Sofia Virta, the chair of the Green League, has expressed strong criticism of Wille Rydman's recent appointment as the new Minister of Social Services and Health in Finland. In her statement, she highlighted a growing concern among Finnish citizens regarding the trust in social and health services, which is said to be deteriorating. Virta emphasized that this ministerial position carries significant weight during such turbulent times, urging Rydman to approach his new role with the seriousness it demands.

Virta's remarks reflect her deep-seated concerns about Rydman's political approach, which she characterizes as inhumane and inequitable. She openly stated that the expectations surrounding Rydman's capabilities are not particularly high given his previous political stances. Moreover, she has called for an immediate halt to any plans regarding further cutting funding to social services, suggesting that the government should take a moment to assess its unjust reduction plans critically.

As the situation unfolds, it appears that the Finns Party, the government, and Rydman are leaning towards taking a different path, one that Virta warns could lead to significant costs borne by the Finnish people. The implications of these decisions in the realm of social and health policies could have far-reaching effects on the trust and welfare of citizens, ultimately impacting overall public sentiment towards the government’s management of critical social services.