Finland in the European Union
Finland's key EU policy goals, annually specified by the Government, are:
• management of the debt crisis;
• development of the economic and monetary union; and
• improvement of competitiveness, growth and employment.
Finland's key EU policy goals in 2013 (in Finnish only)
In June 2013, the Government will submit a report on Finland's EU Policy to Parliament.
Government Programme of Jyrki Katainen
Prime Minister Katainen’s Government Programme was submitted to Parliament on June 2011. According tho the Government Programme the European Union is a natural political community for Finland, the development of which enhances the latter’s stability, prosperity and security. Finland is a participatory and proactive Member State of the European Union.
Government reports and statements to Parliament
The Government submits statements and reports on important EU issues to Parliament. The Prime Minister may also submit announcements on EU affairs that fall within the Government’s mandate.
EU related reports, statements and announcements