Ministry of the Interior (Estonia)

The Ministry of the Interior (Estonian: Siseministeerium) of Estonia is a governmental body responsible for internal security and public order within the country. Its purview encompasses a wide range of functions including maintaining border security, managing internal security forces, overseeing local governments, and administering population registration.

The Ministry's key areas of responsibility include:

• Internal Security: Combating crime, maintaining public order, and ensuring the safety of citizens. This involves the police force and other relevant law enforcement agencies.
• Border Security: Managing and protecting Estonia's borders, including land borders, maritime borders, and airports. This function is largely carried out by the Police and Border Guard Board.
• Rescue Services: Coordinating and providing rescue services in emergency situations, such as fires, natural disasters, and accidents.
• Population Registry: Maintaining the national population registry, which contains vital information about Estonian citizens and residents.
• Local Government: Supervising and supporting local governments in their functions, ensuring that they comply with national laws and regulations.
• Migration: Managing migration flows and integration policies.
• Cyber Security: Protecting Estonia's internal networks and data from cyber threats.

The Minister of the Interior leads the Ministry and is a member of the Estonian government. The Ministry is headquartered in Tallinn.