Ben Zyskowicz (NCP) set a record on Friday for the longest term ever in the Finnish Parliament, more than 17,000 days. He led the NCP parliamentary group for 13 years, but declined invitations to become a cabinet minister.
This is the second time that Finland is taking part in the exercise – but the first time it has said so in advance. Its F/A 18 combat aircraft cannot carry nuclear weapons.
The confidence rating fell to its lowest level since the biannual survey started in 2020. Trust in institutions and a sense of social justice dipped after rising last spring.
Domestic outlets report how Alexander Stubb helped warm Finnish–US relations, and how that diplomatic momentum is translating into a substantial icebreaker deal.