HS Interview: Why Do You Want to Raise Taxes So Dramatically, Minja Koskela?

Minja Koskela’s working day begins on the metro. On an ordinary weekday morning, while most passengers travel to work, the Left Alliance leader boards at Herttoniemi. She is not commuting. She is already at work.

Koskela discusses how the Left Alliance intends to respond after climbing to unprecedented popularity. The party has proposed additional spending and almost €10 billion in tax increases, raising questions about how realistic its plans are.

The interview follows Koskela during the morning journey and focuses on the pressure created by the party’s strong public support and the expectations that come with it.