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🇲🇪Montenegro has closed the negotiation chapters on competition policy & the Customs Union. At the Intergovernmental Conference, Minister Strand delivered a statement on behalf of 🇪🇪 🇩🇰 🇫🇮 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 &🇸🇪 commending Montenegro’s commitment & clear strategic orientation towards the EU🇪🇺
Minister Joakim Strand on the #MFF: With fiscal and economic policies under pressure at home, we need to be able to defend the EU budget and explain to our taxpayers where the money is going. "We cannot add bureaucracy in Brussels when we are cutting down at home."
🇪🇺The General Affairs Council is meeting today, with Minister Joakim Strand representing Finland🇫🇮 Agenda highlights: 🍀Presidency priorities 🍀Simplification 🍀Rule of law 🍀MFF 🍀Discussion on the ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap with Mr Enrico Letta www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...
Ahead of the #JHA Council, Minister Mari Rantanen stressed the need for effective cooperation on returns of rejected asylum seekers, continued strong support for Ukraine, and that tourist visas for Russians to EU countries are not acceptable while the war continues.
Today we're celebrating Finland's Ice Hockey World Championship gold at Finland's Permanent Representation to the EU!🥇 Congratulations once again to Finland on a fantastic achievement, and thank you to Switzerland for excellent hosting and a great tournament. 🏒
#COMPET Day 2 focuses on Research & Space. Today’s agenda includes: 🔹 Horizon Europe package 🔹Council Recommendation on science diplomacy 🔹EU Space Act 🔹Space for economic security Finland is represented by State Secretary Kristiin Kokko.
#COMPET (Internal market & industry) agenda for today: ➡️ IAA ➡️ The 28th Regime: EU Inc ➡️ Conclusions on tourism ➡️ Impact of the crisis in the Middle East on the EU tourism ➡️ European Chemical Industry Challenges Finland is represented by Minister Sakari Puisto.
Agriculture and Fisheries Council's agenda for today: 👉Availability & affordability of fertilisers in the EU. 👉Supporting farmers and resilient food systems. 👉Trade-related agricultural issues. Finland is represented by Minister Sari Essayah. Read more: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...
Today's General Affairs Council's key points: 🔹Preparation of the June EUCO 🔹MFF 2028-2034 🔹EU-UK relations 🔹Annual rule of law dialogue 🔹EU mobile citizens in municipal elections Finland is represented by Minister Joakim Strand. Read more: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...
Dear colleagues @swissmissioneu.bsky.social, before tonight’s FIN vs. SUI hockey match: How close do you think you can keep the score? See you soon, we are looking forward to it!🏒🦁
Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) is about to start. Key talking points: ➡️Reform of the WTO ➡️WTO's economic security ➡️Trade related impacts of the situation in Middle-East Finland is represented by Ambassador Jori Arvonen. More info: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...
The EU Development Ministers are meeting in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council. Agenda: 🔹Future of external action 🔹The role of Global Gateway 🔹 Impact of the Iran war Finland is represented by Minister Ville Tavio 🇫🇮🇪🇺 More information: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...
The EU Defence Ministers are meeting in Brussels. Minister Antti Häkkänen is representing 🇫🇮 Agenda: 🔹EU support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 🔹the situation in the Middle East its implications for 🇪🇺 defence & security 🔹EU’s defence readiness & preparedness 🔹EU Threat Analysis www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...
“Ukraine has shown that they hold the strongest cards.” Ukraine’s position has strengthened significantly over the past months; militarily, politically and technologically. Its expertise in air defence and drone warfare is highly valued globally. @elinavaltonen.bsky.social @um.fi
The #EYCS Council is currently meeting in Brussels for a two-day session. Today’s agenda: 🔹Erasmus+ 2028–2034 🔹Teachers & AI 🔹The European Education Area 🔹Youth-friendly EU and national policies 🔹🇪🇺 Youth Strategy & Dialogue 🇫🇮 is represented by Minister @adleande.bsky.social. @okm.fi
Today's Foreign Affairs Council will focus on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and the Western Balkans. Finland is represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs @elinavaltonen.bsky.social 🇫🇮 press release: um.fi/press-releas...
“Future CAP income support must give Member States flexibility to target active food production, while ensuring that capping and degressivity do not undermine the competitiveness of family and young farmers,” said Finnish Minister Sari Essayah at #AGRIFISH in Luxembourg. @mmm-fi.bsky.social
🇪🇺Foreign Affairs Council meets today in Luxembourg, with Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen representing 🇫🇮 Agenda: 🇺🇦 Russia’s war against Ukraine 🌍 Middle East 🗺️ South Caucasus 🇸🇩 Sudan Also: meeting with 🇱🇧 PM Nawaf Salam. More: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...
Finland officially joins the EU Rural Pact! 🇫🇮🇪🇺 Minister Sari Essayah signed the commitment, with Commissioner Christophe Hansen in attendance.✍️ Finland pledges to promote strong rural development and rural policy. #RuralVisionEU
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called for swift decisions on supporting Ukraine and boosting competitiveness at the European Council. Read more about the March #EUCO 🇫🇮 Press release: valtioneuvosto.fi/-/paaministe... 🇪🇺 Main results: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/...
Following up on yesterday’s European Council, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo held productive discussions today with European Council President António Costa on support for Ukraine, European security and Eastern Flank perspectives, as well as the Multiannual Financial Framework. 🇫🇮🇪🇺
ETS underpins our climate &industrial policy. Finland’s investments in clean energy and technology have delivered low energy prices and driven industrial decarbonization. We must continue decarbonisation while balancing support for countries facing high energy costs. @petteriorpofanpage.bsky.social
🇪🇺The EU leaders are meeting for the European Council, with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo representing Finland. 🇫🇮 Main topics: 🔹the Middle East 🔹Ukraine🇺🇦 🔹European competitiveness and the single market 🔹defence and security 🔹MFF Read more: valtioneuvosto.fi/-/kansainval... #EUCO
#GAC 🇫🇮🇪🇺 Minister Joakim Strand: We need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Energy is central to competitiveness: we must innovate and become global leaders in clean tech. This means stepping up investment in research & innovation, focusing on clean tech & sustainable energy solutions.
Finland condemns Iran's attacks to its neighbouring countries; the Gulf countries have our sympathies. Iran should not retain a nuclear weapon, and it should grant full freedom and citizen rights to its people. Diplomacy and de-escalation is key. @elinavaltonen.bsky.social #FAC
We must recognise that Russia’s threat to Europe and the free world is not going away. Attacks on civilians continue. These are crimes against humanity. Our support for Ukraine is unwavering. These elements are essential in shaping Europe’s new security strategy. @elinavaltonen.bsky.social @um.fi
🇪🇺 EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels for the #FAC Council. Ministers will discuss Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and relations with the Southern Neighbourhood. Finland is represented by Minister @elinavaltonen.bsky.social 🇫🇮 press release: um.fi/press-releas...