Tapio Määttä

Tapio Määttä is a professor of environmental law and the rector of the University of Eastern Finland, known for his expertise in legal matters related to the environment. He has recently been in the news due to his concerns over the funding decisions made by Minister Wille Rydman, which have led to significant backlash from the academic community. Määttä indicated that the university may challenge Rydman's decisions in court if they are not rectified, emphasizing the need for a thorough legal examination of the funding process.