The Prime Minister of Finland has apologized for the contentious photograph

Sanna Marin, the Prime Minister of Finland, issued an apology on Tuesday (August 23) for a contentious photo that was shot at her residence. This comes little over a week after a video of Marin, who is 36 years old, was shown partying and prompted controversy.

Picture of two ladies kissing that has been circulating in Finnish media shows the women lowering their tops to expose their torsos while simultaneously concealing their breasts with a sign that says “Finland.”

Marin stated on Tuesday that the photograph was taken at her official residence in Kesaranta, and that it was shot after she attended a music festival that took place from July 8-10.

“It is my opinion that the picture should not be used, and I apologize for that. A photograph of this kind should not have been taken,” Marin told reporters in Helsinki.

Marin claimed that she had “friends” over at her house at the time, and that they were “spending the evening” and “going to the sauna.”

The picture was initially shared on a TikTok account, which was owned by a social media influencer who had previously competed for the title of Miss Finland and who also features in the picture.

On Tuesday, the most widely circulated newspaper in the Nordic nation, Helsingin Sanomat, published an editorial in which it stated that Marin did not appear to be “in control,” and that other photographs and films from her private life could end up in the public domain.

A video that emerged the week before last showing Marin dancing and partying with a group of friends and celebrities caused headlines to be published all over the world.

Some people believed that the statements they heard on the video were making references to illegal drugs, which is something that has been hotly contested on social media and which she has categorically rejected.

Marin was motivated to take a drug test by the controversy, and he did so on Friday in order to “clear up doubts.”

Her urine sample was examined to see if it contained any of a number of different medicines. The results were unfavorable.

The findings of a drug test administered to Prime Minister Sanna Marin on August 19, 2022 did not indicate the presence of narcotics, according to a statement released by Marin’s office on Monday. The statement said that a physician had signed off on the results of the test.

Certain people have deemed her dancing in the video to be unacceptable behavior for a prime minister, while others have defended her freedom to enjoy a private event with friends. Her dancing has also been criticized by some people.

Antti Lindtman, the head of the parliamentary group for the Social Democratic Party, has stated to the media that he “can’t see any serious problem with dancing at a private event with friends.” This indicates that Marin’s party has given their support to her thus far.

Marin, who was appointed in 2019 at the age of 34, has in the past been the object of criticism over parties that she hosted at her official apartment. Marin was appointed in 2019.

In December of 2021, it was reported that despite having been exposed to COVID-19, she continued to stay out dancing till the early hours of the morning. As a result, she was subjected to persistent criticism.