Finland’s Declaration on NATO Accession
Finland’s Declaration on NATO Accession

Author(s): Przemysław Biskup, Kinga Dudzińska
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Finland; NATO; accession; declaration; security; defence;
Summary/Abstract: On 12 May, President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin issued a joint statement in which they supported Finland’s application for NATO membership as soon as possible. The declaration marks an historic change in the Finnish perception of security caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finland wants to strengthen its security by departing from the policy of non-alignment. It may also influence Sweden’s decision on the same issue. In view of the expected sharp reaction from Russia and the long duration of the accession process, the UK’s security guarantees for Finland and Sweden, announced on 11 May, are of great importance.

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