Totuus "Nojailugatesta" | Martin Paasi | 368 Neuvottelija

Martin Paasi’s 2026 | #neuvottelija 368. Martin Paasi reflects in the discussion on his first full year as a Member of Parliament and analyzes Finnish politics and the economic system. The topics include the significance of the market economy, the oversized public sector, as well as experiences from parliamentary committee work and political theatre. The discussion also delves into how different political narratives are created and how they are used in public debate. 00:00 From Rahapodi host to Member of Parliament 02:54 Citizens’ initiatives and public debate 05:48 Working with different convictions 08:42 Political opportunists and lack of soul 11:36 Defending the market economy in Finland 14:30 Size of the public sector and the Swiss model 17:24 Experiences from the Social Affairs and Health Committee 20:18 Filibustering and parliamentary delay 23:12 Conflicts and political narratives 26:06 Balancing central government finances and responsibility 29:00 Solutions and targets for the sustainability gap 31:54 Labour market reforms and economic growth 34:48 The position of investors in Finland 37:42 Easing taxation and entrepreneurship 40:36 The importance of private investing 43:30 Industrial competitiveness and energy 46:24 Deregulation and flexibility 49:18 Incentives and the future of social security 52:12 Challenges of public finances 55:06 International competitiveness and markets 58:00 Innovations and the superpower of entrepreneurship 1:00:54 Transparency and trust in politics 1:03:48 Values debate and vision for the future 1:06:42 Closing words and video recap Watch Insider episodes and support Sami #neuvottelija #negotiator Sami Miettinen