Finland's EU policy
EU needs an ambitious agenda for growth, says Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
“Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, starting in July, is an excellent opportunity to become actively engaged in the future of the EU debate,” says Jari Gustafsson, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
EU leaders discussed future EU priorities in Sibiu
The informal meeting of the European Council held in Romania on Europe Day, 9 May, focused on the future of Europe. The EU heads of state or government discussed, for the first time, the priority areas for the European Union for the next five years. The EU leaders also adopted the Sibiu Declaration that emphasises the significance of strengthening the EU's unity in the unstable and challenging world.
Acts on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police and Border Guard and Act implementing the PNR Directive to enter into force on 1 June
The Acts on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police and the Border Guard will be amended in order to bring them in line with the new EU data protection requirements. In addition, passenger information collected by air carriers may in future be utilised more extensively in prevention of terrorism and serious crime.
Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs
The Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs meets every week to discuss important topical EU issues.
Press releases
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Finland in the European Union »
According to Finland's EU policy outline, a stronger, more unified and fairer Union would best serve the interests of Finland and its citizens.
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Finland preparing for Presidency of the Council of the European Union »
Finland’s third EU Presidency period begins on 1 July 2019. The presidency of the Council rotates in an established order among the EU Member States every six months.
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Information about Brexit »
We have grouped together information about Brexit and the future EU-UK relationship. These pages offer information on the negotiation process and the withdrawal agreement.