In connection with the NATO summit, President Niinistö commented on the old writings connected to Finance Minister Riikka Purraa (ps.).
Purra is suspected of writing racist texts on the Internet under the nickname “riikka” fifteen years ago. Purra has neither denied nor confirmed the matter.
– I would think that it would be wise for the Finnish government to take a clear zero-tolerance stance on racism, Niinistö said at the NATO meeting in Vilnius.
– If the government is able to take something like this, I think it would be a good signal to the world as well. You have to remember that racism and possible problems with immigration are two completely separate things.
by vajranen