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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Report reveals: This is how much money parliamentary groups have – National Coalition has a huge pot

A report indicates that the National Coalition Party had the highest funds among Finnish parliamentary groups at the end of 2024, with nearly 1.8 million euros.

Mar 1 • 06:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Greens announced a campaign of 'hope and fear', aiming to defeat the Finns Party in the 2027 parliamentary elections

The Finnish Greens outlined their campaign strategy for the 2027 elections, emphasizing environmental issues and a commitment to making polluters pay.

Feb 28 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Politics bush telegraph: He is Antti Lindtman's nightmare - The National Coalition and the Finns Party hope for a big victory from Minja Koskela

The discussion in a recent political podcast focuses on Finland's debt brake and the proposed budget cuts by various parties ahead of the elections.

Feb 27 • 13:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Finns Party were shocked by Yle's announcement: "Does UMK need to be organized at all?"

The Finns Party expressed outrage over Yle's decision not to require the winner of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Feb 27 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Finns Party fears that Pori's new main library will overshadow indoor sports facilities – the city manager calms concerns

The Finns Party is concerned that the new main library in Pori might take precedence over the planned renovations to indoor sports facilities, despite both projects being intended to advance simultaneously.

Feb 26 • 05:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

STT: Middle-aged man accused of defaming journalist

A middle-aged man faces charges of defaming journalist Ida Erämaa by sending her an abusive email, connected to her column on the relationship between the True Finns party and the media.

Feb 25 • 14:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Consequence of the Defection: A Severe Chair Game Coming in the Center

Mikko Polvinen's shift from the Finns Party to the Center Party prompts the latter to announce new candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Finland.

Feb 23 • 13:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wille Rydman of the Finns Party is now the Minister of Social Affairs and Health

Wille Rydman has been appointed as the new Minister of Social Affairs and Health in Finland, succeeding Kaisa Juuson.

Feb 20 • 10:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sofia Virta's Strong Statement on Wille Rydman – The Finns Party Was Outraged

Green Party chair Sofia Virta sharply criticized the newly appointed minister Wille Rydman over his plans for health and social services cuts, prompting backlash from his colleagues in the Finns Party.

Feb 19 • 09:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IL's information: Here is Wille Rydman’s big task, which Kaisa Juuso could not accomplish

Wille Rydman has been tasked with significant responsibilities within the Finns Party, where past challenges faced by Kaisa Juuso continue to shape internal dynamics.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Live Broadcast at 18:25: Who among the True Finns will succeed Kaisa Juuso as the new Minister of Social Affairs and Health?

The True Finns party is set to choose a new candidate for the Minister of Social Affairs and Health, with a live broadcast to cover the announcement.

Feb 18 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Finns Party to announce new minister in the evening

The Finns Party will announce a new minister this evening following the resignation of Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Kaisa Juuso.

Feb 18 • 10:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Finns Party Reveals New Minister of Social Affairs and Health at 18:30

The Finns Party is set to announce the new Minister of Social Affairs and Health this Wednesday at 18:30, following Kaisa Juuso's resignation from the position due to health reasons.

Feb 18 • 10:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Finns Party is set to announce a new Minister of Social Affairs and Health today

The Finns Party will hold a press conference today to announce the successor to Kaisa Juuso as Minister of Social Affairs and Health following her resignation.

Feb 18 • 00:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Lasse was so ashamed of Finland that he couldn't do his work properly – He unloads direct words on the twisting controversy: 'It would have been better if... '

Lasse expressed strong disappointment over the negative portrayal of Finland in Asia following a racial controversy involving the True Finns party, and detailed the lasting impacts of the backlash.

Feb 16 • 05:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Total knockout from Purra to Tuppurainen: 'Cannot comprehend'

Riikka Purra, the chair of the Finns Party and Minister of Finance, criticizes Tytti Tuppurainen's comments regarding U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 15 • 19:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Insider Opens Up about Kaisa Juuso's Resignation and Its Reasons – This is How Events Progressed

The article discusses the resignation of Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso, highlighting several factors behind her departure and the events leading up to this decision.

Feb 14 • 10:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is qualification not enough? A successor is being sought for Kaisa Juuso, this is how PS sources commented

Kaisa Juuso has announced her resignation from ministerial duties, citing health issues, and speculation about her successor has begun amid pressures within the party.

Feb 13 • 18:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Finns Party Must Quickly Find a New Minister - Sillanpää: I Have Never Refused Any Task

The Finns Party is in search of a new Minister of Social Affairs and Health after the resignation of Kaisa Juuso, with party leader Riikka Purra indicating that a decision should be made soon.

Feb 12 • 16:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Riikka Purra: Kaisa Juuso's resignation was not a surprise

Riikka Purra, the leader of the Finns Party and Minister of Finance, expressed disappointment over the failure to realize 100 million euros in savings during the tenure of Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Kaisa Juuso.

