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According to the author, the publication showed that in the midst of the fuel crisis, the National Coalition Party wanted to poke at both the Finns Party and the citizens in distress. He described the experience of refueling at a high price and hearing the Coalition's explanations that nothing could be done about the situation as frustrating, and also referred to the content he linked. https://t.co/uv2eXzDaz6 #polttoainekriisi #kansalaiset #Suomi (translated)

Henri Vanhanen considered it shameful that, according to him, Donald Trump had decided not to implement actions approved by Congress that would have enabled tariffs of up to 100 percent on Russia's oil and gas for its largest purchasing countries. According to Vanhanen, Trump justified his decision with the national interest of the United States, and in Vladimir Putin's inner circle, the solution had already been described as a historic achievement. Vanhanen wrote that Russia's energy exports were significantly financing the country's war economy. He also reported that Ukraine had reported a shortage of Patriot missile defense systems, that Russia had continued bombing cities and killing civilians, and that Trump had demanded Ukraine stop attacks on Russian oil refineries. Citing sources from The Telegraph, Vanhanen wrote that Elon Musk had suggested to Trump limiting military-important Starshield satellite communications for Ukraine, which Trump had accepted. According to him, the restrictions would also hinder Ukraine's defense against Russian drone attacks. According to Vanhanen, Trump's negotiators were said to believe that concessions could bring Putin back to peace talks, even though, in his view, Russia had not shown a similar willingness to give up its military objectives. He assessed that concessions could strengthen Putin's perception of the profitability of continuing the war and that peace talks would require concessions from Russia as well. https://t.co/tTVKB82aQB #Trump #Ukraina #Venäjä (translated)

Henri Vanhanen wrote that it was difficult to say whether Germany's Alice Weidel and France's Marine Le Pen were imitators of Donald Trump or sympathizers of Vladimir Putin, and according to him, the difference may not necessarily have mattered for the outcome. He mentioned that Weidel had declared the war in Ukraine a defeat and demanded an end to Germany's support, while Le Pen wanted to limit France's financial support to Ukraine. According to Vanhanen, politicians aiming for power in Europe's large countries had a short-sighted attitude towards Russia, European history, and security. He warned Finland not to assume that the rest of Europe would inevitably follow the same path as Finland. He did not consider the AfD's entry into the German federal government in the coming years to be likely but assessed that the strengthening of political forces like the party would pose serious security policy problems. Vanhanen also wrote that the Kremlin was monitoring Europe's electoral calendars. According to him, Putin would have no reason to rush negotiations if he believed that Ukraine's supporters would be replaced by leaders who were less sympathetic to Ukraine. Vanhanen noted that Europe's center-right parties had not responded in a timely manner to citizens' immigration concerns, which had allowed room for radical alternatives. He viewed the problem not as a demand for stricter immigration policies, but in that these movements were also bringing to power forces that represented admiration for authoritarianism, opposition to Ukraine, and sympathy for Russia. He assessed that decisions about Europe's security would be made both on the battlefields of Ukraine and in European elections, emphasizing that this should also be understood in Finland. https://t.co/3s94O0WUiT #Eurooppa #Politiikka #Turvallisuus (translated)

In Estonia, people support stricter punishments for perpetrators of domestic violence, but the lack of programs that support abstaining from violence and the low rate of seeking independent help hinder effective prevention and intervention. #lähisuhtevägivald #sotsiaalkindlustusamet #vägivallastloobumine (translated)

Estonian residents support stricter penalties for perpetrators of domestic violence, hoping that this will help prevent violence, although according to scientific literature, those in need rarely reach out for assistance programs independently. #lähisuhtevägivald #abiprogrammid #karistamine (translated)

Last week saw an escalation of battles between Russia and Ukraine and a failed energy ceasefire, which created tensions with Kyiv, while the US and Russia's diesel supply agreement drew international criticism and new military counterattacks. #Ukraina #Venemaa #energeetika (translated)

"Starlink is essential for Ukraine and unfortunately Europe will not be able to replace this capability in the near future," said Kallas after the announcement from Kiev that there are restrictions on the use of the US satellite internet system. #Starlink #Ukraina #EuroopaLiit (translated)

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas noted that Europe will not be able to replace the essential Starlink satellite communication system for Ukraine in the near future, as restrictions have been imposed on its use in America. #Starlink #Ukraina #EuroopaLiit (translated)

