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  1. Police should in certain cases be able to intervene in the use of drones - Ministry of the Interior

    26.6.2018 | The Ministry of the Interior is drafting legislation that would give the police greater powers to intervene in the use of model and other recreational aircraft and unmanned aircraft or drones. The draft government proposal was sent out for comments on 25 June.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/poliisin-tulisi-voida-puuttua-dronejen-lennattamiseen-tietyissa-tilanteissa

  2. Good Relations project generated tools and indicators - Ministry of the Interior

    5.11.2014 | Good Relations project generated tools and indicators
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/good-relations-project-generated-tools-and-indicators

  3. Lively discussion on the Government migration policy programme - Ministry of the Interior

    1.11.2017 | A consultation of the Government migration policy programme brought together almost a hundred representatives of organisations and other stakeholders on 31 October. The themes of the workshops focussed on the three main themes of the migration policy programme — labour migration, integration and good relations between people from different groups. The discussion called for a comprehensive approach to labour migration.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/hallituksen-maahanmuuttopoliittisen-ohjelman-kuulemistilaisuudessa-raikasta-keskustelua

  4. Civilian Intelligence Act to enter into force on 1 June - Ministry of the Interior

    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

  5. Acts on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police and Border Guard to be updated - Ministry of the Interior

    22.11.2018 | Plans are in place to amend the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police in order to bring it in line with the new EU data protection requirements. The Act also includes provisions on the processing of personal data by the Finnish Security Intelligence Service. Following the updates, the Act would be connected to the purposes of processing personal data rather than to specific registers or data management systems.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/poliisin-ja-rajavartiolaitoksen-henkilotietolakeja-uudistetaan

  6. Reserve police assist the police in unexpected, exceptional and temporary circumstances - Ministry of the Interior

    20.9.2018 | In the future, the reserve police could be deployed during a state of emergency as well as during disorder in a normal situation. This will allow for a more effective response to a changed security situation and new threats and strengthen the operational capability of the Finnish police in extensive and wide-reaching incidents and security situations. On 20 September, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament for legislation on reserve police and certain related acts.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/reservipoliisi-olisi-poliisin-apuna-yllattavissa-poikkeuksellisissa-ja-tilapaisissa-tilanteissa

  7. National implementation of the Firearms Directive is progressing - Ministry of the Interior

    9.2.2018 | Finland has made progress in the national implementation of the EU Firearms Directive. The Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defence have worked closely with stakeholders to find solutions on how to implement the Directive at national level. Last year, three different thematic discussion sessions were organised for stakeholders. The Ministries have also held separate meetings with them.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/asedirektiivin-kansallinen-taytantoonpano-etenee

  8. Civilian intelligence legislation would improve Finland’s national security - Ministry of the Interior

    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

  9. New Fundraising Act makes it significantly easier to organise fundraising - Ministry of the Interior

    25.10.2018 | The Government submitted a proposal on a new Fundraising Act to Parliament on 25 October. The new Act would replace the current fixed-term money collection licences that are required each time fundraising is arranged with a system of licences granted for an indefinite period, and would enable small-scale civic fundraising to be arranged by submitting a notification to a police department.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/merkittavia-helpotuksia-rahankeraysten-jarjestamiseen

  10. Civilian intelligence legislation to be supplemented with two decrees - Ministry of the Interior

    29.5.2019 | The Finnish Government laid down two decrees today concerning civilian intelligence. The decrees will take effect on 1 June at the same time with the intelligence legislation.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/siviilitiedustelulainsaadantoa-taydennetaan-kahdella-asetuksella

  11. Residence permit for startups to facilitate the immigration of entrepreneurs and experts to Finland - Ministry of the Interior

    18.1.2018 | A new type of residence permit will be introduced for growth or startup entrepreneurs. The application process for an extended permit will also be simplified, and the validity period of a first residence permit for specialists will be extended. The Government submitted the new bill amending the Aliens Act for approval on Thursday 18 January. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on Friday 30 January.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/startup-oleskelulupa-helpottaa-yrittajien-ja-huippuosaajien-maahanmuuttoa-suomeen

