International Migration 2017–2018 : Report for Finland
Ministry of the Interior
28.11.2018
Julkaisusarja:
Ministry of the Interior Publications 25/2018
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-324-236-4Tiivistelmä
Commissioned by the OECD, a national report by Finland covering 2017 and early 2018 provides a concise summary of Finland’s policies regarding migration, key legal amendments, an extensive media review and up-to-date statistics. The report is largely based on OECD Guidelines. The international mobility of retirees is the special focus of the report this year.
During the reporting period, many new developments took place in migration policy. For example, the role of the Finnish Immigration Service was strengthened. Asylum processes were developed, inter alia, by mak-ing voluntary return more attractive. Also, a particular focus was put on labour migration and integration of immigrants. According to statistics, the immigrant population has increased steady.
Migration was a theme that came up often in the media. In domestic news, the most common topic was the realisation of asylum seekers’ rights.
The report was compiled by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of the Interior. Several other ministries and agencies, such as the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, and the Ministry of Education and Culture, contributed to the re-port in accordance with their areas of responsibility. The report has been delivered to the OECD in English and is, for this reason, published only in English in Finland.
During the reporting period, many new developments took place in migration policy. For example, the role of the Finnish Immigration Service was strengthened. Asylum processes were developed, inter alia, by mak-ing voluntary return more attractive. Also, a particular focus was put on labour migration and integration of immigrants. According to statistics, the immigrant population has increased steady.
Migration was a theme that came up often in the media. In domestic news, the most common topic was the realisation of asylum seekers’ rights.
The report was compiled by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of the Interior. Several other ministries and agencies, such as the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, and the Ministry of Education and Culture, contributed to the re-port in accordance with their areas of responsibility. The report has been delivered to the OECD in English and is, for this reason, published only in English in Finland.