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Legislation Provisions of the legal status of civilian crisis management experts the Act on the Participation of Civilian Personnel in Crisis Management (1287/2004) Decree of the Ministry of the Interior on the Terms and Conditions of the Employme...https://intermin.fi/en/civilian-crisis-management/legislation
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Projects and legislation Some of the projects, working groups and programmes currently underway in the Ministry of the Interior are outlined in these pages. The Government Project Register Hankeikkuna also contains information about current minist...https://intermin.fi/en/projects-and-legislation
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Key changes in firearms legislation in recent yearshttps://intermin.fi/en/police/firearms/police/firearms/firearms-legislation
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Interoperabilityhttps://intermin.fi/en/project/reform-of-legislation-on-civilian-intelligence
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Questions and answers about civilian intelligence legislation The aim of civilian intelligence legislation is to improve the capability of Finnish society to protect against threats to national security. What does civilian intelligence legislation...https://intermin.fi/en/national-security/civilian-intelligence/faq
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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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Legislative project launched to enable scratch cards to be given as gifts - Ministry of the Interior
21.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to prepare amendments to the Lotteries Act and the Gambling Act concerning the claiming of winnings, with the aim of making it possible to give scratch cards as gifts. The project will run until 31 December 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-project-launched-to-enable-scratch-cards-to-be-given-as-gifts- -
19.2.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has today sent out for comments a draft government proposal for legislation on police criminal intelligence. The reform would enable the use of criminal intelligence methods in the fight against serious crime on a threat-informed basis. The deadline for submitting comments is 16 April 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposal-for-legislation-on-police-criminal-intelligence-sent-out-for-comments
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Frequently asked questions about criminal intelligence legislation Why are the intelligence collection powers of the police being strengthened? One of the key objectives of the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government is to step up th...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/strengthening-crime-prevention/answers-on-criminal-intelligence-regulations
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Gambling legislation helps to prevent and reduce gambling-related harm In Finland, gambling games are run by the state-owned company Veikkaus Oy. In line with the Government Programme, the gambling system will be reformed by introducing licences t...https://intermin.fi/en/police/gambling
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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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12.6.2025 | The Finnish Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the Act on the Protection of Infrastructure Critical to Society and on the Improvement of Resilience on 13 June. In accordance with the Government Programme, the act will strengthen national security and the resilience of our society. The act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 July 2025.https://intermin.fi/en/-/new-legislation-to-strengthen-protection-of-critical-infrastructure-and-resilience-of-society
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27.3.2025 | Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to strengthen the administrative approach to combating organised crime and the related exchange of information as outlined in the Government Programme.https://intermin.fi/en/-/new-legislation-to-step-up-fight-against-organised-crime
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5.12.2024 | The Government proposes amendments to the legislation on temporary protection. The aim is to streamline the granting of temporary protection from the perspective of both the beneficiaries and the authorities. The amendments concern people who have fled the war in Ukraine but also other possible situations of temporary protection in the future. The Government submitted the proposal for the amendments to the Aliens Act to Parliament on 5 December.https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-legislation-on-temporary-protection
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16.10.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal on temporary protection. As the crisis in Ukraine drags on, there is a need to reform the legislation on temporary protection. The project will prepare the necessary amendments to the Aliens Act concerning people who have fled the war in Ukraine but also other possible situations of temporary protection in the future.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislation-on-temporary-protection-to-be-reformedtaan
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16.7.2024 | On 16 July, the President of the Republic approved the bill for the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration. The aim of the act is to improve border security and ensure that Finland has effective means at its disposal to combat instrumentalised migration, which is being used to put pressure on Finland. The aim is also to prepare for more serious instances of instrumentalised migration.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-enacts-legislation-to-combat-instrumentalised-migration
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22.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has circulated for comment the draft government proposal on the national legislative amendments that relate to the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The deadline for comments is 2 February 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-related-to-the-eu-pact-on-migration-and-asylum-circulated-for-comment
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3.7.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting comments on the draft government proposal for a new gambling act. The reform of the gambling system is based on the Government Programme. Under the proposal, Veikkaus Oy would no longer hold the monopoly to arrange betting and online slot machine games and casino games. These games would be opened up to competition by means of licensing as laid out in the Government Programme.https://intermin.fi/en/-/draft-legislation-on-new-gambling-system-submitted-for-consultation
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22.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal to reform the provisions on removal from the country and entry bans laid down in the Aliens Act. The deadline for comments is 2 February 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-on-removal-from-the-country-and-entry-bans-sent-out-for-comments
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30.1.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a legislative proposal on amendments to the Aliens Act. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 February 2024.https://intermin.fi/en/-/reform-of-legislation-on-residence-permits-out-for-comments