Ex-President Halonen faces criticism for coronavirus-related radio remark
EX-PRESIDENT Tarja Halonen has come under criticism for her remark about the reasons for the failures and successes of countries in keeping the new coronavirus under control.
Halonen stated on YLE’s Politiikkaradio on Thursday that countries where the social position of women is strong and that have a history of female leaders have fared better with the challenges posed by the pandemic.