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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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Government Report on Internal Security 2025 On 11 September 2025, the Government adopted its Report on Internal Security and submitted it to Parliament for consideration. The report describes the significant changes that have taken place in Finlan...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/government-report-on-internal-security
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8.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior will allocate around EUR 44 million in EU funding to projects on border management, crime prevention and migration. The projects will improve the capabilities of security authorities, develop information systems, and secure resources for the authorities to manage migration. The funding will be granted from the EU Home Affairs Funds, under the autumn 2025 call for proposals.https://intermin.fi/en/-/eur-44-million-in-eu-funding-to-improve-border-management-internal-security-and-migration-management
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The Finnish Border Guard is responsible for border management The main duties of the Border Guard are: surveillance of the country’s land and maritime borders conducting of border checks on persons at airports, land border crossings and ports carr...https://intermin.fi/en/border-management/border-surveillance
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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...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/combating-illegal-entry-and-stay
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Government Programme measures to reform border security The Government Programme aims to ensure Finland's border security in all situations. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and other changes in the security environment require that border secu...https://intermin.fi/en/border-management/government-programme-measures-to-reform-border-security
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The Ministry of the Interior is the ministry for internal security The Ministry’s vision is a safe and secure society in all situations. Our objective is to keep people, property and the environment safe and for all people to live safe everyday li...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/tasks-and-objectives
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Activities of the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government in the war in Ukraine As part of the European Union, Finland is doing its part for Ukraine with respect to the impacts of Russia’s war of aggression. In particular, we want to prote...https://intermin.fi/en/ukraine
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Mass influx of migrants and preparedness The Migration Department of the Ministry of the Interior directs and coordinates preparations for a mass influx of migrants and the measures needed to respond. A mass influx of migrants is a situation in wh...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/agencies-and-responsibilities/preparing-for-large-scale-influxes-of-migrants
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Frequently asked questions about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war Russia attacked Ukraine on 24 February 2022 and launched a full-scale war. This page contains frequently asked questions about the consequences of the war in Ukraine. Entry into...https://intermin.fi/en/ukraine/frequently-asked-questions
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9.4.2026 | In its meeting on 9 April, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided that Finland would apply for EUR 35 million in additional funding from the European Commission’s Border Management and Visa Policy Instrument (BMVI). The funding would be used by the Border Guard to procure drone detection and counter-drone systems.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-agrees-on-applying-for-additional-funding-for-detecting-and-countering-drones
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Frontex coordinates cooperation between European border Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, coordinates joint operations between European border authorities. EU Member States, countries in the Schengen area and countries outside t...https://intermin.fi/en/border-management/frontex-cooperation
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8.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal for legislation on combating organised crime. The proposed act would lay down provisions on a new centre for the analysis of organised crime and on the centre’s tasks and powers. The deadline for submitting comments is 3 August 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislation-on-combating-organised-crime-sent-out-for-comments
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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Government proposal to supplement legislative proposal on criminal intelligence sent out for comments Type: Press release Publication date: 8.6.2026 16.32 Legislation on combating organised crime sent...https://intermin.fi/en/current-issues
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20.3.2026 | Finland will receive EUR 17 million from the European Union to strengthen the surveillance of the eastern border and the Gulf of Finland and improve Finland's ability to maintain an up-to-date picture of the situation. With support from the EU Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI), the Finnish Border Guard will acquire unmanned surveillance systems that are resistant to interference with satellite positioning systems (GNSS disruptions).https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-to-provide-finland-with-eur-17-million-for-surveillance-of-eastern-border-and-gulf-of-finland
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Small ministry, large branch of government The National Police Board and the Finnish Immigration Service operate under the Ministry of the Interior. The agencies provide guidance within their scope of activities. The Finnish Border Guard is respon...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/branch-of-government
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5.11.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko held a videoconference on Wednesday 5 November. The topics on their agenda included cooperation between Finnish and Ukrainian security authorities and Ukraine's new support needs.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-speaks-with-ukraine-s-minister-of-internal-affairs-klymenko
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Finnish migration policy is based on Government objectives, EU legislation and international agreementshttps://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/migration-and-asylum-policy
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11.9.2025 | On 11 September, the Government submitted its Report on Internal Security to Parliament. According to the report, the international security situation is having an increasingly significant effect on Finland’s internal security. This change puts a strong emphasis on the preparedness of security authorities.https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-submits-report-on-internal-security-to-parliament
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9.12.2025 | The Government proposes improvements to the Finnish Border Guard's preparedness and its ability to respond to the requirements of the changed security and operating environment. The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal for an act amending the Border Guard Act and certain related acts.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finnish-border-guard-s-powers-related-to-preparedness-to-be-strengthened-