Posted on Mar 3, 2022
Neutral Finns and Swedes reconsider idea of NATO membership
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https://www.npr.org/2022/03/03/ [login to see] /neutral-finland-sweden-warm-to-idea-of-nato-membership
Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until now.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has profoundly changed Europe's security outlook, including for Nordic neutrals Finland and Sweden, where support for joining NATO has surged to record levels.
A poll commissioned by Finnish broadcaster YLE this week showed that, for the first time, more than 50% of Finns support joining the Western military alliance. In neighboring Sweden, a similar poll showed those in favor of NATO membership outnumber those against.
Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until now.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has profoundly changed Europe's security outlook, including for Nordic neutrals Finland and Sweden, where support for joining NATO has surged to record levels.
A poll commissioned by Finnish broadcaster YLE this week showed that, for the first time, more than 50% of Finns support joining the Western military alliance. In neighboring Sweden, a similar poll showed those in favor of NATO membership outnumber those against.
Neutral Finns and Swedes reconsider idea of NATO membership
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Should Finland join NATO?
The YLE poll showed 53% of respondents in favor of Finland joining NATO, with only 28% against. The poll had an error margin of 2.5 percentage points and included 1,382 respondents interviewed Feb. 23-25. Russia’s invasion began Feb. 24."
"Should Finland join NATO?
The YLE poll showed 53% of respondents in favor of Finland joining NATO, with only 28% against. The poll had an error margin of 2.5 percentage points and included 1,382 respondents interviewed Feb. 23-25. Russia’s invasion began Feb. 24."
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