UK Bars Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen From Entering the Country

Aug 21, 2026 - 04:00
UK Bars Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen From Entering the Country
Heather Diehl
Päivi Räsänen testifies at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 4, 2026, in Washington. The hearing highlighted how European censorship laws could impact free speech in the United States.

Her travel authorization to Northern Ireland was revoked in light of Finland’s Supreme Court convicting her for espousing her Christian beliefs on marriage, family and homosexuality.