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  1. Relaxing of regulations on deactivated and permanently inoperable firearms - Ministry of the Interior

    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

  2. Finland’s eastern border to remain closed until further notice - Ministry of the Interior

    4.6.2026 | The Government has renewed its decision on the closure of border crossing points on the eastern border. On 4 June 2026, the Government decided that the border crossing points on the eastern border would remain closed and the submission of applications for international protection would continue to be centralised. The decision will remain in force until further notice.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/finland-s-eastern-border-to-remain-closed-until-further-notice-2

  3. Police students may be appointed to police reserve - Ministry of the Interior

    28.5.2026 | The President of the Republic approved the bill on establishing a police reserve on Friday 22 May 2026. Today, the Government issued decrees laying down provisions on the possibility of appointing police students to the police reserve and on the studies required of reserve police officers.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/police-students-may-be-appointed-to-police-reserve

  4. Citizenship test to be introduced in early 2027 - Ministry of the Interior

    16.6.2026 | A citizenship test will be introduced in Finland at the beginning of 2027. The test will assess knowledge of Finnish society and its key principles. The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Citizenship Act on 16 June. The citizenship test will be introduced after the required legislative amendments have entered into force at the beginning of 2027.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/citizenship-test-to-be-introduced-in-early-2027

  5. Government adopts plan on resilience of critical entities - Ministry of the Interior

    21.5.2026 | On 21 May 2026, the Government adopted a national plan on the resilience of critical entities (the CER strategy). The plan’s objective is to enhance the resilience of critical entities. Cooperation between critical entities and authorities will enhance resilience and harmonise it at both EU and national level.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-adopts-plan-on-resilience-of-critical-entities

  6. Legislative amendments on removal from the country and entry bans to enter into force - Ministry of the Interior

    9.6.2026 | Legislative amendments to the Aliens Act will make the provisions on removal from the country and entry bans more effective. The enforcement of deportation decisions will be expedited. In addition, an entry ban may in future be imposed in advance if a person is considered a serious danger to security. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on Tuesday 9 June. They will enter into force on 12 June.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-on-removal-from-the-country-and-entry-bans-to-enter-into-force

  7. 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

  8. Validity of passports to extend to 10 years - Ministry of the Interior

    28.5.2026 | The Government proposes extending the validity of Finnish passports and identity cards to 10 years. On 28 May, the Government submitted to Parliament a draft proposal for amending the Passport Act and the Identity Card Act. The Ministry of the Interior estimates that the acts could enter into force by early 2028 at the latest.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/validity-of-passports-to-extend-to-10-years

  9. Police reserve to be established in Finland - Ministry of the Interior

    21.5.2026 | The Government will establish a police reserve in Finland to ensure the police have sufficient resources in exceptional circumstances. In its session, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the bill on establishing a police reserve on Friday 22 May. Most of the legislative amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2027.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/police-reserve-to-be-established-in-finland

  10. EU Pact on Migration and Asylum to become applicable in June - Ministry of the Interior

    9.6.2026 | The EU’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum will improve the control of the EU’s external borders and increase the efficiency of asylum and return procedures. The Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the relevant bills for acts on Tuesday 9 June. The acts will enter into force on 12 June.
    https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-pact-on-migration-and-asylum-to-become-applicable-in-june

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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-