The reform of the Act on the Promotion of Integration
The current Integration Act has been amended (comprehensive reform of Integration Act, KOTO24). The new Integration Act (681/2023) will enter into force on 1 January 2025 at the same time as the TE services reform.
Information on integration customer data system
The Koto-digi project of the KEHA Centre develops national information system services for integration, which can be introduced in municipalities in the early 2025.
Information on the situation of those fleeing from Ukraine
Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration compiles information on the situation of those fleeing from Ukraine and produces current information (FAQ) on residence, temporary protection, work and services for people arriving in Finland from Ukraine.
News
Temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing war continues until 4 March 2028
4.8.2026
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The granting of temporary protection to Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war of aggression continues. On 30 July 2026, the EU countries decided to extend temporary protection by one year. Temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war will be valid until 4 March 2028.
Integration services reform to enter into force at the beginning of 2027
4.8.2026
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The President of the Republic has approved the amendments to the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration and related acts. The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2027. They are part of the integration services reform which will affect the services provided in the early stages of integration and the organisation of these services.
Events supporting the integration services reform continue in autumn 2026
6.7.2026
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The 2027 integration services reform led by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is progressing from preparation towards implementation. The KEHA Centre supports the nationwide preparation and implementation of the reform by bringing the operators involved in immigrant integration together at joint events, trainings and webinars dealing with matters such as the amendments in the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration, the organisation of services, funding and the responsibilities of the operators.
Events and training
The Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration organises training, seminars, webinars and other events and participates in different kinds of training and other events. The event calendar will only be published on the Finnish-language website. English-language events are included in English in the calendar.