  12. Diversity Experts are trained in the Good Relations Project - Ministry of the Interior

    6.2.2014 | Diversity Experts are trained in the Good Relations Project
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/diversity-experts-are-trained-in-the-good-relations-project

  13. Proposed new act to include provisions on processing personal data by migration authorities - Ministry of the Interior

    17.5.2018 | The Ministry of the Interior proposes that a new act on the processing of personal data by migration authorities be enacted. The new act would replace the old Act on the Register of Aliens adopted over 20 years ago. The relevant legislative proposal was sent out for comments on 17 May.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/henkilotietojen-kasittelysta-maahanmuuttohallinnossa-saadettaisiin-jatkossa-yhdessa-laissa

  14. Finland is planning to introduce a new type of residence permit for startups - Ministry of the Interior

    28.9.2017 | A new type of residence permit is proposed for growth or startup entrepreneurs. At the same time, the application process for an extended permit would be simplified and the validity period of a first residence permit for specialists would be extended. The Government submitted a proposal for amending the Aliens Act to Parliament on 28 September.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomeen-suunnitteilla-uusi-startup-oleskelulupa

  15. Draft law on students, researchers and trainees from outside the EU circulated for comment - Ministry of the Interior

    12.12.2017 | The Ministry of the Interior has circulated for comment the Government’s draft proposal concerning the European Union Directive on conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training and voluntary service. Residence permits for researchers and students would be extended and job-seeking and entrepreneurship would be encouraged through a residence permit granted for this.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-n-ulkopuolelta-tulevia-opiskelijoita-tutkijoita-ja-harjoittelijoita-koskeva-lakiluonnos-lausuntokierrokselle

  16. Legislative package on intelligence submitted to Parliament - Ministry of the Interior

    25.1.2018 | On 25 January, the Government submitted to Parliament four legislative proposals that together form a legislative package on intelligence. The Ministry of Justice has drafted a proposal to amend the Constitution as well as legislation on the oversight of intelligence gathering. Legislation on civilian intelligence has been drafted at the Ministry of the Interior and that on military intelligence at the Ministry of Defence.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/legislative-package-on-intelligence-submitted-to-parliament

  17. 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

  18. Civilian Intelligence Act to improve Finland’s national security - Ministry of the Interior

    11.3.2019 | On 11 March, Parliament approved a government proposal for a Civilian Intelligence Act. As a result, Finland will have a Civilian Intelligence Act that improves our capabilities to protect against serious threats to national security. Such threats include terrorism, espionage by foreign states or disruption of critical infrastructure.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/siviilitiedustelulaki-parantaa-suomen-kansallista-turvallisuutta

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

    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

  20. Preparation of migration policy programme begins - Ministry of the Interior

    14.6.2017 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project for the preparation of the Government’s migration policy programme on the basis of decisions taken by the ministerial working group on migration and the Government in its mid-term policy review. The programme is to lay down Finnish migration policy guidelines for the current government term.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/maahanmuuttopoliittisen-ohjelman-valmistelu-alkaa

  21. Right to Choose project launched under the patronage of President Sauli Niinistö - Ministry of the Interior

    27.8.2014 | Right to Choose project launched under the patronage of President Sauli Niinistö
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/right-to-choose-project-launched-under-the-patronage-of-president-sauli-niinisto

  22. Amendments to the Firearms Act officially confirm the special status of reservist activities - Ministry of the Interior

    19.3.2019 | On 19 March, Parliament adopted a government proposal to amend the Firearms Act and the Act on Voluntary National Defence. The amendments will introduce the changes required by the EU Firearms Directive into Finnish legislation. The amendments will enter into force as soon as possible.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/aselain-muutokset-virallistavat-reservilaistoiminnan-erityisaseman

  23. Civilian intelligence legislation considered necessary and worth supporting - Ministry of the Interior

    7.9.2017 | The proposal for legislation on civilian intelligence that is being prepared by the Ministry of the Interior is considered necessary and worth supporting. Most of the 65 parties who commented on the report on civilian intelligence published last April were of this opinion. The consultation round for the proposal closed in June, and a summary of the received comments was published 7 September 2017.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/siviilitiedustelulainsaadantoa-pidetaan-tarpeellisena-ja-kannatettavana

