Ville Tavio

Lindtman also considers the government's disagreement over the statement regarding Israeli settlements problematic, as well as the fact that Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio (PS) decided to end Finland's support for the UN Palestinian organization UNRWA, even though Finland is simultaneously demanding the continuation of humanitarian aid in the EU. (translated)

Is it enough for Finns? Hagos was sentenced to four and a half years in prison in 2020 for brutally raping an 85-year-old woman in a laundry room of an apartment building in Maikkula, Oulu. Hagos threatened the victim with a knife, threw her to the floor, and raped her. The victim’s rib (translated)

We support Ukraine's energy sector while promoting Finnish exports with approximately 28.5 million euros from development cooperation funds. Ukraine is financing the remaining part of the project on its own, and the total value of the power plant technology is 46.5 million euros!! Wärtsilä will supply the power plants. (translated)

The order backlog of the industry continues to grow. This means jobs, investments, and export revenues for Finland. Growth comes from companies, not public money. Therefore, we must maintain the competitiveness of Finnish labor and industry. We need to lighten the burden on work and businesses so that (translated)

In my sense of justice, it doesn’t fit that someone who killed a 13-year-old child in 2022 is already free from prison this year and has committed a new crime. Perhaps our goal should be to double the sentences for homicides without the possibility of early release. (translated)

There was a shocking rape committed by a Wolt driver in the Turku area. We repeatedly see blatant disregard for the integrity of women and girls. This can no longer be overlooked. Sexual crime must be brought under control. No (translated)

Lindtman's proposal to remove part of the agricultural subsidies is poor given the current geopolitical situation, where the importance of food security is emphasized. Food security requires functioning facilities, machinery, expertise, and arable land. These must be maintained continuously, especially in times of crisis. (translated)

Shocking case. I would like the press to clarify where the perpetrator came from and why he was residing in Finland. This way we could assess whether stricter entry criteria could have prevented this act as well. I also reiterate my previous proposal regarding prison sentences for serious crimes. (translated)

The implementation of the EU and United States trade agreement is now progressing as a result of the agreement between the Council and the European Parliament. This is good news that brings predictability to Finnish companies. Finland demands that both parties implement the obligations of the agreement. Stability. (translated)

I brought up today at the EU Foreign Affairs Council's Development Ministers' meeting that development aid should consistently be conditional on receiving one's own citizens. In 2025, EU countries together provided 48% of the world's development aid. This should be utilized more broadly. (translated)