The mandate of thе Finnish presidency comes at a time of challenges and a brand new framework for policy-making, following the European Parliament elections.

In this context, the Finland proposes a cohesive and ambitious approach for the European Union:

A Union that is:

– the defender of Freedom, Security and Justice in Europe;

– competitive in the economic field;

– ambitious in the climate policy;

– an influential actor in international arena.

Join the public discussion “Finland’s Presidency of the EU and the role of Bulgaria” on 2 July 2019, at 11:00 h at Sofia Hotel Balkan, as the Ambassador of Finland to Bulgaria H. E. Päivi Blinnikka will present Presidency priorities. Bulgaria’s vision and key priorities within the next 6 months will be presented by Mrs. Ekaterina Zaharieva, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria

The event is organized by PanEuropa Bulgaria, the Embassy of Finland in Sofia, the European Commission Representation in Sofia, Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Bulgaria and Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute