Prime Minister Marin to Vienna

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Vienna on Friday 17 February at the invitation of the Federal Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer. During the visit she will also meet the Federal President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen.

The topics to be discussed include the situation with respect to migration to Europe, support to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s war of aggression and measures to support the EU’s economy. The agenda also includes the security of energy supply in Europe and EU integration process of the Western Balkans.
 
The relations between Finland and Austria are very good and straightforward. Particular points of common interest are the accession of both countries to the EU at the same time in 1995 and similar views on numerous issues. This is Prime Minister Marin’s first visit to Austria.

Inquiries: Jari Luoto, State Under-Secretary for EU Affairs, tel. +358 50 468 5949, Lauri Voionmaa, Special Adviser (international affairs), tel. +358 295 160 306, Saara Pokki, Special Adviser (EU Affairs), tel. +358 50 478 6363 and Lauri Heikkinen, Communications Specialist, tel. +358 46 923 5090, Prime Minister’s Office