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HELSINKI, 21 July 2025 — Finland will host the Helsinki+50 Conference on 31 July 2025 at Finlandia Hall, marking the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, a landmark agreement that laid the foundation for European security cooperation during the Cold War. The event is organized under Finland’s 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship and will be led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
🕊️ Honoring Legacy, Shaping the Future
The conference will reflect on the enduring relevance of the Helsinki Principles, which include commitments to sovereign equality, human rights, and peaceful dispute resolution. It will also explore how these principles can guide responses to today’s geopolitical challenges.
👥 High-Level Participation
Invited participants include:
- OSCE participating States
- OSCE Partners for Co-operation
- Executive structures and Parliamentary Assembly
- Civil society and international organizations
Confirmed speakers include:
- President Alexander Stubb (Finland)
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine)
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres (via video)
- OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk
📺 Public Access and Media Engagement
- The conference will be livestreamed via the official Helsinki+50 webpage.
- A media center will be available at Finlandia Hall with workspaces and access to high-level guests.
- Advance registration is required for media participation and closes on Wednesday, 23 July at 12:00 CET+1.
- Accredited media may also join a special programme hosted by the City of Helsinki.
📞 Media Contacts
- Toni Sandell, Spokesperson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs: +358 295 350 748, [email protected]
- Miia Vihola, Communications Officer: +358 295 350 680, [email protected]
- Ainomaija Mikola, Communications Specialist: +358 50 304 2238, [email protected]
The Helsinki+50 Conference aims to reaffirm the OSCE’s foundational values and inspire renewed commitment to peace, cooperation, and democratic resilience across Europe and beyond.
