Finland in Belgrade

The Embassy of Finland in Belgrade represents the Finnish Government in Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro. 🇷🇸🇲🇰🇲🇪

[Finland in Belgrade @FinEmbBelgrade]

Zadovoljstvo mi je da poželim dobrodošlicu ministru spoljnih poslova Srbije, @markodjuric u Helsinki.

Potvrdili smo dobre bilateralne odnose i razgovarali o proširenju EU. Finska podržava evropski put Srbije i ohrabruje sprovođenje reformi za pristupanje EU.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

A pleasure to welcome Serbia’s Foreign Minister @markodjuric to Helsinki. We confirmed our good bilateral relations and had a useful exchange of views, especially on EU enlargement.

Finland supports Serbia’s EU path and encourages Serbia to implement EU-related reforms.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

The European Commission has granted Finland a #TAIEX 30th anniversary award for its leading role in promoting digital innovations and competitiveness.

👋Warm thanks to all TAIEX experts for their work over the past 30 years!

Press release ⬇️
https://t.co/AnMBsRcBrz

[A von Beckerath @vBeckerath]

Statement of the European Union Delegation to the Republic to Serbia on the local elections in 10 Serbian municipalities held on 29th March 2026

The EU has closely followed the local elections held on 29 March in ten municipalities in Serbia.

We welcome that the national authorities invited the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to observe the local elections. We take note of the findings of the election observation delegation as published on 30 March.

As informed by the delegation’s statement, we regret the number of reported irregularities and incidents during the elections, the uneven playing field, and note with concern reports of acts of violence against independent observers, citizens, representatives of political parties and media workers. We call on the competent national authorities to ensure swift and transparent follow up and to hold perpetrators accountable.

We welcome the high voter turnout and active engagement of citizens. We recall that it is the duty of the State to protect citizens from violence, to guarantee adequate conditions for citizen observers to conduct their activities in an environment free from pressure and intimidation, and to ensure the safety of journalists in the context of elections.

We recall that, building on the first positive steps taken to address concerns about the integrity of the electoral register, the electoral process requires further tangible improvement and reform. In this respect, we call for an inclusive process involving all relevant stakeholders to advance the work on the full implementation of OSCE/ODIHR and Council of Europe recommendations, in order to improve the electoral framework, and its implementation, well in advance of the next national elections.

We will continue to follow developments in electoral reforms closely, as well as future local and national elections, as the proper functioning of Serbia’s democratic institutions is at the core of its EU accession process.

[EU u Srbiji @eusrbija]

Glasanje u Narodnoj skupštini kojim se ograničava nezavisnost pravosuđa predstavlja ozbiljan korak unazad na evropskom putu Srbije.

U vremenu kada postoji značajan zamah za proširenje, dok 🇲🇪 i 🇦🇱 brzo napreduju, 🇷🇸 rizikuje da krene u suprotnom smeru. To nije ono što želimo.

[EU u Srbiji @eusrbija]

1/ EU je pažljivo pratila dešavanja u vezi sa lokalnim izborima u Mionici, Negotinu i Sečnju.

Očekujemo brzu i transparentnu reakciju nadležnih nacionalnih organa na izveštaje o incidentima i nepravilnostima, uključujući navode o nasilju i zastrašivanju nezavisnih posmatrača.

[EU u Srbiji @eusrbija]

Statement on the commemoration of the 1st of November Novi Sad tragedy https://t.co/NC5NB4j09R

[EU u Srbiji @eusrbija]

Saopštenje povodom komemoracije novosadske tragedije 1. novembra https://t.co/TUElR7I9wa

[CGO - CCE @CGOCCE]

🤝 Veliko je zadovoljstvo bio susret sa ministrom za evropske poslove Finske, Joakimom Strandom, i njegovom delegacijom, koji su posjetu 🇲🇪 započeli razgovorom sa predstavnicima civilnog društva.

🇫🇮 Posebno cijenimo što je upravo ovaj susret odabran kao prvi korak – jasna potvrda da se glas civilnog društva uvažava u procesu evropskih integracija.

📌 „Važno je da Crna Gora što prije postane članica #EU, ali na osnovu zasluga, jer se jedino tako društvo mijenja nabolje“, poručila je Daliborka Uljarević, izvršna direktorka #CGO.

#DemokratijaSeUči #EUpregovori

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Serbiassa on viime kuukausina ollut laajamittaisia protesteja lähes päivittäin. Pääasiassa niiden takana ovat olleet opiskelijat. Hallinto on tukahduttanut mielenosoituksia myös väkivalloin.

