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Money collection is subject to licence or notification The new Money Collection Act entered into force on 1 March 2020. The purpose of the Act is to streamline the process of fundraising through money collection and to ensure that civil society ca...

25.6.2026 | The Government has submitted a government proposal for legislation on police criminal intelligence to Parliament. The proposal includes an amendment to the Police Act that would introduce provisions on criminal intelligence methods and their use in threat‑informed criminal intelligence. It would also strengthen the police’s secret intelligence collection powers used to prevent and detect individual offences.

18.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting views on a draft proposal concerning the use of intelligence collection methods in premises used for permanent residence. The aim is to improve the ability of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service to safeguard national security.

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...

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...

Civilian intelligence protects Finland’s national security

Sentimentti data tool The Sentimentti data tool provides security authorities with a comprehensive multidisciplinary method for analysing, anticipating and monitoring people's sense of safety and security. Sentimentti consists of periodic populati...

Counter-terrorism focuses on effective prevention Counter-terrorism in Finland is a joint effort of public authorities and societal actors. In Finland, the main responsibility for counter-terrorism lies with the police. The focus is on preventive ...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views requested on amendments to Act on Emergency Warnings Type: Press release Publication date: 30.6.2026 14.58 Instructions on staying safe during threats from the air added to the Suomi.fi prepared...

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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...

Government Programme measures to reform border security The Government Programme aims to ensure Finland's border security in all situations. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and other changes in the security environment require that border secu...

Archive: Press releases and news Views requested on amendments to Act on Emergency Warnings Organization: Ministry of the Interior Type: Press release Categories: Publication date: 30.6.2026 Instructions on staying safe during threats from the air...

Government Programme measures in the police sector The Government Programme aims to strengthen security and society's resilience. Police presence will be secured throughout the country. The Government will step up the combating of crime to improve...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views requested on amendments to Act on Emergency Warnings Type: Press release Publication date: 30.6.2026 14.58 Instructions on staying safe during threats from the air added to the Suomi.fi prepared...

8.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has today sent out for comments a draft government proposal to supplement an earlier legislative proposal on criminal intelligence. The aim of the proposal is to ensure that the Police Act provides sufficient support for combating crime and that threat‑informed criminal intelligence can be used effectively to intervene in criminal activity such as serious gang crime and organised crime. The deadline for submitting comments is 3 August 2026.

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.

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views requested on amendments to Act on Emergency Warnings Type: Press release Publication date: 30.6.2026 14.58 Instructions on staying safe during threats from the air added to the Suomi.fi prepared...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views requested on amendments to Act on Emergency Warnings Type: Press release Publication date: 30.6.2026 14.58 Instructions on staying safe during threats from the air added to the Suomi.fi prepared...

News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Views requested on amendments to Act on Emergency Warnings Type: Press release Publication date: 30.6.2026 14.58 Instructions on staying safe during threats from the air added to the Suomi.fi prepared...