Wille Rydman appointed Finland’s social affairs and health minister

Finland’s Finns Party has appointed Wille Rydman as the new minister of social affairs and health, replacing Kaisa Juuso, who stepped down last week citing exhaustion and announced she would take sick leave.

The party’s parliamentary group and executive board confirmed the decision on Wednesday. Helsingin Sanomat first reported the appointment.

Party leader and Finance Minister Riikka Purra said the choice was unanimous.