Finland to Lift Nuclear Weapons Restrictions in Major Shift

Finland’s government wants to remove some restrictions on nuclear weapons, allowing such arms to be brought to its territory, marking a major shift for the Nordic nation.

The government on Thursday said it will put forward a bill proposing to permit defense-related import, transport, supply and possession of nuclear arms as it proceeds with NATO integration, Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said in a news conference on Thursday in Helsinki. Finland is seeking to “maximize” its security and boost deterrence in what the government called “an unpredictable operating environment,” according to a statement.