Sanna Marin
The Finnish prime minister is confronted with several party videos.
(Photo: IMAGO/Lehtikuva)
Helsinki Cellphone video showed Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing at a private party – the Nordic country has been discussing a second film since later this week. The 36-year-old singer can be seen dancing at a club in Helsinki with Finnish singer Olavi Uusivirta (39).
The two continue touching each other’s shoulders and hips. For a brief moment, the musician leans forward as if to whisper something in her ear. Some want to recognize a kiss on the neck from him – even if it’s not clearly visible.
At a press conference on the debate in Helsinki on Friday, Marin said she doesn’t remember being kissed on the neck. She thinks Uusivirta wanted to tell her something.
“I think these things are part of my personal life. And I’m not going to comment on them in detail,” said married woman Marin – adding that she doesn’t think anything inappropriate is happening in the video.
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Uusivirta also commented on the recording via Instagram on Friday. “There has been public speculation about the nature of the relationship between myself and Prime Minister Sanna Marin. All I can say is that we are friends and nothing inappropriate has happened between us,” she wrote.
The first video of the party, in which Marin was seen dancing with several friends at a private party, sparked discussion in Finland – especially on social media – about the prime minister’s public appearance and a possible violation of her official duties. It is also the question of whether the head of government should have had an official representative during the celebration a few weeks ago, in which she said she had drunk alcohol.
Just before, Marin said he had returned early from his vacation for an appointment. Therefore, according to the government, no representation was scheduled for the day in question.
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