Commissioner Dombrovskis visits Finland to discuss competitiveness, simplification and security
Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Simplification, is in Finland today and tomorrow for meetings with Finnish authorities, policymakers, academics and business representatives to discuss competitiveness, simplification, security, innovation and the conclusions of the European Semester, presented last week.
Today, the Commissioner delivered the opening speech at the Future Circular Collider Week seminar, where he highlighted the importance of science, innovation and strategic investment for Europe’s long-term competitiveness. He also visited the Recovery and Resilience Facility-supported Helen Eiranranta heat pump plant in Helsinki, alongside the Mayor of Helsinki, Daniel Sazonov. This project contributes to Finland’s clean energy transition and efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
During his visit, Commissioner Dombrovskis will also hold meetings with Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, Riikka Purra, Finland’s Minister of Finance, and Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland, with discussions focusing on the economic outlook and policy priorities, competitiveness, simplification, support for Ukraine and the EU’s Eastern Border Regions, current geopolitical developments and security. The Commissioner will also exchange views with members of the Finnish Parliament’s Grand Committee on these issues.
In addition, he will visit IQM Quantum Computers, one of Europe’s leading quantum technology companies and one of Finland’s most prominent deep-tech success stories, and exchange views with Finnish business leaders on strengthening Europe’s innovation capacity and economic resilience.