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  1. Consultation round: proposal on changes to family reunification for international students - Finnish Government

    18.5.2026 | The Government is addressing the income difficulties faced by international students. The proposed amendments, open for comments, concern family reunification for international students, the income requirement and verification of students’ language proficiency.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-proposal-on-changes-to-family-reunification-for-international-students

  2. Government proposes to tackle income difficulties of international students - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | The Government’s two legislative packages will address the income difficulties faced by international students. The first would strengthen the monitoring of students’ use of social assistance in accordance with the Government Programme. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 30 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposes-to-tackle-income-difficulties-of-international-students

  3. New project launched to create seamless services for skilled workers moving to Finland - Finnish Government

    25.9.2025 | The Government will strengthen the appeal of Finland to international experts. The aim is to make it more effortless for people moving to Finland for work to access the necessary official services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-project-launched-to-create-seamless-services-for-skilled-workers-moving-to-finland

  4. Comments on the new integration support are requested - Finnish Government

    5.1.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites comments on the integration support. The comments should be submitted by 16 February 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/comments-on-the-new-integration-support-are-requested

  5. Government issues decree on content and implementation of multilingual civic orientation for immigrants - Finnish Government

    24.10.2024 | The new Integration Act, which will enter into force at the beginning of 2025, will be supplemented by decrees. The Government’s integration policy is based on language learning, work, familiarisation with Finnish society and compliance with its rules.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-decree-on-content-and-implementation-of-multilingual-civic-orientation-for-immigrants

  6. Government continues work to tackle labour exploitation: legislative amendments to residence permit procedures underway - Finnish Government

    22.1.2026 | Effective and proactive action is needed to address the exploitation of foreign workers. The Government is continuing its efforts to combat labour exploitation with a legislative project that will examine and prepare the necessary amendments to residence permit procedures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-continues-work-to-tackle-labour-exploitation-legislative-amendments-to-residence-permit-procedures-underway

  7. Closer link between employers and employment services speeds up the employment of immigrants - Finnish Government

    4.9.2024 | An experiment based on a new type of agreement model had a positive long-term impact on the employment, confirmed income and the amount of taxes paid by immigrants participating in the experiment. According to the interviews conducted in connection with a recent evaluation, the close contacts between employers and employment-promoting services were particularly useful.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/closer-link-between-employers-and-employment-services-speeds-up-the-employment-of-immigrants

  8. Consultation round: Monitoring of residence permits for international students to be enhanced - Finnish Government

    16.1.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has sent out for comments a proposal to amend the post-decision monitoring of education-based residence permits. The aim of better monitoring is to prevent the misuse of permits.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/consultation-round-monitoring-of-residence-permits-for-international-students-to-be-enhanced

  9. Government’s changes to the Integration Act reform to increase immigrants’ own responsibility - Finnish Government

    13.6.2024 | The comprehensive reform of the Integration Act will enter into force at the beginning of 2025 when the main responsibility for integration will be transferred from the state to municipalities. The Government’s amendments to the reform will strengthen general government finances and increase immigrants’ own responsibility for integration. The amendments will mainly enter into force on 1 January 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-s-changes-to-the-integration-act-reform-to-increase-immigrants-own-responsibility

  10. Government to tighten conditions for permanent residence permits - Finnish Government

    5.6.2025 | The conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit will be tightened. For example, the continuous period of residence required for the permit will be extended. Applicants will also be required to demonstrate proficiency in Finnish or Swedish and have a work history of a certain length. The Government submitted to Parliament the relevant proposal for amending the Aliens Act on 5 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-to-tighten-conditions-for-permanent-residence-permits

  11. Minister of the Interior Rantanen: We have a duty to protect our citizens - Finnish Government

    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

  12. IMF recommends continued fiscal adjustments - Finnish Government

    19.1.2026 | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published its annual report on the Finnish economy on Monday 19 January. According to the IMF, efforts to strengthen public finances will have to continue for several years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/imf-recommends-continued-fiscal-adjustments

  13. Government to reform residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs - Finnish Government

    19.12.2025 | The ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship outlined changes to residence permits for start-up entrepreneurs on 19 December 2025. The aim is to streamline the permit process for start-up entrepreneurs, especially for those who plan to establish a business in Finland, and to prevent abuses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-to-reform-residence-permits-for-start-up-entrepreneurs

  14. Government decides on methods to address difficulties with foreign student permits and livelihoods - Finnish Government

    18.12.2025 | The Government will address the difficulties of foreign students and their families. On 18 December 2025, the ministerial working group on internal security and administration of justice outlined legislative changes regarding requirements for student livelihood and language skills.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-decides-on-methods-to-address-difficulties-with-foreign-student-permits-and-livelihoods

  15. Civic orientation to be offered to immigrants in many languages – Report offers recommendations for implementation - Finnish Government

    25.1.2024 | As of 2025, municipalities will be required to offer multilingual civic orientation to integration clients. A report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment in May 2023 includes recommendations on how to implement the orientation in a high-quality and uniform manner across Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/civic-orientation-to-be-offered-to-immigrants-in-many-languages-report-offers-recommendations-for-implementation

  16. Changes to social assistance to take effect on 1 February 2026 - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | The changes to be made to social assistance will, for example, strengthen the obligations of recipients to apply for full-time work and primary benefits. The overall reform of social assistance aims to clarify the role of social assistance as a last-resort and temporary form of assistance, prevent social exclusion among young people and strengthen general government finances.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/changes-to-social-assistance-to-take-effect-on-1-february-2026

  17. Ministers' roundtable: employment of international students requires more tailored language support and stronger links to working life - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | International higher education students could play an even bigger role in driving Finland’s growth. Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen and Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie invited businesses, cities, higher education institutions and students to find solutions to improve international students’ employment prospects in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministers-roundtable-employment-of-international-students-requires-more-tailored-language-support-and-stronger-links-to-working-life

  18. New Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (ETNO) appointed - Finnish Government

    18.6.2025 | Today, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (ETNO) for the next four-year term 2025–2029.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/new-advisory-board-for-ethnic-relations-etno-appointed-1

  19. Policy brief explores political participation of immigrants – Expanding voting rights could support integration - Finnish Government

    18.11.2022 | The number of immigrants in Finland continues to grow. However, their turnout in elections and participation in politics is much lower than among the native-born Finnish people. A new policy brief of the Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment presents ways to strengthen the political participation of people with a foreign background. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/policy-brief-explores-political-participation-of-immigrants-expanding-voting-rights-could-support-integration-

  20. Report: Democratic deficit among immigrants and multilingual Finns must be fixed - Finnish Government

    15.6.2022 | The voice of immigrants and multilingual Finns is not being heard in decision-making and public debate. A report published today by the Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (ETNO) examines what kind of barriers to participation and exerting influence in society there are among immigrants and multilingual Finns and presents solutions for removing them.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/report-democratic-deficit-among-immigrants-and-multilingual-finns-must-be-fixed