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UK Cancels ETA for Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen

8/19/2026

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  • The United Kingdom cancelled the Electronic Travel Authorisation for Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen, barring entry and forcing a video appearance at a conference in August 2026.
  • Finland’s Supreme Court convicted Räsänen and others of agitation against a population group on 20 March 2026, imposing fines.
  • Alliance Defending Freedom, led by CEO Kristen Waggoner, urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to grant a visa while appealing to the European Court of Human Rights.