Controversy Over Leaked Wild Party Video of Finnish Prime Minister in His 30s... Allegations of Drug Use Raised

Controversy Over Slang Referring to Drugs in Video
"I Will Take a Drug Test If Necessary" Denies Allegations

On the 17th (local time), Finnish local media Iltalehti (IL) released a party video featuring Sanna Marin, the Prime Minister of Finland. In the video, Prime Minister Marin appears dancing vigorously with about 20 well-known Finnish celebrities. [Image source= Iltalehti (IL)]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-woo] Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has been embroiled in allegations of drug use following the leak of a party video. Calls have emerged both inside and outside Finnish politics for Marin to undergo a drug test, and Marin herself has fully denied the allegations, stating she would take a test if necessary, which is expected to further intensify the controversy.

On the 18th (local time), Finnish local media Iltalehti (IL) released a video showing Prime Minister Marin and about 20 Finnish celebrities dancing and singing at a party. The leak of the video showing Marin enjoying a wild party with entertainers sparked widespread controversy within and outside Finnish politics.

In particular, the video shows some attendees shouting the slang term "the flour gang," which refers to cocaine and other drugs, fueling strong allegations of drug use against Prime Minister Marin.

At a press conference that day, Marin denied the drug use allegations. She stated, "I acknowledge that the party shown in the video took place. However, I did not drink or consume anything other than alcohol," adding, "I danced, sang, and enjoyed the party, and all of this was completely legal." She continued, "I have nothing to hide, and if necessary, I have no problem taking a test. But I also think that the need for such a test is quite unusual."

Even if Marin did not use drugs, concerns have been raised that if actual drug use is confirmed at the party, Marin could face a political crisis. According to the British newspaper The Guardian, cocaine and other drug use are prohibited under Finnish criminal law, and hosting parties where drug use is permitted is also strictly forbidden.

Meanwhile, Marin was elected leader of Finland's largest party, the Social Democratic Party, in December 2019 at the age of 34, becoming the world's youngest sitting prime minister at the time. Previously, in December last year, she apologized to the public after holding a party at a nightclub with friends until 4 a.m., leaving her work phone at home, following close contact with the foreign minister who tested positive for COVID-19.

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