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Analysis: Five key things we learned from Finland's general election

The National Coalition Party will now have the chance to form the next government, but faces challenges negotiating with far-right populists.

Finland

Finland's centre-right party claims win amid tight election

Incumbent Prime Minister Sanna Marin's Social Democrats are trailing in what has long been seen as a three-way race.

Finland

Finnish fence on Russian border to cost hundreds of millions of euros

The construction of a fence in Finland at the Russian border is estimated to run into hundreds of millions of euros and could take around three to four years to be finished.

Finland

Tight contest expected as polls open in Finland

A tight race is in prospect in Finland's parliamentary elections, with three parties in with a chance of coming out top.

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Finland

Finland election: The issues making headlines on the campaign trail

Euronews talked with Finnish election candidates on the campaign trail to find out more about the policies impacting ordinary voters.

Turkey

'Welcome to NATO': Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.

Sweden

Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow

Russia has reignited threats against Sweden and Finland after their historic decision to try and join the Western military alliance.

Finland

Everything you need to know about Finland's general election

Here's your quick and easy guide to the politics, parties, personalities and the issues at stake as the Nordic nation votes on 2 April.

Finland

Pretty fly for white guys: Politicians in Finland rap for votes

The candidates, from Sanna Marin's Social Democrats and the Greens, hope their innovative way to connect with voters brings a boost at the ballot box next weekend.

Sweden

NATO chief welcomes Norway's 'significant' miltary aid to Ukraine

Eight German-made Leopard tanks contributed by Norway have arrived in Ukraine.

Finland

Turkey ratifies Finland NATO bid, but awaits final parliament approval

Finland and Sweden applied to NATO 10 months ago, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has yet to approve Sweden’s bid.

Health news

These are the world’s happiest countries in 2023

2022 was a year of crises, but the human resolve to be happy has been "remarkably resilient".

Turkey

Turkey's president asks parliament to ratify Finland NATO membership

Turkey President Erdogan asks parliament to ratify Finland NATO membership

Finland

Outcry as Finland election campaign hit by 'racist' advertising

Politicians with immigrant backgrounds say the Finns Party adverts show contempt for minorities and are trying to stoke racial divisions.

Euronews Witness

Why are so many young Finns dying from drug abuse?

Finland is often held up as a shining example on the world stage. Yet is the European country with the highest proportion of under 25s dying from drugs.

Finland

'NATO membership train is moving': Hungary, Finland leaders in Turkey

The governments in Ankara and Budapest are the last two hold-outs to approve NATO membership bids for Sweden and Finland.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Intense fighting continues in Bakhmut

Intense fighting continues in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut as Moscow agrees to a 60-day grain deal extension.

Ukraine

'In our hearts you've already won', Sanna Marin tells Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said "Finns understand what Ukraine is going through with Russia," while Marin stressed that Finland was united in support of Ukraine's cause.

Finland

Finland's Parliament gives final approval for NATO bid

The measure was passed by 184 votes to seven to allow for Finland’s accession to the Western military alliance, clearing the last required national hurdle.

Finland

Finland takes step towards joining NATO without waiting for Sweden

The parliament in Helsinki is to debate and vote on joining the alliance without waiting for Sweden, or the approval of Turkey and Hungary.