Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen broke parliamentary rules by joining committee meeting from Israel

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen (Christian Democrats) participated in a remote meeting of the social affairs and health committee on Monday while in Israel. This action contravenes parliamentary rules, which prohibit joining committee meetings from abroad due to cybersecurity concerns.

Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament Timo Tuovinen stated that the rules are in place to ensure the confidentiality of committee discussions and their closed nature. He added that the restriction is outlined in the parliamentary committee handbook and explained during the induction process for MPs. Tuovinen suggested that committees should remind their members of this rule if needed.