Finnish PM says suspected break-ins at MPs’ homes could be work of foreign power
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suggested that a series of unexplained break-ins at the homes of members of parliament could be the work of a foreign power. Authorities are investigating the incidents, which occurred over the past year without any items being stolen.
Why it matters
The potential for foreign interference in democratic institutions is a major security concern for Finland, especially given its recent NATO accession and tensions with Russia.
Petteri Orpo said Russia had sought to influence elections in several European countries. Petteri Orpo said Russia had sought to influence elections in several European countries. Finland Finnish PM says suspected break-ins at MPs’ homes could be work of foreign power Police investigating reports of politicians’ homes being broken into in last year with nothing being stolen
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Finnish prime minister, Petteri Orpo, has said a foreign power could be responsible for a series of suspected break-ins at the homes of several members of parliament.
Police said on Thursday they were investigating multiple reports of MPs’ homes being broken into in the Helsinki area in the last year in which nothing was stolen but subtle signs of breaking and entering were left.
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