Tag: Anna-Maja Henriksson
The Constitutional Law Committee suspends its work to reform the Sámi assemblies
Helsingin sanomat newspaper reported that the fate of the bill could be decided in the absence of two members of the Social Democratic Party’s deputy committee, Johannes Koskinen and Merja Mäkisalo-Ropponen. Tuula Väätäinen (SDP) was absent from the vote, but since both of his deputies could not attend the meeting, he was replaced Markus Lohithe […]
The three Finnish parties cannot imagine governing with the Basic Finns
“I simply don’t understand how it could be possible,” he said in the election debate hosted by Ilta-Sanomie. Minister of Education Lee Andersson (LA) and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Maria Ohisalo On Tuesday, (the Greens) ruled out coalition cooperation with the Basic Finns in the same way. Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SFP) […]
Minister of Justice: Finland should abolish labor market tests for foreign workers
Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP) said that companies can decide for themselves what kind of employees they need.
The controversial Sámi district law advances to parliament amid opposition from the center
After the ministers voted 11 to 3, Justice Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson, who drafted the bill, regretted that the decision was not unanimous.
Russia and Finland no longer cooperate in criminal investigations
The Finnish authorities no longer send legal aid requests to Russia, which is why police investigations and trials are delayed. Since March, Finland has refused to cooperate with Russia in criminal and judicial matters as part of the EU-wide response to the country’s attack on Ukraine. In the year springEU justice ministers condemned the war […]
Parliament approved the amendments to the Border Guard Act
Read more: Parliament rejected a last-minute demand to reform the Border Guard Act (July 5, 2022) The Finnish opposition thanks the committee’s report on reforming the Border Guard Act (July 1, 2022) Parliament also approved a motion to update the Emergency Powers Act to allow emergency powers to be used in response to a hostile […]
Finland will comply with the same international extradition agreements, says the Minister of Justice
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP) has said that Finland continues to follow the same international agreements on extradition as before. "In other words, the legal process is exactly the same and each case is handled separately," he said. Henriksson’s comments come after his Turkish Bekir Bozdag told Russian NTV that Turkey was seeking the […]
The SPP re-elects Henriksson; Ohisalo returns to the Greens’ conference
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson was unanimously re-elected leader of the Swedish People’s Party (SPP) on Sunday in Turku. Henriksson, who has led the party since 2016, ran without opposition. "We have repeatedly shown that we in Finland are the driving force behind the equal value of the people, all equal rights and freedoms and […]
At the framework session, the Finnish government will set aside more than EUR 2 billion for defense
“The government has decided to make significant investments in military defense, border security and cyber security. We are also doing everything we can to help the people who come here from Ukraine, he summed up. The decisions represent a deviation of about two billion euros from the framework set by the government itself. The borrowing […]
The government will increase defense spending in a new budget agreement
The Finnish government has completed negotiations on the country’s budgetary framework ahead of schedule. Ministers on Tuesday announced a three-year spending plan starting in 2023. Negotiations were originally scheduled to last two days, with last spring’s session being extended to nine days. The finance minister spoke to the media on Tuesday Annikka Saarikko (Cen) said […]
HS: More and more Finns are seeing the benefits of NATO membership
A growing proportion (45%) of respondents also estimate that membership would strengthen Finland’s position in relation to Russia. The share was 27 percent in February. Respondents were asked to select any number of the eight arguments in the survey for both joining and not joining NATO. All five other accession arguments were also considered more […]
The Ministerial Working Group will take responsibility for cyber security and public administration preparedness
The Ministerial Working Group makes policy decisions on measures to safeguard the functioning of society and the digital operating environment in the event of cyber accidents and cyber-impact activities. It will also make decisions on the readiness of the public administration for the situation caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The composition of the […]
Prime Minister Marin: Finland’s decision to join NATO requires more time
Finland is in no hurry to make a decision on whether to apply for full membership of the military alliance NATO, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said. The Prime Minister commented on the NATO issue and the situation in Ukraine after a meeting with party leaders on Tuesday evening. Although it will take time to […]
The Department of Justice is introducing a bill that redefines rape as inappropriate sex
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SFP) pointed out at a press conference that the bill marks a significant change that will require new ways of thinking from the judge, the police and the authorities. “Today is a historic day that many have been waiting for. The right to sexual sovereignty belongs to everyone and must […]
