Finnish parliament approves law to block ayslum seekers at Russian border | DW News

Finland's Parliament on Friday voted in favor of legislation that would permit border guards to turn away asylum-seekers at its eastern border under certain circumstances.

The new law comes following a dramatic increase in the number of asylum-seekers from countries such as Somalia and Syria arriving in Finland via its 1,340-kilometre (830-mile) border with Russia in the past year.

Helsinki claims that the surge was orchestrated by Moscow, which it accuses of "weaponizing migration" as part of "hybrid attacks" in response to Finland's accession to NATO. The Kremlin denies the suggestions.

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[mmoonman]

Good job Finland. If this is against EU law then EU law needs to be changed.

[micaeloliveira]

Thank you ❤️ Finland protecting Europe

[Saxiiiify]

Russia is using migration as a hybrid warfare tactic. Finland needs to react to this aggression. Blocking asyloum is a solution.

[Pataassa]

Here in Finland, about 90% of Finn's support this law. Not only politicians. Only socialists protest about it. We have right to decide, who comes here. Russia or anyone else should not have right to decide that. Only us. Europe: you all need to do the same. We need to safe Europe.

[warbler]

Well then we should change the law...Europe can not be the home of the world...

[myhashall]

Well done Finland. Rest of Europeans should learn

[DailyDamage]

“156 vs 31 voted for the change of the law… showing how divisive it is.”

Divisive? That’s kinda clear cut as far as I can figure. Sometimes these comments from these news anchors are so off par.
Just saying

[ht]

Thank you Finland for standing up again illegal migration !

[lapinnoita]

This Finnish retired professor was useless : just wait for EU to fix it was his genius advice.

Excellent law by Finns.

[Alexandros.Mograine]

As a Finn i absolutely love this. the votes were like 167 in favour. But ofc they take the minority for the interview to talk about how "bad" this is.

[sergiyrospysdiyenko]

This law is against democratic values but considering that democracy is under threat, that's only way. Dictators are not gonna protect democracy unless we do. Protect Finland!!!!

[jaripukki]

that will become a permanent EU-law in near future

[youtybebw]

When you're enemies use your laws against you somthing has to change

[AndreiSolomon]

Good for them, there is a reason it's called border

[legatilegions]

Well done Finland, the citizens of the rest of EU supports you!

[AlfaCharlieLima]

Keep taking the lead Finland! Great job! Decision like that must be taken, to preserve national security/sovereignty!

[jamesevans]

Thankfully that professor is not governing Finland! Unfortunately his advice is what most governments in Europe listen to and

[DanH-uf]

Why can't the US do the same at the Mexican border?

[TPacoustic]

Finland doesn't have a constitutional court. Finland has a constitutional commitee that is filled with members of parliament. Constitutional commitee already stated this law is NOT against the constitution, so there won't be any legal problems coming from Finland. And because this is a martial law, I doesn't matters what the EU constitution or court says. Martial law will go above it. They can cry all they wan't, or give fines, but the law will stay none the less.

[jackwelshh]

Very one sided news piece. Should Finland let Moscow dictate their immigration? If not, this law was necessary. Furthermore, Finnish constitution allows to pass exception laws at 5/6 majority. This law reached this hurdle in the parliament. This was not as controversial as the Green party and the Left wing alliance (the parties opposed) made it out to be.
No discussion whether these EU (or international agreements) needs amendments to combat hybrid operations by hostile autocracies. DW, you can do better.