News & press releases | Päivi Räsänen

NewsNewsMay 7, 2026

The battle for freedom of speech and religion continues at the European Court of Human Rights

I will appeal the judgement of the Supreme Court of Finland to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). I trust that the ECtHR will recognize the need to safeguard freedom of speech and religion in Finland and across Europe. I hope that in Strasbourg it will be acknowledged that the peaceful expression of convictions is not a crime, and that the Court will affirm everyone’s right to express their views without fear of state censorship.

NewsNewsApr 29, 2026

Censored pamphlet: Male and Female He Created Them – Homosexual relationships challenge the Christian understanding of humanity

Censored on 29 April 2026 in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling KKO 2026:27. Published here is the version of the booklet edited per the Supreme Court — examined and approved in this form by the police, district court, court of appeal and the Supreme Court.

NewsNewsMar 27, 2026

Päivi Räsänen: The decision of the Supreme Court of Finland raises deep concern about the future of freedom of speech

The Supreme Court has issued its ruling in the nearly seven-year free speech case. While the tweet containing verses from Romans was acquitted, Bishop Juhana Pohjola and I were convicted of ethnic agitation.

Press releasePress ReleaseFeb 5, 2026

Päivi Räsänen at the U.S. House Judiciary Committee – Criminal charges for sharing a Bible verse astonished members of Congress

I participated yesterday in a hearing organized by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. The theme was "Europe’s Threat to American Free Speech and Innovation". I heard members of Congress discuss how European and American systems differ in the realisation of fundamental rights.

Press releasePress ReleaseOct 30, 2025

Dr. Päivi Räsänen at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held an oral hearing today in the long-running trial of Dr. Päivi Räsänen, Member of Parliament. The eight-term MP was charged with incitement against a group of people.