The motion of no confidence, during which the opposition fails to gather enough support, seems to be just the first battle, as the social democrats have publicly declared their lack of support for the no-confidence motion. #umbusaldamine #valitsuskoalitsioon #opositsioon (translated)

Jussi Mäkinen wrote that Finnish immigration discussion, in his experience, had focused on the need for workers in low-paying jobs and funding for the pension system. He criticized that councilor Meri was condemned for speaking about what she thought. Mäkinen also pondered whether conclusions could be drawn from the names of those accepted into the Swedish-speaking medical faculty. Mäkinen criticized Marin's government's decision to raise the compulsory schooling age to 18. According to him, the reform had provided state-funded textbooks and school transportation for upper middle-class high school students, but at the same time enrolled youths in education who might not attend classes. He mentioned hearing from acquaintances in vocational schools in the capital region that, for example, selected students in electrical studies had not showed up for school even after the second academic year had started. Mäkinen also claimed that educational institutions received funding based on the names on student lists, even if the student did not show up. Mäkinen wrote that the proportion of those completing secondary education had risen from about 77.9 percent to 79.4 percent among those young people who turned 20 by the spring of that year. He challenged Meri to publish a positive update when the students on the list would have graduated. Mäkinen estimated that nearly 90 percent of those accepted to high school had Finnish backgrounds and nearly 90 percent of those accepted to vocational schools had immigrant backgrounds. He also shared that his friend, a Master's degree holder in business sciences who had come to Finland as a refugee from Kosovo, had said that they had learned better Finnish on a football team than in a classroom with immigrant-background students. Finally, Mäkinen reminded of a previous discussion where it was deemed important to transfer Finnish children from their local school to a school where the majority of students belonged to the S2 language group. He wrote that the backgrounds of the names on vocational school student lists could not yet be discussed. #maahanmuutto #koulutus #suomi (translated)

The article addresses doubts regarding the exceptions made to the European Union sanctions, as a result of which Russia received an exception for the Solikamsk magnesium plant and its director, but Silmet is likely planning to end cooperation and find new raw material producers in the near future. #Санкции #Эстония #ВоеннаяПромышленность (translated)

Tommi O. Pälve wondered why Metallica's James Hetfield's statement that he would not use between-song speeches to promote a political agenda caused the left to become enraged, while the right mainly encouraged it. https://t.co/oYrljFVZ70 #Metallica #JamesHetfield #poliikka (translated)

These are the real concerns of people that need to be addressed – for example, by making decisions similar to neighboring countries regarding the reduction of fuel or food prices and taxes that stifle the economy. Lauri Laats, the chairman of the Center Party faction, referred in a press release to a recent public opinion survey conducted by the State Chancellery, which indicated that 51 percent of people feel economically insecure, and 85 percent of Estonian residents are worried about the rise in everyday costs. #Riigikogu #opositsioon #umbusaldusavaldus (translated)

These are real concerns of the people that need to be addressed – for example, by making decisions like neighboring countries to lower fuel or food prices and the burdensome taxes on the economy. However, in Kristen Michal’s leading government, the concerns of the people are not heard. Already today, a series of tax increases are planned for after the 2027 Riigikogu elections, which will only exacerbate the problems," said Lauri Laats. #majandus #eelarve #Eestis (translated)

Henri Vanhanen described the recent message from the Security Police as very serious. According to him, Russia had identified possible sabotage targets in Finland's defense industry, although there were no indications of an immediate strike. Vanhanen wrote that the threat situation could change quickly and that Russia aimed to disrupt European defense industry and weaken support for Ukraine. Vanhanen demanded a systematic review of security arrangements for defense sector companies. He highlighted the importance of guarding production facilities, personnel security, subcontractors, and information systems, as well as the timely sharing of threat information by authorities and joint training for potential strikes. He suggested that the government initiate a national security assessment in cooperation with security authorities and the defense industry. According to him, this would help identify critical vulnerabilities, agree on protective measures, and ensure their funding. Vanhanen argued that securing the operational capability of the defense industry should not be left solely to the responsibility of the companies. https://t.co/wPB5qovW5y #Puolustusteollisuus #KansallinenTurvallisuus #Venäjä (translated)