Finnish security policy report sees US policies ´unpredictable´

The Finnish government has revised its public wording on the United States in a new security policy report submitted to parliament on Thursday, describing U.S. policies as "unpredictable," reported Xinhua. Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen characterized the current U.S. approach to Europe as "transaction-type," saying it is affecting transatlantic relations. The report states that the United States is increasingly assessing its allies based on the benefits they bring to Washington. It adds that Finland must demonstrate its reliability, strengthen its defense capabilities, and commit to higher defense spending in the current environment. The document also underscores the importance of the European Union in security and defense matters. Notably, the updated text no longer repeats the wording from the 2024 version, which described the United States as a key strategic partner of Finland. It further notes that some permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have shown disregard for the UN Charter and that international law is being violated, though it does not name specific countries. The decision to revise the security policy report was made in January after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to take control of Greenland, according to the national broadcaster Yle. The report will now be debated in parliament before final approval.

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