Helsinki, 5 May 2023
What does the EU mean for Finland’s security? Will anything change now that Finland is a member of NATO? How are the EU and NATO working together? The event, held in the Maijasali Hall on the first floor of Oodi, will start at 14.00 on 9 May. The speakers will be Piritta Asunmaa, Director General of the Political Department of the Foreign Ministry, and Minna Ålander, Research at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs. Journalist Rosa Kettumäki will act as moderator. A live webcast of the event will be available at eurooppapaiva.fiLink to an external website.
Europe Day is a collaboration
The day’s programme has also other events besides the discussions. There will be musical performances and programme for the whole family, and Kino Regina will show films shortlisted for the LUX Audience Award.
The Europe Day events in Finland are a collaboration. Partners include European Movement in Finland, the European Parliament Information Office in Finland, the Representation of the European Commission in Finland, Europe Information of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and JEF Finland.