Finland–France relations
Bilateral relations
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Finland–France relations are foreign relations between Finland and France. France was one of the first countries which recognised Finland's independence on 4 January 1918. Diplomatic relations between them were established on 24 January 1918. According to a 2005 BBC World Service Poll, 48% of Finns view French influence positively, with 26% expressing a negative view.[1] There are an estimated 7,000 Finns living in France.[citation needed] Both countries are members of the COE, EU, NATO, and Eurozone. France strongly supported Finland's NATO membership during the latter's accession process. Also France is Observer bureau of the BEAC, CBSS and AC.
History
Finnish army captain Aarne Juutilainen served in the French Foreign Legion in Morocco between 1930 and 1935 (French conquest of Morocco).
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In August 2022, France fully ratified Finland's NATO membership application.[citation needed]
