Sanna Marin, the 36-year-old prime minister of Finland, was found not guilty of any misconduct on Friday after an official investigation over a leaked video depicting her partying in August.&nbsp;

After the prime minister was pictured dancing and having a good time with friends and famous people, sparking headlines around the world, dozens of complaints were made to Finland's chancellor of justice.&nbsp;

However, the chancellor, a separate body tasked with monitoring the constitutionality of government actions and to which any citizen may file a complaint, came to the conclusion that Marin had not disregarded her obligations as prime minister.

There was "no reason to suspect the prime minister of unlawful conduct in the performance of her duties or of neglect of her official duties," Chancellor of Justice Tuomas Poysti concluded.

At the time of the scandal, Marin said she spent "an evening with friends" and that the videos were "filmed in private premises".

"I am human. And I too sometimes long for joy, light and fun amidst these dark clouds," she said.

There were complaints made to the chancellor that Marin was unqualified to serve as prime minister "due to alcohol consumption," that she acted inappropriately for the position, and that she endangered Finland's "reputation and security."&nbsp;

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The accusations, according to the chancellor, failed to prove that Marin had neglected or jeopardised a "specific official duty".&nbsp;

The chancellor stated that evaluating the "moral and social" aspect of a prime minister's extracurricular activities is "a matter for parliament" and that "political accountability is also periodically weighed in democratic elections."&nbsp;

To dispel any doubts raised by some that words heard on the tape alluded to drugs, Marin had a drug test in August; the results were negative. This was a topic that generated a lot of discussion on social media, and the prime minister vehemently rejected it even as she got widespread support from women who even posted their dance videos to express solidarity with her.

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Sanna Marin, the 36-year-old prime minister of Finland, was found not guilty of any misconduct on Friday after an official investigation over a leaked video depicting her partying in August.

Sanna Marin, the 36-year-old prime minister of Finland, was found not guilty of any misconduct on Friday after an official investigation over a leaked video depicting her partying in August. After the prime minister was pictured dancing and having a good time with friends and famous people, sparking headlines around the world, dozens of complaints were made to Finland's chancellor of justice. However, the chancellor, a separate body tasked with monitoring the constitutionality of government actions and to which any citizen may file a complaint, came to the conclusion that Marin had not disregarded her obligations as prime minister. There was "no reason to suspect the prime minister of unlawful conduct in the performance of her duties or of neglect of her official duties," Chancellor of Justice Tuomas Poysti concluded. At the time of the scandal, Marin said she spent "an evening with friends" and that the videos were "filmed in private premises". "I am human. And I too sometimes long for joy, light and fun amidst these dark clouds," she said. There were complaints made to the chancellor that Marin was unqualified to serve as prime minister "due to alcohol consumption," that she acted inappropriately for the position, and that she endangered Finland's "reputation and security." Also Read: Watch: Starbucks co-founder relishes Dosa in Bengaluru, gives 3-star rating The accusations, according to the chancellor, failed to prove that Marin had neglected or jeopardised a "specific official duty". The chancellor stated that evaluating the "moral and social" aspect of a prime minister's extracurricular activities is "a matter for parliament" and that "political accountability is also periodically weighed in democratic elections." To dispel any doubts raised by some that words heard on the tape alluded to drugs, Marin had a drug test in August; the results were negative. This was a topic that generated a lot of discussion on social media, and the prime minister vehemently rejected it even as she got widespread support from women who even posted their dance videos to express solidarity with her. (with inputs from agencies)

Finnish PM Sanna Marin cleared of 'misconduct' in partying scandal

Sanna Marin, the Finnish prime minister tested negative for drugs after she underwent them to clear doubts following backlash from videos showing the 36-year-old partying with her friends went viral.

"Drug test taken from Prime Minister Sanna Marin on 19 August 2022 did not reveal the presence of drugs," her office said.

Lida Vallin, an adviser to the prime minister, said Marin’s urine samples were examined for the presence of numerous drugs like cocaine and cannabis. She said, "The test was a comprehensive drug test. We did not choose how the test was done," AFP reported.

