Politics

Finnish Justice Minister Claims Immigrant Crime “Significantly Burdens” Courts and Prisons

Leena Meri backs proposal to tie social benefits to work requirements, citing Denmark's model as a potential solution.

Finland’s Controversial MP Wille Rydman Steps Up as Social and Health Minister

Rydman's ascension to the ministerial post is unlikely to pass without scrutiny.
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Finland’s Foreign Minister Tells Israel: Finland Supports Two-State Solution

Elina Valtonen pushes for humanitarian aid and a two-state solution during the first high-level Finnish visit to Jerusalem in a decade.

Finnish Health Minister Announces Sudden Resignation, Citing ‘Exhausting’ Workload

The surprise departure leaves Finland's coalition government scrambling as painful social welfare reductions remain unfinished.

Finland’s President Stubb Warns Europe: ‘We Must Admit the US is Changing’

President Stubb warns that Finland must update its security doctrine as the American administration’s ideology diverges from European norms.

Purra calls for “Danish Model” to restrict benefits for immigrants in Finland

Finland’s finance minister says new rules tightening last-resort benefits are only a small first step, arguing the system discourages work and should become tougher, especially for immigrants.

Finland’s Prime Minister Pushes Direct Diplomacy in Rare China Visit

Petteri Orpo’s visit to China signals a shift in Finland’s foreign policy priorities amid global geopolitical tension.

Finland Plans to Cut Benefits for Those Who Don’t Speak Finnish or Swedish

The government proposes a two-tier social security system that reduces payments for unemployed immigrants who haven't mastered Finnish or Swedish.