On June 19, 2025, Finland took a significant policy step by voting to exit the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty, signaling a shift in its defense posture. The parliamentary vote showed a majority in favor of withdrawal, with nine SDP MPs missing from the voting session. Finnish authorities cited the necessity to update defense capabilities in light of current security challenges, especially considering regional threats. This decision breaks with decades of international norms against landmine use and could have implications for Finland's military operations and its relations with treaty members. The debate was covered widely by Finnish media, included statements from several MPs, and featured graphical data illustrating voting patterns.

On June 19, 2025, Finland took a significant policy step by voting to exit the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty, signaling a shift in its defense posture. The parliamentary vote showed a majority in favor of withdrawal, with nine SDP MPs missing from the voting session. Finnish authorities cited the necessity to update defense capabilities in light of current security challenges, especially considering regional threats. This decision breaks with decades of international norms against landmine use and could have implications for Finland's military operations and its relations with treaty members. The debate was covered widely by Finnish media, included statements from several MPs, and featured graphical data illustrating voting patterns.