Finland’s controversial pushback law received in parliament the needed two-thirds majority to turn away people seeking asylum at the border. One hundred sixty-seven MPs voted for the law while 31 voted against it.
Critics of the law argue that it conflicts with the Constitution, Human Rights, and international agreements signed by Finland with the United Nations and the EU.
Below, Mats Uotila, a Perussuomalaiset (PS)* party member, wanted to ridicule those MPs who voted against the law. They are the few brave ones who stood up against the fear-mongering and ultranationalistic attacks by the PS, National Coalition Party (PS), and others.
One of the most jaw-dropping pictures in parliament today was PS Fiance Minister Riikka Purra and Interior Minister Mari Rantanen. The law when approved, which puts in harm’s way migrants seeking asylum and a better life, makes Rantanen cry and hug Purra.
What is wrong with these people? They get emotional when they succeed at stripping people of their Human Rights?
Minister Purra and Rantanen hugging and shedding tears after Finland threw under the bus Human Rights, the Constitution, and international agreements protecting asylum seekers.
Even if Prime Minister Petteri Orpo tried to ensure that Finland is still a country with “a strong” record in the rule of law, Frank Johansson, the head of Amnesty Finland, had a different opinion.
