Eemeli Peltonen takes his own life in Finland's Parliament

On August 19, 2025, Eemeli Peltonen, a 30-year-old member of the Finnish Parliament, was found dead in the parliament building in Helsinki, in an apparent suicide. The incident unfolded amidst the parliament's summer recess, leading to a significant police response after emergency services were alerted at 11:06 Helsinki time. Authorities quickly ruled out foul play, suggesting Peltonen's death was a personal tragedy rather than a criminal act. The Finnish Parliament confirmed his death with a statement that broke their usual policy of not publicly discussing suicides, reflecting the tragedy's seriousness.