Finland is planning to change its conscription rules to allow reservists to help patrol the border with Russia in the case that there is a sudden wave of migrants, Reuters reported on May 15.

Finland plans to change its conscription rules to allow thousands of reservists to help patrol its border with Russia should there be a sudden wave of migrants, the government said on Wednesday.

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Be part of our mission. Join as a member Make a one-time contribution In light of a potential migrant crisis, Finland is looking to revise its draft laws to enable reservists to partake in border monitoring tasks along the Russian border,

The Finnish Government will consider amendments proposed to its Conscription Act – the latest move in a wider public discussion in Europe on conscription.