On Saturday, April 23, the absolute majority of Finnish parliamentarians spoke in favor of the immediate entry of Finland in NATO, transferring Finnish media.
According to the results of the vote, it was decided that the Parliament of Finland will send an application for accession to NATO: 113 deputies spoke for joining the Alliance, 12 – against. It is expected that the application will take place this summer.
Previously, NATO Jens Stoleberg Secretary General announced that Finland and Sweden could join his military unit at an accelerated procedure if necessary documents.