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The videos sparked outrage all around the world, with people calling out reference to drugs in them, which were hotly disputed on social media, but the Finnish minister strongly rejected claims of drug use. She claimed the videos were filmed on private premises and that she was having fun with her pals.

Marin had on Friday declared that she’ll be taking a drug test to dispel any rumours. She acknowledged having consumed alcohol but denied consuming drugs, asserting also that she did not see any other attendees using drugs.

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Marin said, "Never in my life, not even in my youth, have I ever used any drugs," AFP reported.

Defending Marin, many Finnish women came forward and posted their dancing and partying videos on social media.

She received harsh criticism in 2021 after it was discovered that she had been exposed to COVID-19 but still continued to party for hours.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Sanna Marin, the Finnish prime minister tested negative for drugs after she underwent them to clear doubts following backlash from videos showing the 36-year-old partying with her friends went viral. "Drug test taken from Prime Minister Sanna Marin on 19 August 2022 did not reveal the presence of drugs," her office said. Lida Vallin, an adviser to the prime minister, said Marin’s urine samples were examined for the presence of numerous drugs like cocaine and cannabis. She said, "The test was a comprehensive drug test. We did not choose how the test was done," AFP reported. Also read | Hundreds of Finnish women share party videos in support of PM Sanna Marin The videos sparked outrage all around the world, with people calling out reference to drugs in them, which were hotly disputed on social media, but the Finnish minister strongly rejected claims of drug use. She claimed the videos were filmed on private premises and that she was having fun with her pals. Marin had on Friday declared that she’ll be taking a drug test to dispel any rumours. She acknowledged having consumed alcohol but denied consuming drugs, asserting also that she did not see any other attendees using drugs. Also read | Why are Finnish PM Sanna Marin’s party videos bothering you? Marin said, "Never in my life, not even in my youth, have I ever used any drugs," AFP reported. Defending Marin, many Finnish women came forward and posted their dancing and partying videos on social media. She received harsh criticism in 2021 after it was discovered that she had been exposed to COVID-19 but still continued to party for hours. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Finnish PM Sanna Marin clears all doubts, tests negative for drugs amid party video controversy

“I have nothing to hide. I have not used drugs and therefore I have no problem taking tests,” Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said after a leaked video of her partying and dancing wildly with friends at a private event surfaced online and went viral.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thousands of people came up with comments like “irresponsible and inappropriate” to define the video and Marin’s actions when she was seen dancing hip-to-hip with male pop singer Olavi Uusivirta in Helsinki.&nbsp;&nbsp;

But the Finnish PM defended the actions and her love for partying; she insisted that “everyone needs fun and relaxed evening out” and added that there is “nothing inappropriate” in the leaked video.&nbsp;

This is not the first time she is facing criticism for partying. Last year in December, Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin had to apologise for going clubbing after coming into close contact with a COVID-19 positive case.&nbsp;

Critics even questioned her judgment when she chose not to isolate herself as she said she had been fully vaccinated. She was actually asked to isolate, but said that she missed the text message that advised her to avoid social contact as it was sent to her work phone, which she had left at home. Many saw this as her being ‘irresponsible’.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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After the recent video was leaked, the 36-year-old, who is married, said that her only regret is that those videos were not meant to be seen by everyone as it was a private party.&nbsp;

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with letting loose after juggling multiple responsibilities in the office. A 36-year-old can do such things unapologetically.&nbsp;

But it has left the people divided as critics are saying that this behaviour is not appropriate for a world leader while others have defended her right to enjoy a private event with friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The criticism has basically been centred around the fact that she was on duty as prime minister at the time and people questioned whether or not she would have been in a position to make decisions in case of a sudden crisis.&nbsp;

But Marin said, “My capacity to function was good. I didn’t expect to have any meetings.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Well, personally speaking, if I see a movie star dancing next to me in a nightclub, I will be excited for sure. But if I see our Prime Minister dancing next to me at a posh party in New Delhi, it might bother me.&nbsp;

