Saara Hyrkkö, the deputy chair of the Green Parliamentary Group in Finland, has publicly accused Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasosta of misrepresenting facts during a parliamentary question period. This accusation arises from Grahn-Laasosta's comments on proposed reforms to alcohol laws, where she expressed concern over youth drug use and criticized recent legislative support for cannabis legalization by some parliamentary members on the left. Grahn-Laasosta's remarks provoked loud opposition in the chamber, revealing a contentious divide over drug policy among lawmakers.

During the parliamentary voting session, a citizens' initiative proposing cannabis legalization was unanimously dismissed. The initiative was met with a recommendation for rejection from the legal committee, yet a dissenting report was submitted. This dissent included four proposals aimed at a comprehensive review of drug policy, indicating a persistent interest in discussing potential changes to current drug laws despite the initiative's rejection. Hyrkkö's emphasis on this unanimous dismissal serves to highlight the ongoing debates concerning drug legislation in Finland.

The exchange between Hyrkkö and Grahn-Laasosta sheds light on the broader issues of drug policy reform and the differing perspectives of parliamentary groups in Finland. It suggests a significant division not only on how to manage substance use among youth but also on the approach to legislative reforms in drug policy, which appears to be a contentious topic for the government as it navigates public health considerations alongside legislative responsibilities.