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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 16/10/2026

The European Council has begun! On agenda: 🔹Ukraine 🔹European defense & security 🔹The Middle East 🔹Migration PM Petteri Orpo is representing Finland. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 15/10/2026

Traditional #Northern9 meeting in preparation for the European Council. 🇫🇮🇪🇪🇱🇹🇱🇻🇸🇪🇩🇰🇩🇪🇵🇱🇮🇪 Strong consensus on continuing European support for #Ukraine throughout the winter – and for as long as needed. 🇺🇦

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 15/10/2026

The European Council has started. Agenda highlights: 🔹Competitiveness 🔹Energy 🔹Global macroeconomic imbalances 🔹MFF 🔹Enlargement www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/... PM @PetteriOrpo is representing Finland.

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 13/10/2026

The General Affairs Council is meeting today with 🇫🇮 represented by 🇪🇺Minister @Joakim Strand. Agenda highlights: 🔹Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 🔹October European Council 🔹 Article 7 procedure concerning Hungary 🔹 European Democracy Shield www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 08/10/2026

Eurogroup is meeting today, Minister Riikka Purra is representing 🇫🇮. Highlights: 🔹Savings & Investment Union 🔹Impact of energy markets on the euro area economy 🔹Effectiveness & efficiency of public finances 🔹Preparation of international meetings ➡️ www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 01/10/2026

EU interior ministers are meeting for the JHA Council, with 🇫🇮 represented by Minister Mari Rantanen. Agenda highlights: 🔹Schengen 🔹Migration: returns and readmission cooperation with priority third countries 🔹EU migration situational awareness www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 28/09/2026

🇫🇮 Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen highlights the pressing need for Europe to take a leading role in conventional #defence. We need to have a sense of urgency about investing in defence and how to translate those investments into capabilities that we can deploy in the field.

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 28/09/2026

🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) is meeting today, with Minister Antti Häkkänen representing 🇫🇮 Agenda highlights: 🔹military support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 🔹hybrid threats 🔹Middle East situation 🔹public procurement in defence 🔹EDA Steering Board meeting www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 22/09/2026

🇫🇮🇪🇺 Minister Joakim Strand: We need to reduce the overall level of the MFF. FI supports the priorities: security, defense, competitiveness, R&D & the clean transition. We must take into account our 1,340 km border with Russia, 1/3 of which is in the Arctic region with very harsh conditions. #MFF

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 22/09/2026

First #GAC Council of the autum, with 🇫🇮 represented by 🇪🇺 Minister Joakim Strand. On the agenda: 🍀 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-34 (🎥 livestream) 🍀 October European Council 🍀 Legislative programming 🍀 Rule of law issues More information: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 14/09/2026

The European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi has concluded. Read the Joint Statement by Finland, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Sweden here: valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/19...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 14/09/2026

The European Arctic Summit is ongoing in Rovaniemi. The press conference is set to start at 13:45 CET. 👉https://video.valtioneuvosto.fi/fi

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 14/07/2026

🇲🇪Montenegro has closed the negotiation chapters on competition policy & the Customs Union. At the Intergovernmental Conference, Minister Strand delivered a statement on behalf of 🇪🇪 🇩🇰 🇫🇮 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 &🇸🇪 commending Montenegro’s commitment & clear strategic orientation towards the EU🇪🇺

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 14/07/2026

Minister Joakim Strand on the #MFF: With fiscal and economic policies under pressure at home, we need to be able to defend the EU budget and explain to our taxpayers where the money is going. "We cannot add bureaucracy in Brussels when we are cutting down at home."

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 14/07/2026

🇪🇺The General Affairs Council is meeting today, with Minister Joakim Strand representing Finland🇫🇮 Agenda highlights: 🍀Presidency priorities 🍀Simplification 🍀Rule of law 🍀MFF 🍀Discussion on the ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap with Mr Enrico Letta www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 04/06/2026

Ahead of the #JHA Council, Minister Mari Rantanen stressed the need for effective cooperation on returns of rejected asylum seekers, continued strong support for Ukraine, and that tourist visas for Russians to EU countries are not acceptable while the war continues.

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 01/06/2026

Today we're celebrating Finland's Ice Hockey World Championship gold at Finland's Permanent Representation to the EU!🥇 Congratulations once again to Finland on a fantastic achievement, and thank you to Switzerland for excellent hosting and a great tournament. 🏒

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 29/05/2026

#COMPET Day 2 focuses on Research & Space. Today’s agenda includes: 🔹 Horizon Europe package 🔹Council Recommendation on science diplomacy 🔹EU Space Act 🔹Space for economic security Finland is represented by State Secretary Kristiin Kokko.

