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Information exchange between authorities strengthened to improve security - Ministry of the Interior
9.7.2026 | On 9 July, the President of the Republic approved amendments proposed by the Government to legislation governing information exchange between authorities. The amendments will simplify the exchange of information between the police and other authorities. The legislative amendments will enter into force on 1 October 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/information-exchange-between-authorities-strengthened-to-improve-security -
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
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6.2.2013 | Good Relations -hanke edistää hyviä etnisiä suhteitahttps://intermin.fi/en/-/good-relations-hanke-edistaa-hyvia-etnisia-suhteita
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2.6.2026 | Finland has delivered medicinal products to Ukraine from an EU-funded rescEU stockpile, which is hosted by Finland. The value of the delivery is about EUR 151,000. The need for assistance stems from Russia's war of aggression, and the delivery is part of EU support for Ukraine.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-delivers-medicinal-products-from-eu-emergency-stockpile-to-ukraine
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13.5.2026 | The rescEU Medical Stockpile hosted in Finland reached its full material readiness at the end of April. All products specified in the original plan have now been purchased and stored and they are ready to go. The project was completed on schedule, thanks to seamless cooperation among the different parties.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-s-resceu-medical-stockpile-reached-full-readiness
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Cooperation on civil defence shelters in support of Ukraine Finland and Ukraine are cooperating bilaterally and internationally to reach the objectives of Ukraine’s national strategy for civil defence shelters. The aim of the bilateral SSC (Suppor...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/ssc-project
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Interoperabilityhttps://intermin.fi/en/projects/shooting-ranges-project
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9.1.2026 | Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU strategic stockpile for the third time. The deployment from Finland included supplies to respond to chemical, biological and radiological threats, as well as medical items.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-delivers-assistance-from-eu-strategic-stockpile-to-ukraine
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11.9.2025 | Finland will host Rescue Borealis 2025, an international exercise bringing together hundreds of experts from Finland and abroad. The exercise strengthens cooperation between authorities in Euro-Arctic and cross-border emergencies. Rescue Borealis 2025 includes a field training exercise that will take place in the Oulu area between 29 September and 3 October 2025.https://intermin.fi/en/-/international-rescue-exercise-brings-hundreds-of-professionals-to-oulu
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2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
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16.10.2023 | Finland will tighten the naturalisation requirements during this government term in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government. The plans involve changes to the legal provisions specifying requirements for the period of residence, integrity and livelihood, and the introduction of a citizenship test. The objectives set out in the Government Programme will be implemented in stages in three projects set up by the Ministry of the Interior.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-interior-launches-a-reform-of-the-nationality-act
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9.2.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has requested comments on a draft version of amendments to the Citizenship Act concerning the period of residence. The public consultation will end on 4 March 2024. According to the proposed amendments, the period of residence required for Finnish citizenship would be extended from the current five years to eight years.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-interior-requests-comments-on-amendments-to-the-citizenship-act-concerning-period-of-residence
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30.1.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a legislative proposal on amendments to the Aliens Act. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 February 2024.https://intermin.fi/en/-/reform-of-legislation-on-residence-permits-out-for-comments
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23.10.2023 | The Ministry has set up three projects aimed at tightening the rules on international protection in line with the Government Programme. The planned changes will make international protection temporary in nature and introduce the option to withdraw protection if the applicant commits a serious offence. Finland will also introduce a new border procedure and make the asylum process more efficient.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-interior-prepares-to-tighten-the-rules-on-international-protection
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20.12.2023 | The start of 2024 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-1
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17.3.2025 | Finland will host Rescue Borealis 2025, a Nordic exercise focusing on the Euro-Arctic cross-border cooperation involving rescue services in Finland, Sweden and Norway. Rescue Borealis 2025 includes a field training exercise that will take place near Oulu between 29 September and 3 October 2025.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-to-host-nordic-rescue-exercise-in-oulu-in-september
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Interoperabilityhttps://intermin.fi/en/project/reform-of-legislation-on-civilian-intelligence
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Interoperabilityhttps://intermin.fi/en/projects/reform-of-the-gambling
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CER Handbook - Guide for critical entities Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Introduction The purpose of this guide is to help the reader understand the objectives of the Act on the Protection of Infrastructure Criti...https://intermin.fi/en/cer-handbook/introduction
