Finnish Defence Minister since 2023; National Coalition Party MP since 2015
Finland has passed a law to allow import, transport and possession of nuclear weapons on its soil under national defense needs, marking a major shift after joining NATO in 2023. The measure passed 125-61, aligning Finland with NATO allies and signaling heightened deterrence near the Russia border.
Finland has heightened its defense posture along the Russia border, mobilizing reserves and expanding fortifications as NATO states prepare for potential conflict. The movement follows Russia’s border build-up and Western debates over NATO commitments after recent elections.