Feb 12 • 14:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"I am a porn star" – coming out from a PS candidate

Satu Söderström, a known porn actress and candidate for the Finns Party, has claimed her identity as a 'porn star' rather than a 'former porn star' in response to media labeling.

Feb 8 • 14:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Turf, Marin, and Saarikko mentioned – Kurvinen angered by Purra: "Everyone deceived!"

Opposition party leader Antti Kurvinen expressed outrage on social media over comments made by the chair of the Finns Party, Riikka Purra, regarding previous government's energy policies on turf usage.

Feb 8 • 11:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

PS defector explains his reasons for leaving - This is how he assesses Riikka Purra's actions

Mikko Polvinen, a Finnish MP, has defected from the Finns Party to the Centre Party, citing disagreements over the party's direction and internal discipline issues.

Feb 7 • 08:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mikko Polvinen has previously defected from the Finns Party to the Centre Party – and vice versa

Mikko Polvinen, a former MP for the Finns Party, has switched allegiances to the Centre Party, marking a return to a pattern of political movement between the two parties.

Feb 6 • 15:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Parliament, a defector receives a new seat and party group funds

A member of Parliament, Mikko Polvinen, has announced his defection from the Finns Party to the Centre Party, necessitating adjustments in parliamentary seating arrangements.

Feb 6 • 14:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"This is Politics" – Member of Parliament Mikko Polvinen's Defection to the Center Party Surprised Party Colleagues in Kainuu

Mikko Polvinen, an MP elected from the Oulu electoral district, has defected from the Finns Party to the Center Party, surprising his colleagues in Kainuu, as speculation about his move had already begun last year.

Feb 5 • 16:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Member of Parliament criticizes the minister of the Finns Party

Member of Parliament Pauli Kiuru criticizes the minister for the need to establish a ban system on disruptive spectators at sporting events, having submitted multiple written questions on the topic.

Feb 5 • 14:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

SDP celebrates: This is what the National Coalition and PS think about the surprising result

The Finnish Social Democratic Party is reacting to the latest poll results showing a significant drop in support for the National Coalition Party and the Finns Party.

Feb 5 • 10:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: The Harassment Scandal Did Not Ruin the SDP nor Did Eye-Rolling Affect the Finns – Now Economic Concerns Are Shaking Support

The article analyzes the impact of recent political scandals and speeches on party support in Finland, suggesting that current economic issues are now more influential than rhetoric.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle Support Survey: SDP Strengthens Leadership, Center Party Surpasses True Finns

The SDP has increased its support to 25% in Yle's latest party support survey, despite facing controversies related to harassment and inappropriate treatment.

Feb 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how Teemu Keskisarja dressed for the opening of the Parliament

Teemu Keskisarja, the first deputy chairman of the Finns Party, adhered to the dress code while attending the opening session of Parliament after the Christmas break.

Feb 4 • 13:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Will there be a party switch? This is how the MP leaving the PS commented on his future

Finnish MP Mikko Polvinen announced he will not return to the Finns Party after being expelled for diverging from government policy.

Feb 4 • 09:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mikko Polvinen will not return to the Finns Party parliamentary group

Mikko Polvinen, a member of the Finnish Parliament, announced on social media that he will not seek to return to the Finns Party parliamentary group, having learned from discussions that this effectively means expulsion from the party after voting against the government's proposal.

Feb 4 • 08:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Member of Parliament Finally Exited the PS Parliamentary Group - "Practically Means Being Expelled from the Party"

Mikko Polvinen, a member of the Finns Party, has confirmed he will not seek re-admission to the party's parliamentary group after being temporarily expelled last month.

Feb 4 • 07:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finns Party proposes to investigate the transfer of the silent Yyteri beachfront restaurant to the city of Pori – owner dismisses

The Finns Party's city council group in Pori has initiated an investigation into whether the Yyteri beachfront restaurant could be managed by the city, while the owner rejects the proposal amidst uncertainties regarding the associated hotel.

Feb 4 • 05:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mikko Polvinen is still considering his return to the Finns Party parliamentary group: 'I will not submit to group discipline in such matters'

Mikko Polvinen, a member of the Finns Party, is uncertain about returning to the party's parliamentary group after being expelled over three months ago, particularly concerning the party's decision to dissolve the Kainuu district and merge it with Northern Ostrobothnia.

Feb 3 • 13:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jani Mäkelä continues as the chair of the Finns Party parliamentary group

Jani Mäkelä has been re-elected as the chair of the Finns Party parliamentary group, with Jenna Simula and Miko Bergbom continuing as the vice chairs.

Feb 3 • 10:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jussi Halla-aho continues as Speaker of Parliament - vote count increased from last year

Jussi Halla-aho of the Finns Party has been re-elected as Speaker of Parliament with 116 votes, an increase from 105 votes last year.

Feb 3 • 10:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jani Mäkelä continues as the leader of the PS group

Jani Mäkelä has been re-elected as the leader of the Finns Party parliamentary group, with Jenna Simula and Miko Bergbom serving as vice-chairs.

Feb 3 • 09:43 UTC

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