Finland condemns the Russian drone attack hitting an apartment building in Romania. Russia is crossing another line in its war of aggression against Ukraine. Finland stands with its ally Romania and continues to support Ukraine to defend itself. The situation is being discussed within the Alliance.

Congratulations to Peter Magyar and Tisza on their election victory. This is a result of great importance not just for Hungary but for Europe and all of those who believe in liberal democracy.

Yhteislausuma koskien Iranin tilannetta Joint Statement regarding the current situation in Iran presidentti.fi/en/joint-stat…

Finland, together with our close partners, today joined a joint statement regarding the situation in the Persian Gulf and, in particular, the Strait of Hormuz. The statement condemns Iran’s recent attacks on commercial vessels and attempts to disrupt commercial shipping. The statement also calls on all countries to respect international law and uphold the principles of international security. The countries participating in the statement express their readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait. presidentti.fi/joint-stateme…

For Finland, security of supply is the cornerstone of national resilience. Finland has long relied on strong preparedness. Our society must function during disruptions — from geopolitical tensions and hybrid threats to supply chain shocks and energy crises. The Finnish Comprehensive Security model is unique. Its core is formed by close cooperation between the public sector, private companies, and citizens. The National Emergency Supply Agency is a key player in ensuring the security of supply in Finland. I visited one of their storage sites today.

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.