In his address to the European Union, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said that Finland is in favor of joining NATO, stating a membership has garnered support from roughly 70% of its citizens. Read more:
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin released a joint statement announcing the decision on Thursday.
"Now that the moment of decision-making is near, we state our equal views, also for information to the parliamentary groups and parties. NATO membership would strengthen Finland's security. As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alliance. Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay. We hope that the national steps still needed to make this decision will be taken rapidly within the next few days.
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto addresses a press conference with the British Prime Minister at the Presidential palace in Helsinki on May 11, 2022. Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin released a joint statement announcing the decision to apply for NATO membership.Stoltenberg continued:"Finland is one of NATO's closest partners, a mature democracy, a member of the
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