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Other languages People speaking some other language than Finnish or Swedish as their native language account for 4.5% of the total population of Finland. The largest language groups after Finnish and Swedish are Russian, Estonian, Arabian, Somali ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/other-languages
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Saami languages The Saami are the only indigenous people in Finland. According to data collected by the Saami Parliament, around 10,500 Saami people live in Finland. It is difficult to estimate the total number of people speaking the Saami languag...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/saami-languages
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In accordance with the programme of Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Government, the Government will draw up a revised Strategy for the National Languages of Finland to ensure that everyone has the right to receive services in the national languages and to improve the language climate. This project is aimed at improving the language climate.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/project?tunnus=OM070:00/2020
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In accordance with the Language Act (423/2003), the Government submits a report to Parliament each parliamentary term on the application of language legislation and the realisation of linguistic rights as well as, where necessary, on other linguistic conditions. In addition to Finnish and Swedish, the report discusses at least the Sámi, Romani and sign languages.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/project?tunnus=OM020:00/2024
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Sign language The linguistic rights of sign language users are safeguarded under the Constitution of Finland. Pursuant to the Constitution, language groups have the right to maintain and develop their own language and culture, and the rights of pe...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/sign-language
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https://vm.fi/-/suomen-ja-norjan-rajaseutuyhteistyon-parantamiseksi-tarvitaan-monenlaisia-toimiahttps://oikeusministerio.fi/en/project?tunnus=OM012:00/2026
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Finnish and Swedish Linguistic rights are based on section 17 of the Constitution . The Language Act contains more detailed provisions on the linguistic rights laid down in the Constitution, and it applies to the Finnish and Swedish languages. Eve...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/finnish-and-swedish
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15.1.2026 | Today the Government decided in its plenary session to submit to Parliament the Government Report on the Application of Language Legislation in 2025. The report provides important monitoring data on the current state of Finland’s national languages and other indigenous languages and on the realisation of linguistic rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/language-report-discusses-realisation-of-linguistic-rights
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6433
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6408
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6544
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6402
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6418
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6461
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6401
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6410
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6564
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6562
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6405
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The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/frontpage?decisionId=6557