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History of the ministry The Finnish Ministry of the Interior was set up in 1809 as the Administrative Department for General Management. In 1869, the name was changed to the Administrative Department for Civil Affairs, and in 1917, to the Administ...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/history-of-the-ministry
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8.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has commissioned the Emergency Services Academy Finland to prepare a report on the current state and development needs of the fixed public warning system. The report will be completed in December 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-interior-commissions-report-on-development-needs-for-public-warning-system
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29.8.2025 | Public trust in the police has remained stable for a long time. Of those who responded to the latest Police Barometer survey, 92 per cent trust the police a lot or a fair amount. Respectful treatment of people by the police and fair police activities affect people’s trust.https://intermin.fi/en/-/public-trust-in-police-remains-high
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Oversight of legality safeguards the quality of authorities’ activities All exercise of public powers must be based on the law, and the law must be strictly observed in all aspects of public governance. Laid down in the Constitution, the principle...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/oversight-of-legality
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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...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/whistleblower-protection
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Data protection and processing of personal data at the Ministry of the Interior Contact information Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Mikko Levämäki tietosuojavastaava.sm(at)gov.fi Controller Ministry of the Interior, PO Box 26, FI-0...https://intermin.fi/en/data-protection
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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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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...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/strengthening-crime-prevention/answers-on-criminal-intelligence-regulations
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Answers to questions about biometric data regulation What is biometric data? Biometric data means personal data that result from technical processing, such as facial images and fingerprints, and allow the unique identification of a person. Who mak...https://intermin.fi/en/answers-to-questions-about-biometric-data-regulation
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Removal and departure from the country If a person does not meet the conditions for legal stay in Finland, they are required to leave the country. This applies, for example, to persons whose asylum or residence permit application has been rejected...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/removal-and-departure-from-the-country
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Trafficking in human beings is a serious offence Trafficking in human beings is a serious offence, where perpetrators subjugate their victims. Usually, the objective is to exploit the victims commercially or to gain some other profit. As trafficki...https://intermin.fi/en/police/human-trafficking
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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
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Oversight of legality at agencies within the Ministry’s branch of government The agencies within the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government bear the main responsibility for practical oversight activities and the handling of matters relate...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/oversight-of-legality/agencies-within-the-ministry-s-branch-of-government
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Requests for information Under the Act on the Openness of Government Activities (621/1999), everyone has the right of access to the public documents of the Ministry. Please make your request as detailed as possible, as this will help us find the d...https://intermin.fi/en/contact/request-for-information
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Rescue service operators and responsibilities Rescue departments carry out rescue service duties in their respective regions There are 21 regional rescue departments in Finland. Rescue departments carry out rescue service duties in their respectiv...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/rescue-service-agencies-and-responsibilities
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22.8.2025 | The European Commission has granted the Finnish Border Guard, the Police, the Finnish Defence Forces and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom a total of EUR 1,833,075 in emergency funding to cover the costs incurred to these authorities in connection with the damage done to the Estlink 2 power cable.https://intermin.fi/en/-/commission-grants-emergency-funding-to-finnish-authorities-to-cover-costs-for-damage-to-estlink-2-power-cable
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Small ministry, large branch of government The National Police Board and the Finnish Immigration Service operate under the Ministry of the Interior. The agencies provide guidance within their scope of activities. The Finnish Border Guard is respon...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/branch-of-government
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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
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Questions and answers on gambling system reform General information on the gambling system reform Why switch over to a licensing system and retain a partial monopoly system instead of, for example, strengthening the current system based on the Vei...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/reform-of-the-gambling/questions-and-answers
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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...https://intermin.fi/en/police/government-programme-measures-in-the-police-sector