Finland: Anti-personnel mines must return

This message was given by Yle's radio, citing its own government sources. The study of the armed forces, which is the basis for the decision of the Council of Ministers, will not be made public," emphasised the national broadcaster. In early April, the Finnish government announced legislative action to denounce the Ottawa Convention. According to the government of Petteri Orpo, "the most crucial nonsubjective of Finnish abroad policy is to prevent Finland from engaging in armed conflict and to guarantee the safety and well-being of Finns". Therefore, in order to be able to respond to long-term and large-scale warfare, it is appropriate to denounce the Ottawa Convention. "This will enable the anti-personnel mine strategy to be restored to the defensive arsenal", stressed the draft bill aimed at public consultation.