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Finland Proposes Citizenship Test to Enhance Integration

4/18/2026

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The Finnish government proposed a citizenship test as part of immigration policy reform to promote integration.
Interior Minister Mari Rantanen announced the plan on April 17, 2026.
The test will assess applicants' knowledge of Finnish laws, culture, and human rights.
It will be conducted in Finnish or Swedish and require a passing score around 70% on multiple-choice questions.
Parliament will review the proposals in the coming months.

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Story summary

The Finnish government proposed a citizenship test as part of immigration policy reform to promote integration.
Interior Minister Mari Rantanen announced the plan on April 17, 2026.
The test will assess applicants' knowledge of Finnish laws, culture, and human rights.
It will be conducted in Finnish or Swedish and require a passing score around 70% on multiple-choice questions.
Parliament will review the proposals in the coming months.