Finland's Emergency Law Extension on Eastern Border Approved

Finland extends law blocking asylum applications along Russian border

Finland extended its deportation law on Wednesday that blocks asylum applications along the Russia border, according to the Helsinki

Finland's Emergency Law Extension on Eastern Border Approved

Finland's parliament voted to extend emergency legislation allowing it to reject asylum applications from migrants at its border with Russia. This move follows accusations of Russia attempting to destabilize Finland. The law will remain in effect until 2026, despite opposition concerns about constitutional and international obligations.

Finland extends closure of crossing stations on Russian border until further notice

The Finnish Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday that it will extend the closure of crossing stations on its land border with Russia until further notice. In addition, it will also close the wat...

Finland Extends Border Law Restricting Asylum Rights

Finland's parliament on Wednesday approved the extension of a temporary law allowing border guards to turn away asylum seekers under certain circumstances, aimed at preventing Russia from using what Helsinki calls "instrumentalised migration".

Finnish Parliament extends pushback law until 2026

Finland’s Parliament has voted to extend the temporary pushback law, allowing border authorities to block asylum applications at the eastern frontier under exceptional circumstances. The law will now remain in force until the end of 2026. In a plenary vote on 4 June, 168 members of Parliament supported the extension, with 29 voting against and two absent. The vote mirrored party divisions seen during the original approval of the law in summer 20…