Celebrate Uusimaa Day on May 15
Spring excursion, coffee break or visit to the library? Uusimaa Day invites you to enjoy culture, meetings and local nature. The joint spring celebration in Vantaa will be headlined by Juha Tapio.
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Blog
30.4.2025
Tariffs and Innovation: How Should We Respond to Rising Protectionism?
Lately, every time I scroll through the headlines, it feels like the world is becoming noisier, tenser, and harder to navigate. Under President Trump's second term, the return of aggressive tariff strategies has created an even less predictable environment for international collaboration. The new tariff hikes, including a 145% increase on Chinese imports and abrupt policy reversals, are reshaping the global economy and industrial landscape. And Finland, too, is finding itself sailing through uncharted waters.
Articles
22.4.2025
Our new Administrative Director Liisa Isokangas: “A good work community is the strength of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council”
Ms Liisa Isokangas started to work as the Administrative Director at the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council at the beginning of March 2025. She has been enthusiastic about her new post.
News
22.4.2025
Helsinki-Uusimaa stresses the importance of innovation in EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food
In February, the European Commission published its Vision for Agriculture and Food. The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council wants to actively participate in the discussion on the guiding principles of the EU's future agricultural and food policy. In cooperation with the Helsinki EU Office and stakeholders, the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council has prepared a position paper that brings together our Region’s views on the Commission's vision.
Blog
28.3.2025
From Regional Innovation to Circular Diplomacy: why Europe’s Circular Future Depends on its Regions and Cities
The circular economy isn’t just a technical fix or environmental upgrade. It’s a strategic pathway to resilience, competitiveness, and sovereignty. And it is often regions and cities, working in collaboration with businesses, academia, and civil society, that are best positioned to facilitate this transition. Senior Adviser Christine Chang examies the role of regions and cities in the circular diplomacy.
News
5.3.2025
Helsinki-Uusimaa calls for EU acknowledgment of Russian airspace closure effects
The Russian airspace closure has had its consequences for European airlines. The number of passengers at the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is also yet to recover from the dip due to COVID-19.
Blog
27.2.2025
The First 100 Days: How the New European Commission Shapes Helsinki-Uusimaa and European Regions
As the 100-day milestone approaches, it is an opportune moment for us to assess the emerging policy signals and consider their implications for Helsinki-Uusimaa. More importantly, as regional developers, we need to ask: How can Helsinki-Uusimaa — along with other European regions and cities — strategically position itself to create future development and actively shape EU and national policies in an inclusive and timely manner? Senior Adviser Christine Chang has written a blog post about the implications of the EU's next policy phase.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Region in Figures
26
municipalities
1.8
million inhabitants
58%
of those speaking another language in Finland live in Helsinki-Uusimaa
39%
of the Finnish GDP
50%
of R&D expenses in Finland
62%
of the land are is forest