Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future.

Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point at 10.20 (still to be confirmed).

Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates.

Plenary Debate - This is Europe debate with the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo

EP President Metsola meets the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho, the leaders of parliamentary group,  the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo and they speak to the press. She also meets Finnish Members of the European Parliament and participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people.

Official visit of of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Roberta Metsola, EP President at the European Council Meeting

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Petteri ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland - Press Point

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Petteri ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Helsinki (Finland) - Meeting with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister, at the European Parliament in Brussels. This news item shows extracts from the arrival of Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, welcome by EP President Roberta Metsola, handshake and family photo. Finnish Prime Minister's visit takes place ahead of the European Council of 20 March 2025, where EU leaders discuss competitiveness and the follow-up to the special European Council held on 6 March to address recent developments in Ukraine and the next steps on defence.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister: ﻿arrival and welcome

This News item shows the arrival of Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister, his meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and roundtable. Petteri Orpo has been Finland’s Prime Minister since 2023 and leader of the National Coalition Party since 2016, he previously served as Deputy Prime Minister, Finance Minister, and Minister of the Interior.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister: arrival, meeting and roundtable

Ahead of the European Council meeting (21-22/03), EPP leaders meet to discuss about their political's priorities. This news item shows extracts from the arrivals and doorsteps.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting (21-22/03): arrivals and doorsteps

Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future. Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point at 10.20 (still to be confirmed). Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates. Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

This is Europe - Debate with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister: Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future. Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point at 10.20 (still to be confirmed). Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates. Speech by Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri ORPO: Speech by Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future. Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point at 10.20 (still to be confirmed). Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates. Closing statement by Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister.

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri ORPO: Closing statement by Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point. Then Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future. Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Before the This is Europe debate, Roberta Metsola, EP President, holds a bilateral meeting with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland. Then, Prime Minister Orpo speaks to the European Parliament and outlines his vision for Europe’s challenges and future. This footage shows extracts from Prime Minister's arrival, the bilateral meeting, and the address to the plenary. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

This is Europe - Debate with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the address to the plenary

This clip highlights the "This is Europe" debate with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland.

Clip "This is Europe" with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland

During her official visit to Finland, EP President Roberta METSOLA meets with Prime Minister Petteri ORPO in Helsinki. This footage shows extracts from their meeting and press conference.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President in Helsinki (Finland): arrival, meeting with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister and extracts from the press conference

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, and Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister, hold a press point after their meeting during President's official visit to Helsinki (Finland). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint Press Point with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

Before the two-day European summit in Brussels, EPP leaders meet in Brussels. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support to Ukraine, as well as the economy, security and defense, migration and external relations.

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