Following Prime Minister Orpo's previous apology to Asian nations, editorial attention on December 18, 2025, focused on the internal disciplinary actions of the Finns Party. Throughout the morning, media outlets tracked the growing international fallout of the 'slanted-eye' controversy, noting its spread to Japan. By early afternoon, editors prioritized the partyâs decision to issue 'severe reprimands' to MPs Juho Eerola and Kaisa Garedew. Despite the formal sanctions, reports highlighted Riikka Purraâs refusal to label the images as racist, a stance that drew immediate criticism from opposition leaders and coalition partners. Simultaneously, a separate ethics scandal developed as the Parliamentary Ombudsman issued a remark to the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (UPI) regarding the preferential treatment of President Stubbâs son, Oliver Stubb, during an internship application process. The evening news cycle was briefly dominated by KuPSâs historic victory in London, providing a shift from the day's heavy focus on domestic political friction.