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Civil preparedness strengthened through international cooperation

18.2.2026 | The Nordic ministers responsible for migration will hold a video conference on 18 February on the initiative of Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The topics on their agenda will include return hubs located outside the EU and the implementation of the asylum application process in safe third countries.

Illegal entry and stay are prevented through cooperation between authorities Illegal entry and stay remain low in Finland when compared with all migration to Finland. Most people move legally to Finland on the basis of work, family ties or studies...

6.3.2026 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany have agreed to deepen their cooperation on protecting the civilian population and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministries responsible for civil preparedness. The ministers discussed the Memorandum at a videoconference in February, with Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen representing Finland.

Research, development and innovation Research, development and innovation (RDI) are part of the implementation of the Ministry of the Interior's tasks, the joint strategy for the administrative branch and the Government Programme. Ministry of the ...

Trafficking in human beings is a serious offence Trafficking in human beings is a serious offence, where perpetrators subjugate their victims. Usually, the objective is to exploit the victims commercially or to gain some other profit. As trafficki...

International operations of the rescue services International cooperation with the European Union, United Nations, NATO, the Nordic countries and other neighbouring countries is part of the daily work of the rescue services. Finland may provide in...

Rescue services The Ministry of the Interior guides and directs emergency response centre operations, and prepares related legislation. The aim is to build a safe and crisis-resilient Finland. There are 21 regional rescue departments in Finland, w...

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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...

Government Programme measures in the police sector The Government Programme aims to strengthen security and society's resilience. Police presence will be secured throughout the country. The Government will step up the combating of crime to improve...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views invited on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act Type: Press release Publication date: 10.7.2026 15.02 Preparations begin for national implementation of EU Return Regula...