French-Finnish relations

France	Finland

France–Finland relations are foreign relations between France and Finland. France was one of the first countries which recognised Finland's independence on 4 January 1918. Diplomatic relations between them were established on 24 January 1918. Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO. According to a 2005 BBC World Service Poll, 48% of Finns view French influence positively, with 26% expressing a negative view.^[1] There are an estimated 7,000 Finns living in France.^{[citation needed]} Both countries are members of the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO, and Eurozone. France strongly supported Finland's NATO membership during the latter's accession process.

History

In August 2022, France fully ratified Finland's NATO membership application.^{[citation needed]}

Resident diplomatic missions

• Finland has an embassy in Paris.
• France has an embassy in Helsinki.

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  Embassy of Finland in Paris
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  Embassy of France in Helsinki