Finland–Hungary relations
bilateral diplomatic relations
Finland–Hungary relations are the bilateral relations between Finland and Hungary. Both countries are members of the European Union, Council of Europe, NATO, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Both people’s language are part of the Uralic language family.
In March 2023, Hungary fully approved Finland's application for NATO membership. There is minor tension in Finno-Hungarian relations at the advent of the Russo-Ukrainian and the Russo-Georgian wars, as Finland places themselves as staunchly against Russia in these conflicts, where as Hungary is far more neutral.
History
Before independence
At the end of the 19th century the Finno-Ugric linguistic affinity became widely accepted after extensive public debate, though this had little effect on the relation between the two regions. In the First World War, particularly the Russian and Finnish Civil Wars, Hungary supported separatists, mainly Poland, but this included Finland to an extent.
Independence
Hungary recognized Finland on August 23, 1920. Finland recognized Hungary on September 10, 1920. Both nations gained independence from their respective overlords at the end of the First World War.
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