Finnish and French European Affairs Ministers to meet in Helsinki
Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen and French Secretary of State for European Affairs Clément Beaune will meet in Helsinki on Tuesday 16 November.
In their meeting, the ministers will discuss topical EU matters including the economy, the EU’s Strategic Compass for security and defence cooperation, the rule of law and climate and energy policy. The French Presidency of the Council of the EU, which will start in January 2022, will also be on the agenda.
Minister Tuppurainen and Minister Beaune will also visit the University of Helsinki, where they will discuss the future of the European Union with students.
Inquiries: Emilia Tervonen, Special Adviser (Media Relations), tel. +358 295 161 035 and Anne Sjöholm, Head of Communications for EU and International Affairs, tel. +358 40 537 0733, Prime Minister’s Office