Leena Kristiina Meri (born 12 April 1968) is a Finnish politician, representing the Finns Party in the Parliament of Finland.
[3] In June 2017, Meri took part in the leadership election of the Finns Party, but finished third behind Jussi Halla-aho and Sampo Terho.
[4] The leadership election sparked resistance within the party and soon after the majority of its MPs left to form the Blue Reform.
[6] Meri opposes humanitarian immigration, arguing that it leads to an increase in violent crimes.
[7] Meri has also suggested that the proposed immigration policy of the National Coalition party, their future partner in government, to increase the number of work permits for non-EU nationals resembles the Great Replacement.