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 28/05/2026

#COMPET (Internal market & industry) agenda for today: ➡️ IAA ➡️ The 28th Regime: EU Inc ➡️ Conclusions on tourism ➡️ Impact of the crisis in the Middle East on the EU tourism ➡️ European Chemical Industry Challenges Finland is represented by Minister Sakari Puisto.

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 26/05/2026

Agriculture and Fisheries Council's agenda for today: 👉Availability & affordability of fertilisers in the EU. 👉Supporting farmers and resilient food systems. 👉Trade-related agricultural issues. Finland is represented by Minister Sari Essayah. Read more: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 26/05/2026

Today's General Affairs Council's key points: 🔹Preparation of the June EUCO 🔹MFF 2028-2034 🔹EU-UK relations 🔹Annual rule of law dialogue 🔹EU mobile citizens in municipal elections Finland is represented by Minister Joakim Strand. Read more: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 26/05/2026

Dear colleagues @swissmissioneu.bsky.social, before tonight’s FIN vs. SUI hockey match: How close do you think you can keep the score? See you soon, we are looking forward to it!🏒🦁

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 22/05/2026

Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) is about to start. Key talking points: ➡️Reform of the WTO ➡️WTO's economic security ➡️Trade related impacts of the situation in Middle-East Finland is represented by Ambassador Jori Arvonen. More info: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 18/05/2026

“The future of development policies is more transactional, and we have to build a win-win situation,” says Minister Ville Tavio ahead of today’s #FAC discussions on the future of the EU’s external action. 🇫🇮🇪🇺 @um.fi

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 18/05/2026

The EU Development Ministers are meeting in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council. Agenda: 🔹Future of external action 🔹The role of Global Gateway 🔹 Impact of the Iran war Finland is represented by Minister Ville Tavio 🇫🇮🇪🇺 More information: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 12/05/2026

Minister Antti Häkkänen highlights that Europe must move from planning to implementation in strengthening our collective defence readiness. The next 5 years will be critical. Every defence ministerial meeting must deliver clear goals, concrete progress, and measurable results. 🇫🇮🇪🇺 #FAC #defence

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 12/05/2026

Day 2 of #EYCS focuses on culture and sport. Minister Mika Poutala represents Finland in today’s discussions. Agenda: 🎭 AgoraEU 2028–2034 🎭 EU Work Plan for Culture 2027–2030 ⚽ Mental health and wellbeing in sport ⚽ Sport tourism and sustainable development @okm.fi

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 12/05/2026

The EU Defence Ministers are meeting in Brussels. Minister Antti Häkkänen is representing 🇫🇮 Agenda: 🔹EU support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 🔹the situation in the Middle East its implications for 🇪🇺 defence & security 🔹EU’s defence readiness & preparedness 🔹EU Threat Analysis www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 11/05/2026

“Ukraine has shown that they hold the strongest cards.” Ukraine’s position has strengthened significantly over the past months; militarily, politically and technologically. Its expertise in air defence and drone warfare is highly valued globally. @elinavaltonen.bsky.social @um.fi

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 11/05/2026

The #EYCS Council is currently meeting in Brussels for a two-day session. Today’s agenda: 🔹Erasmus+ 2028–2034 🔹Teachers & AI 🔹The European Education Area 🔹Youth-friendly EU and national policies 🔹🇪🇺 Youth Strategy & Dialogue 🇫🇮 is represented by Minister @adleande.bsky.social. @okm.fi

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 11/05/2026

Today's Foreign Affairs Council will focus on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and the Western Balkans. Finland is represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs @elinavaltonen.bsky.social 🇫🇮 press release: um.fi/press-releas...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 27/04/2026

“Future CAP income support must give Member States flexibility to target active food production, while ensuring that capping and degressivity do not undermine the competitiveness of family and young farmers,” said Finnish Minister Sari Essayah at #AGRIFISH in Luxembourg. @mmm-fi.bsky.social

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 21/04/2026

🇪🇺Foreign Affairs Council meets today in Luxembourg, with Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen representing 🇫🇮 Agenda:  🇺🇦 Russia’s war against Ukraine 🌍 Middle East 🗺️ South Caucasus 🇸🇩 Sudan Also: meeting with 🇱🇧 PM Nawaf Salam. More: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 30/03/2026

Finland officially joins the EU Rural Pact! 🇫🇮🇪🇺 Minister Sari Essayah signed the commitment, with Commissioner Christophe Hansen in attendance.✍️ Finland pledges to promote strong rural development and rural policy. #RuralVisionEU

