Helsinki: Finland's parliament has passed a new law requiring a citizenship test, according to public broadcaster Yle. This decision was finalized on Wednesday with a significant majority vote of 153-21, while 25 members of parliament were reportedly absent from the voting session.

According to Anadolu Agency, the law is set to be implemented at the start of 2027, requiring prospective Finnish citizens to pass a test in either Finnish or Swedish. The test will encompass topics such as Finnish history, culture, human rights, and equality. However, further specifics regarding the test content and structure have yet to be disclosed.

The initiative for this citizenship test was part of a broader reform agenda led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government, which began its efforts last year. The administration has been active in proposing various legal reforms related to immigration, the processing of asylum seekers, and the acceleration of deportation procedures.