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21.4.2021 | Vid sina överläggningar den 20 april godkände regeringen planen för att avveckla coronarestriktionerna. Regeringen behandlade responsen som kommit in och gjorde preciseringar i planen utifrån den.

18.3.2016 | Suomi lähettää materiaaliapua Kreikkaan maahantulijoiden olojen helpottamiseksi

11.6.2020 | On 11 June 2020, the Government adopted a strategy and an action plan for tackling the grey economy and economic crime for 2020–2023. The tackling of the grey economy will focus on prevention, more effective access to information and cooperation between authorities.

11.6.2020 | On 11 June, the Government outlined its proposal that border control will continue partially at internal borders and external border traffic will continue to be restricted until 14 July 2020. The restrictions will continue to the extent that they are considered mandatory due to a serious threat posed by the epidemiological situation. The Government will take the decision on this matter in its plenary session on 12 June.

12.6.2020 | On 12 June, the Government decided that border control will continue partially at internal borders and external border traffic will continue to be restricted until 14 July 2020. The restrictions will continue to the extent that they are considered mandatory due to a serious threat posed by the epidemiological situation.

25.1.2018 | The Government plans to strengthen the powers of the Finnish Border Guard to quickly and effectively intervene in hybrid threats. Better preparedness for hybrid threats would improve the Finnish Border Guard's crisis resilience and capacity to manage large-scale incidents. On 25 January, the Government submitted a proposal for necessary legislative amendments to Parliament. The amendments are scheduled to enter into force as soon as possible.

25.3.2020 | Regeringen beslutade den 25 mars 2020 att begränsa trafiken mellan landskapet Nyland och de övriga landskapen från och med den 27 mars. Begränsningarna gäller till och med den 19 april 2020. Syftet med de nya begränsningarna i rörelsefriheten är att minska risken för smitta och bromsa upp spridningen av epidemin från Nyland till andra delar av Finland. Regeringen överlämnade den 25 mars en ibruktagningsförordn...

2.12.2019 | Det ska utarbetas ett handlingsprogram för polisens trafikövervakning och trafiksäkerheten. Målet är att förbättra människornas trygghetskänsla samt säkerheten för människor, miljö och egendom. Programmet ska styra polisens verksamhet och beakta förändringarna i trafiken och trafiksäkerheten samt deras konsekvenser.

20.8.2020 | The various provisions on the processing of personal data by authorities dealing with migration matters will be brought together in a new act. The Government submitted the bill for approval on Thursday 20 August. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on Friday. The act will then enter into force on 1 September.

6.5.2020 | Vid överläggningarna den 6 maj drog regeringen upp riktlinjer för tryggande av tillgången på säsongsarbetskraft på jordbruk och trädgårdsodlingar, när det gäller såväl inresa för utländsk säsongsarbetskraft som incitament för inhemsk arbetskraft.

29.7.2020 | The European Commission has granted significant co-financing to the Oulu-Koillismaa Rescue Department for a high capacity pumping module. The high capacity pumping module is a joint project of four Rescue Departments in northern Finland (Oulu-Koillismaa, Jokilaaksot, Kainuu and Lappi).

6.5.2020 | In its negotiations on 6 May, the Government decided on measures to ensure the availability of seasonal labour needed in agriculture and horticulture, the entry of seasonal employees from abroad to Finland, and incentives to attract domestic labour.

13.5.2020 | In line with the Government’s hybrid strategy, Finland is now beginning the controlled dismantling of the restrictive measures put in place to mitigate the COVID-19 crisis. The restrictions and recommendations on border traffic will be gradually dismantled starting on 14 May at 00.00 until further notice.

2.7.2020 | Den 2 juli lämnade statsrådet en skrivelse till riksdagen om Europeiska kommissionens förslag om ändring av Europeiska unionens civilskyddsmekanism. Bakgrunden till detta är behovet av att effektivisera EU:s beredskap att reagera på allvarliga, omfattande storolyckor och krissituationer, i synnerhet i situationer som samtidigt gäller nästan alla medlemsländer. Behovet har aktualiserats särskilt i och med coronaviruspandemin.

11.3.2021 | On 11 March, the Government decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 17 April 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and there are no adequate measures available yet to replace the restrictions. For this reason, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants, both internal border controls and restrictions on external border traffic will continue. Only minor changes were made to the decisions taken on 18 February.

3.6.2021 | On 3 June, the Government decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 27 June 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and we do not yet have adequate measures available to replace the restrictions. For this reason, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants, both internal border controls and restrictions on external border traffic will continue. Some amendments will be made to the decisions adopted on 20 May. These will enter into force on 7 June.

2.7.2020 | On 2 July, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s proposal to amend the Union Civil Protection Mechanism. This is particularly the case against the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis, which has given rise to the need to enhance the EU's preparedness to respond to broad and serious disasters and crises, especially in situations that simultaneously affect almost all Member States.

3.1.2022 | Räddningsväsendet INFORMATIONSPAKET FÖR VÄLFÄRDSOMRÅDESFULLMÄKTIGE 2 3 skäl för en välfärdsområdes­ fullmäktig att intressera sig för räddningsväsendet inom sitt område 1. Räddningsväsendet är en lokal tjänst Räddningsväsendets omfattande rikstäck...

17.6.2021 | Entry into Finland from EU and Schengen countries will be allowed for those who have received an approved COVID-19 vaccination series and those who have recovered from COVID-19 less than six months ago prior to entry. Entry into the country will also be allowed for those travelling from EU and Schengen countries because of their work. The changes will enter into force on 21 June. On 17 June, the Governm...

