Finland Proposes Ending Nuclear Ban for NATO Defense

0:00It's March 5th. Here's what's happening around the world. Finland's government is proposing to end. It's decades-old ban on nuclear weapons on its soil. This move will let the country host or transport them if needed for NATO defense. The change targets the 1987 Nuclear Energy Act, which currently blocks any import, making or use of nuclear explosives even in war. Defense Minister Auntie Hakonen says Europe security has shifted dramatically since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Aligning with NATO's deterrent strategy is key, he added. As the Alliance treats an attack on one member as an attack on all, backed by nuclear. Powers. Finland shares the longest border with Russia of any EU or NATO nation, 1,340 km. The country joined NATO as its 31st member in April 2023, followed by neighbor Sweden last year. That expansion has boosted NATO's presence in the Arctic, Baltic Sea, and Eastern flank.

1:00The proposal also tweaks Finland's criminal code and goes for consultation until April 2nd. The right-wing coalition in parliament backs it strongly. Meanwhile, other Europeans are refinking nuclear stances. Sweden's Prime Minister said last week, it's no foreign troops or Nuke's policy might not hold in a crisis. France and Germany just announced deeper nuclear cooperation with partners amid Ukraine's war and global tensions. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com.