Most papers report Wednesday's vote in which Foreign Trade and Development Minister Ville Tavio (Finns) survived a no-confidence motion regarding his decision not to join an international gender equality alliance for the rebuilding of Ukraine.
It was an exceptional event, representing an unusual division in Ukraine policy. Finland's political class has been mostly united in support of Ukraine since 2022, with parties quickly changing their views on Nato accession and approving all manner of support packages for Ukraine's military and reconstruction efforts.
Helsingin Sanomat has reported that it is rare for such motions to focus on foreign policy in Finland. There have been only two other confidence votes related to foreign policy in the country's independent history, with parties tending to prefer to present a united face to the outside world whenever possible.
In September, commercial broadcaster MTV reported that Tavio decided Finland would not join the alliance because its work includes the promotion of the causes of gender and sexual minorities. Finnish media have earlier reported that under Tavio, LGBT issues have been avoided, with no mention of them in his speeches.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has openly criticised Tavio's decision and implied there are contradictions among the governing parties in the management of Finland's foreign policy.
Finland's largest opposition party, the Social Democratic Party, filed the no-confidence motion on Tuesday claiming that Tavio's decision contradicted Finland's foreign policy.
Tavio however, secured parliament's confidence with a vote of 99–74, with 26 representatives absent. All present members of government parties supported him. Meanwhile, Pekka Aittakumpu from the opposition Centre Party and independent MP Timo Vornanen voted in favour of the opposition.
The government as a whole also faced a confidence vote concerning this issue on Wednesday, surviving it by 98–76.
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EU complaints over Deportation law
Five complaints concerning the controversial deportation law's compliance with EU regulations were filed with the European Commission last week, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
HS sources said that at least four of the complaints originate from Finnish legal professors. They argue that the deportation law, which allows the temporary suspension of asylum applications at Finland's borders and expulsion of migrants without appeal, contradicts EU law.
The bill which the government viewed as necessary in order to tackle the potential use of 'hybrid influencing' by Russia was passed in parliament and approved by President Alexander Stubb in July amidst considerable controversy.
The complainants include the University of Helsinki's Emeritus Professor Martti Koskenniemi, a specialist in international law; Professor Päivi Leino-Sandberg from the University of Helsinki, specialising in transnational European law; Professor Martin Scheinin, a legal research professor at the British Academy; and Milka Sormunen, a postdoctoral law researcher at the University of Helsinki.
Amnesty International also plans to meet Commission representatives to discuss the legislation and may decide to file an official complaint, according to Frank Johansson, director of Amnesty Finland.
Individuals can submit complaints to the European Commission about any law, regulation, or action by an EU member state that they believe violates EU legislation.
The Commission has 12 months to process these complaints and in complex cases it could take longer. If proceedings are initiated, the Commission will first attempt to reach an agreement with the member state; if unsuccessful, the matter may go to the EU Court of Justice.
Rats run rampant in Turku
Rats are running amok in Turku and the city is asking residents to help, according to a report by Turun Sanomat.
This summer, Turku's environmental health department received more reports of rat sightings from residents than in previous years. One reason for the increase in sightings is the construction of new residential areas on previously vacant lots and old industrial sites.
Jaana Annunen, Turku's chief health inspector, stated that residents report multiple rat sightings weekly.
The city employs a specialised company for pest control. "Disposing of rats and other pests is the responsibility of the property owner or manager, so it’s best to report rat sightings to them," Annunen stated.
Since 2018, consumers can buy only mouse poison in stores, which officials said should not be used for rats, as it can increase their resistance to actual poisons.
Turku still has many properties with combined sewage systems, allowing rats to access the sewage network through drainage systems. Ahti reminds residents that disposing of food scraps and cooking fats down the drain is a sure way to attract rats.
The city urged residents to help in managing rodent populations by following composting guidelines, properly disposing of garden waste, feeding birds carefully in winter, and maintaining waste containers. The best method for controlling rodents, however, is still the traditional rat trap with bait.