Päivi Räsänen

Päivi Räsänen

Finland FinlandpoliticianFemaleb. 19594.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Päivi Räsänen is a Finnish politician and a member of the Christian Democrats party, known for her conservative views on gender and sexuality. She has been a prominent figure in the debates surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in Finland, often opposing same-sex marriage and advocating for traditional family values. Räsänen has garnered media attention for her controversial statements and legal battles concerning freedom of speech and religious expression.

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Päivi Räsänen allied with the opposition in the social and health committee against the proposal to liberalize alcohol laws.

Alkoon voi päästä jo ensi viikolla myös sunnuntaina
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-06-23
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Päivi Räsänen was supported by the association during a protest when she was accused of inciting hatred against a population group.

Uskonnollinen yhdistys veti Oodin oikeuteen, koska ei saanut tilaa ilmaiseksi
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-02-18
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Päivi Räsänen is a Finnish politician who feels her message has been heard in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Kenen asiaa Päivi Räsäsen Washingtonin-vierailu ajaa? ”Olen ihan omana itsenäni täällä”, Räsänen sanoo
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-02-05
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Päivi Räsänen spoke in the U.S. Congress about the threat to freedom of speech in Europe.

Päivi Räsänen puhuu tänään USA:n kongressissa Euroopan ”uhasta sananvapaudelle”
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-02-04
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Päivi Räsänen, a long-time member of parliament from the Christian Democrats, comments that she cannot support the recognition of Palestine in the current situation.

Essayah: Ulkoministeriön Palestiina-vetoomukseen ei ole saatu KD:n suostumusta
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-07-30
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Päivi Räsänen demands two changes to the alcohol law currently under review.

Kd tyrmää alkoholilain muutoksen, Östman vaatii keskustelua hallituksessa
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-07-24
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Päivi Räsänen is participating in a protest against abortions and advocates for stricter abortion laws in Finland.

Päivi Räsänen haluaa, että hallitus kieltää valtaosan aborteista
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-06-10
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