Finland PM Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs after party video outcry
- Local media is facing criticism for alleging without evidence that illegal substances were used at the event where the footage was filmed
- The incident has not led to serious calls for Marin to resign, but has weakened her position following previous scandals caused by her fondness for clubbing
A drug test taken by Sanna Marin was negative, bolstering the case that Finland’s 36-year-old prime minister will survive her latest partying scandal.
The screening carried out on Friday showed no indication of drugs, according to a statement from the government in Helsinki on Monday. The urine test was screened for cocaine, opiates and amphetamine, as well as a number of other substances, Marin’s office said in an emailed response to questions.
Marin took the test to refute speculation of drug use prompted by leaked video footage that showed her dancing and partying with friends at a private residence earlier in August.
Local media in Finland have faced criticism for alleging, without evidence, that drugs were used at the party where the videos were filmed. The scandal has led to no serious calls for Marin to resign and the ruling Social Democrats back their prime minister.
Still, Marin’s position has been weakened following previous scandals caused by her fondness for clubbing.