Dutch PM Jetten joins JEF summit in Helsinki to discuss Ukraine support and European security
Dutch Prime Minister Jetten will attend the Joint Expeditionary Force summit in Helsinki, focusing on Ukraine support and European security. The event brings together leaders from 10 nations to address pressing geopolitical challenges, with Ukrainian President Zelensky joining digitally.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | JEF Summit 2026 |
| Location | Helsinki, Finland (Presidential Palace) |
| Date | March 26, 2026 (Bilateral meeting on March 25) |
| Attendees | Heads of government from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK |
| Special Guests | Ukrainian President Zelensky (digital), Canadian PM Carney (digital) |
| Topics | Support for Ukraine, European security, Middle East situation |
| Military Alliance | JEF (can operate independently or with NATO, UN, or other alliances) |
The Dutch government plays a key role in international military and security alliances like the JEF, which enhances regional defense cooperation. As a member, the Netherlands contributes to joint exercises and strategic discussions on global security challenges, reinforcing its commitment to collective defense and stability in Europe.
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Prime Minister Jetten to attend JEF summit in Helsinki
Prime Minister Jetten will attend the annual summit of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) on Thursday, March 26, 2026. This year’s summit will take place at the presidential palace in Helsinki, under the auspices of Finnish President Stubb. Heads of government from the participating countries will discuss, among other topics, support for Ukraine and the situation in Europe during various sessions. This year, Ukrainian President Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Carney will also join digitally.
The JEF is a military cooperation alliance between several countries, including joint exercises. In addition to the Netherlands, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, the United Kingdom, and Sweden are members. The JEF can operate independently or in support of NATO, the UN, or other alliances.
As part of the summit, a visit to an offshore patrol vessel is also scheduled. Government leaders will receive a briefing from the Finnish Coast Guard on maritime operations.
Prime Minister Jetten’s visit to Helsinki begins a day earlier, on Wednesday, March 25, with a bilateral meeting with President Stubb. This meeting underscores the strong relations between the Netherlands and Finland and will focus on support for Ukraine, European security, and the situation in the Middle East.