The goal of the EU is to form a region of freedom, security and justice. Freedom in this connection cannot be just the freedom of the strong, but it must be combined with fraternity and equality. Tarja Halonen combineconnectionequality Change image and share on social
Everybody has to look after their own economy and follow the rules. Tarja Halonen economyfollowrule Change image and share on social
We are a model country where gender equality is concerned. Tarja Halonen concerncountryequality Change image and share on social
The Finland of the 21st century can thrive only if women of learning - in common with their male counterparts - are guaranteed the opportunity to use their creative potential to the full. Tarja Halonen 21stcenturycommon Change image and share on social
It is people who are the objects of globalization and at the same time its subjects. What also follows logically from this is that globalization is not a law of nature, but rather a process set in train by people. Tarja Halonen globalizationlawlogically share on social
Under-representation of women and other inequality among researchers is a problem that will not solve itself as women acquire competence. Tarja Halonen acquirecompetenceinequality Change image and share on social
Nuclear power is not a miracle key for the future. Tarja Halonen futurekeymiracle Change image and share on social
Finland, and all the other European countries, we are too dependent on imported energy. We should be using a broader variety of energy resources. Tarja Halonen broadcountrydependent Change image and share on social
European citizens expect that there will be also a fair system inside the European Union and in the euro, and that's why we have to have quite hard discipline. Tarja Halonen citizendisciplineeuro Change image and share on social