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4.3.2022 | The EU has activated the Temporary Protection Directive for the first time in order to help people fleeing Ukraine. On 2 March, the Commission issued a proposal for a Council decision on activation, and the decision was adopted in terms of contents at the meeting of home affairs ministers held on 3 March. The decision is expected to enter into force on 4 March or over the next few days.https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-member-states-offer-ukrainians-temporary-protection-categories-of-persons-to-be-granted-protection-to-be-specified-nationally
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11.12.2020 | EU home affairs ministers will hold an informal videoconference on 14 December 2020. Finland is represented by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo. The ministers will continue the discussion on the reform of the EU's migration and asylum policy. Other items on the agenda include the future of internal security and cooperation between law enforcement authorities. No decisions will be made at the informal meeting.https://intermin.fi/en/-/home-affairs-ministers-discuss-eu-migration-policy-reform-and-internal-security
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10.9.2026 | On 10 September 2026, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament aimed at strengthening the Finnish Border Guard’s preparedness. According to the proposal, the Border Guard would be given powers to prevent and stop attempts to damage critical underwater infrastructure. The proposal would also improve the Border Guard’s ability to intercept unmanned vehicles, including drones.https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposes-measures-to-strengthen-border-guard-s-preparedness-in-maritime-areas-and-improve-its-ability-to-combat-drones
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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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9.6.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Luxembourg on 10 June for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The topics on the agenda will include the reception of people fleeing Ukraine, the EU’s migration and asylum reform, and the development of Schengen. In addition, the meeting will aim to reach a general approach on the proposal of the European Commission for a Directive on informat...https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-home-affairs-ministers-meet-in-luxembourg-on-10-june
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16.2.2021 | A study commissioned by the Government investigated the combined impacts of the amendments made to the Aliens Act in 2015–2019 on the status of people applying for and receiving international protection and on the realisation of the best interests of the child. The decision to carry out the study was based on an objective set in the Government Programme, which states that the Government will investig...https://intermin.fi/en/-/study-explores-combined-effects-of-aliens-act-amendments-many-recommended-measures-now-under-preparation
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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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8.4.2022 | People who have applied for temporary protection have the right to work in Finland as soon as they have submitted their application. In other words, they do not need to wait for a residence permit or a residence permit card to be issued to be able to work. A certificate of registration is sufficient.https://intermin.fi/en/-/people-fleeing-ukraine-may-start-working-immediately-after-applying-for-temporary-protection