President Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb received Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen accompanied by his spouse Doris Schmidauer for a working visit to Finland. Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

Austrian Federal President pays working visit to Finland


Federal President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen is on a working visit to Finland accompanied by his spouse Doris Schmidauer on 3–4 April 2025. The visit is hosted by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb.

In addition to bilateral relations between Finland and Austria, President Stubb and Federal President Van der Bellen will discuss issues such as Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, the security situation in Europe and transatlantic relations. Following their discussions, the Presidents will hold a joint press conference.

During his stay in Helsinki, President Van der Bellen will also meet with the Speaker of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho. In addition, he will visit the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE) and get acquainted with the activities of the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District.

Joint press conference with the presidents at the Presidential Palace on 3 April 2025 at 12.00

(Lanuage: English and interpretation from German to Finnish)


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