Historian slams Finland's immigration and asylum policies

Timo Vihavainen, a historian, was quoted as saying by national daily Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday that immigration was such a taboo in Finland that any suggestion that migration might have a negative impact on Finland was dismissed as discriminatory.

"We have piously entertained the notion that immigrants will come here only to care the elderly, do other low-pay jobs and serve our consumption society without consuming much themselves," Dr Vihavainen was quoted as saying.

He went on to criticise Finland's asylum policy as well.