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  1. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses informal European Council in Cyprus - Finnish Government

    22.4.2026 | At its meeting on 22 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs agreed on Finland’s positions for the informal European Council, where the key topics will be the current geopolitical situation and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034. The Ministerial Committee also discussed a revised proposal on EU military mobility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-informal-european-council-in-cyprus

  2. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses upcoming meeting of EU leaders - Finnish Government

    6.2.2026 | On 6 February, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the informal meeting of EU leaders, which will be held in Belgium on 12 February. In a retreat, the EU leaders will explore ways to strengthen the Union’s competitiveness and internal market amid the new geoeconomic situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-meeting-of-eu-leaders

  3. Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at informal European Council - Finnish Government

    22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend an informal meeting of EU heads of state or government hosted by Cyprus, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The meeting will take place in Lefkosia and Agia Napa on 23–24 April. Discussions at the meeting will focus on current geopolitical challenges and the EU’s multiannual financial framework, which will serve as the Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-informal-european-council

  4. Finnish Foreign Ministry supports scaling of African‑European innovations - Finnish Government

    10.3.2026 | The 2026 call for applications for the Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) funding is now open. JIF is designed to strengthen digital, climate-positive innovation activity. The funding will support the expansion of market-ready, digitally enabled innovations through cross-border partnerships.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-foreign-ministry-supports-scaling-of-african-european-innovations

  5. European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience to meet in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe - Finnish Government

    16.4.2026 | Ministers responsible for internal security and preparedness (or their deputies) from Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden will meet in Helsinki on 16 April to discuss how the EU can prepare for security threats and various crises. Sauli Niinistö, former President of Finland, and Hadja Lahbib, the EU Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, will deliver the opening addresses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-coalition-for-civil-preparedness-and-resilience-to-meet-in-helsinki-russia-is-the-most-serious-security-threat-to-europe

  6. 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-

  7. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses October European Council - Finnish Government

    22.10.2025 | The meeting of the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs on Wednesday 22 October focused on the October European Council and the Euro Summit, the next multiannual EU budget and next week's Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-october-european-council-1

  8. Finland submits Draft Budgetary Plan to European Union - Finnish Government

    2.10.2025 | Finland’s Draft Budgetary Plan for next year is based on the Government’s budget proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/finland-submits-draft-budgetary-plan-to-european-union

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses efforts to strengthen European defence - Finnish Government

    25.4.2025 | In its meeting on Friday 25 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions on several initiatives aiming to strengthen European defence. Other topics on the agenda included measures to improve the security of submarine cables and EU financing for transport projects in the next financial framework period.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-efforts-to-strengthen-european-defence

  12. 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

  13. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses ReArm Europe Plan to strengthen defence - Finnish Government

    11.4.2025 | On Friday 11 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed the ReArm Europe Plan, measures to simplify EU regulation, the state aid framework in the Clean Industrial Deal and the ‘stop-the-clock’ proposal, which is part of the Commission’s Omnibus I package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-rearm-europe-plan-to-strengthen-defence

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. European preparedness requires stronger cooperation among Member States - Finnish Government

    27.3.2025 | The European Commission published the Preparedness Union Strategy on Wednesday 26 March, outlining actions to strengthen the security of the European Union over the next five years. The strategy aims to build a more resilient and secure Europe where citizens are protected. We must be able to prepare for all kinds emerging threats, ranging from extreme weather events to hybrid threats. We cannot ignore the most serious scenarios either, and Europe must also prepare for the possibility of war.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-preparedness-requires-stronger-cooperation-among-member-states

  17. 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

  18. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses EU enlargement - Finnish Government

    22.11.2024 | In its meeting on Friday 22 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discussed Finland’s positions on the European Commission's annual EU enlargement package.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-eu-enlargement

  19. Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses upcoming European Political Community meeting and informal European Council - Finnish Government

    6.11.2024 | It its meeting on Wednesday 6 November, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the informal meeting of the members of the European Council on 8 November and the meeting of the European Political Community to be held in connection with it on 7 November. The Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs also discussed the EU’s multiannual financial framework and migration issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-upcoming-european-political-community-meeting-and-informal-european-council

  20. 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