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# Sauli Niinisto

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2022

Finnish parliament votes overwhelmingly in favour of NATO membership

Germany also plans to ramp up its military collaboration with Sweden and Finland as they seek to join NATO.

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May 17th 2022, 2:25 PM

Finland’s leaders say their country must apply for Nato membership 'without delay'

The announcement paves the way for the alliance to expand amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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May 12th 2022, 1:33 PM

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Finland's conservatives win presidency for first time in 55 years

The pro-EU conservative and former finance minister Sauli Niinisto takes a clear majority in Finland’s run-off election.

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Feb 6th 2012, 8:51 AM