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Ambassador to Be Recalled to Finland
- Finland's ambassador to Portugal, Titta Maja-Luoto, was removed from her position following internal staff complaints, a move announced on Wednesday by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- Valtonen made this decision after consulting senior ministry officials and human resources to maintain mission functionality amid allegations of harassment and abuse.
- Maja-Luoto admitted to inappropriate behaviour during two incidents and apologized to embassy staff, while a civil service investigation is ongoing under public official legislation.
- Valtonen stated removing Maja-Luoto is an operational measure, not a disciplinary sanction, aiming "to ensure a favourable working environment" at the Embassy.
- The Ministry immediately started searching for a replacement, and Valtonen plans to invite President Alexander Stubb to formalize the termination amid some legal criticism.
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Ambassador to be recalled to Finland
The whole point of being appointed as an Ambassador for any country is to promote that country’s image around the world. In a very unusual decision, the Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen has announced that she plans to invite the Finnish President, Alexander Stubb to terminate the posting of Ambassador Titta Maja-Luoto. She was only appointed to the role of Ambassador to… Source
In this case there are complaints, presented by officials, of asylum and inappropriate behaviour of the diplomat. The content of Finland wants to remove Ambassador of Lisbon first appears in Journal i.
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einnews.comFinland recalls Lisbon ambassador amid misconduct probe
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has removed Titta Maja-Luoto from her post as ambassador to Portugal following harassment allegations. The decision precedes an ongoing administrative review, drawing criticism from legal experts.
Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (Confederation of Finnish Socialists) has decided to propose the termination of Maja-Luoto's position.
Valtonen made the decision to secure the mission's operational capacity. The search for a new head of the mission will begin.
Finland to sack envoy to Lisbon for improper behaviours to staff
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Wednesday proposed to terminate the Finnish Ambassador to Portugal, Titta Maja-Luoto, said the Ministry in a press release. Local media reported that the decision was taken following a joint allegation made by eight staff members of the embassy against the Ambassador accusing her of harassment and inappropriate behaviours. The Ministry, however, said that the termination of the posting is not a sanction under…
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