Karina Bovsunovska18:26, 15.03.24

According to the Prime Minister of Finland, the situation on the border with the Russian Federation will become more difficult during the spring.

In Finland, they plan to adopt temporary legislation that will allow the country’s border guards to block the entry of asylum seekers who come through the Russian Federation, writes Yle .

Today, March 15, the government sent to parliament a bill on an exception that could allow asylum seekers to be returned to Russia with certain restrictions. Such a law will be temporary and will be valid for a year from the moment of entry into force. 

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, during a joint press conference with Interior Minister Mari Rantanen, emphasized that his country should be prepared for the fact that Russia’s pressure on the eastern border will continue and take exceptional forms. 

“We must be prepared for the fact that with the arrival of spring, the situation will become more difficult,” the politician said.

It is known that according to international conventions, every person has the right to ask for asylum at the state border, after which his request must be considered. However, according to Orpo, such agreements were concluded at a time when no state used this right against the interests of another country. 

“As soon as the law enters into force, the acceptance of applications for the granting of international protection will be limited in time and in a certain territory,” said Marie Rantanen.

(C)UNIAN 2024