The article discusses the low voter turnout among migrants in Finnish municipal elections, highlighting a study by Merja Jutila Roon from the Social Democratic think tank, the Kalevi Sorsa Foundation. The study shows that migrant voter turnout in Finland is significantly lower than that of immigrants in other Nordic and European countries. The main reason for not voting was found to be a lack of awareness about the right to vote. Roon emphasizes the importance of voter turnout as an indicator of successful integration and societal cohesion. The article also mentions that the Ministry of Justice has made efforts to provide voting information in multiple languages to improve immigrant voter participation. The effectiveness of these efforts will be tested in the 2017 local government election.

The article discusses the high unemployment rate among immigrants in the Uusimaa region of Finland, which stands at 26.9 percent, more than double the overall regional rate. It follows the story of Clive, an immigrant with a degree in social work, who has struggled to find employment in his field despite engaging with local employment services and participating in various programs. Clive's experience highlights issues with the employment system, including being sanctioned for not applying for unsuitable jobs due to strict laws. Mika Salo, Services Director of Uusimaa region employment services, acknowledges the challenges and the need for improvement in employer attitudes towards hiring non-Finns. The article also touches on the importance of Finnish language skills in securing employment and the slow progress in integrating foreigners into the Finnish labor market.

The article discusses the experiences of various individuals with the Finnish child protection system, highlighting cases of perceived injustice and mistreatment. Several people, including Stephen from the UK, shared their stories of battling false allegations of child abuse and the difficulties of navigating the child welfare system. The article also touches on the financial aspects of the foster care industry, with Leeni Ikonen, a senior lawyer and founder of the NGO October Movement, criticizing the system for being a billion-euro business. The national Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) provided data on the costs of child welfare services, revealing significant spending on foster care. The article also references concerns raised by international organizations such as the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and the UN Human Rights Committee about the high number of children placed in care and the lack of national standards and supervision.

The article discusses the challenges faced by migrants in Finland, particularly in relation to custody disputes following the breakdown of relationships. A survey by the National Institute for Welfare and Health THL indicates that a significant number of migrants move to Finland for family reasons. However, when relationships end, non-Finnish parents struggle with local custody laws and often feel discriminated against by the Finnish legal system. The article shares personal accounts from migrants who feel trapped in Finland due to custody arrangements and the desire to be close to their children. It also outlines the legal procedures for resolving custody disputes in Finland and touches on the Hague Convention on Child Abduction. The article highlights the frustration of migrant parents with Finnish social services and the perceived bias towards maintaining a child's Finnish identity at the expense of their multicultural heritage.

In an interview with Yle News, Timo Soini, the chair of the nationalist Finns Party, discussed various issues including the European Union, immigration, and racism scandals associated with his party. Soini defended the Finns Party, highlighting its success and contribution to Finnish democracy, while acknowledging that some members had been expelled for inappropriate behavior, such as James Hirvisaari for a Nazi salute incident. Soini expressed his view that Finland is open to immigrants and criticized the bureaucracy of the EU, suggesting it should return to its roots as a commercial alliance. He did not advocate for Finland to leave the euro but stated it would require a majority in Parliament. With the upcoming parliamentary elections, Soini indicated his party's readiness to enter government formation talks, especially with the Centre Party, as both have been in opposition.