The four-party alliance government on Monday discussed the controversialanti-immigrant remarks recently made by Perussuomalaiset (Finns Party) leader Teemu Keskisarja. Although the government did not take any punitive measure against Keskisarja following opposition by Perussuomalaiset, leaders of the ruling parties agreed such speeches that degrade human dignity will not be accepted in future. Keskisarja, a lawmaker and Vice-Chair of the radical rightist Perussuomalaiset, the second component of the alliance government recently made anti-immigrant remarks that created controversy in the country´s political arena. Talking to the national broadcaster Yle last week Keskisarja said that immigrants are turning Finland "into a developing country, a pigsty and a massacre". He also said that the migrants are "low quality" and the "great replacement" conspiracy theory was a "fact". Following the situation, the government discussed the responsibility that ministers, members of Parliament and other political actors have in social debate, said a government press release late Monday night. The government upholds freedom of speech, which is one of societys key values, said the press release, adding that at the same time, it is the governments position that all subjects must be discussed in a manner that respects human dignity. “The classification or labelling of people or groups based on country of origin, education, socioeconomic status or other parts of their background has no place in Finnish social debate. Politicians have a responsibility to serve as examples in this respect,” said the government in the press release. Pointing out the government statement adopted on 31 August 2023 on measures to promote equality and gender equality and to reduce discrimination in Finnish society, the government is committed to promoting equality and non-discrimination and eliminating racism in a comprehensive manner throughout the parliamentary term, the press release added. Earlier in July 2023, Finance Minister and Chairperson of the Perussuomalaiset Riikka Purra apologised for racial remarks that she made on the Scripta blog 15 years ago in guise of a username "riikka".