Fin Embassy Brussels

Suomen suurlähetystö, Bryssel - Embassy of Finland, Brussels Ambassador @joukoleinonen

[Jouko Leinonen @joukoleinonen]

At #NexusLuxembourg, the Finnish pavilion was packed, Finnish companies were well represented, and the Finnish sauna once again proved to be the best networking venue. 🇫🇮🧖‍♂️😁
Great event and great discussions. Thanks for having us! 🇱🇺

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

My full support to Marja Ruotanen-Bourgades for Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Her strategic vision, strong leadership and exceptional experience from the Secretariat and PACE make her well placed to guide CoE through today’s challenges and reform.

[Fin Embassy Brussels @FinEmbBrussels]

While celebrating Finland’s Ice Hockey World Championship victory, we also opened the new consular facilities at the Embassy of Finland in Brussels 🎉🇫🇮 Welcome!
👉 Consular services are available by appointment only
📅 Book here: https://t.co/gdDme2hhzN

[Jouko Leinonen @joukoleinonen]

An insightful evening at the Estonian Embassy in Belgium🇧🇪 on the situation of Finno-Ugric peoples and languages in Russia. Thank you Ambassador Helen Kaljuläte🇪🇪 and your team.

Did you know that 10% of the official languages of the EU are Finno-Ugric?
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#finnougric

[Jouko Leinonen @joukoleinonen]

It was a great pleasure to be part of the launching of the Moomin Parade today at Ambriorix Park in Brussels in honor of Europe Day 2026. 🇪🇺🇫🇮🇧🇪🇱🇺
@villebruxelles @EU_Commission @FinEmbBrussels
#EuropeDay2026 #Moomins
#happinessFinland

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺

Our colleagues from Brussels, Stockholm, Tallinn and Helsinki share what makes EU special. What’s the best thing about the Union for you?

#EuropeDay

[Fin Embassy Brussels @FinEmbBrussels]

Where 'PRESS' once meant protection, now it's a target. 🕵️‍♀️ Media is democracy's backbone and needs our defense. Finland and the UK co-chair the Media Freedom Coalition to protect journalists worldwide.✍️🤝🌏 #WorldPressFreedomDay

[Fin Embassy Brussels @FinEmbBrussels]

Did you know that the Finnish community here in Brussels keeps the Vappu spirit alive by placing a student cap on the head of Manneken Pis? It’s our way of recreating that familiar feeling from back home — even far from Finland. Wishing everyone a wonderful and joyful Vappu! 🥂

[Fin Embassy Brussels @FinEmbBrussels]

Nordic Embassies 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇮🇸 and the Belgian Crisis Center 🇧🇪 exchanged views on preparedness, crisis coordination, and the importance of close cooperation, and look forward to deepening collaboration in Belgium.🤝🌍

[Fin Embassy Brussels @FinEmbBrussels]

🇪🇺30 years of Europe Day in Luxembourg!

Celebrate with us on 10 May at Wiltz Castle and discover Europe’s diversity through cultural activities, music and culinary specialties in the European village.

The Embassy of Finland team will be happy to meet you there!🇫🇮

[Fin Embassy Brussels @FinEmbBrussels]

Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen met with Deputy PM & FM Maxime Prévot in Finland to strengthen bilateral ties and exchange views on security and resilience 🇫🇮🤝🇧🇪

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

🇧🇪🇫🇮 Concluded a fascinating and inspiring visit to Finland, that allowed me to discover more on how the Finnish authorities work on the resilience of their population, from icebreaking activities in the Gulf of Finland to sustaining civil shelters across the country.

Many thanks to my colleague, @elinavaltonen for the invitation and the warm welcome.

Belgium and Finland share a lot in common, notably the fight to defend democracy and the rule of law. Our economic cooperation is growing, in diverse sectors such as energy and defense. There is much more we can do together, and we will work on that.

We will also keep together defending Ukraine and fighting against Russian malign activities and any kind of hybrid threat in Europe. Thanks to @HybridCoE for the very interesting exchange.

Kiitos paljon!

@BelgiumMFA @BelgiumFinland

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

It is a pleasure to welcome Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, @prevotmaxime, to Finland.

🇫🇮 and 🇧🇪 are close allies, working together to strengthen Europe’s future. In addition, there is significant potential for growth in the trade relations between our countries.

[Jouko Leinonen @joukoleinonen]

Foreign minister to discuss European support for Ukraine during Finland visit https://t.co/Us2nycinbK
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@prevotmaxime @elinavaltonen @Ulkoministerio @BelgiumMFA
@FinEmbBrussels @BelgiumFinland

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Minister for Foreign Affairs @elinavaltonen and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs @prevotmaxime will discuss bilateral affairs between Finland and Belgium as well as foreign and security policy matters.

Press release ⬇️

https://t.co/D5GMR3yi4v

[Jouko Leinonen @joukoleinonen]

Tonight we celebrated #Finnair's return to #Luxembourg: the company will start March 31st direct flights to the Grand Duchy after a pause of over 30 years. Good luck for this new route @Finnair!
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[Jouko Leinonen @joukoleinonen]

Always a pleasure to meet and work with Finnish origin companies in Belgium and the Benelux region. Yesterday we discussed the current geopolitical landscape, energy prices, and their impact on Belgium as a business environment. 🇫🇮🇧🇪🇪🇺
@BelgiumMFA @Ulkoministerio

[Alexander Stubb @alexstubb]

Finland is the Happiest country in the World for the 9th year running. We also climbed up the world brand index from 7th to 5th.

I am often asked why we do well in these rankings.

I do not think there is a magic potion, but it helps to have a society which strives towards freedom, equality and justice.

The basis of it all is a welfare society, a robust education system, a sense of security and a close attachment to nature.

There is no such thing as a perfectly happy society, but providing some building blocks that give us a chance to live a meaningful life, to help others, will nudge us in the right direction during the journey of life.

[Fin Embassy Brussels @FinEmbBrussels]

Finland is the happiest country for the ninth year in a row.✨ Our happiness is woven into both the structure of society and everyday life. We asked the Onnis (the Finnish word for happiness and also a name) where you can truly find it.💙

#Finland #Happiness

[Jouko Leinonen @joukoleinonen]

Great to attend the opening of #BEDEX2026 in Brussels and meet many Finnish defence companies contributing to Europe’s security. 🇫🇮🇧🇪🇪🇺
Thank you to our Belgian hosts for bringing partners together. Together we are stronger. @Bart_DeWever @markrutte @FranckenTheo @BelgiumDGB