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Finland probes suspected break-ins at politicians' homes
DW.com • • world
Key Points:
- Finnish police are investigating a series of suspected break-ins and attempted intrusions at the homes of multiple members of parliament, with incidents occurring over the past year.
- Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suggested a foreign power could be behind the intrusions, emphasizing that such actions would only strengthen Finland's unity and resolve.
- Parliament's speaker, Jussi Halla-aho, confirmed the break-ins are significant in number but declined to specify details about motives or perpetrators, while Helsinki police have opened a preliminary inquiry.
- MPs have been warned to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and file police reports if necessary, amid heightened security concerns following Finland's recent NATO membership and tensions with Russia.
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb condemned the attacks as assaults on democracy, reflecting the country's ongoing vigilance against potential destabilization efforts amid geopolitical tensions.
