In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

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Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Radio spot - Swedish (Finland)

Finland joined the EU on 1st January 1995. 

Finland is one of the most sparsely-populated countries in the EU and is bordered by Sweden to the west, Norway to the north and Russia to the east. Finland has 13 seats in the European Parliament.

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EU - Finland

EP President Metsola meets the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb

Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future.

Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point at 10.20 (still to be confirmed).

Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates.

Plenary Debate - This is Europe debate with the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo

EP President Metsola meets the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho, the leaders of parliamentary group,  the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo and they speak to the press. She also meets Finnish Members of the European Parliament and participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people.

Official visit of of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Finland

Finnish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Official visit to Helsinki (Finland) - Joint Press statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Iarmhairtí triomach, dóiteán agus feiniméan eile adhaimsire: iarrachtaí an Aontais a mhéadú chun an t-athrú aeráide a chomhrac

Seo í an Eoraip – Díospóireacht le Príomh-Aire na Fionlainne, Sanna Marin

Pá íosta leordhóthanach san Aontas Eorpach

An Treoir maidir le Fuinneamh Inathnuaite

Tráth na gCeisteanna (VPC/HR) Staid na himeartha maidir leis an gcogadh san Úcráin

An staid i gCaolas na Téaváine

Freagairt AE ar an ardú ar phraghsanna fuinnimh san Eoraip

Cur i láthair ón gComhairle ar a seasamh maidir leis an dréachtbhuiséad ginearálta – bliain airgeadais 2023

An Chomhpháirtíocht Athnuaite le Comharsanacht an Deiscirt – Clár oibre nua don Mheánmhuir

An géarghá le gníomhaíocht ar leibhéal AE chun a áirithiú go gcaithfear go daonnúil le himircigh san Eoraip, lena n-áirítear ag na teorainneacha

Bauhaus Eorpach nua

Plenary session

Joint Press Point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President with Matti VANHANEN, Speaker of the Eduskunta of Finland on official visit in Finland

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Sauli NIINISTÖ, President of the Republic of Finland on official visit in Finland

David SASSOLI, President of the European Parliament, and Antti RINNE, Prime Minister of Finland, on Presentation of the programme of the Finnish Presidency of the Council

Press point: Martin SCHULZ - President of the European Parliament - and Alexander Stubb - Prime Minister of Finland

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Press Point : Martin SCHULZ - President of the European Parliament and Jyrki KATAINEN - Prime Minister of Finland

Debate on the future of the European Union - Statement by Jyrki Katainen, Prime Minister of Finland (debate)

European and Finnish flags at half-mast as a sign of European solidarity and mourning after the tragic shooting at a school in Vantaa, Finland

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Petteri ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland - Press Point

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Petteri ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Helsinki (Finland) - Town Hall Discussion with Young People

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Helsinki (Finland) - Meeting with Alexander STUBB, President of the Republic of Finland

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Helsinki (Finland) - Meeting with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Helsinki (Finland) - Meeting with Jussi HALLA-AHO, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Anders ALDERCREUTZ, Minister for European Affairs of Finland

EP Plenary session - Recent developments at the EU’s external border between Finland and Russia and the need to uphold EU law - Council and Commission statements

The European and the Finnish flags at half-mast as a tribute to Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland

Henna VIRKKUNEN official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

REGI Committee report of Finland's mission

REGI Mission to Finland

This footage shows Finnish citizens voting in the European elections at Central Library Oodi in Helsinki, Finland, on June 4, 2024. The European elections take place in Finland on June 9, 2024, but the advance voting period enables citizens to cast their ballots before election day. During this advance voting period, eligible voters may vote at any of the general advance polling stations in Finland or abroad. In total, Finnish citizens elect 15 Members of the European Parliament. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union. The voting place shown in the video, Central Library Oodi in Helsinki, is known for its award-winning architecture. Apart from the top floor, Oodi’s facade is made entirely from wood. The wood used for the exterior wall is spruce. The library has ample space for both silent and noisier activities, ranging from reading and working to film screenings and cooking classes.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of advance voting at Central Library Oodi in Helsinki (Finland)

This footage shows Finnish citizens voting in the European elections on a ferry in the archipelago of Kemiönsaari in Finland on June 4, 2024. The ferry m/s Stella, which acts as the voting place, sails from Kasnäs to Taalintehdas (Dalsbruk). The ferry stops in multiple islands whose inhabitants may vote on the ferry. The European elections take place in Finland on June 9, 2024, but the advance voting period enables citizens to cast their ballots before election day. During the advance voting period, eligible voters may vote at any of the general advance polling stations in Finland or abroad. To make voting accessible, polling stations are also set up in busses and ferries in sparsely populated areas. In total, Finnish citizens elect 15 Members of the European Parliament. European Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of advance voting on a ferry in Kemiönsaari (Finland)

In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 3 Dubbed 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 4 Dubbed 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 OV 9:16 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 OV 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 Dubbed 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 7 OV 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Documentary Dubbed 1:1 (Swedish (Finland))

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 OV 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 6 OV 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 OV 9:16 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 Dubbed 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 6 OV 9:16 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 6 OV 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 OV 1:1 - Swedish (Finland)

"In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

© ANDCO A/S, 2024. All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Parliament under conditions. Use or reproduction is prohibited without prior explicit permission from the respective right holders."

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 Dubbed 16:9 - Swedish (Finland)

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Trailer 5 Dubbed 9:16 - Swedish (Finland)

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Finnish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term

Finnish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term

Finnish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Alexander STUBB, President of Finland