Finland–France relations

France–Finland relations are foreign relations between France and Finland. France was one of the first countries which recognised Finland's independence on 4 January 1918. Diplomatic relations between them were established on 24 January 1918. Both countries are full members of the European Union. According to a 2005 BBC World Service Poll, 48% of Finns view French influence positively, with 26% expressing a negative view.[1] There are an estimated 7,000 Finns living in France. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO, and Eurozone.

French-Finnish relations
Map indicating locations of France and Finland

France

Finland

History

In August 2022, France fully ratified Finland's NATO membership application.

Resident diplomatic missions

  • Finland has an embassy in Paris.
  • France has an embassy in Helsinki.

See also

References

  1. "BBC Poll: Attitudes towards Countries". Archived from the original on 2007-01-18. Retrieved 2013-12-29.


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