Tytti Tuppurainen, the chairperson of the SDP parliamentary group, has fired back at Finance Minister Riikka Purra in response to her criticism regarding Tuppurainen's views on immigration. Tuppurainen emphasizes that she does not wish to engage in a 'domestic word war' but feels compelled to respond after Purra's heated remarks. She uses a saying from her childhood to underline her perspective, suggesting that Purra's reaction is overblown.

Tuppurainen argues that Purra, who is also the chairperson of the Finns Party, represents a European far-right movement. She draws parallels to U.S. political dynamics, specifically mentioning the MAGA movement and figures like Senator Rubio, suggesting that Purra is part of similar ideologies that aim to strengthen far-right agendas in Europe. This commentary comes amid rising concerns regarding the influence of far-right politics in various countries.

Furthermore, Tuppurainen calls for clarification on whether the Finns Party under Purra's leadership aligns with leaders like Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, and Germany's AfD party. This statement highlights the ongoing political debates in Finland about nationalism and immigration policy, as well as the broader implications of this ideological alignment with other European far-right movements.