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  1. EU home affairs ministers discussed a temporary disembarkation scheme for the Mediterranean - Ministry of the Interior

    17.7.2019 | Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU and ministers from several EU Member States and the Schengen associated countries alongside the European Commission have discussed the need to set up a more predictable and efficient temporary solidarity mechanism to ensure the swift and dignified disembarkation of migrants rescued at sea.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-home-affairs-ministers-discussed-a-temporary-disembarkation-scheme-for-the-mediterranean

  2. Government outlines basis for health and social services reform - Ministry of the Interior

    5.6.2020 | The Government has finalised the policy outlines for the health and social services reform, on the basis of which preparations for the reform will continue. The aim is to circulate the draft bills on the restructuring of health and social services for comments in June.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/1271139/hallitus-linjasi-sote-uudistuksen-valmistelun-lahtokohdat

  3. Employees in sectors critical to the functioning of society - Ministry of the Interior

    17.3.2020 | The Government resolution to slow the spread of coronavirus infections and to protect at-risk groups, issued on 16 March 2020, states as follows (section 2):
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/employees-in-sectors-critical-to-the-functioning-of-society

  4. Comprehensive assessment of safety and security in sparsely populated areas - Ministry of the Interior

    23.10.2020 | A report on safety and security in sparsely populated areas has been completed. The report brings together up-to-date information on phenomena and challenges affecting safety and security in sparsely populated areas and lists five recommended measures to increase safety and sense of security in these areas. The report has been prepared in cooperation with the Harvaturva network, coordinated by the Ministry of the Interior.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/comprehensive-assessment-of-safety-and-security-in-sparsely-populated-areas

  5. Timanttiteko award for 2018 granted to National Climate Change Adaptation Plan implementation group - Ministry of the Interior

    21.3.2019 | The Security Committee has granted its 2018 Timanttiteko (Diamond Act) award to the group in charge of implementing the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan for 2022. The award was presented on 21 March 2019 at the Erve Forum, an annual cooperation event for security professionals organised by the State Security Networks Group.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/1410837/vuoden-2018-timanttiteko-palkinto-kansallisen-ilmastonmuutokseen-sopeutumissuunnitelman-toimeenpanolle

  6. Finland is the safest country in the world for all people and population groups - Ministry of the Interior

    20.5.2021 | On Thursday 20 May, the Government adopted the Report on Internal Security and submitted it to Parliament for consideration. The objective of the Report is that Finland will be an even safer country for all people and population groups in the future.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-is-the-safest-country-in-the-world-for-all-people-and-population-groups

  7. 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

  8. Nordic ministers and public officials cooperate closely on civil preparedness - Ministry of the Interior

    14.12.2021 | Today, ministers responsible for civil preparedness or their deputies from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland met via videoconference in the framework of so-called Haga cooperation. Finland’s Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen chaired the meeting, which ended Finland’s 2021 chairmanship of the Haga cooperation.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/nordic-ministers-and-public-officials-cooperate-closely-on-civil-preparedness

  9. Ministry of the Interior and Finnish Red Cross to enhance cooperation in contingency planning and preparedness - Ministry of the Interior

    26.4.2018 | The Ministry of the Interior and the Finnish Red Cross further strengthened their cooperation by signing a cooperation agreement on contingency planning and preparedness on 26 April.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaministerio-ja-spr-tiivistavat-valmius-ja-varautumisyhteistyotaan

  10. Finland will restrict cross-border traffic - retired border guards and police officers may be called back to work - Ministry of the Interior

    17.3.2020 | The Government has decided to begin restricting cross-border traffic at Finland’s borders starting on Thursday 19 March at midnight. Border-crossing points will be closed and border controls will be reintroduced. The police will monitor, within the limits of their resources, compliance with the restrictions on public gatherings imposed due to the coronavirus and, if necessary, provide executive assistance to other authorities.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomen-rajaliikennetta-aletaan-rajoittaa-elakkeella-olevia-rajavartijoita-ja-poliiseja-voidaan-kutsua-toihin

  11. Ministry of the Interior budget proposal for 2018 - Ministry of the Interior

    19.9.2017 | The budget of the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch for 2018 is approximately EUR 1.5 billion, which is, as a whole, EUR 56 million less than in the approved 2017 Budget figure. The changes in appropriations are mainly due to the fact that less funding is needed for the reception of refugees and asylum seekers than last year.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaministerion-talousarvioesitys-vuodelle-2018

  12. 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

  13. 30 Finnish persons to Sweden to help fight forest fires - Ministry of the Interior

    27.7.2018 | Late Thursday evening Sweden accepted Finland’s offer to help in extinguishing forest fires in the country. Finland will send a self-sufficient rescue team with equipment to Sweden. The team will comprise about 30 people and rescue gear such as fire engines, water tenders, motor pumps and all-terrain vehicles. According to preliminary estimates, the rescue personnel will arrive in Sweden by Saturday morning and start working in central Sweden as soon as possible following their arrival.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomi-lahettaa-noin-30-henkiloa-ja-kalustoa-avuksi-ruotsin-metsapalojen-sammuttamiseen

  14. Finland continues to help Sweden fight forest fires - Ministry of the Interior

    1.8.2018 | Sweden has requested Finland to continue to help in extinguishing forest fires in the country. The Ministry of the Interior made a decision on 1 August to continue the assistance until 10 August. The rescue team working in Sweden comprises about 30 people and rescue gear such as fire engines, water tenders, motor pumps and all-terrain vehicles.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomi-jatkaa-ruotsin-auttamista-metsapalojen-sammuttamisessa

  15. 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

  16. Forest fire preparedness to be intensified - Ministry of the Interior

    27.3.2019 | When fighting forest fires, it is essential to ensure smooth cooperation between authorities and other operators. This applies to both preparedness for forest fires and extinguishing work if a fire occurs. Emergency services authorities, representatives from the Finnish Meteorological Institute and forestry sector operators are meeting today at a seminar hosted by the Finnish Association of Fire Chi...
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/1410837/varautumista-metsapaloihin-tehostetaan

  17. Finland sends maternity packages and other material assistance to Mosul for winter - Ministry of the Interior

    12.12.2016 | Finland sends maternity packages and other material assistance to Mosul for winter Ministry of the Interior Publication date 12.12.2016 13.42 Type: Press release Finland has today sent 268 tents, camping mats, blankets, tarpaulins and soap to the ...
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomi-lahettaa-mosuliin-aitiyspakkauksia-ja-materiaaliapua-talven-varalle

  18. 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

  19. Government expresses position on comprehensive reform of EU migration and asylum policy - Ministry of the Interior

    12.11.2020 | The European Commission issued a comprehensive communication on the reform of migration and asylum policy on 23 September. The communication was accompanied by five legislative proposals. The Government expressed its position on the Commission's proposals in its communications submitted to Parliament on 12 November.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-expresses-position-on-comprehensive-reform-of-eu-migration-and-asylum-policy

  20. Finland provides Greece with material assistance for refugee camps - Ministry of the Interior

    18.3.2016 | Suomi lähettää materiaaliapua Kreikkaan maahantulijoiden olojen helpottamiseksi
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomi-lahettaa-materiaaliapua-kreikkaan-maahantulijoiden-olojen-helpottamiseksi