These extraordinary times call for strong leadership to stand up for Europe.      The EPP Group supports Ursula von der Leyen as President of the new European Commission.    #EUCO

Grateful to Leaders for endorsing my nomination for a second mandate. Delighted to share this moment with my friends Antonio Costa & Kaja Kallas. Now I will seek confirmation from the European Parliament, after presenting my political guidelines ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The Government nominated Henna Virkkunen as Finland’s national candidate for the European Commission, to be appointed for the term 1 November 2024–31 October 2029. More: valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-g…

Honoured to become the Commissioner-designate of the Finnish Government 🇫🇮 Looking forward to working for strong and united Europe European Commission 🇪🇺

Hungarian Orbán Viktor is visiting Moscow: Appeasement will not stop Putin. Only unity and determination will pave the path to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

In Moscow, Viktor Orbán in no way represents the EU or the EU’s positions. He is exploiting the EU presidency position to sow confusion. The EU is united, clearly behind Ukraine and against Russian aggression.

Appalled an shocked by the attack on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Glad to hear that he seems to be doing well. I strongly condemn this and any act of political violence. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of all the victims of this

Congratulations, Madame President! Roberta Metsola has just been re-elected as President of the European Parliament. Her dedication and leadership have been exemplary, and we are confident that she will continue on the same path in this new term. #EPlenary

"Europe is hope. Europe is belief. Europe is all of us. Europe remains the answer.” 🇪🇺 Roberta Metsola re-elected President of the European Parliament by an absolute majority. #EPlenary

Congratulations dear Roberta Metsola on your re-election as the President of the European Parliament. You have shown true leadership as a strong defender of European values and democracy. The work continues.🇪🇺

Uuden parlamentin ensimmäinen täysistunto on käynnissä ja kokoomusmepit yhteiskuvassa Henna Virkkunen Pekka Toveri Mika Aaltola Aura Salla

Choices are the hinges of destiny. Let us make the choice of strength, of leadership and of Europe. My address as candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

🇪🇺Ursula von der Leyen esittelee visionsa tulevan kauden suuntaviivoiksi. Erinomaiset prioriteetit: ▫️kilpailukyky ▫️turvallisuus ▫️sosiaalinen oikeudenmukaisuus ▫️ympäristö ja ruokaturva ▫️demokratian turvaaminen ▫️EU globaalina toimijana ▫️tulevaisuuskestävä unioni #EPlenary

Ykkösprioriteettina aivan oikein kestävä kasvu: ▫️byrokratian vähentäminen ▫️pk-yrittäjyys ▫️vihreän siirtymän jatko ▫️TKI-rahoitus ▫️digitalisaatio ▫️osaaminen ▫️investointien vauhdittaminen

Yksi tärkeimmistä prioriteeteista on turvallisuus ja puolustus: 🔸Ukrainan tuki 🔸Suomen esittämä varautumisunioni🇫🇮 🔸Puolustusteollisuuden vahvistaminen 🔸Vahvat ulkorajat 🔸Maahanmuuttopolitiikka #EPlenary

#Ukraina-valtuuskunnan pj. Pekka Toveri UK-valtuuskunnan vpj Mika Aaltola ITRE Henna Virkkunen ECON Aura Salla ja paljon muuta! Hihat on kääritty! eppgroup.eu/fi/mita-me-tee…

Ursula delivered a strong speech calling for pro-European forces to show unity. Looking forward to vote Ursula von der Leyen for her second mandate. #EPlenary

Congratulations to our lead candidate, Ursula von der Leyen, re-elected today in Strasbourg. As European Commission President, she will continue to lead Europe at this challenging time, providing pragmatic solutions for European citizens and upholding the values of our political family.

At #EPlenary we just re-elected Ursula von der Leyen for her second term as the European Commission President (401 votes in favour, 284 against) Congratulations Madame President, looking forward to working with you for a competitive and secure Europe 🇪🇺

Finnish PR Jori Arvonen and DPR Lauri Hirvonen had the honor of hosting the new 🇫🇮 MEPs at the Finnish Perm Rep over lunch. Insightful discussions on Finland’s 🇪🇺 objectives. Excellent cooperation continues!