Kaisa Juuso, the Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health, announced on Thursday that she will resign from her ministerial position, having previously taken sick leave since March of last year. The current political climate within her ministry has been described as extremely demanding, prompting discussions about who will take over her role. Reports indicate that the integration of ministerial responsibilities is ruled out, meaning no other current ministers will be combining their roles with that of the social services and health minister.

Speculation about Juuso's successor is already underway, with sources within the True Finns party suggesting that the next appointee will need immense resilience under pressure. A party insider remarked that various factions within the party have faced challenging situations, indicating a need for negotiators who can withstand difficult circumstances. Consequently, the leadership appears to be considering team dynamics and the individual’s ability to collaborate within the party during the selection process.

Importantly, it has been clarified to IS that factors such as gender, current title, or electoral district are irrelevant criteria for selecting Juuso’s successor. This decision reflects an apparent shift towards an inclusive approach where the focus will be on the candidate’s qualifications and abilities rather than their demographic background, which might impact the party's function and cohesion moving forward.