Europe has a strong position in quantum technologies. The challenge is to turn scientific excellence into technological leadership, globally competitive businesses and high-value industrial activity. Finland’s quantum ecosystem, combining world-class research, innovative companies and specialised infrastructure, offers valuable expertise to help achieve this goal.

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.