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  1. Government issues resolution on National Security Concept - Ministry of the Interior

    13.5.2026 | On 13 May 2026, the Government adopted a National Security Concept as a government resolution. The concept defines Finland’s key national security interests and focuses on measures to counter the most serious threats.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-issues-resolution-on-national-security-concept

  2. Police powers to conduct undercover activities in information network to be specified - Ministry of the Interior

    7.5.2026 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the provisions on the powers of the police to carry out undercover activities in an information network. The amended legislation is scheduled to enter into force on 1 August 2026.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/police-powers-to-conduct-undercover-activities-in-information-network-to-be-specified-1

  3. Government decides to apply for additional funding for detecting and countering drones - Ministry of the Interior

    23.4.2026 | On 23 April, the Government decided that Finland would apply for EUR 35 million in additional funding from the European Commission to procure drone detection and counter-drone systems for the Finnish Border Guard. Finland will seek the funding from the EU Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI).
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-decides-to-apply-for-additional-funding-for-detecting-and-countering-drones

  4. Government proposes to introduce citizenship test - Ministry of the Interior

    16.4.2026 | Finland plans to introduce a citizenship test to assess applicants’ knowledge of how Finnish society works and its key principles. The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 16 April. The test would be introduced after the legislative amendments enter into force at the beginning of 2027.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposes-to-introduce-citizenship-test

  5. Information exchange to improve in police cooperation between EU countries - Ministry of the Interior

    16.4.2026 | The Government has submitted to Parliament a proposal for an act on the automated search and exchange of information for European police cooperation. The proposal would introduce amendments to national legislation required by the EU regulation known as Prüm II.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/information-exchange-to-improve-in-police-cooperation-between-eu-countries

  6. Government proposes faster enforcement of deportation decisions and introduction of entry ban to be imposed in advance - Ministry of the Interior

    16.4.2026 | On 16 April 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to tighten the provisions concerning removal from the country and entry bans. The enforcement of deportation decisions would be expedited. In addition, an entry ban could in future be imposed in advance if a person is considered a serious danger to security.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposes-faster-enforcement-of-deportation-decisions-and-introduction-of-entry-ban-to-be-imposed-in-advance

  7. Government proposal implementing EU Pact on Migration and Asylum submitted to Parliament - Ministry of the Interior

    16.4.2026 | The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum establishes a common EU system to strengthen external border control, ensure effective identification of third-country nationals and enhance procedures for asylum and return. The Pact will be implemented in Finland through a series of national legislative amendments. The Government submitted a proposal on these amendments to Parliament on 16 April.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposal-implementing-eu-pact-on-migration-and-asylum-submitted-to-parliament

  8. Government proposes police reserve in Finland - Ministry of the Interior

    5.3.2026 | The Government intends to establish a police reserve in Finland to ensure sufficient police resources in all circumstances. The threshold for deploying the reserve would be high. The Government submitted a proposal on the matter to Parliament on 5 March. Most of the legislative amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2027.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposes-police-reserve-in-finland

  9. Government decides on allocation of refugee quota for 2026 - Ministry of the Interior

    5.2.2026 | According to the Government Programme, Finland’s annual refugee quota is 500 persons. In its plenary session on 5 February, the Government decided on which refugee groups would be included in this year’s quota and how many places would be reserved for each group.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-allocation-of-refugee-quota-for-2026

  10. Government approves risk assessment of critical infrastructure - Ministry of the Interior

    15.1.2026 | On 15 January 2026, the Government approved the national risk assessment of critical infrastructure and resilience of critical entities.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-approves-risk-assessment-of-critical-infrastructure

  11. Stricter conditions for permanent residence permits as of 8 January - Ministry of the Interior

    22.12.2025 | The conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit will be tightened. For example, the continuous period of residence required for the permit will be extended. Applicants will also be required to demonstrate higher integrity, proficiency in Finnish or Swedish and have a work history of a certain length. The President of the Republic approved the relevant amendments to the Aliens Act on 22 December. The amendments will enter into force on 8 January 2026.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/stricter-conditions-for-permanent-residence-permits-as-of-8-january

  12. Commission proposes significant increase in EU funding for home affairs - Ministry of the Interior

    20.11.2025 | On 16 July, the European Commission presented a proposal for a new Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034. The proposal would significantly increase EU funding for home affairs. The Government informed Parliament of the proposal by submitting a Union communication on 20 November.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/commission-proposes-significant-increase-in-eu-funding-for-home-affairs-

  13. Finland to open some gambling services to competition - Ministry of the Interior

    15.1.2026 | Veikkaus Oy’s monopoly on running gambling games will end. Under the new Gambling Act, the running of betting games, online slot and casino games, and online money bingo will be opened to competition under a licensing system. In its session on 15 January, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the Gambling Act on 16 January. Most provisions of the new act will enter into force on 1 July 2027. 
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-to-open-some-gambling-services-to-competition

  14. Reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism would strengthen crisis preparedness - Ministry of the Interior

    13.11.2025 | On 16 July, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The reform is one of the key measures to implement the EU Preparedness Union Strategy. The Government informed Parliament of the proposal by submitting a Union communication on 13 November.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/reform-of-the-eu-civil-protection-mechanism-would-strengthen-crisis-preparedness

  15. Finland to apply for EUR 16 million in funding from the Commission to strengthen surveillance of eastern border and Gulf of Finland - Ministry of the Interior

    13.11.2025 | Finland is applying for additional funding for its programme under the EU Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI) to strengthen surveillance at the eastern border and in the Gulf of Finland. Finland is seeking funding of over EUR 16 million from the European Commission, following the Government’s decision on 13 November.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-to-apply-for-eur-16-million-in-funding-from-the-commission-to-strengthen-surveillance-of-eastern-border-and-gulf-of-finland-

  16. Government submits Report on Internal Security to Parliament - Ministry of the Interior

    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

  17. EU’s Entry/Exit System provides new tool for managing Europe’s borders - Ministry of the Interior

    28.8.2025 | The EU’s new Entry/Exit System will be gradually introduced across EU countries starting on 12 October 2025. On 28 August, the Government issued a decree to bring the national legislation related to the system into force. The decree will enter into force on 12 October 2025.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-s-entry-exit-system-provides-new-tool-for-managing-europe-s-borders

  18. Valtioneuvosto vahvisti ampuma-aseasetuksen muutoksen - Ministry of the Interior

    10.7.2025 | Valtioneuvosto antoi 10.7.2025 asetuksen ampuma-aseasetuksen muuttamisesta. Asetuksessa täsmennetään vaatimuksia ampuma-aseiden ja aseen osien teknillisistä merkinnöistä, joiden tarkoitus on turvata jäljitettävyyttä. Asetus tulee voimaan 22.7.2025.
    https://intermin.fi/-/valtioneuvosto-vahvisti-ampuma-aseasetuksen-muutoksen

  19. Government proposes keeping reception allowance at reduced level - Ministry of the Interior

    18.9.2025 | The Government intends to keep the reception allowance and the spending allowance granted to people who are entitled to reception services at the current, reduced level in line with the Government Programme. The Government submitted a proposal on the matter to Parliament on 18 September.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposes-keeping-reception-allowance-at-reduced-level

  20. Government proposal on the use of biometric data will enhance prevention of the most serious crimes - Ministry of the Interior

    25.9.2025 | The Government proposes amendments to acts governing the use of biometric data stored in the registers of the police and the Finnish Immigration Service. Improving the use of biometric data would particularly support the investigation of the most serious crimes. The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 25 September.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-the-use-of-biometric-data-will-enhance-prevention-of-the-most-serious-crimes