22/04/2026 | 11:10:56 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues, Violence against women is one of the most serious human rights violations of our time, and it is also a reality here in Europe. Gender-based violence is not a private issue. It is a shared problem for our societies, and it affects far too many women and girls every single day. The Istanbul Convention is the strongest international tool we have to prevent and address this violence. The report before us clearly shows that international attention and... 21/04/2026 | 20:23:48 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Madam President, dear colleagues, This report highlights a problem that concerns us all. Hate speech, harassment and direct threats against politicians are increasing. The language is getting harsher, and the behaviour more aggressive. Anonymity, especially on social media, makes this worse in a time when information spreads fast. This is not about freedom of speech or strong opinions. This is about actions that have real consequences for... 01/10/2025 | 13:19:02 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Mister President, dear colleagues, The work of journalists is the cornerstone of democracy. They report the truth and bring us reliable information from places we cannot go to. In crisis areas this task is important but also dangerous. Too many journalists must bear a too heavy burden for their work: arrests, violence, torture and even death. This Assembly cannot accept that the Russian Federation is keeping journalists in captivity. This is... 26/06/2025 | 11:02:35 Thank you, Madam President. Migrant tragedies at sea are humanitarian catastrophes. We must help those in distress, that is clear. At the same time, we must be honest about what works and what does not and what causes more harm than good, both for the migrants and for the receiving countries. In 2023, over 2 000 people died trying to cross the Mediterranean. This is a horrific number, but it highlights the flaws of the current system. The sea has become a highway for human smuggling via... 25/06/2025 | 11:47:15 Mr President, Dear colleagues, Sport should unite people, not divide them. Sport must not be a tool for politics, but neither should it be an area of silence or fear. The freedom of expression of athletes and their right to defend human rights must be protected. Political neutrality cannot and must not mean moral indifference. The essence of sport is community, respect and fair competition. It is our responsibility to ensure that countries hosting international sporting events are committed... 24/06/2025 | 17:58:59 Mister President, Dear colleagues, Russia has committed serious violations of international law in Ukraine. Among these crimes, the forced deportation of children stands out as particularly cruel. These are not isolated incidents. They are part of a broader, systematic campaign to destroy Ukrainian identity, break national will and inflict lasting harm on the civilian population. This Assembly has been very clear: all illegally detained Ukrainian civilians must be released. Abducted children... 29/01/2025 | 11:38:57 Thank you, Madam President and dear colleagues. History is an extremely important subject. It is not merely a list of dates or events but a story of where we come from, where we are, and where we are headed. History plays a central role in shaping the future because, without an understanding of the past, we cannot make sustainable and wise decisions for the future. Studying history allows us to understand the past and learn from the mistakes made by previous generations. History provides... 26/06/2024 | 12:24:38 Mister President, dear colleagues, We are living in extraordinary times in Europe. Russia's attack on Ukraine has fundamentally and permanently altered our operating environment. As Ukraine fights for its very existence and for our joint values, there is no indication that the situation is changing. In Finland, as elsewhere, we have had to view this matter very seriously. Finland’s recent foreign and security policy report considers the changed situation and future concerns more strongly than...