On Thursday July 3 at 8:00 a.m. ET/15:00 EEST, the Atlantic Council will host a virtual #ACFrontPage conversation featuring Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Finland’s role in Europe’s security.

Allies concluded the NATO Summit in The Hague on June 25, at one of the most consequential moments for European security in a generation. In the face of Russia’s enduring war in Ukraine and growing uncertainty over the United States’ role in Europe, allies pledged immense increases in national defense spending to reach 5 percent of GDP over the coming decade. These moves come amid calls for Europe to take greater ownership of its own security and its support for Ukraine. One of the NATO alliance’s newest members, Finland, has immediately stepped forward to play a leading role in European defense and security and in supporting Ukraine’s brave fight for its freedom.

In conversation with Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe, Stubb will discuss Finland’s role as a frontline NATO ally at the vanguard of European security. He will also discuss how Finland, Europe, and the transatlantic alliance must adapt to meet the moment to ensure Europe’s defense for the long term.

This edition of #ACFrontPage, hosted by the Europe Center and the Transatlantic Security Initiative, will be livestreamed on Atlantic Council TV, YouTube, Facebook, and X. To join us virtually, please complete the registration form.

Atlantic Council Front Page is our premier live ideas platform for global leaders to discuss the defining challenges of our time. #ACFrontPage is a high-level event series featuring top newsmakers across multiple digital platforms. Harnessing the convening power and expertise of the Council’s sixteen programs and centers, #ACFrontPage leverages the Council’s capabilities in social media, press, and digital outreach to spotlight the world’s most prominent leaders and the most compelling ideas across sectors and engage new audiences eager for nonpartisan and constructive solutions to current global challenges. This widely promoted program features the Council’s most important guests and content serving as the highlight of our programming.