Current affairs

EU-African Union ministerial meeting

EU and the African Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on 21 May to review progress since the 2022 Summit and strengthen cooperation. The meeting marked the 25th anniversary of the EU-AU partnership, paving the way for the 7th AU-EU Summit later this year.

Foreign Affairs Council adopted the 17th sanctions package and supported the review of Article 2 of the EU-Israel association agreement

On 20 May the Foreign Affairs Council adopted the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, and discussed EU's support to Ukraine. The Council decided to lift all economic sanctions on Syria and discussed the situation in Gaza. Finland among the strong majority of member states supported the review of Article 2 of the EU-Israel association agreement.

Press releases | 20.5.2025 | Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

EU’s 17th sanctions package cracks down on Russia’s shadow fleet

Press releases | 19.5.2025 | Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

New Team Finland Executive Group aims for stronger and clearer guidance on export promotion

Press releases | 16.5.2025 | Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Baltic Sea NATO allies and EU agree on cooperation to protect critical undersea infrastructure

Press releases | 14.5.2025 | Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in Estonia

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