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  1. Restrictions on entry into the country to be tightened due to COVID-19 - Ministry of the Interior

    8.10.2020 | On 8 October, the Government adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on 12 October. Restrictions on entry will be reintroduced for traffic between Finland and Cyprus, Latvia and Liechtenstein. All existing restrictions on entry will continue until 10 November.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-entry-into-the-country-to-be-tightened-due-to-covid-19-2

  2. Employers should support victims of online targeting and shaming more effectively in future - Ministry of the Interior

    11.2.2021 | Employers should support an employee who is subject to online targeting and shaming on social media or otherwise because of his or her duties. In addition, the police must ensure uniform practices in the investigation of online targeting and shaming. This will improve the position of the victim and safeguard legal protection, says the Ministry of the Interior's working group.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/employers-should-support-victims-of-online-targeting-and-shaming-more-effectively-in-future

  3. Restrictions on entry into the country to be tightened due to COVID-19 - Ministry of the Interior

    1.10.2020 | On 1 October, the Government adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on 5 October. Restrictions on entry will be reintroduced for traffic between Finland and Lithuania, Poland and San Marino.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-entry-into-the-country-to-be-tightened-due-to-covid-19-1

  4. Combined effects of the amendments to the Aliens Act will be examined - Ministry of the Interior

    4.5.2020 | A research project will examine the combined effects of the amendments to the Aliens Act and the practices of applying the Act with regard to the status of those requesting and receiving international protection. In particular, the project will examine whether the amendments have had an impact on safeguarding the best interests of the child.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/ulkomaalaislakiin-tehtyjen-muutosten-yhteisvaikutusta-selvitetaan

  5. New act on migration authorities’ processing of personal data to bring clarity and underline legal protection - Ministry of the Interior

    20.8.2020 | The various provisions on the processing of personal data by authorities dealing with migration matters will be brought together in a new act. The Government submitted the bill for approval on Thursday 20 August. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on Friday. The act will then enter into force on 1 September.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/new-act-on-migration-authorities-processing-of-personal-data-to-bring-clarity-and-underline-legal-protection

  6. Minister of the Interior Ohisalo and NGOs met at round table to discuss tackling honour-related violence - Ministry of the Interior

    17.10.2019 | Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo invited representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the authorities to discuss honour-related violence and other restrictions on girls’ lives. Much has already been done to prevent honour-related violence, but the work must continue. Raising awareness and continuous training and cooperation among professionals are among the most important means of tackling the problem.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaministeri-ohisalo-ja-jarjestot-keskustelivat-kunniavakivaltaan-puuttumisesta-pyorean-poydan-keskustelussa

  7. Minister of the Interior Ohisalo and Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to meet with global migration governance - Ministry of the Interior

    23.10.2019 | The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the International Centre for the Development of Migration Policy (ICMPD) are important partners for Finland.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/sisaministeri-ohisalo-ja-ulkoministeri-haavisto-tapaavat-kansainvalisten-muuttoliiketoimijoiden-johtoa

  8. Reform of the Lotteries Act continues - Ministry of the Interior

    23.5.2018 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a new project to reform the Lotteries Act. The previous reform of the Lotteries Act focused on the merger of the gambling operators. The new Veikkaus — a fully State-owned Finnish gambling company — started operating at the beginning of 2017. The current project will prepare legislative amendments concerning the introduction of compulsory identification...
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/arpajaislain-uudistaminen-jatkuu

  9. Acts on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police and Border Guard to be updated - Ministry of the Interior

    22.11.2018 | Plans are in place to amend the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police in order to bring it in line with the new EU data protection requirements. The Act also includes provisions on the processing of personal data by the Finnish Security Intelligence Service. Following the updates, the Act would be connected to the purposes of processing personal data rather than to specific registers or data management systems.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/poliisin-ja-rajavartiolaitoksen-henkilotietolakeja-uudistetaan

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

    20.12.2018 | The start of 2019 will see the entry into force of amendments to acts and decrees related to the police, immigration, rescue services and civilian crisis management. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/vuodenvaihteen-muutoksia-sisaministerion-hallinnonalal-3

