Finland's Alexander Stubb proposes UN reforms at General Assembly

Finnish President Alexander Stubb proposed reforms to the United Nations during a speech at the UN General Assembly on September 22, 2026. Stubb advocated for a new beginning for the UN to strengthen its influence as a guarantor of a rules-based international order. His address emphasized multilateralism and the importance of international law to protect the sovereignty of smaller nations, contrasting his value-based realism with more isolationist political approaches.

In a separate context regarding regional security, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has released a book titled ‘Ways to Security. Finland and Sweden Hand in Hand’. The publication details the evolving cooperation between Finland and Sweden, noting how the two nations have moved from different strategic positions toward a shared alignment. The book highlights the importance of personal chemistry between leaders and the historical shift in Finland’s stance on military non-alignment toward NATO membership.