Who is the president of Finland?

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The president of Finland is Alexander Stubb. He took office on March 1, 2024, after winning the 2024 presidential election, and succeeded Sauli Niinistö, who had served as president since 2012.

Alexander Stubb’s background

Alexander Stubb was born on April 1, 1968 in Helsinki. He holds a doctorate in political science and worked for years as a researcher and university lecturer before entering politics. Before his election as president, Stubb held, among other things:

  • Member of the European Parliament (2004–2008)
  • Minister for Foreign Affairs (2008–2011)
  • Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade (2011–2014)
  • Prime Minister of Finland (2014–2015)
  • Minister of Finance (2015–2016)

Duties of the President

The duties of the President of Finland include:

  1. Represents Finland in foreign policy
  2. Acts as Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces
  3. Exercises executive power together with the Government
  4. Signs laws and regulations
  5. Appoints the highest officials

Alexander Stubb’s election

Stubb, representing the National Coalition Party, won the second round of the 2024 presidential election against Pekka Haavisto. As president, he has continued to emphasize Finland’s foreign and security policy, including its role as a NATO member.

Sources

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