The process of deciding the funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company – Yle – has been absurd because it really is about politics, not finances. This discussion should not take place at all, at least not between political parties, writes Eero Karisto in his analysis.
Environmental and human rights organisations are taking Orpo’s government to court for violating the Finnish Climate Act. The organisations call on the Government to take adequate climate action and safeguard fundamental and human rights. The rights of children, young people and the Sámi people must be considered in particular.
Join us on August 29th at 6 PM for an insightful online event featuring Quivine Ndomo, who will present findings from her groundbreaking research on the challenges faced by migrants in the Finnish labour market. This one-hour session will include a presentation followed by a live Q&A, offering a deep dive into the inequalities and structural barriers that keep skilled migrants on the margins. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in an important conversation about integration, opportunity, and change.
According to a survey by TEK (Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland) and Insinööriliitto (the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland), Finland is no longer an attractive country for international experts. Member of Parliament Hanna Holopainen sees a connection between Orpo’s government policies and the survey results. She wonders why the National Coalition Party (Kokoomus) has outsourced immigration policy to the Finns Party (Perussuomalaiset).