SDP seeks no-confidence vote over Orpo government’s Middle East policy
Middle East policy: SDP will seek a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government, saying disagreements within the governing coalition have created an unclear position on Finland’s foreign and security policy, particularly over Israel and the Palestinian territories. SDP chair Antti Lindtman, parliamentary group chair Tytti Tuppurainen and Foreign Affairs Committee chair […]
Alexander Stubb calls for stronger international rules as Finland launches UN Security Council bid
Finland’s bid for a seat on the UN Security Council for 2029-2030 was formally put before world leaders in New York as President Alexander Stubb called for renewed commitment to international law, deeper cooperation and major changes to the way the United Nations makes decisions. Addressing the General Assembly on September 22, Stubb presented the […]
Alexander Stubb calls for stronger international rules as Finland campaigns for UN Security Council seat
Finland’s bid for a seat on the UN Security Council for 2029-2030 took centre stage as President Alexander Stubb used his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to call for renewed international cooperation, stronger respect for international law and major changes to the way the Security Council operates. Speaking on Tuesday, […]
Finland trade restrictions on Israeli settlements: 12 countries back action
Finland trade restrictions on Israeli settlements are now part of a joint position backed by 12 countries, after foreign ministers called for action against the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Finland joined Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom in issuing a joint statement […]
Wang Yi’s Finland Visit Highlights China’s Growing Diplomatic Push Across Northern Europe
Wang Yi Finland visit marks another important step in China’s efforts to strengthen ties with Finland and other Nordic countries at a time when Europe and Beijing are working to keep diplomatic channels open despite continuing disagreements over trade, security and Russia’s war in Ukraine. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Helsinki on 5 […]
Finland Joins New York Declaration Supporting Two-State Solution for Palestine
Finland joins New York declaration led by France and Saudi Arabia aimed at a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian issue through a two-state model. The announcement was made by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on 5 September. She stated the declaration’s goal is to end the Gaza war and remove Hamas from Palestinian governance. The declaration […]
Alexander Stubb Earns Praise from Finns While Enjoying Quiet Island Escape
Alexander Stubb’s Archipelago Escape Mirrors Strong Public Support on Foreign Policy. Finnish President Alexander Stubb spent his weekend away at his summer cottage in the Finnish Archipelago on the west coast. His Instagram post showed the peaceful island setting. “Nothing like a calm evening and a sauna in the Finnish archipelago,” he wrote. People from […]