Finnish PM apologizes for ‘racist’ post by Miss Finland

The Finnish Prime Minister apologized to Asian nations for the “slanted eyes” scandal involving derogatory images posted by members of parliament, leading to the removal of the Miss Finland title holder. The incident, labeled the “slanted eyes” scandal, highlighted a series of racist remarks made by members of the Finns Party, prompting apologies and actions from government officials. Prime Minister Orpo issued a statement emphasizing Finland’s commitment to combating racism and promoting equality, following a no-confidence vote in 2023 over similar racist incidents involving cabinet members.

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