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3.9.2026 | The Finnish Government proposes extending the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration (‘Border Security Act’) until 31 December 2028. The purpose of the Act is to combat any attempts to put pressure on Finland, strengthen border security and prepare for the most serious incidents of instrumentalised migration.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-government-proposes-extending-validity-of-border-security-act
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1.9.2026 | On 1 September 2026, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027 and is steadily implementing the agenda it agreed at the spending limits session. The agenda includes EUR 100 million of investment in construction and numerous transport infrastructure projects. The Government’s targeted measures will support economic growth.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-finnish-economy-growing-and-government-taking-targeted-measures-to-boost-growth
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10.9.2026 | On 10 September 2026, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament aimed at strengthening the Finnish Border Guard’s preparedness. According to the proposal, the Border Guard would be given powers to prevent and stop attempts to damage critical underwater infrastructure. The proposal would also improve the Border Guard’s ability to intercept unmanned vehicles, including drones.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-measures-to-strengthen-border-guard-s-preparedness-in-maritime-areas-and-improve-its-ability-to-combat-drones
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27.8.2026 | On 27 August, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for legislation on the criminal intelligence activities of the Finnish Border Guard. The proposal would improve the Border Guard’s ability to prevent and combat organised crime involving illegal entry into Finland and human trafficking, as well as other serious crime.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-border-guard-s-criminal-intelligence-activities-to-be-strengthened-to-combat-organised-crime
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8.9.2026 | The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has decided that eligible damages caused by a drone belonging to a foreign state may be compensated to private individuals and businesses on a case-by-case basis.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-cost-of-damage-from-drones-may-be-compensated-from-state-funds
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10.6.2026 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior Matti Sarasmaa will visit Estonia on 10 June. During the trip, they will observe a joint exercise organised by Estonia, involving authorities from several European countries. The Finnish Police and the Finnish Border Guard will also take part in the exercise.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/-minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-and-permanent-secretary-sarasmaa-to-visit-estonia
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3.2.2026 | As part of the European Union, Finland bears its share of responsibility for the impacts of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. Public authorities alone cannot respond to the extensive need for aid; instead, assistance must be provided through broader cooperation. The Ministry of the Interior coordinates the provision of civilian material assistance to Ukraine through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-channels-donations-from-different-sectors-to-ukraine
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22.12.2025 | The start of 2026 will see the entry into force of new acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes in the Ministry of the Interior’s government branch.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-in-the-government-branch-of-the-ministry-of-the-interior-at-the-turn-of-the-year
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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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-commissions-report-on-development-needs-for-public-warning-system
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10.4.2026 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen is currently visiting Türkiye to meet with the Turkish Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi. Topics on the ministers’ agenda include the effects of the situation in the Middle East on migration as well as counterterrorism and police cooperation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-on-visit-to-turkiye
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15.2.2026 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen is currently visiting Iraq, where she will meet the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Minister of the Interior Abdul Amir al-Shammari and other leaders of the country’s government. The purpose of the meetings is to strengthen the bilateral relations between Finland and Iraq in the internal security sector and to promote cooperation in questions concerning returns.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-visits-iraq
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9.3.2026 | Finland’s Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Lithuania’s Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič met in Helsinki on 9 March 2026. The ministers discussed, among other things, the Finnish police system, cooperation related to preparedness, and the countries' common security challenges.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-rantanen-and-lithuanian-minister-of-the-interior-vladislav-kondratovic-meet-in-finland
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10.7.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a survey to better understand the situation of Ukrainians living in Finland. The survey focuses on their employment opportunities, future prospects and return plans. This information will help both the authorities and Ukrainians to prepare for the next steps.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-surveys-ukrainians-under-temporary-protection-about-their-future-plans
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19.8.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to review the provisions concerning powers related to undercover activities conducted in an information network by the police, who are the general authorities responsible for crime prevention. The project will run from 22 August to 28 November 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-launches-project-to-specify-provisions-on-police-powers
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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://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-launches-preparation-of-finland-s-national-risk-assessment
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10.12.2025 | On 10 December, Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen represented Finland at the informal ministerial conference of the Council of Europe held in Strasbourg. The conference discussed topical migration issues and the role that the European Convention on Human Rights plays in addressing them responsibly.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-we-have-a-duty-to-protect-our-citizens
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11.6.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued a new decree on smoke alarms. The decree lays down provisions on the minimum number of smoke alarms, as is the case at present. In addition, the decree specifies how smoke alarms must be placed. The aim is to clarify the regulation on smoke alarms and to make it easier to comply with the regulation. The decree was drafted to correspond to the amendments made to the Rescue Act. It will enter into force on 1 January 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministry-of-the-interior-issues-new-decree-on-smoke-alarms
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19.2.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has today sent out for comments a draft government proposal for legislation on police criminal intelligence. The reform would enable the use of criminal intelligence methods in the fight against serious crime on a threat-informed basis. The deadline for submitting comments is 16 April 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposal-for-legislation-on-police-criminal-intelligence-sent-out-for-comments
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2.6.2026 | Voittoa tavoittelemattomien yhteisöjen ja säätiöiden (NPO-sektori) rahanpesun ja terrorismin rahoittamisen riskiarvion toimintasuunnitelmassa määritellään toimenpiteet, joilla vahvistetaan NPO-sektorin riskienhallintaa sekä viranomaisten riskiperusteista yhteistyötä.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/new-action-plan-to-manage-the-risks-of-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-in-the-nonprofit-sector
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27.10.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen will meet Austria's Federal Minister for the Interior Gerhard Karner on 27 October. The ministers will travel together to Vaalimaa, Finland's eastern border, where they will receive a briefing on the situation at the eastern border, on the progress of the construction of the border fence, and on border arrangements.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-and-austria-s-federal-minister-for-the-interior-gerhard-karner-to-meet-in-finland