Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin fought back tears as she addressed the publication of partying videos and a picture.
In an emotional speech, she said she too sometimes longs “for joy, light and fun amidst the dark clouds”.
It follows a public stir over a video of her wildly dancing at a separate party, leaked last week. Ms Marin provided negative drug test results to prove she did not take anything illegal at the gathering of Finnish celebrities.