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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.

Annex II [Original: English and French] Proposed amendments to the ATP 1. Annex 1, paragraph 7 Amend the definition of “Equipment” to read: “Equipment means an assembly of parts forming an insulated body and its supportive structure needed for car...

6.7.2023 | The Border Guard will enhance border security at Finland's external and internal borders on 8–15 July. The Government made a decision on the matter on 6 July 2023.

22.1.2020 | A new EU regulation will improve the free movement of goods across the EU Single Market. It will apply in situations where the legislation or administrative provisions of a Member State lay down national requirements for products that are not the subject of harmonisation at EU level. It is estimated that nearly half of all products in the Single Market will be covered by the regulation.

7.4.2020 | On 7 April 2020, the Government decided at an extraordinary Government session to prolong the validity of the decision on the temporary reintroduction of border control at internal borders and the restrictions on traffic. The validity period was extended from 14 April 2020 to 13 May 2020.

22.12.2021 | The COVID-19 pandemic has affected tourism in many ways, and even experienced travellers may encounter unexpected situations. We recommend that you plan and find out about matters in advance to make sure that your journey proceeds as planned. The Consular Services of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs approaches travellers in a letter with a number of tips on how to cope in various situations.

21.5.2024 | Unofficial translation Government proposal to Parliament for an Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration MAIN CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL The Government proposes that an act on temporary measures to combat instrumentalised migration...

22.8.2022 | "The strength of our collaboration has been visible during a time when our security policy has been under tremendous challenges. The Nordic countries have supported each other through close cooperation. The fact that all Nordic countries will soon be NATO members signifies a new era in Nordic collaboration. We must take advantage of the momentum we have gained and maintain it."

31.12.2020 | The UK’s withdrawal from the EU will be complete on 1 January 2021. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the complementary agreements on security of classified information and nuclear cooperation, which were agreed by the EU Commission and the UK on 24 December 2020, will be applied provisionally from the beginning of the year. The agreements have not yet been ratified but the provisional application of the agreements prevents the UK’s withdrawal from the Union without a deal.

23.3.2020 | At the Government briefing, Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero discussed the effects of the coronavirus situation on the municipal sector. Paatero emphasised in the briefing that assessing the economic impact of the state of emergency depends on the duration of the situation. The Ministry of Finance is actively monitoring the situation, and developments in the economic impact on municipalities are being assessed in cooperation with the municipalities.

17.12.2021 | The main topics on the agenda at the European Council held on Thursday 16 December in Brussels were the COVID-19 pandemic, crisis management and resilience, energy prices, security and defence, migration, and external relations. The Euro Summit held in connection with the meeting focused on the state of the European economy. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the meeting.

10.2.2022 | The European Commission wants to harmonise measures taken by the Member States at the EU’s external borders in various crisis situations. The Commission issued a proposal for amending the Schengen Borders Code in December. The aim is to develop the Member States’ joint actions at the external and internal borders and in the area of free movement. The Government expressed its position on the proposal in its communication submitted to Parliament on 10 February.

22.1.2021 | On 22 January, the Government decided at an extraordinary meeting to tighten border traffic and the recommendations on testing and quarantine.

22.1.2021 | On 22 January, the Government decided at an extraordinary meeting to tighten border traffic and the recommendations on testing and quarantine.

4.6.2020 | Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo will attend a video conference of the EU home affairs ministers on 5 June. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ministers will discuss lifting internal border controls and restoring free movement.

26.3.2020 | The Finnish Association of Editors-in-Chief has expressed its views on the Government’s decision yesterday to restrict traffic between Uusimaa and the rest of the country. The Association was concerned that the restrictions would prevent journalists from travelling for work purposes and might cause media distribution disruptions. It also voiced concerns over the potential impact of the Emergency Powers Act on transparency or the work of media representatives.

23.8.2021 | Distinguished Ministers and Heads of Mission, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the 2021 Meeting of Heads of Mission! As you can see from the picture, I am here in the familiar Engel Hall in the newly renovated premises of Merikasarmi. While on the face of it this space may appear to be the same as before, the Ritarikatu Hall, where the panel discussions are being held, is not easily recognisable.

10.1.2022 | The European Commission has published the Single Market scoreboard that measures the implementation of the Single Market rules in the Union during 2020. The Single Market refers to the free movement of people, goods, services and capital in the EU. The Commission has extended the scope of the scoreboard to include three new policy areas: business environment for SMEs, greening of the industry, and market surveillance.

31.12.2020 | What kind of year has 2020 been? It has certainly been a difficult one, one that has taught us many lessons and caused us to stop and think.

24.8.2020 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Blomqvist at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Missions in 2020 Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 24.8.2020 10.54 Type: Speech Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The world has undergone a grea...