The political tensions in Finland have heightened as Green League MP Saara Hyrkkö took issue with statements made by Social Affairs Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen during a parliamentary questioning session. Hyrkkö criticized the Minister for allegedly spreading misinformation, specifically regarding an accusation that some members of parliament voted in favor of cannabis legalization on Wednesday. This claim was starkly contradicted by Hyrkkö, who asserted that a citizen's initiative for cannabis legalization had been unanimously rejected by the parliament.

Hyrkkö condemned Grahn-Laasonen's remarks as contributing to a moral panic rooted in falsehoods, asserting that such behavior only serves to harm vulnerable individuals struggling with addiction and their families who have suffered from drug-related deaths. The MP's response reflects a broader concern about the impact of political rhetoric on public perception and policy regarding drug use in Finland.

In her defense, Grahn-Laasonen responded sharply via text message, expressing her genuine alarm over youth drug use and refuting the notion that her comments were inciting moral panic. This exchange highlights the contentious nature of drug policy discussions in Finnish politics, as both politicians navigate public sentiment and the implications of their statements on societal attitudes towards drug use and legalization efforts.