  24. Legislative project investigates possible changes to processing of subsequent applications - Ministry of the Interior

    4.7.2018 | A project appointed by the Ministry of the Interior on 3 July will investigate and draft possible amendments to the Aliens Act concerning the processing of subsequent applications for international protection and the implementation of the Finnish Immigration Service’s decisions enabled by the EU Asylum Procedures Directive. In connection with this project, an amendment required by the Court of Justice of the European Union will also be made to the Aliens Act.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/lakihankkeessa-selvitetaan-mahdollisuuksia-muuttaa-uusintahakemuksien-kasittelya

  25. New act to facilitate seasonal work essential to tourism and agriculture - Ministry of the Interior

    14.12.2017 | New legislation will facilitate seasonal work and the mobility of managers, specialists and trainee employees transferring within a company from one EU Member State to another. The President of the Republic approved the bills on seasonal workers and intra-corporate transfers on Thursday 14 December.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/uusi-laki-helpottamaan-matkailulle-ja-maataloudelle-tarkeaa-kausityota

  26. People with dual citizenship who are found guilty of a terrorist offence could in future lose their Finnish citizenship - Ministry of the Interior

    5.2.2018 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to amend the Nationality Act. The aim is to lay down provisions on the loss of Finnish citizenship for people with dual citizenship who are found guilty of a terrorist offence.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/terrorismirikokseen-syyllistynyt-kaksoiskansalainen-voisi-jatkossa-menettaa-suomen-kansalaisuutensa

  27. The Firearms Act submitted to Parliament, changes required by the EU Directive will not prevent target shooting or firearm collection - Ministry of the Interior

    11.10.2018 | On 11 October, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on amendments to the Firearms Act, the Act on Voluntary National Defence and the Conscription Act. The proposal will implement the changes required by the EU Firearms Directive in Finnish legislation.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/aselaki-eduskuntaan-direktiivin-edellyttamat-muutokset-eivat-esta-aseharrastamista

  28. Finland needs civilian intelligence to protect national security - Ministry of the Interior

    19.4.2017 | A working group is proposing the adoption of intelligence legislation in Finland which aims to improve our protection capabilities against serious threats to national security. Such threats include terrorism, espionage by foreign states or disruption of critical infrastructure. The purpose of this legislation is to enable effective information gathering on these threats, and in this way to support the decision-making of the state leaders.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomi-tarvitsee-siviilitiedustelua-kansallisen-turvallisuuden-suojaamiseen

  29. Good Relations project contributes to promoting good ethnic relations at local and regional levels - Ministry of the Interior

    3.9.2014 | Good Relations project contributes to promoting good ethnic relations at local and regional levels
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/good-relations-project-contributes-to-promoting-good-ethnic-relations-at-local-and-regional-levels

  30. Ministry of the Interior to reform rescue services - Ministry of the Interior

    17.9.2015 | Ministry of the Interior to reform rescue services Ministry of the Interior Publication date 17.9.2015 15.04 Type: Press release Minister of the Interior Petteri Orpo will set up a project to reform rescue services. The reform will be implemented ...
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaministerio-asettaa-hankkeen-pelastustoimen-uudistamiseksi

  31. Changes to the Firearms Act resulting from the EU Firearms Directive will not prevent target shooting or collection of firearms - Ministry of the Interior

    4.5.2018 | The changes required by the EU Firearms Directive are being implemented in Member States. In Finland, the Directive causes changes particularly to the Firearms Act. The draft government proposal for implementing the Firearms Directive was circulated widely for comments on 4 May. The basis of the proposal is to prevent specially dangerous firearms and their components from falling into the wrong ha...
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-n-asedirektiivin-tuomat-muutokset-aselakiin-eivat-esta-aseharrastamista

  32. Extensive reform of fundraising legislation in sight – Working group's proposals would make it significantly easier to organise fundraising - Ministry of the Interior

    17.1.2018 | The working group preparing the reform of Finland’s fundraising legislation is proposing the enactment of a new Fundraising Act. The new act would replace the current fixed-term money collection licences that are required each time fundraising is arranged with a system of licences granted for an indefinite period, and would enable small-scale civic fundraising to be arranged without the need for an official licence.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/rahankerayslain-taysremontti-toteutumassa-tyoryhma-ehdottaa-merkittavia-helpotuksia-keraysten-jarjestamiseen

