Government and authorities keep track of migration
According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), tens of millions of people have been forced to flee their homes because of war, conflict or persecution. Under international agreements, Finland and other EU countries are obliged to receive asylum seekers in need of international protection.
Since 2000, Finland has received 1,500–6,000 asylum seekers annually. In 2014, their number stood at 3,651. In 2015, there has been a sharp increase in the number, and it is expected to reach up to 30 000 - 35 000.
The Government is following the situation closely, and the authorities have increased their preparedness.