Finland’s parliament endorses country’s bid to join Nato

Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, centre, attends a parliamentary vote on Nato membership (Emmi Korhonen/AP)

Finland’s parliament has overwhelmingly endorsed a bid from the Nordic country’s government to join Nato.

Politicians at the 200-seat Eduskunta legislature voted 188-8 on Tuesday to approve Finland seeking membership in the 30-member Western military alliance.