  33. Baltic Sea Security Meeting 18 June 2026; Final Statement

    25.6.2026 | Baltic Sea Security Meeting 18 June 2026; Final Statement 18 JUNE 2026 We, the Ministers and representatives responsible for the internal security, law enforcement and border management of the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Estonia, the Repub...
    https://intermin.fi/documents/1410869/4024872/Baltic+Sea+Security+Meeting+Statement+18062026.pdf/7605a883-922c-1887-38eb-3e1531997692?t=1782394325879

  34. Amendment of the Civilian Crisis Management Act strengthens the role of the Crisis Management Centre Finland - Ministry of the Interior

    4.10.2018 | The operating conditions of the Crisis Management Centre Finland (CMC Finland) will be strengthened and the rights and responsibilities of experts deployed abroad will be clarified. On 4 October, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on the amendment of the Acts concerning civilian crisis management. The intention is for the amendments to enter into force on 1 January 2019.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/siviilikriisinhallintalain-muutoksella-vahvistetaan-kriisinhallintakeskuksen-asemaa

  35. Internal Security Strategy to make Finland the safest country in the world - Ministry of the Interior

    5.10.2017 | The Internal Security Strategy, A Safe and Secure Life, is a road map for ensuring that Finland will be the safest country in the world, as envisaged in the Government Programme. Good internal security means that everyone can enjoy the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the rule of law without fear or insecurity caused by crime, disorder, accidents or national or international events. The Government adopted a Resolution on the Internal Security Strategy on 5 October.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaisen-turvallisuuden-strategia-rakentaa-maailman-turvallisinta-maata

  36. Finland to facilitate granting of residence permits to foreign investors, entrepreneurs and leading experts - Ministry of the Interior

    26.4.2016 | Finland to facilitate granting of residence permits to foreign investors, entrepreneurs and leading experts Ministry of the Interior Publication date 26.4.2016 12.58 Type: Press release This is an English translation of a press release published o...
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomi-haluaa-helpottaa-oleskelulupien-myontamista-ulkomaisille-yrittajille-sijoittajille-ja-huippuosaajille

  37. Finland delivers assistance from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine - Ministry of the Interior

    24.7.2026 | Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU emergency stockpile for the sixth time. The shipment from Finland included supplies against chemical, biological and radiological threats as well as personal protective equipment, among other supplies. The total value of the shipment is about EUR 1.7 million.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-delivers-assistance-from-eu-emergency-stockpile-to-ukraine

  38. A broad working group established to consider actions against hate speech and online bullying - Ministry of the Interior

    27.11.2018 | Actions against hate speech and online bullying will be intensified through cooperation between an expert working group and public officials. The Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education and Culture have together established a project to prepare proposals for more efficiently preventing hate speech punishable under the Criminal Code of Finland and harassment prohibited by law and for promoting a discussion culture that takes other people into consideration.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/laaja-alainen-tyoryhma-pohtimaan-vihapuheen-ja-nettikiusaamisen-vastaisi-toimia

  39. Acts on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police and Border Guard and Act implementing the PNR Directive to enter into force on 1 June - Ministry of the Interior

    9.5.2019 | The Acts on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police and the Border Guard will be amended in order to bring them in line with the new EU data protection requirements. In addition, passenger information collected by air carriers may in future be utilised more extensively in prevention of terrorism and serious crime.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/poliisin-ja-rajavartiolaitoksen-henkilotietolait-ja-matkustajarekisteridirektiivin-taytantoonpanolaki-voimaan-1-6-

  40. EUR 44 million in EU funding to improve border management, internal security and migration management - Ministry of the Interior

    8.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior will allocate around EUR 44 million in EU funding to projects on border management, crime prevention and migration. The projects will improve the capabilities of security authorities, develop information systems, and secure resources for the authorities to manage migration. The funding will be granted from the EU Home Affairs Funds, under the autumn 2025 call for proposals.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/eur-44-million-in-eu-funding-to-improve-border-management-internal-security-and-migration-management