Summary:

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini comments on his visit to the UK. It has been widely criticised. According to him, other ministers have met their interest groups around the world and it is completely normal. Mr Soini states that he has done nothing that should be criticised. He is happy that Finland and the Finns party has such an excellent relationship with the UK. The fuss started after Mr Soini announced that he will visit the UK and meet both representatives of the Brexit and Bremain camps.

Media:  Helsingin Sanomat

Date: 1.7.2016

Journalist: Jaana Savolainen, Juho-Pekka Pekonen

Main source: Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini