Tag: Veronika Honkasalo
Parliament approved the NATO proposal with 184 votes in favor and 7 against
Finland’s membership is therefore in the hands of only two member states whose application has not yet been ratified, Hungary and Turkey. On Wednesday, six members of the Left Alliance voted against. Veronika Honkasalo, Katja Hänninen, Anna Kontula, Markus Mustajärvi, Matt Semi and Johannes Yrttiaho – and Ano TurtiainenThe only member of Power Belongs to […]
Marin criticized demanding climate action in Egypt and curbing it in Finland
“Imagine if the leader of another country demanded global action to stop the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, but supported blocking such action at home,” he tweeted. “I expect the Prime Minister to give an equally decisive answer to the question about the EU [nature] restoration [law] like what he just delivered in Egypt.” The […]
Slush replaces Marin after criticism from the interviewer
The arrangement had aroused concern and criticism in other political parties and the public. “Slush is an event that highlights companies with a high participation fee. The Prime Minister is absolutely allowed to defend the interests of Finnish companies, but it is questionable why he participates specifically with this company. Jouni Ovaskavice-chairman of the center’s […]
The Parliament approves the amendment of the Border Act to prevent hybrid attacks
On Thursday, Finnish MPs approved the amendments to the country’s border law, which give the authorities the possibility to close borders or limit the number of border crossing points in exceptional circumstances. The change aims to protect the country from hybrid attacks that could potentially target its eastern border with Russia. Poland and the Baltic […]
Parliament rejected a last-minute call to reconsider the reform of the Border Guard Act
The ability to limit border crossings is seen as a way to protect against hybrid influence campaigns involving the use of asylum seekers. However, three of the five ruling parties were concerned about whether the decision is in line with international agreements, especially after Lithuanian laws barred illegal migrants from applying for asylum. found to […]
The Finnish Left Alliance rejects a negative stance on NATO
Attitude signifies a sharp change in the ruling left party, despite its vague wording; Membership is mainly considered to be a pre-determined decision and not to be opposed or supported. Chairman Li Andersson considered that the decision would allow for an internal debate on whether or not to apply for membership. “But the debate continues […]
We must stop supporting illegal Israeli settlements
– Clear and statutory import bans can help businesses and consumers make responsible choices. The Palestinians are suffering from the longest occupation in modern history and Israeli politics that systematically violates international law and human rights. We must stop supporting illegal Israeli settlements, Honkasalo says. The proposal proposes a ban on the import of goods […]
The mayor of Helsinki to start as an advisor with a real estate investor
“Urban development is about many different things, but I doubt there is one thing that has as far-reaching an impact on, for example, tackling climate change as real estate,” he commented. Vapaavuori announced in November that he would not seek re-election in the municipal elections and thus give the reins of the capital in August. […]
Paper: Helsinki Mayor Vapaavuori was hired as an advisor in Danish real estate
The resigning mayor of Helsinki, Jan Vapaavuori (NCP) plans to work as a part-time urban development consultant for the Danish real estate investment company NREP, says the business magazine Kauppalehti. Vapaavuori’s current term ends at the end of July. "Urban development is about many different things, but hardly one that has as far-reaching an impact […]
"It’s like those residents don’t deserve better" – Suburban representatives say that under-representation has real-life implications
Two-thirds of Helsinki’s city councilors live in the capital’s wealthiest neighborhoods in the city center, and fewer, according to non-exclusive suburban representatives, can have a detrimental effect on decision-making. Veronika Honkasalo, a member of the Council of the Left Alliance from the Park north of the city, says his collapsed local train station is a […]
