Helsinki, Europe Brief News – Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin comes under fire after a video of her dancing at private parties were published online.
Leaked videos posted on social media earlier this week showing 36-year-old Marin dancing at what appears to be a private party with friends has led to controversy.
People in the videos, which were posted on Instagram stories, can be heard shouting about cocaine, according to Finnish media, the Associated Press reported.
Marin said she was upset for posting the videos online, as they were meant to be seen only by friends.
Opposition party members have called for Marin to take a drug test and release the results publicly, suggesting that her actions are inappropriate for a prime minister.
Opposition party leader Riikka Purra said there was a “shadow of doubt” over her actions.
At a press conference, Marin said she had not used drugs or drunk heavily at the party. “I have danced, sung, celebrated, done legal things,” she said.
Marin added that she was disappointed the videos had been shared. “I trusted that since the videos are private and published at a private event, they would not be published,” Marin said. “It feels bad that they have been published.”
