Cereal offender? Finland police set to probe Prime Minister Sanna Marin's breakfast bill

While Opposition members 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 Helsinki: 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 per month for her family’s breakfasts while living at her official residence, Kesaranta. 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. In the statement, detective superintendent Teemu Jokinen said the investigation will focus on the decisions of officials inside the prime minister’s office, and “in no way relates to the prime minister or her official activities.” Marin said Friday on Twitter that she welcomes the investigation and will cease claiming the benefit while it is looked into.