Alexander Stubb, the Finnish Finance Minister, has been facing challenge for the party leadership following growing criticism for last couple of weeks. Elina Lepomäki, from right wing of ruling National Coalition Party (NCP), is planning to challenge his leadership during the upcoming party congress scheduled in June. She has vowed to be a leader who will towards the future with competence of a finance minister unlike many predecessors.

Lepomäki and other right wing members of the party have come heavily on Stubb for his failure in ensuring tougher labor market reforms in negotiations with trade unions. They have also accused the finance minister for making too many compromises in ruling center coalition, reports Reuters.

The Finnish governments intends to persuade the unions, cutting labor costs by 5%, aiming to make the country's economy more competitive following three years of recession. Challenger Lepomäki has joined the parliament in 2014 after serving 10 years in banking and finance, according to a report published in Business Insider.

Lepomäki's challenge appears following a letter of support for NCP chair Alexander Stubb, brought to public through media last week. The letter illustrates support from the party insiders and has created mixed reactions. Several party members including Lepomäki have protested the letter saying 'no support for Stubb', reports Yle News.