Finland’s Social Democratic Party (SDP), has announced it will vote against the government’s proposed law to lift restrictions on nuclear weapons.
SDP Chair Antti Lindtman emphasized that Finland’s strategic location requires careful consideration regarding nuclear arms, and he argued that the country is adequately protected under NATO’s nuclear deterrent.
The government recently revealed that Finland would allow the import of nuclear weapons. Under current law, bringing nuclear weapons into Finnish territory is strictly prohibited.
Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) described the reform as a necessary update to ensure Finland’s legislation is consistent with regional standards, citing Sweden, Denmark, and Norway as examples where nuclear imports are not categorically banned. Iceland remains the sole Nordic country with a full prohibition.
Lindtman criticized the government for bypassing a proper parliamentary process, stating that decisions of this magnitude should involve extensive debate before any legal changes. “We cannot support a law change that detaches us from the Nordic framework,” he said.
Last year, the party also called for Hungary’s exclusion from Schengen, because the country has expanded its fast-track visa scheme to eight additional countries, including Russia and Belarus.
