Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-Murthy Sanna Marin on populism and a fragile Europe
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Dec 12, 2025 
Sanna Marin, the former Prime Minister of Finland and author of the memoir Hope in Action, dives into important discussions about Europe's future. She highlights the urgency of climate action and the need for collective efforts against populism. Marin reflects on her humble beginnings, emphasizing equality and reform as core values. She warns against Europe's perceived weakness on the global stage and stresses the importance of strong leadership. With insights on leaving politics and advice for women in leadership, she inspires hope for a more inclusive future.
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Existential Threats Demand Collective Action
- Climate change and biodiversity loss are humanity's existential threats and require prioritized action.
- Sanna Marin says hope must be created through collective action, not passivity.
Raised In A Rainbow, Modest Household
- Marin grew up in a low-income rainbow family and saw injustice firsthand.
- That upbringing drove her into politics to defend equality and opportunity for all.
Injustice Fuels Collective Agency
- Feeling injustice can be a more powerful motivator than optimism alone.
- Marin argues people have power when they act together to build structural change.
