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Death Confirmed at Finland’s Parliament as Local Media Report MP Took Own Life

Authorities have reported no suspicion of foul play during the ongoing response.

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Overview

  • Emergency services received a call at about 11:06 a.m. Tuesday, and ambulances, a firetruck and police vehicles were dispatched to the Parliament Building in Helsinki, Yle reported.
  • Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said a colleague had died on parliamentary premises and paused political discussion by the ruling Coalition Party, with a moment of silence observed.
  • Local outlet Iltalehti, which first reported the incident, said the deceased was an MP who took their own life, and officials have not released the identity.
  • Parliament security director Aaro Toivonen said a mission involving rescue authorities, police and emergency services was underway and declined further details.
  • The legislature is in recess, with the autumn session scheduled to begin on September 2.