NCP parliamentary group proposes tightening Finland's asylum rules
The government party has outlined plans for a more selective immigration policy, including stricter asylum procedures and tighter access to social security.
The National Coalition Party (NCP) parliamentary group has suggested implementing stricter asylum rules in Finland. Headed by MP Atte Kaleva, the group's guidelines, unveiled on Friday, advocate for a policy of selective immigration to increase control over who enters and remains in the country. Kaleva emphasized that Finland must have the authority to decide on all aspects of immigration, including entry conditions and residency.
The proposals entail relocating asylum processing to centers outside the EU, restricting family reunification, and tightening eligibility for social security benefits. The party also plans to link unemployment benefits to an immigrant's work history in Finland and enforce stricter conditions for accessing the national pension and guarantee pension.
Kaleva criticized asylum misuse for mass migration and pledged to protect individuals in need of protection, thereby reducing the role of people smugglers. The group also proposes revoking residence permits for serious or repeated criminal offenses and considering immigrants' integration prospects in Finnish society and culture.
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