"Historic" Reform: Laws against sexual violence and harassment will come into force in 2023
The government announced on Thursday a major reform of sexual crime legislation. The new laws would introduce a broader definition of rape and replace the current law, which defines assault only as rape if it involves violence or a threat of violence and a victim of defenselessness. Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP) said this […]
Ministers agree with the Prime Minister’s call for the easing of Covid restrictions
Government ministers have unanimously called for some restrictions on the coronavirus to be eased. On Twitter on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said it wanted the government to speed up the process of reintroducing low-risk sporting and cultural events using the Covid Passport. On Wednesday, government ministers followed the example of the prime minister, […]
Yle’s election analysis: Party leaders argue over Sote’s policy, immigration, taxation
Leaders of the three parties at the forefront of the polls met in a county council election debate hosted by Yle on Thursday night. During the debate, the leaders of the two largest opposition parties Petteri Orpo National Coalition Party (NCP) and Riikka Purra Basic Finns – challenged the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) over […]
Cornavirus updates 9.12.2021-9.1.2022
New restrictions took effect on Sunday in Kainuu and North Ostrobothnia. In Kainuu, including the city of Kajaani, the Regional State Administrative Agency (Avi) of Northern Finland has banned all indoor public events and meetings involving more than 20 people. Outdoor events for more than 50 people are also prohibited. However, unlike elsewhere in Finland, […]
According to experts, the planned transition to distance learning would be unnecessary and unreasonable
“The law guarantees personal instruction in pre-school, grades 1-3 and special education, and we have no plans to suggest transferring them to distance education,” he told the newspaper, refusing to shed any more light. the content of the proposal. The transition to distance learning will be on the agenda when the members of the Board […]
Minister of Justice Henriksson’s Covid test is positive
Minister of Justice and leader of the Swedish People’s Party Anna-Maja Henriksson has been found to be coronavirus positive, the Justice Department said in a statement issued Thursday. The press release said Henriksson was exposed to the virus in a private event in his hometown of Pietarsaari during the Christmas holidays. The minister has not […]
Month-by-Month: Finland's year in news
If 2020 was the year of the pandemic, 2021 was meant to be the year we bounced back. The year kicked off on a wave of optimism, as effective vaccines were rolled out and the economy showed its first signs of revving back to life, leading many commentators to predict a new "roaring twenties'' was […]
Finland is working in line with the Covid strategy in the midst of increasing cases and the expected arrival of Omicron
Members of the Prime Minister Sanna MarinThe SDP board met at the Helsinki Estates House on Tuesday afternoon to discuss strategies to improve the country’s deteriorating coronary virus situation, but Marin attended the meeting remotely due to cold symptoms. The Prime Minister’s Office said Marin was being tested for Covid. The meeting was held days […]
The Finnish government will maintain the current restrictions to extend the coronavirus passport
“The government talked about the coronavirus situation, which is alarming. The disease is spreading especially among the unvaccinated and people end up in hospital, Marin stated To YLE on Wednesday. The strategy removes the three phases of regional epidemiological situations – baseline, acceleration and community mediation – but restrictions on restaurant operations remain dependent on […]
The Finnish government is proposing legal instruments to abolish forced marriages
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SFP) said on Thursday that an amendment to the marriage law is needed. “Forced marriages are a phenomenon to which we cannot close our eyes. We want to increase recognition that forced marriages are not allowed through legislation, ”he explained to Helsingin Sanomat. The National Assistance System for Victims of […]
The government is proposing to set up its own office to combat domestic violence
The Finnish government has proposed the establishment of a national rapporteur on domestic violence and violence against women. An independent and autonomous office would also monitor the operation of national legislation and the implementation of international obligations. The rapporteur would work with the Office of the Equality Ombudsman and would therefore also be entitled to […]
Coronavirus updates 13.8-6.9
The Finnish government approved a new Covid hybrid strategy on Monday which hinges on at least 80 percent of the population being fully vaccinated against the disease, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said. "We will open society and keep it open," Marin told reporters on the steps of the House of Estates in Helsinki at […]
Ministerial Working Group on the Development of Digital Change, the Data Economy and Public Administration
It guides the development of digitalisation, information and technology policy and the data economy at government level and coordinates related activities and situational awareness. The Ministerial Working Group will continue to promote the work of the Political Steering Group on Public Administration Reform. It coordinates development projects and draws up the necessary policy guidelines for […]
PM: An updated Covid strategy is likely on Monday
