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On July 24, 2026, Finland's Ministry of Justice launched an additional consultation on implementing the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Regulation ((EU) 2024/1689) at the national level, specifically regarding authorisation procedures for post-remote biometric identification systems. The consultation addresses Article 26(10) of the EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation, which requires member states to establish authorisation procedures for post-remote biometric identification. A working group, established by the Ministry of Employment and Economy on April 25, 2024, has been preparing Finland's national implementation of the regulation. Following feedback from an initial consultation conducted by the Ministry of Employment and Economy on April 25, 2025 (reference VN/31658/2024), the Ministry of Justice refined the draft government proposal. The ministry now seeks additional feedback on the proposed authorisation procedure framework for post-remote biometric identification systems, which will be incorporated into a separate law implementing Article 26(10) of the EU regulation. The proposed regulation forms part of a broader government proposal scheduled for submission in week 43 of 2026. The consultation period is shorter than standard timelines because it addresses a narrow aspect of the broader proposal and stakeholders have already had one opportunity to comment on this specific element. Responses must be submitted by July 24, 2026, through the consultation service at lausuntopalvelu.fi or alternatively to the Ministry of Justice registry at [email protected] or by post to Sisäministeriö, PL 26, 00023 Valtioneuvosto. All submissions should reference case number VN/21235/2026. REFERENCES: https://intermin.fi/hankkeet/hankesivu?tunnus=SM014:00/2026