The Finns Party has announced that it will introduce a new minister at approximately 6:30 PM this evening. This announcement follows the recent resignation of Kaisa Juuso, who held the position of Minister of Social Affairs and Health. Juuso stated that she has submitted her resignation, citing the considerable stress and the difficult decisions she had to make to ensure the continuity of essential services for Finns.

Juuso, a member of the parliament since 2019 and minister since 2023, expressed her best wishes for her successor and indicated that her departure is necessitated by a need for a break, as she will be taking medical leave. This sudden change in the ministerial lineup reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the Finnish government in managing health and social services, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated pressures on welfare systems.

Currently, other members of the Finns Party in ministerial roles include Riikka Purra as Minister of Finance, Sakari Puisto as Minister of Economic Affairs, Ville Tavio as Minister of Foreign Trade and Development, Mari Rantanen as Minister of the Interior, Leena Meri as Minister of Justice, and Lulu Ranne as Minister of Transport and Communications. The new appointment is expected to have implications for the party’s agenda and policies, particularly in social welfare and health sectors, as the country navigates its recovery and future planning.