Citizenship Rules Tightened: Finland’s Parliament approved a new citizenship test requirement for passport applicants, with the law set to start in 2027 and administered by Migri, covering Finnish society, history, culture, human rights, equality and how institutions work. NATO & Nuclear Posture: President Alexander Stubb said Finland will not become a nuclear power, but will take part in NATO nuclear planning, echoing similar roles discussed for Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Kultaranta Diplomacy: Finnish President Stubb called India an “influential actor” after talks with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, who pushed for dialogue on conflicts and defended India’s Russian oil purchases. Energy Clash at Kultaranta: Jaishankar said the US “specifically asked” India to buy Russian oil in 2022 to stabilise markets, then later imposed tariffs—arguing Western criticism is inconsistent. EU Job Market: Eurostat reported the EU unemployment rate edged up to 6% in 2025, with Finland at 9.7% and Spain highest at 10.5%. Public Safety & Work: A report highlights how many older Finns struggle with digital services, while VPS signed 19-year-old Ghanaian midfielder Maxwell Oduro on a three-year deal.