Security and competitiveness feature prominently in discussions at Nordic summer meeting

26.5.2025 18.30

Discussions at the Nordic prime ministers’ summer meeting in Paimio focused mainly on security in the Nordic region and the Baltic Sea region and on the situation in Ukraine. The meeting was held in Paimio and Turku on 26 May. The Nordic countries are already working closely together to strengthen security, both bilaterally and within NATO and the EU. 

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Mid-term policy review session 2025

Room for Growth project

Promoting equality

Russian invasion of Ukraine

vihreä energia

Working group on non-fossil flexibility considers a model for promoting security of supply and flexibility of electricity market

27.5.2025 14.52
In the photo Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz

Prime Minister Orpo and Federal Chancellor Merz highlight importance of European security

27.5.2025 11.01
Photo: Mika Pakarinen, Keksi/LVM.

European Commission issues communications to promote competitiveness of European automotive sector and decarbonisation of corporate vehicles

27.5.2025 10.42

Declaration of Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden on recent legislative and constitutional amendments infringing on the fundamental rights of LGBTIQ+ persons which were adopted by the Hungarian Parliament

27.5.2025 10.05

Citizens’ panel on nature restoration launched – citizens’ views to be considered as part of preparing the national restoration plan

27.5.2025 8.58
Nordic Prime Ministers in Paimio.

Security and competitiveness feature prominently in discussions at Nordic summer meeting

26.5.2025 17.59

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher to visit Finland

26.5.2025 15.47

Joint statement by the Nordic Prime Ministers and Heads of Government on cooperation for enhanced crisis preparedness and resilience – The Nordics: United and Strong

26.5.2025 15.12
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government

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Latest press releases on decisions

Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation

22.5.2025 13.30 Press release

Legislative amendments improving efficiency of asylum system to enter into force on 1 June

22.5.2025 13.29 Press release

Government supports Common European System for Returns

15.5.2025 13.48 Press release

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