Posts about the 2025 regional elections and the future of welfare areas.
I stood in both the municipal and the regional elections in 2025. The campaign posts set out what matters to me: the opportunities of children and young people, a vibrant municipality and open decision-making. For the regional elections I argued that Kirkkonummi must be represented in the wellbeing services county, which decides on child health clinics, pupil welfare and the locations of health centres. I was elected to the municipal council but not to the regional council.
Most of the posts belong to the series Essays on immigration. It goes through the forms of immigration one at a time, because a productive debate requires precise concepts, and the answer to the tensions is successful integration, not exclusion. You will also find posts on adults’ responsibility for young people’s future, on decisions based on knowledge rather than assumptions, on a vibrant town centre and against tuition fees in upper secondary education.
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An absolute no to upper secondary tuition fees
The government wants to place upper secondary students in unequal positions based on citizenship. Tuition fees must be opposed absolutely.
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A growing municipality needs a vibrant centre
Kirkkonummi's centre renovation is a golden opportunity. A vibrant centre attracts residents and businesses — and improves the municipality's finances.
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Assumption is not worth knowledge
Parties market themselves with images and slogans. It pays to challenge candidates on what their claims are actually based on before casting your vote.
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Together we are stronger
Growing polarisation and inequality-creating policies unnecessarily divide our small nation. History shows we fare best when we cooperate.
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Essays on immigration: on asylum seekers
There are many misconceptions about asylum seekers. It is important to distinguish facts from myths — seekers do not live at taxpayers' expense.
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Essays on immigration: those granted asylum
Receiving asylum is not automatic — it is a carefully defined process. Too often we forget the actual people behind the applications.
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Essays on immigration: those who came to study
Students who come to Finland from abroad bring skilled workers. Yet we still have major challenges with their employment after graduation.
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Essays on immigration: labour-based immigration
Labour-based immigration helps solve Finland's labour shortage. However, better conditions for integration and employment are still needed.
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Essays on immigration: family-based immigration
Those who immigrate on the basis of family ties are a diverse group. They are often further along in integration than other immigrant groups.
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Essays on immigration: the scale of immigration
In immigration discussions, volumes are often left unmentioned. Finland's immigration is a fraction of comparable countries' levels.
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Essays on immigration: on the immigration debate
The immigration debate has long been dominated by critical voices. It is time to examine the topic more evenhandedly, based on facts.
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Responsibility for a better future lies with us adults
Young people are living through crisis after crisis. The responsibility for a better future lies with us adults, not with the young.
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Standing in the municipal and regional elections 2025
I am standing in both the municipal and regional elections in 2025. My priority is securing good opportunities for children and young people.
