FIIA Advisory Council, appointed by the Chancellery Commission of the Parliament, convened in its current composition for the first time on 22 September. The Council selected MP Susanna Huovinen to chair and MP Antti Kaikkonen to vice-chair the body.

The Council‘s duties include monitoring the Institute’s operations and liaising with relevant FIIA stakeholders. In addition, the Advisory Council monitors the societal impact of the Institute’s activities. The Council serves a four-year term of office, which commenced in June 2015.