BREAKING:
Today, the Finnish Parliament voted for speeding up the process to join NATO.
The vote introduced a deadline for how long Finland can wait on Sweden to have its membership application ratified.
If it doesn’t happen before the deadline, Finland will go at it alone. pic.twitter.com/ZkrSTivwuP
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 1, 2023
There we have it — the Finnish Parliament has passed the legislation 184-7 affirming that Finland accepts the terms of Washington Treaty. Now Finland’s NATO accession is entirely up to Ankara and Budapest.
Decided to witness the historic event myself here in the Parliament! 🇫🇮 pic.twitter.com/nQR2escBc6
— Henri Vanhanen (@HenriVanhanen) March 1, 2023
I look forward to welcoming Sweden and Finland into the NATO Alliance.
It was my privilege to meet with Prime Minister Marin and Prime Minister Kristersson in Munich to discuss our shared security and shared values. pic.twitter.com/ZV6qpAWufq
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) February 18, 2023
#BREAKING Finland's parliament gives early greenlight to NATO entry pic.twitter.com/PH2dwUoW9I
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 1, 2023
Finnish Lawmakers Set Seal on NATO Entry to Revive Stalled Bid