Legal experts consulted by the media subsequently suggested that using taxpayers’ money to pay for the Prime Minister’s morning meal may in fact contravene Finnish legislation.
Finland’s police announced on Friday that they will investigate whether the Prime Minister’s breakfasts have been illegally subsidised using taxpayers’ money.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin found herself in hot water on Tuesday when the tabloid Iltalehti reported that she has been claiming back about 300 euros ($365) per month for her family’s breakfasts while living at her official residence, Kesaranta.
While opposition figures accused the PM of being left with egg on her face, the 35-year-old head of government insisted that the perk was also given to her predecessors.
“As Prime Minister I have not asked for this benefit nor been involved in deciding on it,” Marin said on Twitter.
Legal experts consulted by the media subsequently suggested that using taxpayers’ money to pay for the Prime Minister’s morning…