>Finland is officially applying for NATO membership. This was announced by Finnish President Sauli Niinistö at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
> – The decision is historic, says Niinistö.
> – Our decision will also strengthen the European Union, says Sanna Marin, who hopes that the Riksdag will approve the decision.
>The decision is made by the President and the Prime Minister’s Foreign and Security Policy Committee.
> – During these times, we have always had a close discussion with Sweden. It has always been said that Finland’s cause is ours. One can now also say that Sweden’s cause is ours, says the president.
>The Russian invasion of Ukraine was crucial to the decision, according to Niinistö.
> – We saw what they did on February 24.
>Following the joint press conference, the government will submit a new report to the Parliament, where a membership application will be processed on Monday. When the application is submitted depends on how long the debate takes.
>According to information to SvD, a joint application for Sweden and Finland can be submitted on Tuesday.
>One obstacle painted is Turkey’s objections, which surprises Niinistö, as he received a different message in their own conversation.
> – He said he was behind our application and I thanked him.
Hell yeah, let’s nordic it up in this MF
When Finland finally joins we will celebrate the freedom from this relentless flood of articles and posts.
Well played Finland, if there was any opposition this did it. Just join already, please.
When are they going to formally apply? Shouldn’t the proposal be previously ratified by their parliament?
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>Finland is officially applying for NATO membership. This was announced by Finnish President Sauli Niinistö at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
> – The decision is historic, says Niinistö.
> – Our decision will also strengthen the European Union, says Sanna Marin, who hopes that the Riksdag will approve the decision.
>The decision is made by the President and the Prime Minister’s Foreign and Security Policy Committee.
> – During these times, we have always had a close discussion with Sweden. It has always been said that Finland’s cause is ours. One can now also say that Sweden’s cause is ours, says the president.
>The Russian invasion of Ukraine was crucial to the decision, according to Niinistö.
> – We saw what they did on February 24.
>Following the joint press conference, the government will submit a new report to the Parliament, where a membership application will be processed on Monday. When the application is submitted depends on how long the debate takes.
>According to information to SvD, a joint application for Sweden and Finland can be submitted on Tuesday.
>One obstacle painted is Turkey’s objections, which surprises Niinistö, as he received a different message in their own conversation.
> – He said he was behind our application and I thanked him.
Hell yeah, let’s nordic it up in this MF
When Finland finally joins we will celebrate the freedom from this relentless flood of articles and posts.
Well played Finland, if there was any opposition this did it. Just join already, please.
When are they going to formally apply? Shouldn’t the proposal be previously ratified by their parliament?