  11. Renewal of personal data legislation in the field of immigration administration progressing - Ministry of the Interior

    12.9.2019 | Legislation concerning the processing of personal data in the field of immigration administration to be collected into a single act. Government proposal on the Personal Data Act in the Field of Immigration Administration and related acts was given to parliament on 12 September.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/maahanmuuttohallinnon-henkilotietolainsaadannon-uudistus-etenee

  12. Finland’s Migration Review provides an overview of migration in 2017–2018 - Ministry of the Interior

    14.12.2018 | A new Migration Review has been published. The report provides a concise summary of Finland’s migration-related policies, key legal amendments and up-to-date statistics. It also includes an extensive media review.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/maahanmuuton-tilannekatsaus-tarjoaa-kokonaiskatsauksen-maahanmuuttoon-2017-2018

  13. EU to tackle terrorist content online through legislation - Ministry of the Interior

    15.11.2018 | The EU is examining new means to improve detection and removal of online content that incites to terrorist acts. The European Commission is proposing a new regulation to tackle dissemination of terrorist content online. The Commission’s proposal includes obligations on both internet service providers and Member States. On 15 November, the Finnish Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the Commission’s proposal for a regulation.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-haluaa-puuttua-terroristiseen-verkkosisaltoon-lainsaadannolla

  14. Restrictions on entry into the country to be tightened due to COVID-19 - Ministry of the Interior

    24.9.2020 | On 24 September, the Government adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on 28 September. Restrictions on entry will be reintroduced for traffic between Finland and Estonia, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Slovakia and Sweden, as well as for residents of Canada, Georgia and Tunisia who are travelling from their home country to Finland. Restrictions will be lifted for traffic arriving in Finland from San Marino.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-entry-into-the-country-to-be-tightened-due-to-covid-19

  15. Minister of the Interior Ohisalo welcomes report by the police - Ministry of the Interior

    28.10.2019 | Commissioned by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo, the National Police Board requested the police to give an account of its actions during a demonstration in Narinkkatori in Helsinki on 19 October. The National Police Board has now delivered the report and its own statement to the Minister. The report also covers the demonstration of 14 October and other preliminary data based on which the threat assessment was formed. On the basis of the report, the police acted appropriately.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-interior-ohisalo-welcomes-report-by-the-police

  16. Combating terrorism with preventive work and preparedness - Ministry of the Interior

    29.11.2018 | Finland’s counter-terrorism preparedness and capabilities are based on close cooperation between authorities and other actors in society. The Government adopted a Resolution on the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy on 29 November. The Strategy includes 31 actions that are either already being carried out or the implementation of which will begin immediately as a collaborative effort of authorities and other actors.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/terrorismia-torjutaan-ennalta-ehkaisevalla-tyolla-ja-yhteiskunnallisella-varautumisella

  17. Interim evaluation: wellbeing services county reform progressing, but corrections needed to achieve objectives - Ministry of the Interior

    10.12.2025 | The wellbeing services county reform is progressing towards the set objectives throughout Finland, but there are still many issues left to address. This is according to a broad-based interim evaluation of the wellbeing services county reform made by an independent expert group.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/1271139/interim-evaluation-wellbeing-services-county-reform-progressing-but-corrections-needed-to-achieve-objectives

  18. A broad working group established to consider actions against hate speech and online bullying - Ministry of the Interior

    27.11.2018 | Actions against hate speech and online bullying will be intensified through cooperation between an expert working group and public officials. The Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education and Culture have together established a project to prepare proposals for more efficiently preventing hate speech punishable under the Criminal Code of Finland and harassment prohibited by law and for promoting a discussion culture that takes other people into consideration.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/laaja-alainen-tyoryhma-pohtimaan-vihapuheen-ja-nettikiusaamisen-vastaisi-toimia

  19. Migration Review: Migration to Finland based increasingly on employment and studies - Ministry of the Interior

    8.5.2019 | Written by the Ministry of the Interior, the Migration Review provides current information about developments in labour migration and the asylum-seeker situation as well as about recent legislative amendments.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/maahanmuuton-tilannekatsaus-suomeen-muutetaan-entista-enemman-tyon-ja-opiskelun-perusteella

  20. 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