The Prime Minister of Finland apologized for the gesture of a former Miss Finland: what happened.

Apology of the Finnish Prime Minister

According to The Sun: Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo was forced to apologize for a racist gesture made by a former beauty pageant winner. The controversy erupted earlier this month when Miss Finland winner Sara Dzawce posted a photograph of herself pulling her eyes back, accompanying the snapshot with the caption

“To them with a Chinese”

This incident sparked widespread resonance and outrage among the public, prompting politicians and ordinary people to express their dissatisfaction. The Prime Minister's apology was a response to societal demands for the necessity of supporting tolerance and respect for all nationalities.

Such events highlight the importance of attentiveness to the speech and behavior of public figures, as their actions can have serious consequences for both public opinion and intercultural relations.