President´s speech disrupted in Tampere as students protest Israeli war in Gaza

A group of students staged a brief demonstration protesting against Israeli attacks on Gaza during a speech of President Alexander Stubb at the University of Tampere on Wednesday, local media reported.

The students stood up from their seats and raised their voice against the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza resulting disruption of the speech of the President.

“Stubb had barely started speaking when he was interrupted by the group. Finnish media reported that Stubb remained composed and listened to the protesters, before they exited the hall peacefully while continuing to chant pro-Palestinian slogans,” reported national broadcaster Yle.

Stubb visited the Tampere University in the afternoon where he delivered the speech and discuss with students. The speech will focus on geopolitics and the changing world order.

Earlier in the morning, the President started his visit with an inspection of the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, followed by an introduction to its operations.

After the inspection visit, President Stubb talked to the management of the City of Tampere and representatives of defence industry companies operating in the area at a lunch meeting hosted by Mayor Kalervo Kummola.