Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday reported that the statement lays down more than 20 measures to promote equality and non-discrimination. Questions about its effectiveness may persist as long as one of the four ruling parties continues to define racism differently than others.
Elina Sagne-Ollikainen, a former deputy chairperson for the Swedish People’s Party in Helsinki, told Helsingin Sanomat that the party is joining the government to do precisely what it promised not to: pursue policies that reflect the values of the Finns Party.
Komissaari Jutta Urpilaisen mukaan State of the Union -puheessa valettiin uskoa siihen, että eurooppalaiset selviävät energiakriisistä ja taloushaasteista. Suomen mepit kehuivat Ukraina-otetta, mutta havaitsivat puheessa myös puutteita.