by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 14.9.2024
Ville Niinistö spoke at the Green Party Council about combining the green transition with competitiveness in Europe and emphasised investors’ desire for sustainable investments. About Russia he stated that it is important that Finland remains a strong democracy internally.
by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 2.9.2024
Image: Marko Seuranen Written by Atte Harjanne, original article in Finnish: Ilman maahanmuuttoa Suomi olisi köyhempi ja tyhjempi maa (verdelehti.fi) The share and number of immigrants in Finland’s population has grown rapidly in the 2000s. This has helped the...
by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 22.8.2024
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.
by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 30.5.2024
His years as a professional basketball player taught Shawn Huff a lot about Europe, its history and cultures, but above all about his own Finnishness.
by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 29.5.2024
The EU’s agricultural policy can accelerate the sustainability transformation of food production, which is important for the carrying capacity of the planet, human health, animal welfare, farmers’ livelihoods, profitability of the food sector, self-sufficiency and security of supply, writes Silja Keränen.
by Antti 'Jogi' Poikola | 27.5.2024
Decisions taken in the EU affect everyone who lives there, but not everyone is allowed to vote. Animals also need advocates in the European Parliament, writes Tuire Kaimio.