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21 August 2014

Finland: The future of dual citizenship in Finland at stake

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The Interior Ministry announced it will begin exploring the possibility of tightening citizenship eligibility criteria or outlawing dual nationality altogether, following a surge in the number of Russians being granted Finnish citizenship. President Niinistö has claimed responsibility for commissioning the Interior Ministry to conduct this “information-gathering exercise”.

The government has also been following developments within Russia regarding the monitoring of citizens with dual nationality. New rules introduced by the Kremlin make it obligatory for Russians holding dual citizenship to register with the immigration authorities. Failure to do so could result in a hefty fine or community service. In addition, Russia has announced closer monitoring of its citizens' interests beyond its national borders. This move is understood to have caused concern among foreign policy officials in Finland.

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