In NATO for a year: Finland is defying growing pressure from Russia in the alliance.. As of: April 5, 2024, 10:34 a.m By: Christiane Kühl CommentsPressSplit Finland has been a member of NATO for exactly one year.

The country must now integrate its military into the alliance's structures. Finland is already a net contributor to the alliance in its first year. In 2024 it wants to spend 2.3 percent of its economic output (GDP) on defense.