Purra backs Keskisarja over immigration remarks on Yle

Purra backs Keskisarja over immigration remarks on Yle

Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra has said she accepts the immigration-related comments made by her party’s vice-chair Teemu Keskisarja on national broadcaster Yle, dismissing allegations of racism and expressing no concern over pending police reports. Speaking on Yle’s Ykkösaamu programme , Purra said she approved of how Keskisarja expressed himself during his appearance on A-studio . “Yes, I accept them,” she said in response to a direct question.

Orpo demands talks over Finns Party immigration comments before budget ends

Orpo demands talks over Finns Party immigration comments before budget ends

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has declared that the government will not close budget negotiations until controversial immigration remarks by senior figures in the Finns Party are addressed within the cabinet. Writing on X , formerly Twitter, Orpo said that “the recent language and statements from the Finns Party leadership must be discussed in government. The budget session will not conclude before this has been done.”