Minister Mari Rantanen is outlining a vision of Finland in which the borders are closed and the population renews itself only through births. According to HS, the idea reflects a clear political direction on immigration and demographic policy.

The problem is that not enough babies are being born. That means a model based solely on natural population renewal is not currently realistic, making the goal difficult to achieve in practice.

Rantanen’s view also raises a broader question about how Finland can secure its workforce, public services and population base when birth rates remain low. HS notes that this is not just a single remark, but part of a wider political line.