The Finnish Chancellor of Justice issued a ruling regarding the appointment of Juha Rintamäki as the director of the Ministry of Education and Culture. This decision came amidst accusations that the appointment was politically motivated due to Rintamäki's affiliation with the National Coalition Party. Critics argued that the job listing was flawed and that Rintamäki did not meet the diverse skill requirements for the position. However, the Chancellor affirmed that the government acted within its rightful discretion during the selection process.

Concerns were specifically raised regarding the involvement of State Secretary Kristiina Kokko in the interview process, stemming from her prior professional ties to Rintamäki in their mutual work in the Lauttasaaren parish. The complainer contended that these connections presented a conflict of interest and possibly compromised the integrity of the selection process. Kokko, a former party secretary for the National Coalition Party, was seen as biased in her input about Rintamäki’s candidacy.

Despite these allegations, the ruling by the Chancellor of Justice emphasized that there was no evidence that the procedures were improperly conducted and indicated that the government’s decision-making did not violate any legal boundaries. This outcome may have implications for future appointments within government agencies, potentially reaffirming the autonomy of the selection processes while also highlighting the tension between political affiliations and public service roles in Finland.