A recent survey reveals that two-thirds of Finns are concerned about the security of Finland and Europe due to changes in U.S. policy. The Uutissuomalainen poll, published on Saturday, gathered responses from 1,000 people between March 11 and 19.
The findings show that 44% of respondents are somewhat concerned, while 22% are very concerned about security issues arising from shifts in U.S. policies. Only 5% reported no concern at all.
Many participants pointed to changes under President Donald Trump—including decreased commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and rising tariffs—as key reasons for their unease.
“Trump’s unpredictability clearly influences public opinion,” said Juha Vuori, a political science lecturer at the University of Turku. “NATO membership was expected to enhance Finland’s security, but these recent developments have caused uncertainty.”
The survey also highlighted demographic differences in concern levels. Women expressed more worry than men, with 73% of women voicing at least moderate concern compared to 59% of men. Political affiliation played a role as well; over half of Finns Party supporters were concerned, while three-quarters of Left Alliance backers shared that view.
Ville Sinkkonen, a senior research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, noted that similar fears are growing across Europe. “A recent YouGov survey showed that 49% of Britons and 48% of Germans see Trump as a very large threat to European security,” he said.
The increasing apprehension among Finns reflects a broader European sentiment regarding the impact of U.S. foreign policies on regional stability.
