Finland: Siltanews – News Desk
As security tensions mount in Europe’s far north, particularly as a result of Russian destabilization and intimidation, France and Finland are developing their defense cooperation and strategic partnership. On this occasion, Ifri welcomes French and Finnish decision-makers and experts to discuss opportunities for strengthening Franco-Finnish cooperation, taking into account current strategic challenges and future prospects.
The conference titled “A New Security Landscape in Northern Europe: Building up France-Finland Partnership for the Future” is organized by the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri). It aims to address the growing security tensions in Northern Europe, particularly due to Russian destabilization and intimidation1.
France and Finland are working to strengthen their defense cooperation and strategic partnership. The event will feature French and Finnish decision-makers and experts discussing opportunities to enhance Franco-Finnish cooperation in light of current strategic challenges and future prospects1.
Speakers include Minna Ålander from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, Sophie Enos-Attali from the Institut Catholique de Paris, Esa Pulkkinen from the Finnish Defense Ministry, and Général Eric Peltier from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces. It’s an exciting opportunity for both countries to collaborate and address the evolving security landscape in Northern Europe.