New guidelines on representation of unaccompanied minors
18.2.2025
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New guidelines on the representation of unaccompanied minors have been published at the kotoutuminen.fi website. The guidelines contain basic information on the duties of persons representing unaccompanied children during their reception and integration in Finland.
A large number of first integration plans were drawn up for the second consecutive year
28.1.2025
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During 2024, a total of 19,770 first integration plans were drawn up for clients of TE services. This is roughly the same as in 2023.
Integration client information system ICDS has been launched
28.1.2025
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The integration client information system ICDS was put into operation on 27 January 2025. Around 40 municipalities are participating in the system during the first phase. Municipalities will be obligated to use the system on 1 January 2027 following a transition period.
Study: Jobseekers with foreign names receive fewer employment opportunities
28.1.2025
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Discrimination in recruitment based on ethnic background has decreased in Finland, but jobseekers with a foreign background still have to submit more applications in order to receive an invitation for a job interview than equally qualified applicants with a Finnish background. Potential workforce remains untapped due to ethnic prejudices.
Final examination of language proficiency begins – Finnish National Agency for Education is in charge of the system
23.1.2025
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In accordance with the new Integration Act, final examination of language proficiency in Finnish or Swedish will be part of integration training courses beginning after 1 January 2025. The Finnish National Agency for Education will be responsible for the final examination system. The examination will be carried out by education providers.
Government integration Programme published
17.1.2025
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The Government Integration Programme for 2024–2027 includes 32 measures based on the Government Programme. Integration policy is based on the learning of Finnish or Swedish, employment, familiarisation with Finnish society and compliance with its rules.
Three decrees to specify the new Integration Act
19.12.2024
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On 19 December 2024, the Government issued three decrees, which specify in more detail the content of the new Integration Act. The new Act will enter into force at the beginning of 2025. The decrees concern the amount of imputed compensation, the assessment of skills and the need for integration services, and the national integration data repository.
Reform to increase overall responsibility of municipalities for integration
18.12.2024
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The comprehensive reform of the Integration Act (KOTO24) aims to speed up the integration and employment of immigrants and to strengthen their knowledge of Finnish society. The reform is related to the T24 reform where employment and economic development services are transferred from the central government to municipalities.
Changes to professional communications on integration during 2025
18.12.2024
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Communications, in particular those on social media, aimed at integration professionals and others involved in the sector will be centralised at the turn of the year. In future, you can follow official communications on integration at kotoutuminen.fi, KEHA Centre’s Tuutti service and on Instagram and LinkedIn.
KEHA Centre to offer work and skills support to professionals from 1 January 2025
16.12.2024
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KEHA Centre will be responsible for the national work and skills support of professionals involved in integration and refugee reception starting at the beginning of 2025. The task will be transferred to the KEHA Centre from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Failure to attend or cancel an integration services appointment involving an interpreter may result in a fee from 1 January 2025
11.12.2024
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Interpretation may be arranged for integration services appointments of the municipality and the employment authority if the customer is unable to communicate in Finnish, Swedish or another language understood by the official. If the customer fails to attend a scheduled meeting and has not cancelled it, a fee could be charged for the interpretation services. A fee may be charged only if there is no acceptable reason for not attending or cancelling the appointment.
Participate in Integration 2024 pre-events on Wednesday 13.11.
29.10.2024
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On Wednesday 13 November, the city of Turku is organising an Integration 2024 pre-event from 2 pm to 8 pm at the Art House (Taiteen talo) with the theme culture supporting Integration. In addition, you can get to know organizations from Turku involved in integration and refugee reception at their own workplaces.
Growth of foreign population is reflected in number of new integration plans
22.10.2024
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In September, the number of unemployed foreign jobseekers totalled 43,952, which is 16 per cent of all unemployed jobseekers. The number of first integration plans is still considerably higher than before 2022, but their number was roughly at the same level as in the third quarter of 2023.
Amendments proposed to new Integration Act
27.9.2024
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Amendments to the Integration Act, which will enter into force in 2025, are circulated for comments until 24 October 2024. The amendments aim to strengthen public finances. They would concern specified government transfers to municipalities and municipalities' obligations, for example to draw up multi-sectoral and family integration plans.
Signs of downtrend reversal in employment of foreign nationals
27.9.2024
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There were 44,758 unemployed foreign jobseekers in Finland at the end of August. The number of unemployed foreign jobseekers increased 19 per cent year-on-year. In addition to the poor economic outlook, the increase can be explained by the growth in foreign labour in Finland.
The ministry started the preparation of the reform of integration services
18.9.2024
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Changes will be made to the Integration Act and the integration system in the reform to shift the focus of the system from an emphasis on the rights of immigrants to an emphasis on their own obligations and responsibilities. In connection with the project, a comprehensive reform of training that promotes integration and language skills will be implemented. The system will become more efficient and funding will be brought under a single umbrella.
Integration 2024 is full – register for the waiting list or online event
18.9.2024
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The registration for Integration 2024 in Turku is full. You can register for the waiting list to get information, if more places become available for the event in Logomo, Turku. The online event has a lot of space left.
Pitch your way to support integration in the Integration 2024 event!
17.9.2024
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Moniheli and DIAK are organising the now traditional integration-themed pitching contest as part of Integration 2024. This year, the contest will focus on ideas or activities that promote integration in a context of diminishing resources.
Yle to launch news in Arabic and Somali on 23 September
13.9.2024
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The number of minority languages in which Yle Uutiset offers news will increase in September. The news published in Arabic and Somali is an experiment that will last slightly less than a year. During the coronavirus pandemic, Yle also published news in both languages.
Register for the Integration 2024 event
9.9.2024
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Registration for Integration 2024 is open. The event is held on November 14-15 at Logomo in Turku. Join us to hear about the latest research, meet partners and learn about best practices! Register for the event before October 16 2024.
