Finland's opposition has filed a no-confidence motion over the funding of the controversial Garden Helsinki arena project, putting the government's handling of the plan under immediate political pressure. The issue surfaced as Parliament gathered for an extraordinary summer session in Helsinki on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo defended the government's actions on the project during the session, according to Yle News. The dispute centres on how the arena project has been financed, but the available information does not yet indicate how the vote will unfold.

The motion turns Garden Helsinki into a broader test of confidence in the government's judgment at a time when the project has already drawn heavy scrutiny. More details are expected as Parliament continues its summer session and lawmakers debate the next steps.