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EU home affairs ministers addressed current developments in Ceuta in a video conference. They expressed strong solidarity with Spain, commended its authorities' swift reaction and discussed further coordination to protect EU’s external borders. See → link.europa.eu/Ynb3x8
A new milestone for EU–Mexico trade. 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇽 The Council has formally concluded the Interim Trade Agreement, paving the way for its entry into force. Mexico is the EU's second-largest trading partner in Latin America. More on EU-Mexico facts & figures ➡️ link.europa.eu/FJtWpx
Moldova advances on its path towards EU membership. One month after opening accession negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), the EU and Moldova opened negotiations on cluster 6: 🔸trade & international relations 🔸foreign, security & defence policy More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/YYgBPX
Montenegro takes one step closer to EU membership. One month after their last meeting, the EU and Montenegro have provisionally closed accession negotiations on: 🔸competition policy 🔸customs union More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/mgmctY
Another milestone on Ukraine’s EU path. One month after opening accession negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), the EU and Ukraine opened negotiations on cluster 6, covering: 🔸trade & international relations 🔸foreign, security & defence policy More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/8tQqDk
At #GAC, EU affairs ministers discussed: 📌 priorities of the Irish Council presidency 📌 future work on simplification 📌 annual rule of law dialogue See main results for more info ➡️ link.europa.eu/tp8Dxd
🇲🇪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/...
🍀Ireland’s EU presidency began today 1.7.2026. The Irish presidency's slogan “Strength with unity” describes its three key pillars: shared values, competitiveness and security. Finland looks forward to cooperation and wishes Ireland good luck!
U valmistautuu jatkamaan tilapäistä suojelua Ukrainasta Venäjän hyökkäyssotaa pakeneville. Suomen tuki Ukrainalle pysyy vahvana. EU:ssa jo oleskelevien suojelun tulee jatkua ennallaan. 👉 Lue kolumni @sisaministerio.bsky.social: intermin.fi/-/eu-ssa-val...
EU:ssa valmistaudutaan jatkamaan tilapäistä suojelua
Venäjän helmikuussa 2022 Ukrainassa aloittaman hyökkäyssodan vuoksi miljoonat ihmiset ovat paenneet Ukrainasta. Ukrainalaisten tilapäinen suojelu jatkuu jo viidettä vuotta, tällä hetkellä 4.3.2027 ast...
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The #EUWesternBalkans summit has just started. The Western Balkans is of strategic importance to the EU, and the EU is the region's largest investor, trading partner and donor. In 2025, trade in goods was worth over €88 billion. More info➡️ link.europa.eu/v4RR9b
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/...
