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Vast majority of Finns approve of NATO, EU membership

Helsinki, Nov 28 (UNI) Up to 77% of Finns view their country's membership of NATO positively, while 68% are happy about the EU membership, according to a survey conducted by pro-market Finnish think tank EVA out Tuesday.
Finland became a NATO member in April 2023 and has been in the European Union since 1995.
The poll found that only 8% of the respondents have a negative attitude toward Finland's membership in NATO, while 14% view it neutrally.
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