Finland’s updated coronavirus strategy is due to be approved on Monday, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said after talks with the government on Thursday in Helsinki. Government ministers met in the afternoon in the legacy room to discuss the coronavirus situation and how society can return to normal life after a pandemic. The revised strategy […]
The corporate lobby provided most of the municipal election funding to NCP
According to preliminary campaign funding reports for the June municipal elections, business groups and leaders favor candidates from the opposition National Coalition Party (NCP). All final election financial reports must be submitted by the end of next week. Candidates who have been elected as councilors or alternates in municipal elections must declare their campaign funding. […]
Finland presents a plan to use the EU’s share of the Covid-19 incentive
The Treasury minister Matti Vanhanen (Center) estimated at yesterday’s press conference that the plan is not a recovery plan in the traditional sense of the term, but rather a reform program. “Past national recovery efforts have supported existing ones; reforms are key priorities here,” he explained. The plan consists of four pillars, of which € […]
Terrorist laws can be expanded to include incitement, religious or ideological training to encourage terrorism
On Thursday, the government submitted a proposal to parliament to amend anti-terrorism legislation. According to the Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP), reform is important because terrorism threatens the basic functions of society. The government aims to expand the criminalization of terrorist offenses. For example, the proposal would penalize the commission of any activity necessary […]
MPs from Finnish parties will end a days-long debate on the EU’s stimulus device
Vice-President of Parliament Tarja Filatov (SDP) said YLE that Parliament will vote on Tuesday on the EUR 750 billion recovery system. At least two-thirds of legislators must adopt the so-called Own resources decision. Purra stressed that it should not be unusual for legislators to exercise their constitutional right to speak in plenary. Although the Finnish-sponsored […]
A really simple guide to Finland’s 2021 municipal elections
Turnout in Finnish municipal elections is usually quite low compared to parliamentary or presidential elections. This is especially true for people whose first language is not Finnish, Swedish or Sámi, and the turnout in the last election in 2017 was 23.9 per cent. However, the composition of the municipal council can have a major impact […]
Finland reveals dozens of measures to combat human trafficking
“I am confident that the measures set out in the action plan will also enable us to respond to the recommendations and comments we have received,” the Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SFP) said on Friday. The Ministry of Justice believes that the entire criminal process needs to be developed to better detect trafficking and […]
General survey: MPs support several municipal centers
A survey by Yle MPs has shown that the majority has changed the law to allow people to register to live in more than one municipality. Any change would mean that people would have the right to live and pay taxes in more than one place. Despite the strong support of MEPs, many respondents highlighted […]
Friday papers: government budget agreement, asking for travel documents, cool May day
Helsingin Sanomat is one of the magazines that perform a check at a government briefing on Thursday night where key cabinet ministers outlined the main points of the coalition’s hard-fought budget. The document states that the main decisions taken concerned the main features of expenditure, employment measures and peat production due to the closure of […]
Prime Minister Marin: Government negotiations have become more difficult since Friday
Leaders of the five governing parties met on Sunday morning to continue tight negotiations on the budget framework in the second half of its term. The fate of the leftist coalition is in balance. Negotiations began on Wednesday and were originally expected to end on Thursday, but have made little progress on the overall agreement. […]
The government will not be able to agree on the budget after the third day of negotiations
Government talks on next year’s state budget framework – which are now only on the third day – will not end on Friday. "We will continue negotiations between the five coalition partners over the weekend," prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) wrote on Twitter. Minister of Justice and leader of the Swedish People’s Party Anna-Maja Henriksson […]
The parties will collide when budget talks begin on the second day
Party leaders and government ministers have arrived at the Estate House on the second day to negotiate the future of the national budget. The debate on the budgetary framework was suspended on Wednesday night and ministers said little progress had been made. "The administrative parties are quite far apart," said the Minister of Finance Matti […]
Finland emphasizes the well-being of children in the update of Covid’s exit plan
On Wednesday, the Finnish government presented how the country would gradually lower the restrictions and recommendations related to the coronavirus so that children could first taste normal if the current positive trends continue. At a joint press conference, the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and other ministers said they used input from experts and the […]
Wednesday magazine magazines: Exit strategy, plant closure difficulties, snow on the way
