Richard Hogan: Sanna Marin has to fight for her right to party

Marin's night out has nothing on Berlusconi's 'Bunga Bunga' parties. Is the media making much ado about nothing?

Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin attends a joint press conference after a video showing six people dancing in front of camera, including the PM was leaked. Pic: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Picture this for a moment; it’s Friday night, a young woman dances with her friends, they’re having a good time. The working week is over, it's time to let off a little steam. Lost in the dance of revelry, they’re hugging each other, having fun making a little video of the evening. Monday is miles away. I don’t know if they’re "bringing sexy back," I’m no judge of dancing, being white and middle-aged, but as far as I can see, our protagonist can certainly "cut a rug" as my grandmother used to say. Her gyrating is in rhythm with the music. Just young people, letting off a little steam. Nothing out of the ordinary.

The sight of a woman having fun on social media isn’t exactly a new phenomenon. So, why has the world reacted with such hostility to the recently-leaked video of Sanna Marin, the Finnish Prime Minister, dancing with friends?