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 20/03/2026

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for swift decisions on supporting Ukraine and boosting competitiveness at the European Council. Read more about the March #EUCO 🇫🇮 Press release: valtioneuvosto.fi/-/paaministe... 🇪🇺 Main results: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 20/03/2026

Following up on yesterday’s European Council, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo held productive discussions today with European Council President António Costa on support for Ukraine, European security and Eastern Flank perspectives, as well as the Multiannual Financial Framework. 🇫🇮🇪🇺

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 19/03/2026

ETS underpins our climate &industrial policy. Finland’s investments in clean energy and technology have delivered low energy prices and driven industrial decarbonization. We must continue decarbonisation while balancing support for countries facing high energy costs. @petteriorpofanpage.bsky.social

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 19/03/2026

🇪🇺The EU leaders are meeting for the European Council, with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo representing Finland. 🇫🇮 Main topics: 🔹the Middle East 🔹Ukraine🇺🇦 🔹European competitiveness and the single market 🔹defence and security 🔹MFF Read more: valtioneuvosto.fi/-/kansainval... #EUCO

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 17/03/2026

#GAC 🇫🇮🇪🇺 Minister Joakim Strand: We need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Energy is central to competitiveness: we must innovate and become global leaders in clean tech. This means stepping up investment in research & innovation, focusing on clean tech & sustainable energy solutions.

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 16/03/2026

Finland condemns Iran's attacks to its neighbouring countries; the Gulf countries have our sympathies. Iran should not retain a nuclear weapon, and it should grant full freedom and citizen rights to its people. Diplomacy and de-escalation is key. @elinavaltonen.bsky.social #FAC

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 16/03/2026

We must recognise that Russia’s threat to Europe and the free world is not going away. Attacks on civilians continue. These are crimes against humanity. Our support for Ukraine is unwavering. These elements are essential in shaping Europe’s new security strategy. @elinavaltonen.bsky.social @um.fi

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 16/03/2026

🇪🇺 EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels for the #FAC Council. Ministers will discuss Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and relations with the Southern Neighbourhood. Finland is represented by Minister @elinavaltonen.bsky.social 🇫🇮 press release: um.fi/press-releas...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 06/03/2026

🇪🇺 Ministers of Justice are meeting in Brussels today, with Minister Leena Meri representing Finland. Ministers will discuss e.g. protection of adults in cross-border situations and fight against Russian impunity for crimes committed in Ukraine. 🇫🇮 press release: oikeusministerio.fi/-/ministeri-...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 05/03/2026

🇪🇺 EU home affairs ministers are meeting in Brussels, with Minister Mari Rantanen representing Finland. The ministers will discuss voluntary returns and migration partnerships. 🇫🇮 Press release: intermin.fi/-/eu-n-sisam...  More: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/... @sisaministerio.bsky.social

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 26/02/2026

🇫🇮🇪🇺 Minister Joakim Strand: ”For Finland, keeping the Eastern Border Regions inhabited has always been an essential and concrete part of the comprehensive security strategy. In the new geopolitical situation, this is even more important not only for Finland but the European security.”

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 26/02/2026

#GAC 🇫🇮🇪🇺 Minister Joakim Strand on #cohesion fund reallocations: The dual-use aspect must be considered across all funding instruments. In Finland, reallocations have focused on the defence industry, supporting infrastructure, and military mobility. @finnishgovernment.fi

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 26/02/2026

At the General Affairs Council, ministers will discuss lessons learned from the mid-term review of the EU’s 2021–2027 #cohesion policy. They are also expected to approve conclusions on the EU’s Urban Agenda. 🇫🇮 is represented by Minister Joakim Strand. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 24/02/2026

Today, Ministers for European Affairs are meeting for the General Affairs Council, with two items on the agenda: 🔹Preparation of the European Council 🔹European Democracy Shield 🇫🇮 Press Release: valtioneuvosto.fi/-/eurooppami... 🇪🇺 Read more: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 24/02/2026

🇫🇮🇪🇺 Minister Joakim Strand at #GAC: Our thoughts are with #Ukraine as it continues to endure Russia’s brutal aggression, which has now been going on for four years. It is crucial to proceed with the 20th sanctions package and the €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 @finnishgovernment.fi

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Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU @eu.finlandabroad.fi · 24/02/2026

Ukraine remains our biggest development cooperation partner and the largest recipient of humanitarian aid. Finland’s support to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion totals over 4 billion euros. #StandWithUkraine 🇫🇮 🇺🇦

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