Aura Salla

Aura Salla is a Finnish Member of the European Parliament representing the National Coalition Party (Kokoomus). She has recently garnered attention for her comments on investing in European defense companies, specifically her purchase of shares in the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. Initially claiming she bought the stocks six months prior, she later clarified that the purchase occurred less than a month ago, raising questions about transparency and compliance with EU regulations regarding the declaration of financial interests. Salla advocates for small investors to support the European defense industry, viewing the rising stock prices of defense companies as a sign of confidence in the sector, despite the underlying global security concerns.