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14.9.2026 | At the European Arctic Summit on 13–14 September 2026, the leaders of more than ten EU Member States highlighted the increasing strategic importance of the Arctic region for the security of Europe as a whole. In their joint statement, the leaders stressed the need for active work to strengthen the role of the European Union in northern regions. The summit, held against a backdrop of autumn foliage in Rovaniemi, Lapland, was hosted by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-leaders-in-rovaniemi-the-arctic-region-is-vital-to-european-security-
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24.8.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has invited a group of EU leaders to the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi on 13–14 September. The aim of the summit is to strengthen the EU’s common strategic approach to the Arctic region as its geopolitical significance continues to grow rapidly.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-host-arctic-summit-of-eu-leaders-in-rovaniemi
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17.9.2026 | In its meeting, the Research and Innovation Council examined the status of implementation and execution of national strategic choices for RDI. The meeting included expert reviews of the status of the themes of health and wellbeing and defence. The Council has also decided to establish a panel of experts to assess the impact of artificial intelligence on RDI activities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-research-and-innovation-council-has-reviewed-national-strategic-choices-for-rdi-and-invites-a-panel-of-experts-to-assess-the-impacts-of-artificial-intelligence
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9.6.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the meeting of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Social Inclusion and Human Dignity in Kouvola on 9 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-meeting-of-the-council-of-europe-s-committee-on-social-inclusion-and-human-dignity
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25.11.2025 | On 25 November, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen presented a policy document outlining Finland’s Arctic foreign and security policy. The Foreign Minister’s policy document complements Finland’s Strategy for Arctic Policy (2021) and the Government report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy (2024).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-outlines-finland-s-arctic-foreign-and-security-policy-finland-is-a-trusted-partner-in-arctic-security-and-expertise
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15.9.2026 | In their meeting on Tuesday 15 September, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Finland’s ongoing support for Ukraine and efforts to increase pressure on Russia. Finland condemns Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-finland-s-support-for-ukraine-and-the-security-situation-in-the-gulf-region
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23.1.2026 | The members of the European Council held an informal meeting on Thursday 22 January. Topics on the agenda included recent developments in transatlantic relations, the role of the European Union, and actions needed in the changing geopolitical situation. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transatlantic-relations-on-agenda-at-european-council
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22.1.2026 | In its meeting on Thursday 22 January, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the informal European Council, economic support for Ukraine and military mobility.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-informal-european-council