Erja Yläjärvi

Erja Yläjärvi is the chief editor of Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's largest newspaper, where she has been influential in shaping public discourse on key issues. Recently, she has been in the news for her commentary on the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Finland to prepare for the possibility of an unfavorable peace settlement for Ukraine. Yläjärvi argues that Finnish politicians must engage in honest discussions with the public about the potential realities of the conflict, reflecting a shift in the public's perception of the war and its implications for Finland's national identity.