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23.3.2023 | Several amendments will made to the Rescue Act and the Act on the Emergency Services Academy. For example, the obligation to purchase and maintain smoke detectors in apartments will be transferred from the residents to the owner of the building from the beginning of 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/responsibility-for-smoke-detectors-to-be-transferred-from-the-resident-to-the-owner-of-the-building
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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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Key changes in firearms legislation in recent yearshttps://intermin.fi/en/police/firearms/police/firearms/firearms-legislation
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National Security Concept On 13 May 2026, the Government adopted the National Security Concept as a government resolution. The National Security Concept defines Finland’s key national security interests and focuses on countering the most serious t...https://intermin.fi/en/national-security/concept
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8.1.2025 | Finland has for the first time delivered assistance from an EU-funded rescEU stockpile to a country that has requested assistance. This week, a truckload of personal protective equipment and chemical detectors was delivered to Ukraine to respond to the needs of the country's rescue services.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-delivered-assistance-from-eu-emergency-stockpile-to-ukraine
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3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/prime-minister-orpo-s-government-long-term-economic-adjustment-continues-focus-shifts-to-growth
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Questions and answers on gambling system reform General information on the gambling system reform Why switch over to a licensing system and retain a partial monopoly system instead of, for example, strengthening the current system based on the Vei...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/reform-of-the-gambling/questions-and-answers
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The aim is to extend the validity of Finnish passports to 10 years.https://intermin.fi/en/projects/passportproject
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24.6.2024 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl met in Finland on Monday 24 June. Together, the ministers paid a visit to the Southeast Finland Border Guard District at Finland’s eastern border and received a briefing on the progress of the border fence and other projects.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-and-norwegian-minister-of-justice-and-public-security-enger-mehl-met-in-finland
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Civilian material assistance to Ukraine A highly exceptional aid operation is underway in Europe. Extensive amounts of assistance have been sent to Ukraine and neighbouring countries through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. The Depar...https://intermin.fi/en/ukraine/civilian-assistance-to-ukraine
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Organised crime has a major impact on society There is no single precise definition of the concept of organised crime. Organised crime usually refers to a group of individuals that systematically commits serious crimes. These activities may take v...https://intermin.fi/en/police/organised-crime
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14.3.2024 | On Thursday 14 March, the Government appointed Doctor of Social Science Juha Martelius Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service for a fixed term of five years (1 April 2024–31 March 2029).https://intermin.fi/en/-/juha-martelius-appointed-director-of-the-finnish-security-and-intelligence-service-
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17.1.2024 | A total of 19 candidates applied for the post of Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service by the deadline. The post will be filled for a maximum term of five years. The Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service is appointed by a government plenary session.https://intermin.fi/en/-/xx-applications-received-for-post-of-director-of-finnish-security-and-intelligence-service
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Civilian intelligence protects Finland’s national securityhttps://intermin.fi/en/national-security/civilian-intelligence
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11.6.2020 | On 11 June 2020, the Government adopted a strategy and an action plan for tackling the grey economy and economic crime for 2020–2023. The tackling of the grey economy will focus on prevention, more effective access to information and cooperation between authorities.https://intermin.fi/en/-/1410877/hallitus-torjuu-harmaata-taloutta-laajalla-toimenpideohjelmalla
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EU:n kasvot idässä: Artsi Alanne oli mukana uudistamassa Ukrainan siviiliturvallisuusalaa Olen Artsi Alanne ja työskentelin kolme vuotta siviilikriisinhallintaoperaatiossa Ukrainassa -Annoimme tavallaan kasvot EU:lle Ukrainassa. Yksi neuvontaopera...https://intermin.fi/ministerio/sisaministerio-tyopaikkana/tutustu-virkamiesten-tyohon/artsi-alanne
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4.10.2023 | Minister of Justice Leena Meri and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen have discussed the case of a man sentenced to death in Iraq who has since resided in Finland. The case has been covered recently by the media.https://intermin.fi/en/-/authorities-to-investigate-case-of-man-convicted-in-iraq
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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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Archive: Press releases and news Government to promote operation of existing shooting ranges and establishment of new ones Organization: Ministry of the Interior Type: Press release Categories: Publication date: 1.10.2026 EU home affairs ministers...https://intermin.fi/en/news/news-archive
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Government to promote operation of existing shooting ranges and establishment of new ones Type: Press release Publication date: 1.10.2026 13.53 EU home affairs ministers to discuss improving effective...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues