Friends of the Finnish Expatriate Parliament

The Support Association for the Parliament of Expatriate Finns was established on August 11, 2024. The purpose of the association is to promote and support the activities of the Parliament of Expatriate Finns (USP), founded in 1997, in all its forms, to facilitate communication between the Parliament of Expatriate Finns and the Finnish government, and to advance the position of expatriate Finns in Finland. The association organizes plenary sessions of the Parliament of Expatriate Finns either physically or remotely and maintains contact information for expatriate communities and individuals.

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.