Finland’s opposition has filed no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his government over the handling of a proposed €35 million state contribution to the Garden Helsinki arena project. Parliament interrupted its summer recess on Tuesday for an extraordinary session devoted to the funding dispute. The debate is ongoing, with a confidence vote expected later on Tuesday.

The government says it will instead launch a review into Finland's future arena needs following weeks of controversy over the planned subsidy.

Finland’s government has withdrawn its support for a planned €35 million state subsidy for the Garden Helsinki arena project after weeks of dispute over lobbying, political links…