Party Photos From His Official Residence Cause A Stir, Finnish PM Sanna Marin Apologizes

PM Finlandia Sanna Marin. (Wikimedia Commons/News Oresund)

JAKARTA - Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin apologized on Tuesday for photos that emerged from a private party she hosted at her official residence in July, following the public outcry over her party in the past week.

On Monday, a drug test taken by one of the world's youngest leaders came back negative. The test was carried out Friday, after videos showing him singing and dancing with Finnish celebrities circulated last week.

This week, another image began circulating on social media, showing two famous female influencers kissing, covering their bare breasts with the 'Finland' sign from the Prime Minister's official residence in Helsinki.

"In my opinion, the photo is inappropriate. I apologize. Such photos should not have been taken, but otherwise, nothing extraordinary happened during a get-together," Marin told reporters, confirming the photo from her home.

Marin, 36, who has made no secret of her free time, said the photo was taken at a private party with friends after a music festival in July.

"We go to the sauna, swim and spend time together," he explained, describing the party at his beachfront residence.

Finns are divided over the prime minister's behavior, with some voicing support for the young leader, for combining his personal life with his illustrious career.

While others have raised questions about whether his judgment will be impaired by his free time activities.