Sofia Virta, the leader of the Greens in Finland, is escalating her critique of Wille Rydman, who has just been appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Health. In a recent press release, Virta challenges Rydman's comments and questions his sincerity with the provocative statement, 'Are you serious?' Her sharp words come after she previously criticized Rydman for promoting social and health cuts, which she believes are detrimental during these challenging times.

Rydman, on his part, has not taken kindly to Virta's remarks. He accuses her of using inhumane and hate-fueling rhetoric against her political opponents, responding to her comments in an interview with the Finnish news agency STT. This conflict reflects the growing tensions within Finnish politics, particularly concerning social welfare policies, where both leaders stand on opposite sides of a critical debate affecting the future of health and social services in Finland.

Virta insists that Rydman must halt preparations for funding cuts immediately, highlighting the significance of the Minister of Social Affairs and Health's role during such uncertain times. She expresses her disapproval of Rydman’s approach, advocating for a more humane and equitable way of handling social welfare issues, asserting that the expectations around his leadership are 'not very high' due to his perceived inhumane stance in politics.