The Parliamentary Ombudsman has concluded that the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) did not overstep in awarding an internship to Oliver Stubb, son of President Alexander Stubb.

The Ombudsman, however, reprimanded the institute for procedures that violated good administrative practice and, in some respects, the law. The ombudsman highlighted, among other issues, the manner in which the internship was advertised.

The FIIA published two differently worded job ads across separate channels. This, the ombudsman ruled, failed to treat applicants equally.

The Ombudsman also found that the institute neglected its duty to provide all requested information related to the case. It said that it is essential for the institute to prevent similar problems from arising in the future.

Before being granted the internship, the 21-year-old Stubb was among 59 applicants for the role, and one of five selected for an interview.

This past summer an Yle investigation revealed that he had less experience and educational achievement than his fellow applicants. The president's son was a first-year student at the University of Exeter in the UK when he applied for the position.

The Parliamentary Ombudsman supervises the legality of authorities performing public duties.