On 16–17 June, President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb hosted the Kultaranta Talks 2025 at the presidential summer residence in Naantali. This year’s discussions on foreign and security policy focused on the theme of The Changing World Order – Old Meets New.
The two-day event began on Monday 16 June with an international day examining current shifts in the world order. The discussions were moderated by journalists Fareed Zakaria and Francine Lacqua. On Tuesday 17 June, the focus was on Finland’s role in the evolving global landscape. The panels discussed how Finnish foreign policy can successfully navigate balance between values and realism. These discussions were be moderated by journalist Seija Vaaherkumpu.