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and key government ministers must unveil more information on their coronavirus exit plan at a press conference beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, a leading daily reports Helsingin sanomat newspaper. The board met Tuesday night at the Estates House to discuss changes to plans to remove restrictions. The proposal had […]
Henriksson will continue as chairman of the Swedish People’s Party and promises an election result of more than 5 percent
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson is looking for a second term as leader of the Swedish People’s Party (SPP). Henriksson said on Saturday he would aim for re-election at the party congress next month. He has led the downtown party since 2016. He has no leadership challenge. The SPP elects its chairman and director for […]
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson will survive the motion of censure
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP) survived the vote of confidence in Parliament by 103 votes to 66. The Finnish party had filed a motion of censure against Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson, claiming that she had misled citizens and called on municipalities to break the law due to the postponement of this spring’s municipal […]
The government is discussing a curfew and restrictions
Government ministers met in Helsinki on Tuesday night at the Estates House to agree on measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus as Finland struggles with the third wave of the epidemic. On Monday, the government had convened eight hours of talks, but only decided to continue the current three-week suspension of eating in […]
Government parties are pushing for new restrictions on curfews
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said the negotiations between the five parties in the government are "very difficult" and that some were in his office "very critical" towards ordering a curfew. Marin commented on Monday’s meeting with board members on defining new societal restrictions to improve the country’s deteriorating coronavirus situation. The government is considering […]
The Finns party proposes motion of censure on the postponement of last-minute local elections
Chairman of the Finnish Party Jussi Halla-aho and the leader of the parliamentary group Ville Tavio on Saturday, the justice minister said Anna-Maja Henriksson had misled citizens and called on municipalities to break the law following this spring’s decision to postpone municipal elections. "By promising until the last minute that elections can be held independently […]
Wednesday newspapers: curfew or not, election bulletins, restoration of the eagle owl
Finland’s largest circulation diary, Helsingin Sanomat, is one of the newspapers report comments prepared by the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) commercial broadcaster MTV on Tuesday night that the government will continue to prepare for possible curfews. According to Marin, the government is preparing for various options, including restrictions on outdoor activities. "I stress that […]
Important message to the public in Uppsala in Uppsala County.
The Finnish government has chosen to move the local elections from April to June. Several researchers believe that the decision should have come earlier – the opposition party True Finns believes that the advance is completely unnecessary. “It is better that we postpone the election for two months so that more people have time to […]
THL’s Salminen: "Too much attention" paid for worst case infection rates
According to the Department of Health and Welfare (THL), its calculation that daily new cases of coronavirus could exceed 11,000 by April was essentially a theoretical exercise that has received too much attention. According to the Ministry of Justice, the THL forecast was one of the factors in the decision to postpone the municipal elections […]
THL’s Salminen: "Too much attention" paid in the worst cases for infection rates
According to the Department of Health and Welfare (THL), its calculation that daily new cases of coronavirus could exceed 11,000 by April was essentially a theoretical exercise that has received too much attention. According to the Ministry of Justice, the THL forecast was one of the factors in the decision to postpone the municipal elections […]
Finland postpones elections until June due to pandemic
The Ministry of Justice announced on Saturday that the Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP) had agreed with the secretaries of the parliamentary parties that the municipal elections should be postponed to 13 June due to the worsening coronavirus situation. The ministry said in a tweet that eight of the nine parties are in favor […]
The government is proposing emergency power to curb Covid
The government has passed a decision to parliament to enact four parts of the Emergency Powers Act to combat the worsening of the coronavirus situation. The Prime Minister spoke at a press conference on Friday afternoon Sanna Marin (SDP) noted that the sections allow for centralized communication, clarification of responsibilities between different authorities, and easing […]
Marin: The probability that the Finnish government will discuss a curfew is growing
Marin said the latest forecasts from the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) show that the number of coronavirus infections is growing rapidly. He stressed, however, that the government must ensure that it has used all other options before resorting to restrictions on the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens. “You have to keep […]
Municipal elections should not be postponed due to the pandemic.
