Finnish MP Veijo Niemi has hired his son as a parliamentary assistant. The Lempäälä-based politician joins others employing family members in official roles. This practice gained attention when Social Services Minister Kaisa Juuso appointed her son Ville Rajainmäki as an aide. The Finns Party subsequently announced plans to ban relatives from serving as parliamentary assistants. The prohibition will take effect during the next electoral term. MP Niemi's assistant is his son Kalle Niemi. Several other parliament members also employ close relatives. Sari Tanus's assistant is her son Jukka Salmi. MP Jaana Strandman's spouse Toni Liukkonen began working as her assistant in October. Independent MP Mikko Polvinen's assistant is his girlfriend Kaisa-Mari Paulomäki. The Finnish parliament provides public funding for MPs to hire support staff. Critics question whether family appointments represent proper use of taxpayer money. Supporters argue MPs should choose trusted individuals for demanding roles. The debate highlights ongoing discussions about transparency in Nordic political systems.
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PoliticsFinnish MP Hires Son as Parliamentary Assistant
A Finnish MP has hired his son as a parliamentary assistant, following similar appointments by other politicians. The Finns Party plans to ban the practice starting next election term. Several parliament members currently employ family members as aides.
