17.01.2025
Eastern and Northern Finland Forum: Wider impact at EU level
At the end of the Summit of the regions of Eastern and Northern Finland, held in Tahko, Northern Savonia on 16-17 January 2025, it was announced that: Joint declaration of intent. In the declaration of intent, the Regional Assemblys of Eastern and Northern Finland expressed their desire to intensify and strengthen their cooperation at EU level. The strengthening of cooperation is particularly visible in joint ex-ante EU Influencing and communication. The aim is to strengthen the region's voice in Finland and in Brussels, and to strengthen the vitality and competitiveness of Eastern and Northern Finland in cooperation with the support of EU funding.
The cooperation between Eastern and Northern Finland will be led by the Regional Assembly of Pohjois-Savo, which will hold the Presidency in 2025. The cooperation between the four northern regions will be led by the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region in 2025.
