Finland revokes refugee status for Iraqi and Russian nationals after national-security review
Migri has cancelled refugee or subsidiary-protection status for 14 Iraqis and Russians and is reviewing 15 more cases under powers that took effect in 2025. The measure allows Finland to deport individuals deemed security threats even without a criminal conviction. Employers should check the residence status of foreign staff, as loss of protection also invalidates family and work rights. The case exemplifies a wider Nordic-Baltic shift toward security-driven migration controls.
Apr 7, 2026
