300+ researchers call for rejection of border security act.

Professors Lena Näre and Markus Jäntti have taken a stand against the controversial government proposal for a new border security act by publishing a petition urging the Administration Committee to reject the bill. The petition emphasizes the violation of Finnish constitution and human rights obligations.

The petition, signed by over 200 researchers, highlights the lack of evidence showing an increase in asylum seekers posing a serious security threat to Finland. Näre, a sociology professor at the University of Helsinki, argues that Finland has the capacity to handle any potential influx of arrivals orchestrated by Russia.

Näre and Jäntti stress the importance of protecting the right to seek asylum and emphasize the need for a fair and lawful approach to immigration. They urge the committee to consider historical successes in managing crises, such as the migrant influx in 2015.

The petition condemns the narrow-minded view that asylum seekers orchestrated by Russia are somehow different or dangerous. Näre points out that Finland has managed previous challenges effectively and without compromising human rights.

As the debate continues, Näre and Jäntti call for a more nuanced discussion that prioritizes human rights and legal obligations over political rhetoric. Their petition serves as a reminder of Finland’s ability to uphold its values in the face of evolving migration patterns.