But considering her age, Marin’s approach to being a world leader would be different and people should accept that. She was the world’s youngest prime minister when she assumed office in 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Moral policing can’t be done just because she is a woman. Had it been Obama’s private party, people would have a different mindset while writing the headlines and defining it. It is sad to see how the entire chapter has been treated in the public domain. It was uncalled for.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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When a country’s prime minister is defending herself on claims that she took drugs is too much. Marin even submitted to a drug test to prove her innocence. Was there a need? I guess, not.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her governance during the Covid pandemic earned her praises as Finland did a better job than most of the European countries.&nbsp;

She was even commended when she defied Russian President Vladimir Putin and applied to join The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).&nbsp;&nbsp;

The main question why is the Finnish prime minister’s party video bothering a certain segment? It was not illegal so comparing it with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “partygate” scandal would be wrong.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Finland achieved its independence from Russia in 1917.&nbsp;

It was an impoverished, agrarian nation at the start of the 20th century, with a per capita gross domestic output that was less than half of that of the United Kingdom and the United States, who were leaders at the time.&nbsp;

Finland is a small industrialised nation with one of the highest living standards in the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amid ongoing Russian-Ukraine war fallouts, climate change, and coping with the effects of the coronavirus, this youthful PM has been leading her nation amid apocalyptic-seeming times.&nbsp;&nbsp;

And if she wants to blow off some steam in a private and confined environment, there shouldn’t be any harm. She is not answerable to ‘you’, who is apparently bothered.&nbsp;

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“I have nothing to hide. I have not used drugs and therefore I have no problem taking tests,” Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said after a leaked video of her partying and dancing wildly with friends at a private event surfaced online and went viral. Thousands of people came up with comments like “irresponsible and inappropriate” to define the video and Marin’s actions when she was seen dancing hip-to-hip with male pop singer Olavi Uusivirta in Helsinki. But the Finnish PM defended the actions and her love for partying; she insisted that “everyone needs fun and relaxed evening out” and added that there is “nothing inappropriate” in the leaked video. This is not the first time she is facing criticism for partying. Last year in December, Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin had to apologise for going clubbing after coming into close contact with a COVID-19 positive case. Critics even questioned her judgment when she chose not to isolate herself as she said she had been fully vaccinated. She was actually asked to isolate, but said that she missed the text message that advised her to avoid social contact as it was sent to her work phone, which she had left at home. Many saw this as her being ‘irresponsible’. WATCH | Multiple times when world leaders hit the dancefloor, why blame Sanna Marin alone? After the recent video was leaked, the 36-year-old, who is married, said that her only regret is that those videos were not meant to be seen by everyone as it was a private party. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with letting loose after juggling multiple responsibilities in the office. A 36-year-old can do such things unapologetically. But it has left the people divided as critics are saying that this behaviour is not appropriate for a world leader while others have defended her right to enjoy a private event with friends. The criticism has basically been centred around the fact that she was on duty as prime minister at the time and people questioned whether or not she would have been in a position to make decisions in case of a sudden crisis. But Marin said, “My capacity to function was good. I didn’t expect to have any meetings.” Well, personally speaking, if I see a movie star dancing next to me in a nightclub, I will be excited for sure. But if I see our Prime Minister dancing next to me at a posh party in New Delhi, it might bother me. But considering her age, Marin’s approach to being a world leader would be different and people should accept that. She was the world’s youngest prime minister when she assumed office in 2019. Moral policing can’t be done just because she is a woman. Had it been Obama’s private party, people would have a different mindset while writing the headlines and defining it. It is sad to see how the entire chapter has been treated in the public domain. It was uncalled for. ALSO READ | In new leaked video, Finland PM Sanna Marin seen dancing intimately with a man: Report When a country’s prime minister is defending herself on claims that she took drugs is too much. Marin even submitted to a drug test to prove her innocence. Was there a need? I guess, not. Her governance during the Covid pandemic earned her praises as Finland did a better job than most of the European countries. She was even commended when she defied Russian President Vladimir Putin and applied to join The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The main question why is the Finnish prime minister’s party video bothering a certain segment? It was not illegal so comparing it with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “partygate” scandal would be wrong. Finland achieved its independence from Russia in 1917. It was an impoverished, agrarian nation at the start of the 20th century, with a per capita gross domestic output that was less than half of that of the United Kingdom and the United States, who were leaders at the time. Finland is a small industrialised nation with one of the highest living standards in the world. Amid ongoing Russian-Ukraine war fallouts, climate change, and coping with the effects of the coronavirus, this youthful PM has been leading her nation amid apocalyptic-seeming times. And if she wants to blow off some steam in a private and confined environment, there shouldn’t be any harm. She is not answerable to ‘you’, who is apparently bothered. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Why are Finnish PM Sanna Marin’s party videos bothering you?

Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland, has been captured in a video dancing intimately with a man, reports Euronews. The video, which reportedly shows Marin in what appears to be a club, is being shared on social media. It is the second video that purportedly shows the politician partying. Marin (36) drew criticism earlier this week for a&nbsp;video that showed her dancing in a party. There have been allegations that she was under influence of&nbsp;drugs when she was recorded in the first video. The latest video is likely to further sharpen criticism from political quarters.

"A new video has emerged of Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing closely with a man who isn't her husband, a day after leaked images showed her partying with friends. While Marin has faced backlash, the response to the videos at home and abroad has been broadly positive," tweeted Euronews.

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In her reaction to the first leaked video, Marin denied allegations that she had consumed drugs. On Friday (August 19), she said that she had taken a drug test. She said she had never used illegal drugs. She also said that she did not see anyone consuming drugs at the party

"I consider these accusations to be very serious and, though I consider the demand for a drug test unjust, for my own legal protection and to clear up any doubts, I have taken a drug test today, the results of which will come in about a week," Marin told a news conference.

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In 2019, Sanna Marin became world's youngest serving government leader.

While many have praised Marin for combining her demanding job with an active private life, others have questioned her decision to allow herself to be filmed even when promised that the videos would not be made public.

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Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland, has been captured in a video dancing intimately with a man, reports Euronews. The video, which reportedly shows Marin in what appears to be a club, is being shared on social media.

Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland, has been captured in a video dancing intimately with a man, reports Euronews. The video, which reportedly shows Marin in what appears to be a club, is being shared on social media. It is the second video that purportedly shows the politician partying. Marin (36) drew criticism earlier this week for a video that showed her dancing in a party. There have been allegations that she was under influence of drugs when she was recorded in the first video. The latest video is likely to further sharpen criticism from political quarters. "A new video has emerged of Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing closely with a man who isn't her husband, a day after leaked images showed her partying with friends. While Marin has faced backlash, the response to the videos at home and abroad has been broadly positive," tweeted Euronews. 🇫🇮 A new video has emerged of Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing closely with a man who isn't her husband, a day after leaked images showed her partying with friends. While Marin has faced backlash, the response to the videos at home and abroad has been broadly positive. pic.twitter.com/ZIadtxzuPD — euronews (@euronews) August 19, 2022 × In her reaction to the first leaked video, Marin denied allegations that she had consumed drugs. On Friday (August 19), she said that she had taken a drug test. She said she had never used illegal drugs. She also said that she did not see anyone consuming drugs at the party "I consider these accusations to be very serious and, though I consider the demand for a drug test unjust, for my own legal protection and to clear up any doubts, I have taken a drug test today, the results of which will come in about a week," Marin told a news conference. Watch: Finland PM Sanna Marin faces backlash after wild party video goes viral In 2019, Sanna Marin became world's youngest serving government leader. While many have praised Marin for combining her demanding job with an active private life, others have questioned her decision to allow herself to be filmed even when promised that the videos would not be made public. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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