The European Commission defended Finland's border security amid questions on the legality of a national law that temporarily allows border guards to force prospective asylum seekers back into Russia.
"We are not in a business as usual type of procedure," Eric Mamer, the European Commission's chief spokesperson, told reporters in Brussels on Monday (15 July). Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.