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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Miranda Bryant in Stockholm

Finnish presidential candidate surprised at renewed focus on his sexuality

Pekka Haavisto and Antonio Flores
Pekka Haavisto celebrates with his partner, Antonio Flores, after coming second in the first round of voting in Finland’s presidential elections last month. Photograph: Lehtikuva/Reuters

The Finnish presidential candidate Pekka Haavisto has questioned why his sexuality has come under such strong focus in the final days of campaigning before Sunday’s election as polls narrow with his rival, Alexander Stubb.

The 65-year-old former foreign minister, who if he wins would become Finland’s first Green and first gay president, said he had been surprised by the way his sexuality had become an issue of public interest in the second and final round.

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