The new “pushback” law made public on Friday by the government shows the perilous human rights path of Finland. While the new law may pass in parliament, the question is what will the government do next to undermine Finland’s commitment to human rights.
If the law is passed by a two-thirds majority, it is the best indication of how Finland’s commitment to human rights weaning. When times are good, we can speak out for human rights, but when we are in a rut we will be the first to throw such right under the bus.
Add to the mix our hatred of Muslims and other minorities like the Russians and the situation is clear.
The pushback law is an indication of how Finland is pushing back its liberal reforms after it became an EU member in 1995.
We are mentioning one law without pointing out the radical changes in social policy, labor laws and migration polic.
Finland is sleepwalking into fasism.