Finnish MPs report unexplained break-ins at their homes, PM points to possible foreign involvement
Several Finnish members of parliament have noticed signs over the past year that someone entered their homes while they were away. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said foreign actors could be behind the incidents.
Finland's broadcaster Yle reports that several members of parliament have noticed, over the past year, signs that someone entered their homes without permission while they were away. Nothing was reported stolen, but lawmakers noted details such as doors left open or lights switched on that indicated someone had been inside.
Parliament Speaker Jussi Halla-aho said the intrusions may have been deliberate. The exact number of affected lawmakers has not been disclosed, but Yle estimates it at fewer than 20. Halla-aho noted that those affected do not belong to a single party and share no other obvious common trait.
PM points to possible foreign actors
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suggested that foreign actors could be responsible for the incidents. He said that any attempt to destabilize Finland, erode its citizens' sense of security, or weaken support for Ukraine would in fact backfire and achieve the opposite result.
Orpo also recalled that Russia has previously attempted to interfere in elections elsewhere in Europe. Finland's next parliamentary election is scheduled for April 2027.
