US EditionFinland's prime minister apologises to Asian nations over racism scandal
Prime Minister Orpo condemned MPs' racist gestures as unrepresentative of Finland's values and pledged to combat racism following international backlash from East Asian countries.
- Prime Minister Petteri Orpo of Finland apologized to Asian countries over offensive social media posts made by some Finnish MPs.
- The posts, involving mock gestures mocking Asian appearances, prompted backlash and resulted in collaborative projects being put on hold.
- While some MPs apologized, others did not, leading the ruling coalition to discuss potential sanctions against those involved in the controversy.
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The Finnish Prime Minister issued an apology to Asian countries after a "Miss Finland" and a member of a far-right party posted a photo depicting someone "pulling their eyelids sideways," mocking Asians, sparking strong criticism and concerns about damage to the country's image and the aviation industry.
Finland's prime minister apologises to Asian nations over racism scandal
Finland's prime minister apologised to Asian nations on Wednesday as he sought to contain a growing controversy over derogatory images posted by far-right members of the Nordic country's parliament.
A racism scandal surrounding Miss Finland has had political and economic consequences far beyond the country's borders. Following international reactions and criticism, Finland's Prime Minister has apologized through Finnish embassies in an attempt to limit the damage to relations with several Asian countries.
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