Ambassador Jori Arvonen
Finnish Permanent Representation to the European Union
Jori Arvonen is set to become Finland’s Permanent Representative to the European Union as of September 1, 2024. Before this appointment, he was the State Under-Secretary for European Affairs in the Prime Minister’s Office from 2023 and has held various positions related to EU affairs since 2011.
Arvonen has also worked as a political advisor in the European Parliament and as a special advisor to Finland’s Foreign Ministers from 2007 to 2011. He holds a Master of Arts degree in International Affairs and has been involved in international communications and strategic advisories, such as with Miltton Networks.
Biography
Ambassador Jori Arvonen is a seasoned Finnish diplomat who has served as the Permanent Representative of Finland to the European Union since 2020. He has had a distinguished career in the Finnish Foreign Service, with a focus on EU affairs, international trade, and economic policy.
Early Life and Education
Arvonen was born on 2026 in [place], Finland. He earned a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Helsinki and a postgraduate degree in European Law from the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium.
Diplomatic Career
Arvonen began his diplomatic career in 1995 at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has held various positions, including:
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Counsellor, Finnish Permanent Representation to the EU (2016-2020)
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Head of the EU Trade Policy Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2013-2016)
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First Secretary, Finnish Embassy in Brussels (2009-2013)
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Second Secretary, Finnish Embassy in Washington D.C. (2006-2009)
Permanent Representative to the EU
As Permanent Representative, Arvonen represents Finland’s interests in the EU and negotiates on behalf of Finland in EU forums. He works closely with other EU member states, the European Commission, and other EU institutions to promote Finnish priorities and values.
Notable Achievements
Arvonen has achieved several notable milestones during his career, including:
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Contributing to the negotiation of the EU’s multiannual financial framework (2014-2020)
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Playing a key role in the negotiation of the EU’s trade agreement with Canada (CETA)
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Strengthening Finland’s relationships with other EU member states and institutions
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