President Alexander Stubb will convene a JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki in March 2026 to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine and European security amid regional tensions.
President Alexander Stubb will host a JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
The agenda will cover the support provided by JEF nations to Ukraine and the broader security situation in Europe.
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) is a multilateral defense cooperation framework led by the United Kingdom.
Alongside the UK, member countries include Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
The initiative aims to strengthen military capabilities among participating nations through joint exercises and collaboration to prevent or respond to crises as needed.
The primary focus area for JEF operations is Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea region.
The most recent meeting of JEF leaders took place in Norway in May 2025.
