This autumn we are commemorating the outbreak of the Second World War eighty years ago. We must not forget the terrible devastation and human suffering caused by that war. But…
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland, Mr. Sauli Niinistö, at the Council of Europe’s 70th anniversary celebration, 16 May 2019
Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Madam President of the Parliamentary Assembly, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, “I am now going to say something that will astonish you.” These were the words…
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the dinner for the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace, 2 May 2019
Photo: Juhani Kandell/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, It is once again a pleasure to welcome you all to the Presidential Palace….
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the opening of Parliament on 25 April 2019
Honourable Mr Speaker, Honourable representatives of the Finnish people, The Parliament which begins its work today looks again quite different from its predecessor that went out two weeks ago. The…
Keynote Address by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at the Brookings Institution in Washington D.C. on 27th September 2018
A Stronger Europe: Our Common Interest Like many of my colleagues, I spent the past few days at the UN General Assembly. The sentiment I took away from the speeches…