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17.6.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments draft amendments to the Act on the Reception of Persons Applying for International Protection and on the Identification of and Assistance to Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings. The amendments aim to weaken the link between the provision of assistance to victims of human trafficking and criminal proceedings. In accordance with the Governm...https://intermin.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-legislative-amendments-to-improve-status-of-victims-of-human-trafficking
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6.9.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent a draft proposal for an amendment to the Aliens Act out for comments. The amendment would allow a residence permit and an alien’s passport to be issued to applicants whose lack of a travel document is the sole impediment to issuing a residence permit.https://intermin.fi/en/-/new-proposal-to-increase-flexibility-with-regard-to-travel-document-requirement-when-issuing-residence-permits
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20.12.2022 | When a family member of a minor who has been granted international protection applies for family reunification, the family member may be granted a residence permit without the requirement for sufficient financial resources of sponsors who are minors. This will promote the protection of family life and the realisation of the best interests of the child. The President of the Republic approved the amendment to the Aliens Act on 20 December.https://intermin.fi/en/-/family-reunification-process-for-minors-to-be-streamlined-in-future
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5.8.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft for amendments to the special legislation on migration. The purpose is to enable automated decision-making in the activities of the Finnish Immigration Service. This would make it possible to resolve simpler matters as efficiently as possible.https://intermin.fi/en/-/proposal-for-introducing-possibility-of-requesting-administrative-review-of-automatic-decisions-by-the-finnish-immigration-service-sent-out-for-comments
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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
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28.4.2022 | On 28 April, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Nationality Act. The aim of the proposed amendments is to update and clarify the Act.https://intermin.fi/en/-/amendments-to-clarify-the-nationality-act-submitted-to-parliament
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11.4.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft bill which lays down provisions on the authorities competent to counter terrorist content online. The proposal is related to the EU Regulation which aims to improve detection and removal of online content that incites to terrorist acts. The deadline for submitting comments on the proposal is 25 May 2022.https://intermin.fi/en/-/draft-bill-on-terrorist-content-online-sent-out-for-comments
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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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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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28.10.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to conduct a preliminary study concerning the needs for amendments in the Aliens Act and how the reform should implemented.https://intermin.fi/en/-/reform-of-the-aliens-act-to-be-launched-with-a-preliminary-study
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3.11.2022 | A temporary amendment to the Aliens Act would ensure the validity of residence permits issued in Finland to recipients of temporary protection for as longs 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. Moreover, those who have already received residence permits would not need to apply for an extension separately.https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposes-streamlining-extension-of-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians
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18.2.2022 | On 18 February, the Ministry of the Interior sent out for comments draft amendments to the Aliens Act which would extend the use of a long-term visa known as a D visa. Long-term visas would speed up entry into the country for people who have been issued with residence permits.https://intermin.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-proposal-for-long-term-d-visa-expediting-entry-for-students-and-researchers
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8.9.2022 | New provisions to be added to the Aliens Act and the act on migration authorities’ processing of personal data will enable Finland to make use of the support from the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) as smoothly as possible in the event of a mass influx of migrants. The Government submitted the bills for approval on Thursday 8 September. The President of the Republic is to approve the bills for the acts on Friday. The acts will enter into force on 15 September.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-could-request-support-from-the-eu-agency-for-asylum-in-the-event-of-mass-influx-of-migrants-1
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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
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23.6.2021 | On 23 June, the Ministry of the Interior sent out for comments draft legislative amendments that would support preparedness for a possible mass influx of migrants. The need for change has been identified in the development work that the authorities have been carrying out since 2015.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-concerning-preparedness-for-mass-influx-of-migrants-circulated-for-comments
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29.12.2022 | The status and the right to services of victims of human trafficking will improve as the help provided through the Assistance System will no longer depend on the progress of the criminal proceedings related to human trafficking. Primarily, assistance will be based on an assessment of the victim’s individual situation. The President of the Republic approved the related legislative amendments on 29 December and they will enter into force on 1 January.https://intermin.fi/en/-/assistance-to-be-given-to-victims-of-human-trafficking-irrespective-of-the-progress-of-criminal-proceedings
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Government Programme measures to reform migration policy The Government Programme’s objective is to reform Finland’s migration policy so that it offers assistance to the most vulnerable people and prevents abuse of the system. Finland’s asylum pol...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/government-programme-measures-to-reform-migration-policy
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20.12.2022 | Amendments to the Aliens Act will extend the use of a long-term visa known as a D visa. The amendments will contribute to promoting education-based and labour-based immigration and streamline entry procedures. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on 20 December.https://intermin.fi/en/-/long-term-d-visa-will-expedite-entry-into-the-country-for-students-and-researchers-who-have-been-issued-with-residence-permits
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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
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15.7.2021 | In future, the rescue authorities may order, for example, owners of large shopping centres or hospitals to acquire and maintain equipment which ensures the operability of broadband services for public authority communications. The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendment on 15 July. The amendment will enter into force on 1 August 2021.https://intermin.fi/en/-/use-of-broadband-services-for-public-authority-communications-to-be-ensured-at-security-critical-sites