19.8.2020 | Regeringen beslöt vid sin förhandling i går den 18 augusti om riktlinjer för begränsningarna i gränstrafiken. Begränsningarna i trafiken över de inre och yttre gränserna återinförs utifrån en epidemiologisk bedömning.

19.8.2020 | In its negotiations yesterday on 18 August, the Government decided on border traffic restrictions. Restrictions on internal and external border traffic will be reinstated based on an epidemiological assessment.

18.2.2021 | On 18 February, the Government decided to extend the current restrictions on entry into the country until 18 March 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and there are not yet adequate measures available to replace internal border controls. For this reason, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants, both internal and external border controls will continue until 18 March. No substantive changes will be made to the decisions taken on 11 February 2021.

24.2.2022 | A working group chaired by the Ministry of the Interior has assessed legislation falling within the purview of the Ministry and the need for amendments to prepare for hybrid influencing that exploits migration. The study suggests that practical amendments for responding to hybrid influencing and managing situations could be made to the Aliens Act, the Act on the Reception of Persons Applying for Internatio...

6.8.2020 | The Ministry of the Interior has decided to send expert and material assistance to Beirut through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism due to an explosion. Lebanon has requested international assistance from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, where Finland is a member.

17.3.2020 | Statsrådet fastställde den 16 mars 2020 i punkt 2 riktlinjerna för att bromsa upp spridningen av coronaviruset och skydda riskgrupper:

8.7.2021 | On Friday 9 July, the European Commission will hold a High-Level Forum on Resettlement & Refugee Protection to discuss the reception of quota refugees and ways to promote it. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo.

29.4.2020 | On Labour Day 1 May, flags will be flying in honour of Finnish work. In these exceptional times, many people are working in demanding conditions to fight coronavirus.

7.5.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has published a report on the perceived security threats raised by different religious communities in Finland concerning their religious premises. The report also lists proposals for improving the safety and security of such premises.

28.1.2021 | The resilience of critical entities in EU countries will be improved by reforming the old European Critical Infrastructure Protection Directive. The proposed new directive is significantly more extensive, and it aims to improve the resilience of critical entities providing essential services in the EU. The Government informs Parliament on 28 January of the new proposal for a directive. 

11.3.2021 | Informal video conference of home affairs ministers on Friday 12 March. Finland will be represented at the meeting by State Secretary Olli-Poika Parviainen. At their meeting, ministers will hold a policy debate on the proposal for a directive to enhance the resilience of critical entities.

27.9.2019 | The Ministry of the Interior has decided to send expert and material assistance to Albania through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help with the recovery efforts following earthquakes and floods. Albania has requested international assistance from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, to which Finland belongs.

18.12.2020 | Inrikesministeriet har tillsatt en arbetsgrupp för att bereda samarbetet mellan räddningsväsendet, polisen och Gränsbevakningsväsendet när det gäller användningen av obemannade luftfartyg. Arbetsgruppens mål är att förenhetliga de sektorspecifika anvisningarna om obemannade luftfartyg samt att intensifiera samarbetet mellan myndigheterna.

7.10.2021 | The Government proposes that the reception act be amended so that the Finnish Immigration Service would have central responsibility for preparedness planning concerning the organisation of reception services in the event of a mass influx of migrants. The amendment would improve preparedness for large numbers of migrants and clarify the division of duties between the authorities. The Government submitted a proposal on the amendment to Parliament on 7 October.

27.4.2021 | On 27 April, Finland offered to provide India with material assistance to help the country in the extremely difficult COVID-19 crisis. Finland is prepared to send oxygen bottles to India via the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism.

9.7.2020 | En arbetsgrupp som tillsatts av Polisstyrelsen har utrett vilka mål som kan ställas upp för polisens aktionsberedskapstider och hur de kan nås. Arbetet hänför sig till regeringsprogrammets mål att för polisen fastställa maximala responstider, dvs. maximala aktionsberedskapstider, i hela Finland och att öka myndigheternas närvaro och synlighet särskilt i områden där servicenivån är lägre. Arbetsgruppens förslag överlämnades till inrikesminister Maria Ohisalo den 9 juli.

18.12.2020 | The Ministry of the Interior has appointed a working group to prepare cooperation between rescue services, the police and the Border Guard in the use of unmanned aircraft. The objective of the working group is to harmonise sector-specific instructions on unmanned aircraft and to intensify cooperation between authorities.

4.11.2021 | In the fourth supplementary budget for 2021, a net increase of EUR 99.7 million is proposed for the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior. This includes EUR 65 million for the procurement of new offshore patrol vessels for the Border Guard, EUR 30 million for safeguarding the operations of the police and EUR 10.38 million for the administrative branch’s expenditure arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and internal border controls. 

4.11.2021 | I den fjärde tilläggsbudgeten för 2021 föreslås ett nettotillägg på sammanlagt 99,7 miljoner euro till inrikesministeriets förvaltningsområde. För anskaffning av Gränsbevakningsväsendets nya utsjöbevakningsfartyg föreslås 65 miljoner euro, för tryggande av polisens verksamhet 30 miljoner euro och för förvaltningsområdets utgifter till följd av coronapandemin och gränskontrollen vid de inre gränserna 10,38 miljoner euro. 

16.12.2021 | The reception act will be amended so that the Finnish Immigration Service will have central responsibility for preparedness planning concerning the organisation of reception services in the event of a mass influx of migrants. The President of the Republic approved the bill for the act on Thursday 16 December. The act will enter into force on 1 January 2022.

7.1.2022 | In its first meeting on Friday 7 January, the ministerial working group on COVID-19 was briefed on the epidemiological situation, the spread of the Omicron variant, the burden on and capacity of the healthcare system, and the progress of vaccinations.