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2022 in Finland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Finland in 2022.

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Historical records for Finland in 2022

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May

18 May 2022

NATO Application

Niinisto, Sauli · Helsinki · President of Finland · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Finland applies to join NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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2022

NATO Membership Application

Marin, Sanna · Helsinki · Prime Minister of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

Sanna Marin's government supported applying for NATO membership after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The historic policy shift ended Finland's longstanding position outside military alliances.

2022

NATO Policy Reversal

Niinisto, Sauli Vainamo · Helsinki · President of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

President Niinistö helped lead Finland's decision to seek NATO membership following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He coordinated closely with the prime minister and parliamentary leaders.

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