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11.12.2025 | A round table discussion on port safety and security took place on 11 December 2025 at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The meeting focussed on the security situation in Finnish ports and how they might be impacted by changes taking place in the operating environment.https://intermin.fi/en/-/1410829/authorities-and-port-logistics-operators-gathered-to-discuss-port-safety-and-security-
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Guide on how to prepare for incidents and crises The Preparing for incidents and crises guide, which is aimed at the entire population, contains extensive instructions on how to prepare for exceptional situations and what to do during them. When s...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/preparedness/preparedness-guide
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Ministry of the Interior is responsible employer Our motivated and competent employees work to ensure that Finland is safe and secure in all situations. The Ministry of the Interior takes a responsible and inclusive approach to management. Equalit...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/ministry-as-workplace/responsibility
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Foresight is key to fire safety The Ministry of the Interior prepares all legislation related to fire safety. The Rescue Act and other statutes obligate the owners and users of buildings to ensure fire safety. Building owners and users must evalua...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/fire-safety
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Smart Borders Package improves EU border management The EU has adopted a Smart Borders Package, which is to be introduced in 2025-2026. The Smart Borders Package aims to: facilitate border checks improve internal security by, for example, stronger...https://intermin.fi/en/border-management/smart-borders
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention
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4.4.2019 | During the 2010s, there has been a significant increase in the numbers of people involved in jihadist activity in Finland. However, most of this activity is still quite small in scale, and it is mainly concerned with providing support in the form of recruitment and financing. Jihadist communication online has also increased during the present decade. The University of Helsinki has conducted two studies on these topics, commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior.https://intermin.fi/en/-/jihadistinen-toiminta-ja-verkkoviestinta-lisaantyivat-suomessa-2010-luvulla
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19.5.2022 | This spring, people’s attitudes in Finland towards immigration, international assistance and EU cooperation have become more positive. The use of media has also increased significantly. At the moment, there appears to be a greater spirit of community among people, people seek more information and they appear to trust the authorities more than last year.https://intermin.fi/en/-/this-spring-finns-are-more-communal-and-information-seeking-better-sense-of-safety-and-security-but-the-global-outlook-gives-cause-for-concern
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13.9.2023 | On Wednesday 13 September, the Government appointed Eriikka Koistinen, Master of Social Sciences, as Director of Communications at the Ministry of the Interior from 18 September 2023 to 17 September 2028.https://intermin.fi/en/-/eriikka-koistinen-to-continue-as-ministry-of-the-interior-director-of-communications
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25.5.2026 | At a roundtable event on 25 May 2026, representatives of wellbeing services counties, cities and labour market organisations developed a shared understanding of how to address drone-related threats and communicate about them to the public. The purpose of the discussion was to strengthen the resilience of society and increase understanding of what has already been done to ensure preparedness and how it can be further developed through cooperation.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-preparedness-for-drone-threats-requires-cooperation-across-society
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2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
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14.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal to update civilian intelligence legislation in response to the changed security environment. The proposal would introduce new powers, including measures to prepare for state-sponsored threats, and clarifying amendments arising from practical needs identified in intelligence activities. Changes are also proposed to the non-disclosure periods for documents. The deadline for submitting comments is in late May.https://intermin.fi/en/-/draft-government-proposal-to-update-civilian-intelligence-legislation-sent-out-for-comments
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3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/prime-minister-orpo-s-government-long-term-economic-adjustment-continues-focus-shifts-to-growth
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Data protection and processing of personal data at the Ministry of the Interior Contact information Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Mikko Levämäki tietosuojavastaava.sm(at)gov.fi Controller Ministry of the Interior, PO Box 26, FI-0...https://intermin.fi/en/data-protection
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7.12.2022 | On Wednesday 7 December, Finland sent buses to Ukraine to be used to transport children and young people to school. This donation is part of the European Commission’s solidarity campaign. Russia’s war of aggression has affected an estimated 5.7 million schoolchildren in Ukraine with many schools having been destroyed in bombing.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-sends-school-busses-to-ukraine
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15.7.2021 | In future, the rescue authorities may order, for example, owners of large shopping centres or hospitals to acquire and maintain equipment which ensures the operability of broadband services for public authority communications. The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendment on 15 July. The amendment will enter into force on 1 August 2021.https://intermin.fi/en/-/use-of-broadband-services-for-public-authority-communications-to-be-ensured-at-security-critical-sites
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4.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal for an act on the automated search and exchange of data for police cooperation and for amending the Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police. The proposal introduces amendments to national legislation required by the EU Regulation on the automated search and exchange of data for police cooperation (the Prüm II Regulation). The deadline for submitting comments is Monday 19 January 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/exchange-of-information-between-eu-law-enforcement-authorities-to-become-more-effective
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30.6.2021 | A report compiled by a working group appointed by the Ministry of the Interior includes several recommendations for improving the safety and security of the premises of religious communities. The report recommends that religious communities systematically improve the safety and security of premises. To this end, the working group has drawn up a model safety and security plan for use by the communities.https://intermin.fi/en/-/report-on-improving-the-safety-and-security-of-the-premises-of-religious-communities-has-been-published
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19.9.2023 | In its first budget session, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo decided on solutions that will return Finland to a sustainable growth track. The Government will launch structural reforms to boost employment and growth, which will have positive impacts on general government finances in the next few years. In addition, the Government decided on consolidation measures.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/budget-session-of-prime-minister-orpo-s-government-returning-finland-to-a-sustainable-growth-track