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8.12.2025 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) have agreed to deepen cooperation across different sectors. The cooperation emphasises support for Ukraine's international civil defence coalition.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finnish-and-ukrainian-rescue-authorities-support-ukraine-s-international-civil-defence-coalition
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23.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has submitted a draft amendment to the Passport Act and the Identity Card Act for comments. These amendments would extend passport and personal identity card validity to 10 years. The consultation process will last until 16 February 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/proposal-to-extend-passport-validity-submitted-for-comments
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5.8.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to update Finland's national risk assessment. The updated assessment is scheduled for publication in autumn 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-interior-launches-preparation-of-finland-s-national-risk-assessment
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11.9.2025 | Finland will host Rescue Borealis 2025, an international exercise bringing together hundreds of experts from Finland and abroad. The exercise strengthens cooperation between authorities in Euro-Arctic and cross-border emergencies. Rescue Borealis 2025 includes a field training exercise that will take place in the Oulu area between 29 September and 3 October 2025.https://intermin.fi/en/-/international-rescue-exercise-brings-hundreds-of-professionals-to-oulu
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9.12.2025 | The Government proposes improvements to the Finnish Border Guard's preparedness and its ability to respond to the requirements of the changed security and operating environment. The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal for an act amending the Border Guard Act and certain related acts.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finnish-border-guard-s-powers-related-to-preparedness-to-be-strengthened-
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13.11.2025 | Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness or their deputies will meet in Helsinki on 13 November. This so-called Haga ministerial meeting will be chaired by Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The ministers will discuss topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-rantanen-the-nordic-countries-must-continue-to-work-together-to-strengthen-the-preparedness-of-civilian-authorities
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2.10.2025 | The tense security situation underscores the importance of preparedness, both in the Baltic Sea region and in the Euro-Arctic area. Meeting new threats requires joint exercises and well-functioning processes, as underlined at the Rescue Borealis 2025 international field exercise held in Oulu.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-at-the-rescue-borealis-exercise-in-oulu-as-a-frontline-country-finland-has-special-needs-and-responsibilities-in-preparedness-
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24.6.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen met with Somalia's Minister of Internal Security Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail in Helsinki on 23 June. The meeting was a continuation of Minister Rantanen’s visit to Mogadishu earlier this year. Its purpose was to further strengthen relations between Finland and Somalia in the field of internal security and to agree on the next steps in cooperation on return issues.https://intermin.fi/en/-/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-meets-with-somalia-s-minister-of-internal-security-ismail
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28.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo travelled to Kyiv on Wednesday 28 May at the invitation of Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-in-kyiv-finland-and-ukraine-will-establish-a-coalition-to-support-the-construction-of-civil-defence-shelters
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2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/orpo-government-government-s-decisions-support-emerging-economic-growth
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9.1.2025 | Provisions on the answering of emergency communications made to the general emergency number and on the accessibility of the number were added to the Act on Emergency Response Centre Operations in 2023. The legislative amendments implemented the EU Directive on the accessibility requirements for products and services (European Accessibility Act). The amendments will enter into force on 28 June 2025.https://intermin.fi/en/-/transitional-period-to-be-extended-for-provisions-on-accessibility-of-emergency-calls
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9.1.2025 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to extend the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration (‘Border Security Act’). The purpose of the act is to respond to efforts to put pressure on Finland through the instrumentalisation of migrants.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finnish-government-prepares-to-extend-validity-of-border-security-act
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1.8.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to amend the Firearms Act and the Firearms Decree. Provisions concerning loading devices, silencers and the storage of cartridges, among other things, will be clarified. A comprehensive review of the provisions governing deactivated weapons will also be carried out.https://intermin.fi/en/-/several-amendments-to-firearms-act-to-be-prepared
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19.2.2025 | A working group of the Ministry of the Interior explored the possibility of introducing a citizenship test as a requirement for acquiring Finnish citizenship. According to the Government Programme, the Citizenship Act will be reformed by tightening the requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship.https://intermin.fi/en/-/report-exploring-introduction-of-citizenship-test-now-complete-
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10.7.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to identify and prepare the amendments to the Act on the Reception of Persons Applying for International Protection and on the Identification of and Assistance to Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings (Reception Act) that are required by the Government Programme and the new directive laying down standards for the reception of applicants for international protection (Reception Conditions Directive).https://intermin.fi/en/-/reception-services-to-be-streamlined-in-line-with-government-programme
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19.1.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a proposal for an act on the protection of infrastructure critical to society and on the improvement of resilience. The legislative project will enhance national security and the resilience of society.https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-to-improve-protection-of-infrastructure-critical-to-functioning-of-society
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23.10.2023 | The Ministry has set up three projects aimed at tightening the rules on international protection in line with the Government Programme. The planned changes will make international protection temporary in nature and introduce the option to withdraw protection if the applicant commits a serious offence. Finland will also introduce a new border procedure and make the asylum process more efficient.https://intermin.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-interior-prepares-to-tighten-the-rules-on-international-protection
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19.1.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to prepare provisions on permit requirements for the export of ammunition. The aim is to prevent especially the export of cartridge components to Russia in line with the EU’s sanctions decision.https://intermin.fi/en/-/export-of-ammunition-intended-for-civilian-use-to-become-subject-to-authorisation
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3.9.2024 | The 2025 budget proposal of Prime Minister Orpo's Government bolsters conditions for economic growth. Economic growth driven by the private sector will also serve to secure the financing base for central government finances. The fast-acting measures to curb indebtedness that were decided on due to the difficult situation in central government finances will move forward.https://intermin.fi/en/-/194055633/prime-minister-orpo-s-government-long-term-economic-adjustment-continues-focus-shifts-to-growth
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8.4.2024 | The interior ministers of Finland and Estonia visited the Pelkola border guard station and the Imatra border crossing point on 8 April. The exceptional circumstances at Finland's eastern border continue. The ministers were briefed on the current situation at the border and the project to build a fence on the border.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finnish-interior-minister-rantanen-and-estonian-interior-minister-laanemets-visit-the-eastern-border