The City of Helsinki’s advocacy aims to increase the authority of large cities in national and European Union (EU)-level decision-making. Helsinki works actively to strengthen the common voice of cities nationwide and it also plays a significant role in European networks. We will diversify and strengthen our advocacy related to EU decision-making and EU funding.
Helsinki’s resolute and long-term advocacy promotes state-level solutions that acknowledge the unique challenges, circumstances and role of the capital.
Helsinki strengthens its international role, visibility and appeal by carrying out innovative measures and maintaining an active presence in global networks. Helsinki actively seeks out influential and fruitful international partnerships. Fellow capitals, major European cities and other world metropolises that can help us pursue our objectives are natural partners. We continue to track our progress towards Helsinki’s achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.