The basic stance of Finland’s EU policy is to further develop the European Union and to promote growth, stability and security in Europe. Finland is an active, pragmatic and results-oriented EU Member State.
Finland’s EU policy priorities are to promote common values, growth and competitiveness and effective regulation, to strengthen the EU’s external and internal security and to respond to migration.
Finland’s EU policy also underlines the importance of strengthening the Union’s resilience to crisis and developing its ability to both respond to and benefit from global trends, such as climate change and digitalisation.
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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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EU affairs and the Finnish government »
Main responsibility for the preparation, monitoring and determination of Finland's position in affairs relating to the European Union rests with the relevant ministries.
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It is the EU’s objective to be climate neutral by 2050. In July 2021, the European Commission presented the EU climate package, the so-called ‘Fit for 55 Package’, which will help the EU reach its emissions reduction target for 2030.
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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.
Current issues
Minister Haatainen to attend Porto Social Forum: Economy and social dimension go hand in hand
European Year of Skills highlights the competence of working-age people
Application of the Schengen acquis to be evaluated in Finland
EU ministers meet to discuss access to medicinal products, skills in working life and EU social dimension
Finland shows the way in carbon sequestration and soil research – topical themes in EU
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Presidency of the Council of the EU
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Europe Information
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Finland’s Permanent Representation to the EU
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Council of the EU
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Grand Committee of the Parliament of Finland