Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has begun hosting the annual Kultaranta Talks in Naantali, a two-day event focused on discussions regarding Finnish society and security policy. The talks commenced on Thursday with opening remarks from President Stubb. This year’s event, held at the Kultaranta summer residence, will feature panel discussions alongside the core conversations. Finnish news outlet Iltalehti is providing live coverage of the event, including a livestream of Stubb’s opening address and Friday’s panel discussions. The Kultaranta Talks are a traditional forum for debate and dialogue involving prominent figures from various sectors. The president reportedly began the event with a lighthearted remark about factors beyond control.