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Finland’s far right: between scandal and mainstream

The Finnish government was sent into upheaval almost as soon as it was formed in June last year, as multiple revelations of racist statements and memes emerged concerning one of the new coalition’s two main parties – The Finns, a far-right nationalist anti-immigration party. The crisis almost brought the government down before it had begun, but while the political stain is permanent, it may not be enough to prevent a fusion of the Finns party’s ultra-nationalism and the neoliberal agenda being pushed by their centre-right government partners.

“Security and the Left” - Impact Workshop

On 8-9 June 2023 the Brussels Office of RLS hosted a workshop in Malmö to facilitate the exchange of experiences and strategies between several left-wing parties grappling with the issue of security policy, particularly in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The event was held face-to-face and invitation-only to guarantee an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality to participants.

Finland’s Cabinet of Horrors

The Finnish parliamentary elections were held on April 2, but it has taken almost three months for a new government to be formed. After only two weeks in power, Finland’s new right-wing coalition faces neo-Nazi scandals and a mounting opposition to its austerian agenda that make it seem increasingly unlikely to last the full four-year election cycle. In the meantime, however, it is already doing plenty of damage.

“The most significant consequence in Finland has been the question of NATO membership”

Duroyan Fertl interviewed Pinja Vuorinen about Finland’s position on the war and the expected consequences for Finland

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Finland’s far right: between scandal and mainstream

“Security and the Left” - Impact Workshop

Finland’s Cabinet of Horrors

“The most significant consequence in Finland has been the question of NATO membership”

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