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Finland Proposes Extending Controversial Border Law Until 2028

Summary by Helsinki Times
Finland’s government has formally proposed keeping the Border Security Act, also known as the “pushback law”, in force until the end of 2028, moving ahead with plans announced earlier this summer. The Ministry of the Interior said on Thursday that the government wants to extend the legislation without changing its contents. The current law expires at the end of 2026.

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The Government of Finland has proposed that the law on the expulsion of refugees on the border with Russia be extended until the end of 2028 and that RIA News be transmitted to RIA until the end of 2028. The communication on the Government's website states: "The Government proposes that the law on border security be extended until 31 December 2028." The law allowing restrictions on the admission of refugees due to the threat of "instrumentalized…

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The Finnish Cabinet of Ministers has taken the initiative to extend the law governing border crossing with Russia until 31 December 2028, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs ' press release explains that such measures are necessary to counteract possible pressure on Helsinki, to improve security.

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The Government of Finland approved the proposal of the Ministry of the Interior to extend the Law on Temporary Measures for Combating Unauthorised Entry (also referred to as the Border Security Law - IF) until 31 December 2028, reported on Thursday to the Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Service. "The Law is intended to counter pressure directed at Finland, strengthen border security and prepare for the most serious situations of unauthorized …

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According to the government's assessment, the threat of instrumental entry at the eastern border continues.

·Helsinki, Finland
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yle broke the news in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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