Finland Lifts Decades-Old Nuclear Weapons Ban
Lawmakers backed the measure 125-61, and the government says it will strengthen deterrence while keeping no plans to host nuclear arms permanently.
- On Wednesday, Finland's parliament voted 125 to 61 to repeal the 1987 Nuclear Energy Act, authorizing the import and possession of nuclear weapons for national defense while maintaining a ban on manufacture and detonation.
- Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen framed the move as essential for strengthening deterrence against Russia as Finland deepens its NATO integration amid uncertainty over long-term US security commitments.
- Russia began construction last week on a military base near Finland's border, with 130 installations capable of housing up to 6,000 personnel, prompting Finland to harden its 10-foot border fence topped with barbed wire.
- Analysts assess that Finland's incoming 64 F-35A fighters could pair with US B61-12 guided bombs for NATO missions, though the government maintains no immediate plans to host nuclear armaments on its territory.
- Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is evaluating whether to join a French-led nuclear deterrence scheme, with a decision expected this autumn as Nordic nations weigh options to bolster security across the European continent.
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Finnish lawmakers amended laws to allow nuclear weapons, aligning with NATO and ending decades of neutrality. Russia warns of military retaliation if Finland joins NATO, escalating tensions along their shared border. Finland strengthens defenses with border fences and fighter jets amid Russian military buildup near its border. France proposes stationing nuclear-armed jets in Finland as part of a broader NATO deterrence strategy. Critics argu…
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