Minister of Interior Mari Rantanen, who represents the anti-immigration Finns Party, told Reuters on Monday there was no cause for human rights concerns, however, as asylum could be sought at other entry points.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/more-asylum-seekers-rush-finland-russia-border-closure-3991961?cid=cna_flip_070214

Orpo has said he will keep his options open, which gives him a central role in forming the next government, as both the Finns Party and the SDP would likely need him to obtain a majority.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230401-finland-s-far-right-aims-to-oust-popular-pm-sanna-marin

Some polling has suggested the Finns Party could win up to 49 seats, ahead of Kokoomus and the Social Democrats, tied in second place.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/2023/03/27/everything-you-need-to-know-about-finlands-general-election

The Finns Party sees "Fixit" — an exit from the European Union — as a long-term goal and wants to postpone Finland's target of carbon neutrality for 2035.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/finns-vote-as-far-right-aims-to-unseat-pm-sanna-marin/article66691609.ece

With 80 per cent of votes counted, the Finns Party and the National Coalition were tied at 20.2 per cent of the vote, slightly ahead of the Social Democrats at 20.0 per cent.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/centre-right-looks-set-unseat-finnish-pm-close-election-3391256?cid=cna_flip_070214