Kaisa Juuso, a prominent Finnish politician and Minister of Social Affairs and Health from the Finns Party (ps), unexpectedly announced her resignation from her ministerial position last Thursday. Along with the announcement of her resignation, Juuso stated that she would be taking a medical leave. This has raised eyebrows in the political sphere, considering her influential role within the government and the suddenness of her decision.

As a minister, Juuso had been receiving a combined income of €15,316.90 per month, which included her ministerial salary and half of her parliamentary salary. Following her resignation, however, her financial situation will dramatically change, as she will now be entitled only to a full parliamentary salary, amounting to €7,944 per month. Furthermore, she had also been receiving half of a tax-free reimbursement for expenses typically allotted to parliamentarians, equating to €1,809.15 monthly; upon her resignation, she will switch to receiving the full expense reimbursement.

The implications of Juuso's resignation could ripple throughout Finnish politics, as it raises questions about stability within the coalition government and the potential impacts on health policy during her absence. Additionally, this event may influence public perception of the government, particularly concerning issues of health management as Finland navigates ongoing challenges in its social and healthcare sectors.