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Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, right, and her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson speak to the media outside the Prime Minister's official residence Kesaranta

Video. Finland wants to join NATO. But how does a new member sign up?

Updated: 16/05/2022 - 9:02 GMT+2

The process to join the alliance relies heavily on the political appetite of member states.

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