Internal border controls can be implemented within the Schengen area on a temporary basis, said the minister.
For example, the border controls between Germany and Sweden will expire during the spring.
The EU is now considering authorising an extension of the border control tenure during crisis.
According to Orpo, this extension is also in Finland’s interests and helps safeguard the Schengen area.
Finland has not yet introduced internal border controls, but supervision has been stepped up in the border regions.
