EU finance ministers met in Luxembourg for meetings of the Eurogroup and the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN). ECOFIN reached a common position on the Markets and Institutional Supervision Package (MISP), which aims to advance the integration of Europe’s capital markets and strengthen competitiveness. Other topics included the competitiveness of the banking sector, climate finance and economic developments. Finland was represented by Minister of Finance Riikka Purra.

The renovated premises of the Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU and the Embassy of Finland in Brussels are once again officially open. Following a year-long renovation, the Permanent Representation is once again able to welcome visitors, host events and provide a venue for discussions on current European issues. The new facilities offer an excellent setting for seminars, receptions, networking events, and stakeholder gatherings. Activities in the premises will be built around the “Finnish Solutions” concept.