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Comprehensive defense: What stands in the way of applying the Finnish model to Germany

During his visit to Finland, President Steinmeier praised the Finnish defense doctrine. Germany could indeed learn a thing or two from the new NATO member – were it not for certain obstacles.

Markus Bickel
08. May 2026
Steinmeier during a visit to the Merihaka civil defense shelter in Helsinki on May 7. (picture alliance/SIPA/Mikko Stig/LEHTIKUVA)

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Last updated: 08. May 2026

Finland
Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Germany)
President of Germany