According to a survey commissioned by Uutissuomalainen, only 46% of Finns express trust in NATO, while 32% do not, and 22% are undecided. The trust levels are slightly higher among men, where 55% indicate confidence in NATO's security assurances. Political party affiliation also plays a crucial role, with approximately 70% of supporters of the National Coalition Party and the Finns Party expressing trust in NATO, contrasted by only 18% of Left Alliance supporters who show confidence in NATO's ability to ensure security for Europe and Finland.

The survey further reveals that skepticism regarding NATO significantly varies across political lines, highlighting a deep divide in perceptions of security in Finland. The data indicates that the commitment to NATO finds strong support among right-leaning constituents, while left-leaning supporters show considerable distrust. This divide may be influenced by broader political narratives within Finland alongside international considerations regarding NATO's role in European security.

Moreover, political analyst Iro Särkkä notes that distrust in the current U.S. administration is undermining confidence in NATO. The survey was conducted by Iro Research from January 20 to 28, covering 1,000 Finnish respondents, with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. As Finland navigates its security outlook amidst changing global dynamics, these findings could have implications for future security policy and public discourse regarding NATO membership and alignment with Western defense structures.