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  1. Ministers for European affairs to discuss future financial framework and EU enlargement - Finnish Government

    8.5.2026 | The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU will host an informal meeting of ministers for European affairs in Lefkosia on 10–11 May. Discussions at the meeting will focus on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework and EU enlargement. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-discuss-future-financial-framework-and-eu-enlargement

  2. Minister Strand and Minister for European Affairs of Montenegro Gorčević to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    5.5.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand and Montenegro’s Minister of European Affairs Maida Gorčević will meet in Helsinki on Thursday 7 May. The purpose of the visit is to discuss Montenegro’s EU accession process and the related reforms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-strand-and-minister-of-european-affairs-of-montenegro-gorcevic-to-meet-in-helsinki

  3. Prime Minister Orpo: Only a strong Europe can defend its values - Finnish Government

    8.5.2026 | In his EU policy speech at Aalto University on Friday 8 May, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stressed that Europe and the European Union are still the best guarantee of security for citizens in an unstable global situation. He noted, however, that Europe needs to be much stronger in order to defend its values.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-only-a-strong-europe-can-defend-its-values

  4. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines Finland’s positions for March European Council - Finnish Government

    18.3.2026 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council meeting on 19–20 March and the Euro Summit to be held in connection with it. The ministerial committee also discussed the agenda for the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, which will focus on trade.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-outlines-finland-s-positions-for-march-european-council-

  5. Minister for European Affairs Strand in Ukraine: “Ukraine’s place is in the European Union” - Finnish Government

    11.12.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand attended an informal meeting of EU ministers for European affairs in Lviv, Ukraine, on 10–11 December. Discussions at the meeting focused on support for Ukraine on its path to EU membership. The meeting offered an opportunity to assess Ukraine’s progress and strengthen support for the necessary reforms.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-in-ukraine-ukraine-s-place-is-in-the-european-union-

  6. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Strasbourg - Finnish Government

    10.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Strasbourg on 11–12 February. The Minister’s itinerary includes high-level meetings with representatives of the European Parliament and Council of Europe. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the goals of Finland's EU policy with the European Parliament. Discussions with the Council of Europe will cover the role of the Council in supporting reforms in EU candidate countries relating to rule of law.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-strasbourg-1

  7. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlines top priorities for influencing EU policy in the coming year - Finnish Government

    21.11.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 21 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s proactive efforts to influence EU policy in 2026 and took stock of the success of advance influence efforts in 2025. Other topics on the agenda included promoting defence readiness, the proposal for the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, asylum and migration policy and the EU-African Union Summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-outlines-top-priorities-for-influencing-eu-policy-in-the-coming-year

  8. Transatlantic relations on agenda at European Council - Finnish Government

    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

  9. Prime Minister Orpo to attend informal European Council – transatlantic relations on the agenda - Finnish Government

    21.1.2026 | The members of the European Council will hold an informal meeting on Thursday 22 January. Discussions will focus on recent developments in transatlantic relations and their effects on the European Union. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-attend-informal-european-council-transatlantic-relations-on-the-agenda

  10. Government supports Common European System for Returns - Finnish Government

    15.5.2025 | In March, the European Commission submitted a proposal for a new return regulation that aims to improve the effectiveness of the return of persons staying illegally in the EU and to prevent unauthorised movements within the Schengen area. The regulation would replace the current Return Directive. The Government informed Parliament of the Commission's proposal by submitting a Union communication on 15 May.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-supports-common-european-system-for-returns

  11. Government decides on General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030 - Finnish Government

    30.4.2026 | The General Government Fiscal Plan guides the planning of public finances. It covers central government, wellbeing services counties, municipalities, statutory earnings-related pension funds and other social security funds.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2027-2030

  12. Minister for European Affairs Strand in Brussels: The vitality of eastern border regions is in the interest of the EU as a whole - Finnish Government

    27.2.2026 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand visited Brussels on 24–26 February. The programme for his visit included meetings with Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto. He also took part in a high-level event focusing on the eastern border regions of the EU.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-in-brussels-the-vitality-of-eastern-border-regions-is-in-the-interest-of-the-eu-as-a-whole

  13. Ministers for European affairs to exchange views on safeguarding democracy and continue rule of law dialogue - Finnish Government

    25.1.2026 | The EU General Affairs Council (GAC) will meet in Brussels on Monday 26 January. The Council will discuss the European Democracy Shield, continue the rule of law dialogue and hear a presentation from the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU on the priorities of its programme. Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-for-european-affairs-to-exchange-views-on-safeguarding-democracy-and-continue-rule-of-law-dialogue

  14. Prime Minister - Finnish Government

    Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/paaministeri

  15. Prime Minister - Finnish Government

    Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/prime-minister

  16. Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses European Council and Ukraine reparations loan - Finnish Government

    16.12.2025 | In its meeting on Tuesday 16 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the European Council and the EU-Western Balkans summit taking place this week. The ministerial committee also discussed support for Ukraine and the use of frozen Russian assets to finance a reparations loan for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-eu-affairs-discusses-european-council-and-ukraine-reparations-loan

  17. Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Vienna - Finnish Government

    5.11.2025 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will visit Vienna on 5–6 November. The programme for his visit will include meetings with Austrian Minister for Europe, Integration and Family Claudia Plakolm and the EU Affairs Committee of the Austrian Parliament, as well as a discussion event marking the 30th anniversary of Finland’s and Austria’s EU membership.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-european-affairs-strand-to-visit-vienna

  18. Prime Minister Orpo at EU-AU Summit: “Deepening the economic partnership between the EU and African countries is an important goal for Finland’s export sectors” - Finnish Government

    25.11.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the seventh EU-African Union (AU) Summit in Luanda, Angola on 24 and 25 November. The summit was attended by heads of state or government from both continents and by President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen from the European side.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-at-eu-au-summit-deepening-the-economic-partnership-between-the-eu-and-african-countries-is-an-important-goal-for-finland-s-export-sectors-

  19. EU ministers to discuss Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, critical medicines, simplification of legislation and European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - Finnish Government

    1.12.2025 | The EU ministers will attend the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Brussels on 1 and 2 December 2025. On both days, Finland will be represented by Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/eu-ministers-to-discuss-carcinogens-and-mutagens-directive-critical-medicines-simplification-of-legislation-and-european-globalisation-adjustment-fund

  20. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs prepares for upcoming EU meetings - Finnish Government

    18.12.2024 | In its meeting on Wednesday 18 December, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions ahead of the December European Council and the EU-Western Balkans summit.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-prepares-for-upcoming-eu-meetings