Vierailin Serbian pääkaupungissa Belgradissa perehtymässä tilanteeseen Etyjin puheenjohtajana. Aloitimme päivän tapaamalla Etyjin kenttämission henkilöstöä sekä laajasti kansalaisyhteiskunnan edustajia. Keskustelimme maan tilanteesta ja protesteista, kansalaisyhteiskunnan toimintaedellytysten turvaamisesta ja toimijoiden vaatimuksista maan hallinnolle.

Keskustelin tilanteesta pääministeri Macutin, ulkoministeri Duricin sekä puhemies Brnabicin kanssa. Korostin kuinka rauhanomainen kokoontumisvapaus on keskeinen tukipilari demokratiassa.

Serbia on Etyjin osallistujavaltio sekä EU:n jäsenehdokas. Haluamme tukea Serbiaa tiellä kohti EU:n jäsenyyttä. Sen edellytys on, että maan hallitus kitkee korruptiota, toteuttaa uudistuksia, jotka vahvistavat oikeusvaltion tilaa ja ihmisten vapauksia, sekä normalisoi suhteet Kosovon kanssa.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Helsinki+50 Conference was opened loud and clear with the Huutajat Choir’s interpretation of the Helsinki Principles and proceeded to the high-level keynotes and the 1st panel discussion. It’s still not too late to join our livestream. @Finland_OSCE 👇
https://t.co/oGHPHSNHGO

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Tänään vietetään ensimmäistä eurooppalaista matkustusturvallisuuspäivää!
Tarkistathan matkustustiedotteesta ennen matkalle lähtöä, mitä matkakohteessasi voi tapahtua.
Lue lisää: https://t.co/AaE8vBJ4E5
#MutkatontaMatkailua #SafeTravels #EDSTA #EUSafeTravelDay

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

In Belgrade, I talked to engaged members of youth organisations and civil society.

I heard their call and their aspirations — for fairness, for accountability. So that Serbia can fulfil its full potential.

Their energy is needed to find a way forward.

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

My message to the authorities in Belgrade is clear.

I want to see Serbia advancing towards the EU. For that, political leaders must deliver the necessary reforms and clarify the strategic direction.

This is best done by restoring trust and staying true to democratic principles.

[Finland in Belgrade @FinEmbBelgrade]

Kako izgleda svakodnevica u zemlji blagostanja: Dr Dimitrije Jakovljević za NIN o životu u Finskoj, najsrećnijoj zemlji sveta.

https://t.co/WOvmla7Bod

[Finland in Romania and Moldova @FinnishEmbRo]

The regional mtg of Finnish ambassadors to SE Europe just wrapped up in Bucharest 🇫🇮 Two days of fruitful talks, inspiring presentations & valuable exchanges & a networking event with Finnish companies active in Romania. @FinEmbSofia @FinEmbAthens @FinEmbBelgrade @Ulkoministerio

[Marta Kos @MartaKosEU]

I welcomed young people who ran 2000km from Serbia to Brussels today.

Through this powerful gesture, they delivered the message of democracy & civic engagement.

We welcome their direction: towards Brussels, towards Europe. Because my vision is to bring all 🇷🇸 people into the 🇪🇺

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺 Celebrating 30 years of Finland's EU membership. Together, we stand strong in unity and shared values. 🇫🇮 #EuropeDay #FinlandEU30

[Orhan Murtezani @OMurtezani]

Finland has always stood by North Macedonia’s European journey, today’s meeting with Ambassador Niklas Lindqvist and @miia_lahti reaffirmed that @FinEmbBelgrade
From reforms to enlargement, we share a clear goal: a stronger, united Europe.
#Finland #EUintegration

[Marta Kos @MartaKosEU]

I came to Novi Sad to honour the 16 lives that were lost in a tragedy that could have been prevented.

My heart goes out to the victims and their families.

[Finland in Belgrade @FinEmbBelgrade]

Ennakkoäänestys Serbiassa on alkanut!

Alue- ja kuntavaalit järjestetään samanaikaisesti Suomessa 13. huhtikuuta 2025. Ennakkoäänestys järjestetään 2.–5. huhtikuuta 2025.

Ennakkoäänestys Serbiassa:

Suomen suurlähetystö
Bircaninova 29, Belgrad

2.-5.4.2025 klo 9:00 – 12:00