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  1. 8.11.2023 | Finland will award a discretionary government grant amounting to EUR 1 million to support the work of the Israeli Red Cross Society, Magen David Adom, in the aftermath of the Hamas attack in October. In addition, Finland will allocate EUR 4 million in support of the humanitarian efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the occupied Palestinian territory (the Gaza Strip and the West Bank) and in Israel.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-support-the-red-cross-movement-in-israel-gaza-strip-and-the-west-bank
  2. 1.12.2023 | The Ministry of the Interior will incorporate the Ingå port area into the Decree of the Ministry of the Interior on Restrictions on Movement, Access and Stay. Movement, access and stay in the area will be restricted under the Police Act. The amended Decree will enter into force on 4 December 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/restrictions-on-movement-to-be-imposed-in-port-of-inga
  3. 1.8.2026 | Dear President Costa, Dear President von der Leyen, Dear Taoiseach, We are writing to express our serious concern regarding the recent developments at the external border of the European Union in Ceuta. We are determined to prevent smugglers from ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/0/EU-johtajien+kirje+Ceutan+tilanteesta.pdf/a37f7b54-c7c4-2532-7d0a-234b56c181a3?t=1785575208411
  4. 1.8.2026 | Dear President Costa, Dear President von der Leyen, Dear Taoiseach, We are writing to express our serious concern regarding the recent developments at the external border of the European Union in Ceuta. We are determined to prevent smugglers from ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/0/EU-johtajien%20kirje%20Ceutan%20tilanteesta.pdf/a37f7b54-c7c4-2532-7d0a-234b56c181a3?t=1785575208411&download=true
  5. 27.11.2023 | The EU employment and social affairs ministers will meet in Brussels on 27–28 November to discuss, among other things, the European disability card. Other topics on the agenda include green collective bargaining, the EU action plan against racism, and social investment. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso will represent Finland at the meeting. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-to-discuss-free-movement-of-persons-with-disabilities
  6. 1.8.2026 | Joint Letter to President Costa, President von der Leyen, and the Taoiseach Calling for a Common Response to Migratory Pressure at the EU's External Borders.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-johtajien-kirje-ceutan-tilanteesta-1
  7. 15.5.2025 | In March, the European Commission submitted a proposal for a new return regulation that aims to improve the effectiveness of the return of persons staying illegally in the EU and to prevent unauthorised movements within the Schengen area. The regulation would replace the current Return Directive. The Government informed Parliament of the Commission's proposal by submitting a Union communication on 15 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-supports-common-european-system-for-returns
  8. 18.2.2026 | The Nordic ministers responsible for migration will hold a video conference on 18 February on the initiative of Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The topics on their agenda will include return hubs located outside the EU and the implementation of the asylum application process in safe third countries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/nordic-ministers-responsible-for-migration-to-discuss-cooperation-on-returns
  9. 22.1.2026 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Nicosia, Cyprus, on 22 January for an informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The home affairs ministers will discuss returns, reintegration and safeguarding the Schengen area. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-returns-and-safeguarding-the-schengen-area-
  10. 6.3.2026 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany have agreed to deepen their cooperation on protecting the civilian population and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministries responsible for civil preparedness. The ministers discussed the Memorandum at a videoconference in February, with Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen representing Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/baltic-sea-countries-and-nordic-countries-work-together-to-strengthen-civil-preparedness
  11. 12.11.2025 | The Sports Ministers of 33 countries and the European Commission have expressed their grave concern about the decision of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in September to discontinue the partial suspensions of the National Paralympic Committees of Belarus and Russia from the Paralympic Games.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/sports-ministers-express-concern-over-ipc-decision-not-to-maintain-suspensions-on-russia-and-belarus-1
  12. 8.12.2025 | The EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on 8 December for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The agenda includes returns of people staying illegally in the EU and implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-rantanen-to-visit-brussels-home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-several-migration-issues
  13. 20.11.2025 | On 16 July, the European Commission presented a proposal for a new Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034. The proposal would significantly increase EU funding for home affairs. The Government informed Parliament of the proposal by submitting a Union communication on 20 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/commission-proposes-significant-increase-in-eu-funding-for-home-affairs-
  14. 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
  15. 18.4.2024 | On 18 April, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for introducing a new border procedure. The Aliens Act will be amended in line with the EU Asylum Procedures Directive to introduce the new border procedure in Finland. The purpose of the border procedure is to enhance the examination of unfounded applications and the return of applicants whose application has been rejected. In addition, this will prevent secondary movements of asylum seekers to other EU countries. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/proposal-for-introducing-new-border-procedure-submitted-to-parliament
  16. 21.2.2025 | Finnish Navy to supplement recognised maritime picture together with US Marine Corps Ministry of Defence Publication date 21.2.2025 11.30 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided that the United States Marine Co...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finnish-navy-to-supplement-recognised-maritime-picture-together-with-us-marine-corps
  17. 31.7.2025 | Opening Remarks by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Elina Valtonen, at the Helsinki+50 Conference, held at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki on 31 July 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-remarks-by-minister-elina-valtonen-at-the-helsinki-50-conference
  18. 27.6.2024 | A new border procedure will be added to Finnish legislation. The procedure will allow asylum applications submitted by persons who have already arrived in the country to be processed near the border if certain preconditions are met. These are different provisions from the border security act that is currently being discussed by Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-introduce-new-border-procedure-asylum-applications-can-be-processed-near-the-border
  19. 24.10.2024 | The European Union has a challenging starting point for the next five years. Although the energy crisis has largely been overcome, geopolitical uncertainty continues and strong investments in military and civilian security are necessary. The political situation in many Member States is unstable, including Germany and France.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/europe-needs-investments-what-is-the-eu-s-new-energy-and-climate-agenda-
  20. 18.4.2024 | On 18 April, the Government submitted a number of proposals related to migration to Parliament. They concern more stringent provisions on international protection, preventing evasion of provisions on entry, introducing a border procedure and reducing the reception allowance. A proposal concerning the period of residence laid down in the Citizenship Act was also submitted to Parliament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-more-stringent-provisions-on-migration