{"id":87874,"date":"2026-07-02T07:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=87874"},"modified":"2026-07-02T07:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:58:08","slug":"anneli-jaatteenmaki-voices-support-for-irans-democratic-movement-at-free-iran-2026-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/free-iran-2026\/2026\/07\/anneli-jaatteenmaki-voices-support-for-irans-democratic-movement-at-free-iran-2026-summit\/87874\/","title":{"rendered":"Anneli J\u00e4\u00e4tteenm\u00e4ki Voices Support for Iran\u2019s Democratic Movement at Free Iran 2026 Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Anneli J\u00e4\u00e4tteenm\u00e4ki backs Iran\u2019s democratic movement and endorses the NCRI at the Free Iran 2026 Summit in Paris.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Former Finnish Prime Minister Anneli J\u00e4\u00e4tteenm\u00e4ki reaffirmed her support for the Iranian people\u2019s fight for democracy during her speech at the Free Iran 2026 World Summit<\/a> in Paris. She contrasted the freedoms enjoyed in democratic societies with the atmosphere of repression imposed by Tehran, emphasizing the immense personal risks faced by Iranians who organize and advocate for political change.<\/p>\n

According to J\u00e4\u00e4tteenm\u00e4ki, Iran\u2019s future will not be shaped by military intervention, diplomatic negotiations, or international inaction. Instead, she argued that genuine transformation depends on the determination and resilience of the Iranian people, who continue to challenge the ruling establishment despite facing imprisonment, persecution, and even execution. She said their courage demonstrates that authoritarian systems built on fear are ultimately vulnerable.<\/p>\n

Referring to the unexpected collapse of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union, J\u00e4\u00e4tteenm\u00e4ki noted that while the exact timing of political change is impossible to predict, history has repeatedly shown that movements driven by the pursuit of freedom can achieve lasting success.<\/p>\n

She also expressed strong backing for the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI<\/a>), describing\u00a0Maryam Rajavi<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0Ten-Point Plan<\/a> as a comprehensive framework for building a democratic, secular, and stable Iran. Closing her address, J\u00e4\u00e4tteenm\u00e4ki reiterated her solidarity with the Iranian opposition and voiced confidence that, in time, leadership under Maryam Rajavi would help secure a peaceful, free, and democratic future for the country.<\/p>\n