Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen will not attend the JEF meeting, Yle News reported. The decision comes after opposition MP Atte Harjanne of the Greens tabled a motion of no confidence against him.

The motion is linked to Häkkänen’s visit to Israel, which has become a political issue in Finland. The development adds pressure on the defence minister at a time when security policy is already under close scrutiny.

JEF, the Joint Expeditionary Force, is a defence cooperation framework involving Nordic and northern European countries. It is not yet clear whether Häkkänen’s absence will affect the meeting’s agenda or any follow-up discussions.