The invited guests arrived at Sanna Marini’s private party – This is what they commented

Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin will celebrate his private book release party in Helsinki on Saturday. Marin’s memoir Hope is action (Gummerus) appeared on Tuesday.

Iltalehti was there in front of the Pacifico x Tehno restaurant when the guests arrived. There was a loud buzz at the door as the invited guests entered the party premises. Among the dozens of guests were Marin’s parliamentary colleagues from the time of the government as well as well-known friends from the field of culture.

Among other things, Marin’s ex-husband Markus Raikkonen and ex-couple Emmadaughter arrived at the party. Räikkönen did not want to comment on the mood of the evening to Iltalehti. Also Marin’s MA/PI company partner Tuulia Pitkänen and a dem friend Ilmari Nurminen refused to be interviewed.

“Extremely proud”

Congressman Nasima Razmyar (sd) says he is “extremely proud” of Marin. Razmyar arrived at the party riding coach by Marko Björs with.

– Of course, it is important for us Finns that he is able to tell in his own words about his important stages and the events of the last government period. I consider this a really important book for Finland and the world. I hope that here in Finland the message that is now going out to the world about how we handled the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and many other difficult issues that his government faced in difficult times, says Razmyar.

– Today, above all, we celebrate our beloved friend, Razmyar continues.

– We are celebrating a wonderful person who has done a great job, says Marko Björs.

Journalist duo Sami Sykkö and Maria Veitola say that they came to the party in a great mood.

– It is quite an achievement to write a book. It’s a big dune, Veitola praises Marini.

– We are reading at the moment, Sykkö says.

Sykkö describes Marini’s book as interesting.

– There’s a lot that you couldn’t have known if you weren’t at the heart of politics, says Sykkö.

– I think it’s wonderful to hear from the person himself about those events. Journalists have written a couple of very good books about him as well. It brings a new perspective when the person himself tells, says Veitola.

Sykkö praises the fact that Marin herself works as an audiobook reader. Sykkö and Veitola brought flowers to Marin as a gift.

Musician Leo Stillman also arrived with flowers.

– It is a pleasure and an honor to be able to witness such a historic moment, Stillman says to Iltalehte.

Stillman hasn’t had time to read Marin’s book yet, but is about to.

– I have closely followed Sanna. I look forward to it.

Many guests said they haven’t read the book yet. Apparently, at a private event, there was an opportunity to buy a book for yourself in connection with the celebration. Guests were also offered drink tickets for the evening at the door.

Large SDP representation

A lot of SDP politicians were also there. Congressman Elisa Gebhardt (sd) arrived at the party during his parental leave Bettina– with his spouse.

– I am terribly happy for Sanna that she has published this book. It will certainly inspire many and many will read it as an interesting description of recent political history.

Gebhard wishes he could read Marin’s book in print. The family of a one-month-old baby has not yet had the opportunity to do so. Gebhard says that due to lack of sleep, the party night will be short for him.

– Learning for a new everyday life. It’s terrible that we don’t sleep, but I’m happy that I was able to come here to celebrate the book, Gebhard describes his everyday life as a baby.

Member of Parliament of SDP Timo Magpie also arrived. The process of reading the book is still ahead, he says. It will be interesting to see how many acquaintances can be found, said Harakka, referring to the occasion.

Also party secretary of SDP Mikkel Näkkäläjärvi arrived at the event.

– It was an exceptional time when Sanna Marin was prime minister, he says.

– This is a great achievement for Sanna to write such a book, MP Krista Kiuru (sd) describes.

“This story deserves to be told”

Served as Minister of Europe and Ownership Management in Marin’s government Titti Tuppurainen (sd) the former municipal minister arrived Sirpa Paateron (sd) with.

– Of course I came when the invitation came. After all, this is quite a case both in the political life of Finland and in the literary life of this autumn. It’s great that he has gathered his own thoughts and stages between the covers. A lot has happened during his prime ministership. Yes, this story deserves to be told, Tuppurainen describes his thoughts to Iltalehte.

Tuppurainen has not read Marini’s book yet, because he wanted to come to the party with an open mind.

– I don’t really know what Sanna is serving here. He must be telling his own story. I’m definitely going to read this book after that.

Tuppurainen says that he is looking forward to the evening with excitement. He expects Marin to open up about his book-writing process at the party.

According to Tuppurainen, it remains to be seen how late the party will go.

– The evening is only young. After all, this is a unique moment. Prime Minister Sanna Marin did a great job, for example, during the corona pandemic and when Finland applied for and became a member of the defense alliance NATO. He is of course an important colleague and co-worker, but also a friend whom I value very much.

The story was corrected on November 8, 2025 at 10:59 p.m.: Corrected the title. Mikkel Näkkäläjärvi is SDP’s party secretary, not an MP.