Finnish Government Addresses Offensive Social Media Remarks

Finnish Government Addresses Offensive Social Media Remarks

  • December 18, 2025

Finland’s prime minister has issued a public apology following offensive social media comments made by individual lawmakers that were widely criticized as racist toward Asians. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo acknowledged the harm caused by the remarks and emphasized that they do not reflect

Finnish Prime Minister Apologises to East Asia After MPs’ Racist Gesture Sparks Diplomatic Fallout

Finnish Prime Minister Apologises to East Asia After MPs’ Racist Gesture Sparks Diplomatic Fallout

  • December 17, 2025

Finland’s prime minister Petteri Orpo has issued a formal apology to people in Japan, China, and South Korea after a group of Finnish lawmakers caused outrage by posting images widely viewed as racist toward East Asian communities. The incident has sparked domestic criticism