Antti Kurvinen, the leader of the Central Party's parliamentary group in Finland, voiced his frustration on social media after criticism from Finns Party leader Riikka Purra regarding the previous government’s energy policies that affected the use of turf. Purra charged that former Prime Minister Sanna Marin and former Minister Annika Saarikko implemented measures that substantially reduced the energy use of turf as part of climate policy, accusing them of pursuing a reckless goal of carbon neutrality.

Purra's remarks, made late on a Saturday evening, claimed that the actions taken by the previous government harmed the conditions necessary for turf production, asserting that it significantly weakened Finland’s energy self-sufficiency. This criticism sparked a strong reaction from Kurvinen, who felt that Purra's attack misrepresented the facts and overlooked the complexities involved in the energy transition.

The disagreement highlights the ongoing tensions in Finnish politics about energy strategy and climate goals. Kurvinen's reaction reflects the broader concerns among some political groups about how climate-related policies may impact national energy production, revealing a critical debate over Finland's future energy landscape amidst increasing pressure for sustainability and environmental responsibility.