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Contact information The communications specialists are here to help you. Please contact us with any questions. The email addresses: viestinta.sm(at)gov.fi, [email protected] Media service number and requests for interviews with the Minister tel. +...https://intermin.fi/en/contact/press-and-communications-services
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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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Employee benefits Our work has a purpose: We are working towards making Finland a safe country now and in future. Competent and committed employees are a great asset to us, and we have many ways to support their wellbeing and development. If you j...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/ministry-as-workplace/employee-benefits
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2.4.2025 | The earthquake and its aftershocks in Myanmar on Friday 28 March have caused extensive damage. By decision of the Ministry of the Interior, Finland will send an expert to Bangkok through the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism to support the coordination of assistance to Myanmar. The Finnish expert will be posted to Myanmar for two weeks (2 to 15 April 2025).https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-to-provide-expert-assistance-in-southeast-asia
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2.4.2025 | Libya has requested technical expertise from EU Member States through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to determine the cause of a series of house fires. One expert from Finland will participate remotely in the technical group between 2 and 11 April 2025.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-provides-expert-assistance-to-investigate-house-fires-in-libya
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7.7.2026 | Each responsible ministry is identifying the critical entities within its sector in line with legislation based on the European Union CER Directive. The aim is to reinforce society’s preparedness and improve the resilience of critical infrastructure. The statutory deadline under the Finnish CER Act for designating entities is 17 July 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/identification-of-entities-critical-to-society-s-resilience-nearing-completion
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Information exchange between authorities strengthened to improve security - Ministry of the Interior
9.7.2026 | On 9 July, the President of the Republic approved amendments proposed by the Government to legislation governing information exchange between authorities. The amendments will simplify the exchange of information between the police and other authorities. The legislative amendments will enter into force on 1 October 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/information-exchange-between-authorities-strengthened-to-improve-security -
30.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior invites views on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on Emergency Warnings. The amendments would make the legislative changes required to introduce a cell broadcast public warning system. The consultation round closes on 14 July 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/views-requested-on-amendments-to-act-on-emergency-warnings
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29.6.2026 | Venezuela was hit by two devastating earthquakes on 24 June. Finland is assisting Venezuela by providing emergency shelter assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-to-provide-emergency-shelter-assistance-to-venezuela
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25.6.2026 | Today, the Government submitted its legislative proposal to amend the Firearms Act. The amendment aims to improve the applicability of firearms legislation and to address the deficiencies found in the implementation of the Firearms Directive.https://intermin.fi/en/-/relaxing-of-regulations-on-deactivated-and-permanently-inoperable-firearms
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9.7.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to prepare the legislative amendments required for the national implementation of the EU Return Regulation.https://intermin.fi/en/-/preparations-begin-for-national-implementation-of-eu-return-regulation
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9.10.2023 | The Government will propose an appropriation of approximately EUR 2.5 billion for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior in the 2024 Budget.https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-invests-in-internal-security-and-increases-rescue-service-training
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1.6.2022 | A new fast track service enables specialists, growth entrepreneurs and their family members to obtain a residence permit within 14 days. The service will be launched at the beginning of June. This service pledge is one of the Government's many measures to streamline the immigration of experts.https://intermin.fi/en/-/1410877/fast-track-speeds-up-immigration-of-experts-and-growth-entrepreneurs-
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Hankkeessa valmistellaan hallitusohjelman asumisaikaedellytystä koskevat muutokset kansalaisuuslakiin (359/2003).https://intermin.fi/hankkeet/hankesivu?tunnus=SM034:00/2023
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16.6.2022 | Amendments to the Aliens Act would extend the use of a long-term visa known as a D visa. The amendments would contribute to promoting education-based and labour-based immigration and streamline entry procedures. The Government submitted a proposal on the amendments to Parliament on 16 June.https://intermin.fi/en/-/long-term-d-visa-would-expedite-entry-into-the-country-for-students-and-researchers-who-have-been-issued-with-residence-permits
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Interoperabilityhttps://intermin.fi/en/projects/reform-of-the-citizenship-act
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Coordination of EU matters Finland’s system for coordinating EU affairs aims to ensure that Finland can present a coordinated position in line with Finland’s general EU policy on any issue under consideration in the European Union at any stage of ...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/international-and-eu-cooperation/sub-committees-on-eu-affairs
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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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17.11.2022 | The Government proposes an amendment to the Aliens Act to enable clients of the Finnish Immigration Service to request an administrative review of decisions concerning residence permits for specialists and the EU Blue Card. The proposal aims to allow the Service to make automated decisions on these case types. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 17 November.https://intermin.fi/en/-/proposal-to-enable-requests-for-an-administrative-review-of-certain-decisions-of-the-finnish-immigration-service-free-of-charge
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16.9.2021 | The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists, growth or start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-on-long-term-d-visa-facilitates-labour-migration