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It’s the third time attempts to reform Finland’s Sámi Parliament Act have failed This piece was produced with the support of the Pulitzer Center. A controversial package of reforms to Finland's law governing rights for the Indigenous Sámi people has failed, shattering the hopes of Sámi activists

One of the governing parties, the Centre, joined the opposition in torpedoing the bill, which would have given indigenous people more control over land use in northern Finland, among other issues. Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has expressed disappointment with the failure of the Sámi Parliament