transport. Preparations for this arrangement began at Estonia’s request and they are being carried out in cooperation between the Estonian and Finnish authorities.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ukrainian-refugees-offered-the-opportunity-to-move-from-estonia-to-finland
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30.5.2023 | On 30 May 2023, Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will attend an informal meeting of EU civil preparedness ministers in Brussels on CBRN threats (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear). The coordination meeting was convened by Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič and the Swedish Minister of Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-mikkonen-to-travel-to-brussels-for-informal-ministerial-meeting-on-cbrn-threats
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19.1.2023 | In November and December, E2 Research conducted a review of what Ukrainians who have fled to Finland think about their life and what kind of plans they have. This was done to deepen and update the information obtained from the report compiled by the Ministry of the Interior in the summer.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ukrainians-will-continue-to-be-an-important-immigrant-group
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Government Programme measures to reform national security Finland’s security environment changed significantly when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The Government Programme aims to strengthen national security ...https://intermin.fi/en/national-security/government-programme-measures-to-reform-national-security