Friends of the Finnish Expatriate Parliament were established on August 21, 2024. The purpose of the association is to promote and to support the Finnish Expatriate Parliament, founded in 1997, in all its forms, to facilitate communication with the Finnish government and to enhance the status of Finnish expatriates in Finland. The association organizes plenary sessions of the Finnish Expatriate Parliament, either physically or virtually, and maintains contact information on Finnish expatriates and associations.Â
To fulfill its purpose, the association:
- May maintain the association’s electronic communication channels, such as a website.
- May publish the association’s announcements and other communications through various channels.
- Advises and guides its members.
- Participates in public discussions on related topics.
- Maintains a performance group composed of its members.
- May make proposals, initiatives, and reports, as well as provide statements to other organizations and authorities.
- Cooperates with authorities, organizations, companies, and individuals.
