Riikka Purra opens up on Yle about her treatment in public: "It is so tough that it cannot be endured otherwise"
Finnish Minister of Finance and leader of the Finns Party, Riikka Purra, discusses her experiences with public perception and media treatment in a documentary series, emphasizing gender biases in media narratives about her.
Purra is astonished at the young child ministers: 'I couldn't do it myself'
Riikka Purra expresses on Yle's documentary that she couldn't balance the role of a minister with having young children, questioning how others managed.
A Terrifying Picture of the SDP from Purran’s Camp
Jussi Lindgren, a special assistant to Finland's Finance Minister Riikka Purra, sharply criticizes the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in his blog post, warning of dire economic consequences if the SDP were to lead the government.
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.
The State of the Public Finances - Purra: The Figures are Shocking
Finland's Minister of Finance, Riikka Purra, highlights the alarming projected public deficit of €14.9 billion annually over the next four years and calls for a minimum of €10 billion in corrective measures.
The state's budget deficit averages 14.9 billion euros per year in the coming years – According to Purra, the figures are shocking
Finland's Finance Ministry projects an average budget deficit of 14.9 billion euros annually from 2027 to 2030, a situation labeled as shocking by Minister Riikka Purra.
Purra lashes out at the opposition – new stance on savings
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra announced that the EU Commission does not require Finland to make immediate drastic adjustments in response to its budgetary surveillance status.
Purra Matures to Lindtman's Speeches in Parliament and Hits the News
Riikka Purra criticized the budget balancing demands made by Antti Lindtman in the Finnish Parliament, dubbing them a maneuver.
The Prime Minister's Office: Preparation of the Eastern Finland Special Economic Zone is in the final stages, proposal soon for political consideration
The preparation of the Eastern Finland Special Economic Zone is nearing completion, but doubts have arisen about governmental commitment due to recent statements from the finance minister.
Did Minister Purra Sabotage Tax Relief for Eastern Finland? Yle Investigates What the Uproar in Parliament Is About
A recent parliamentary discussion in Finland raises concerns about the future of proposed economic zones in Eastern Finland amidst ongoing regional challenges.
Purra spoke about collecting twigs – Now the cleaning industry responds: 'Everyone could think about it'
The cleaning industry in Finland has reacted strongly to comments made by Minister of Finance Riikka Purra, who trivialized cleaning work by comparing it to collecting twigs.
Emotions ran high during the question hour - A harsh response to Purra from Eastern Finland: 'A common failure or a major blunder?'
During a parliamentary question hour, opposition parties demanded concrete actions from the government to improve the situation in Eastern Finland, expressing dissatisfaction with currently stalled economic initiatives.
Researcher on the Danish model: Not just a stick, but also a carrot
The Danish social security model has gained attention in Finland as Minister of Finance Riikka Purra raises it as a potential framework for Finnish welfare reform.
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.
Strong Words from Purra on the Cleaning Industry: 'Simply Crazy'
Finland's Minister of Finance Riikka Purra calls for a more stringent social security system amidst discussions on immigration and the cleaning industry.
Purra Admits: The Controversial Proposal Would Almost Certainly Clash with the Constitution
Finland's Minister of Finance, Riikka Purra, acknowledges that her proposed work requirement for immigrants in order to receive social benefits likely conflicts with the Constitution.
Cleaning Sector Rejects Purra's Comments - 'How Can a Minister Comment Like That?'
Cleaning professionals in Finland are outraged by Finance Minister Riikka Purra's remarks minimizing their work, calling it shocking and dismissive.
Analysis: Is the government putting immigrants to work for free? Here’s how to read political statements as the elections approach
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra advocates for requiring immigrants to perform unpaid work to receive social benefits, drawing criticism for downplaying the value of cleaning jobs.
Tuppurainen Strikes Back – Calls Purra 'Far-Right'
Tytti Tuppurainen responds to Finance Minister Riikka Purra's criticism by labeling her as a representative of far-right ideology.
Riikka Purra's Initiative: Immigrants in Unpaid Work in Finland
Finnish Minister Riikka Purra proposes a system requiring immigrants to engage in unpaid work tied to social security benefits.
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.
Purra criticizes Tytti Tuppurainen – "I cannot comprehend"
Finnish politician Riikka Purra criticizes fellow politician Tytti Tuppurainen's statements made at the Munich Security Conference regarding the U.S. values towards Europe.
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.
According to Varman's Risto Murto, discussions about pension cuts are hasty
The debate over pension cuts intensifies again, even before the recent pension reform has been implemented.
Halla-aho intervened in Purra's actions during the question hour
During a parliamentary question hour, Jussi Halla-aho intervened in Minister of Finance Riikka Purra's handling of the session, as discussions centered around a reduction in the corporate tax rate.
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.
Riikka Purra: Kaisa Juuso's resignation did not come as a surprise
Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso has announced her resignation and will be taking sick leave.
Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso resigns from her ministerial position
Kaisa Juuso, Finland's Minister of Social Affairs and Health, has resigned from her position, with the decision being her own, according to Finance Minister Riikka Purra.
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.
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.
The discussion on pension cuts is heating up - Parties bring their support to the table
Finance Minister Riikka Purra suggests potential changes to pension accruals, specifically regarding bereavement pensions and unemployment-related pensions.
SDP's Räsänen: "Perhaps a touch of humility would do Saksikäsi-Riikka good"
Joona Räsänen, the economic policy leader of Finland's SDP, responds to criticism from Finance Minister Riikka Purra regarding the party's position on government savings and adjustments, suggesting a need for humility in political discourse.
Podcast: Nalle Wahlroos received electricity support from Marin's government – Started laughing: "On the borders of crime"
Economic influencer Björn "Nalle" Wahlroos discusses Finland's economic situation and criticizes the universal welfare principle during a podcast with Finance Minister Riikka Purra.
Minister of Finance Riikka Purra as a guest in tonight's A-studio - watch live
Minister of Finance Riikka Purra is featured in a live segment of A-studio, amidst concerns about the government's failure to achieve public financial stability goals during this term, according to a recent report.
A strong warning from Riikka Purra - A decisive year is approaching: "Finland must continue"
Finance Minister Riikka Purra warns that Finland has little room for tax increases, emphasizing the need for significant reduction in labor taxes to offset any tightening of value-added tax.
Riikka Purra: Finland Has No Room for Tax Increases
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra stated that there is little room for tax increases in Finland due to high overall tax rates and sluggish economic growth, emphasizing the need for a long-term fiscal adjustment program that should have started by 2011.