Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 6, 2026 at 12:12 AM

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Finland plans to amend its laws to allow nuclear weapons on its territory, reversing a decades-old ban established in 1987. The Finnish government states this change is necessary to align with NATO's deterrence policy after joining the alliance in April 2023. The proposal, requiring changes to the Nuclear Energy Act and criminal code, would permit the import, transport, possession, and delivery of nuclear weapons related to Finland's military defense. This decision follows Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a perceived deterioration of Finland's security environment, given its 1,340km border with Russia. The proposal is currently under consultation until April 2nd before formal presentation.

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European Union 30% Vladimir Putin 30% Sweden 40% Nuclear Energy Act ×250% Ukraine ×260% Antti Häkkänen ×270% Russia ×380% Nato (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) ×785% Finland ×890%

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finland 100% nuclear weapons 100% nato 90% deterrence policy 80% russia 70% military alliance 60% ukraine 60% nuclear energy act 50% security environment 50% collective defence 40%

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Finland

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