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  1. 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

  2. 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-

  3. 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

  4. Prevention work concerning violent radicalization has been assessed - Ministry of the Interior

    26.4.2019 | The Ministry of the Interior coordinates the work preventing violent radicalization and extremism nationally. The work is based on the national action plan, which was verified in spring 2016. The assessment on the implementation of the plan and its objectives and actions is now ready. The assessment was completed by KPMG on the assignment of the Ministry of the Interior.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/vakivaltaisen-radikalisoitumisen-ennalta-ehkaisytyo-on-arvioitu

  5. New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch - Ministry of the Interior

    20.12.2019 | The start of 2020 will see the entry into force of amendments to acts and decrees related to the police, immigration and rescue services. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/vuodenvaihteen-muutoksia-sisaministerion-hallinnonalal-4

  6. 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

  7. Public warning sirens to be tested again on Monday 1 June - Ministry of the Interior

    29.5.2026 | This is a routine monthly test of public warning sirens. Sirens are tested at 12.00 noon on the first Monday of each month, except on public holidays.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/public-warning-sirens-to-be-tested-again-on-monday-1-june

  8. Working group calls for the new Government to define policies for eradicating hate speech - Ministry of the Interior

    17.5.2019 | Hate speech is such a serious problem that the Government must define policies for its eradication. A working group that examined the phenomenon proposes that an action plan against hate speech be drawn up, a centre of expertise be established, and the relevant legislation be amended. Hate speech has harmful consequences not only for the victim but also for democratic society as a whole, the rule of law, and freedom of expression.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/tyoryhma-toivoo-seuraavalta-hallitukselta-linjauksia-vihapuheen-kitkemiseksi

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Security checks at the Finnish Immigration Service would complement the current security measures - Ministry of the Interior

    23.1.2018 | A new act on security measures at the Finnish Immigration Service is currently being prepared. The act would lay down provisions on the powers of security inspectors carrying out security tasks in the premises of the Finnish Immigration Service. By conducting security checks on people who enter the premises, it would be possible to protect those working at the Finnish Immigration Service against vari...
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/turvatarkastukset-maahanmuuttovirastossa-taydentaisivat-jo-olemassa-olevia-turvatoimia

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Amendments to the Aliens Act to prevent misuse of subsequent applications - Ministry of the Interior

    28.3.2019 | The Aliens Act will be amended, for example by specifying the criteria for the processing of subsequent applications. The Government submitted the amendments to the Act for approval on Thursday 28 March, and the President of the Republic will approve the Act on Friday. The Act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 June 2019.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/ulkomaalaislain-muutoksilla-torjutaan-uusintahakemusten-vaarinkayttoa

  18. New residential shelter in Espoo - example of prevention of violence against women - Ministry of the Interior

    3.4.2018 | A new shelter has been opened in Järvenperä, Espoo. The shelter is called Turvakoti Pellas. This is a practical example of the prevention of violence against women and domestic violence, and one way to help the victims. Establishing more shelters regionally is one of the goals of the Action Plan to prevent violence against women and domestic violence. The Action Plan was drawn up by an intersecto...
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/1271139/espoon-uusi-turvakoti-esimerkki-naisiin-kohdistuvan-vakivallan-ehkaisemisesta

  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. The exercise proved it: Together we are stronger - Ministry of the Interior

    17.10.2025 | The Rescue Borealis exercise, conducted in Finland between August and October 2025, brought together around 700 professionals from healthcare, rescue services and other security authorities from Finland, Sweden, Norway and Germany. This multi-agency exercise, which was mainly funded by the European Commission and focused on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (CBRN), was reportedly the largest of its kind in Europe in recent years.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/the-exercise-proved-it-together-we-are-stronger