There is a strong spirit of national defense in Finland, but it does not mean warlikeness. The president is also expected to speak about peace.
Sthe people of Uoma firmly trust Finland's national defense and security policy and strongly support them. This is clear from what the National Defense Information Planning Board (MTS) published on Friday from the interview study. Eight out of ten Finns think that Finland should defend itself with weapons in all situations. No less than 90 percent of Finns support Finland's NATO membership. NATO is seen to clearly strengthen Finland's security.
About 90 percent of the respondents also trust the defense forces' ability to counter military threats to Finland. Finns also strongly support the current conscription system: four out of five respondents support the current model. Six out of ten respondents support increasing defense appropriations.
The research shows that Finns are very united in matters of the nation's destiny. It offers a good starting point for the soon-to-be-elected new president of the republic.
The message outside of Finland is also clear: Finland is a strong ally for its friends, but a tough piece for its opponents. It is clearly not worth trying to influence Finns' opinions, at least with pressure and threats, because it seems to have the opposite effect compared to the efforts.
Vyou shouldn't be fooled by the national defense spirit of the ahva. The candidates for the presidential elections have noticed at the election meetings that some of the voters shudder at the already too warlike atmosphere. It is hoped that the president will also highlight the themes of harmony and peace. It has been in the speeches of most of the candidates lately. The importance of peace work has been emphasized by both Pekka Haavisto (green) and Alexander Stubb (kok), who has reminded, for example, of his cooperation with Martti Ahtisaari.
Few people have delusions about Russia anymore, but especially the older people have learned to think that you always have to get along somehow with your neighbor to the east. They grew up in Finland, where gentlemen were warned not to hit their heads on a Karelian pine and presidents excelled as mediators of disputes and peace builders. Now the Finns want the president to keep Finland safe, but that does not mean a desire for war but a desire to live in peace.
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