The President and Prime Minister of Finland believe that being a member of NATO “would strengthen the alliance as a whole”. The official decision will be announced to the organization on Sunday.
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“Being a member of NATO would strengthen Finland’s security.” Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said they were in favor, Thursday, May 12, of joining “without delay” at theNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization. “Finland would strengthen the alliance as a whole”, they justified in a joint press release.
Finland’s decision will be officially announced on Sunday at NATO. The executive’s official position marks the tipping point of the Finnish line, which shares a 1,300 km border with Russia and a painful past with its powerful neighbor. “Joining NATO would not be against anyone”said the Finnish president on Wednesday evening, in response to Russian warnings.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia on January 24 quickly swung opinion and political leaders in Finland, as in Sweden, which could also quickly announce a candidacy. A very large majority of the 200 deputies in Parliament is acquired, with opponents falling around ten. The Social Democratic Party of Sanna Marin must take a stand last Saturday.