Social media is full of censorship, and expressing an opinion can be a real challenge. It is crucial for democracy that all social media companies refrain from arbitrary censorship during these municipal elections. If social media platforms prohibit political candidates from reaching potential voters through social media because of a “wrong opinion,” they are doing […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: curfews, restaurant fees, election uncertainty
Tabloids Evening News write that the prime minister’s mention Sanna Marin (SDP) on Monday that the government may have to consider measures restricting fundamental rights in practice was a reference to the possible introduction of curfews and restrictions on movement. The newspaper notes that Marin added that preparatory work is being done by government officials […]
Minister of Justice: The government is preparing to introduce a curfew if the situation worsens
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP) confirmed in Yle’s Ykkösaamun morning TV program that the Prime Minister’s Office is preparing changes to the emergency powers that would allow a curfew. According to Henriksson, the coronavirus situation is deteriorating so fast that the government is now preparing for the worst for the sake of certainty. He […]
The closure of Finland is “the last spurt towards brighter times,” Ohisalo says
Setting restrictions on young people was particularly painful, the minister of education and culture said Annika Saarikko (Center). The Finnish government announced that next week it would present a proposal to close bars, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs in areas that are in the process of accelerating or spreading the epidemic for three weeks. According to […]
APN election edition: Anna-Maja Henriksson
This week, in an interview series with the APN party leader, the chairman of the Swedish People’s Party and Anna-Maja Henriksson. You can listen to the full podcast through the embedded player here or through Yle Areena, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or a regular podcast player using an RSS feed. The article continues after the sound. […]
Minister of Justice: Next week’s decision on municipal elections
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson (SPP) has confirmed to Yle that a decision on the schedule of municipal elections will be made next week. The vote will take place on 18 April, but a postponement has been requested because of the worrying deterioration in the coronavirus situation, including concerns that quarantined people will not be […]
Finnish municipal elections may be delayed due to virus concerns
According to the Chancellor of Justice, the final decision on the fate of the Finnish municipal elections in April should be made later this month Tuomas Pöysti. Pöysti said discussions on the timing and possible postponement of the elections should be held later this month so that a final decision can be made well in […]
Thursday’s papers: Border testing, election plans, canceled school parties
Finland’s largest circulation Swedish-speaking daily, Hufvudstadsbladet, says the prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) told the press late on Wednesday evening that the preparation of a bill enabling mandatory testing of passengers arriving in Finland is progressing. He said the government agrees on the need to step up testing at the border, especially as there are […]
The Minister of Justice rejects the proposal to postpone the municipal elections
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice Pekka Timonen has confirmed to the BTI news agency that ministry officials proposed postponing the municipal elections for health and safety reasons for the possible spread of the coronavirus. The election is scheduled for April 18. "We have two different things," Timonen said. "Firstly, traditional electoral security: the fact that […]
Your big local election questions in the APN podcast
With local elections around the corner on April 18, Yle News will put your questions to party leaders to find out more about where they are in the big issues. Every week from January 28, we will interview the leaders of one of the Finnish parliamentary parties to find out where they are on the […]
Traficom imposes a public service obligation on five regional airports
The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has decided to impose a public service obligation on five domestic routes between the capital, Helsinki and regional centers. Under EU rules, a public service obligation can be imposed on routes that are necessary for the economic development of the area it serves. This means that, if necessary, […]
Most government ministers plan to run in the local elections
Most Finnish MPs, including 14 ministers out of 19, are preparing to run in next spring’s municipal elections. Central Party Secretary Riikka Pirkkalainen told Yle that the candidacy of MPs and ministers could play a key role in local elections. "They often produce a significant number of votes because they have proven to be credible […]
Finland makes it easier to change the social security number of victims of hacking
Sirpa Paatero At a press conference, the Minister for Local Government (SDP) emphasized that the process would remain complex and diligent even after the proposed legislative change, According to Helsingin Sanomat. “You have to keep in mind that changing your social security number is a pretty big deal for anyone,” he said, recalling that a […]
Henriksson criticizes the state health care reform plan
At the Swedish People’s Party Convention on Saturday, the party chairman Anna-Maja Henriksson criticized the funding model proposed by the government for health care reform, saying it was unfair in a heavily populated area of Uusimaa. The moderate Swedish People’s Party is the smallest partner in a five-party coalition government. In his keynote address, Justice […]
