Prime Minister Orpo and Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin to meet in Helsinki

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Taoiseach or Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin will meet in Helsinki on Tuesday 31 March. Their bilateral discussions are expected to focus on the forthcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU and on topical international issues.

Ireland will take over the Council Presidency on 1 July 2026. According to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, the Irish Presidency comes at a time of significant decisions for the EU.

“Negotiations on the multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034 may be in their final stages in the latter half of the year. It is especially important for Finland that the decisions on boosting competitiveness and strengthening the single market are implemented quickly as agreed at the March European Council,” said Prime Minister Orpo.

While in Helsinki, Taoiseach Martin will also meet with President of the Republic Alexander Stubb.

Inquiries: Elisa Tarkiainen, Special Adviser to the Prime Minister in EU Affairs, tel. +358 50 595 7751, Minna Kivimäki, State Secretary for EU Affairs, tel. +358 295 160 431 and Marko Ruonala, Chief Communications Specialist, tel. +358 50 522 8233, Prime Minister’s Office