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2 Oct 2026
🇫🇮 What is said about Finland
Finland’s government survived a parliamentary vote of confidence tied to its Middle East policy. The vote was triggered after Defense Minister Antti Hakkasen’s criticized visit to Israel, with opposition parties accusing the right-wing government of inconsistency in its foreign policy stance. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) led the motion of no confidence against the government.
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HELSINKI: Finland’s government on Friday survived a parliamentary vote of confidence called over the government’s Middle East policy following a criticized visit to Israel by the defense minister.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) called for a motion of no confidence against the government.
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