Finnish MEP Faces Racism Complaint in European Parliament
A controversial Finnish MEP from the Finns Party is facing a racism complaint in the European Parliament.
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Controversial Finns Party MEP at centre of European Parliament racism storm
Sebastian Tynkkynen wrote "cry more" in an Instagram post in response to an Iraqi-born MEP saying she had never felt so unsafe in the European Parliament.
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A Finnish member of the European Parliament has become the focus of a growing dispute in Brussels after comments made on social media prompted allegations of racism and triggered calls for disciplinary action. The controversy centres on Sebastian Tynkkynen, a Finns Party MEP who is facing complaints lodged with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola following an exchange involving Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani. Yle first reported the case.
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