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Finland’s former PM to be new president after rival concedes

Centre-right Alexander Stubb declares victory and is congratulated by Pekka Haavisto

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024

Finland votes in run-off for new president

Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb is racing former Foreign mMinister Pekka Haavisto.

Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2024

Finnish Presidential Election: Foreign Policy and NATO Priorities

Voters in Finland are choosing between two experienced politicians as their next president, tasked with steering foreign and security policy in the afterma...

Finland Elects President In New Geopolitical Landscape

Two seasoned politicians face off in Finland's presidential election on Sunday, with the president's role having gained importance in light of the country's NATO membership and rising tensions with neighbouring Russia.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2024

Finnish presidential candidate surprised at renewed focus on his sexuality

Pekka Haavisto says discussion about his being gay has increased since he made it through to the final round of voting

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2024

In Finland, the ‘existential threat’ of Russia looms – and US rescue is far from certain

As Finns elect a new president in the shadow of Putin’s hostility and a possible Trump return, all eyes are on national security, says author and commentator John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024

Finland 2024 presidential election: Who won the first round and what happens next?

The final decision has not yet been made on who will lead the country

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2024

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Centre-right party ahead in Finnish presidential election

Liberal Green party is a close second and go through to second round, while far-right Finns have been knocked out

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024

Finland Elects New President Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

Voters in Finland are electing a new president amid a changing geopolitical landscape. Learn about the candidates and Finland's current security situation.

NATO newcomer Finland's presidential election is headed for a runoff

Ex-Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, who represents the conservative National Coalition Party, will face former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, who is making his third run for the office, on Feb. 11.

WEKU · Jan 28, 2024

Finland’s ‘DJ’ candidate hopes to become the country’s first Green and gay president

Pekka Haavisto, who is second in the opinion polls, is bolstering his campaign with club nights and music from the 60s and 70s

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024

Finland Elects President Amid Tensions With Russia

Finns head to the polls Sunday to elect a new president, an office whose importance has grown following increased tensions with neighbouring Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2024

Finland's Unprecedented Presidential Election Amid NATO Membership and Russian Border Closure

Finland's upcoming presidential election comes at a critical time as the country faces new security challenges following its NATO membership and border clo...

‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president

Under Sauli Niinisto, Finland’s relationship with Russia changed as the Nordic nation became a critical European power.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024

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International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024

Ex-PM, Diplomat DJ Lead Race For Finland Presidency

Finland's former prime minister Alexander Stubb and ex-foreign minister Pekka Haavisto lead a pack of nine candidates running in the country's presidential election on Sunday.

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2024

New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto

As war rages in Ukraine, the Nordic nation’s new leader’s trickiest challenges are likely to regard Russia.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

Finland must crack down on hate speech, says presidential hopeful

Exclusive: Pekka Haavisto says being ‘united against all external threats’ is key to security amid tension with Russia

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Finland's former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb will run for president in 2024

Finland’s former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb says he will run as a candidate in the presidential election early next year, in a race that also includes a popular former Finnish foreign minister who was a negotiator of the country’s recent membership in NATO

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The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Finland's popular foreign minister announces bid to run in 2024 presidential election

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Russia freezes bank accounts of Finland's diplomatic missions, prompting cash payments

Finland's foreign minister says Russia has frozen the bank accounts of Finnish diplomatic representations in Moscow and St. Petersburg

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023

Finland becomes 31st member of Nato in Brussels ceremony

Formal accession nearly doubles Nato border with Russia as Moscow warns it will boost its defences if necessary

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

NATO flags raised in Helsinki as Finland joins alliance

NATO’s blue and white flags are fluttering against the backdrop of Helsinki deep blue sky as Finland is on the cusp of its historic entry into NATO

Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2023

Finland joins NATO amid looming threat of Russian aggression

Finland officially joins NATO on Tuesday, becoming the 31st member of the world’s biggest military alliance – a step that Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said would make the region safer and the organisation stronger.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Finland to join Nato on Tuesday as Russia sounds border warning

Moscow threatens to bolster border defences if western military alliance deploys troops inside Finland

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2023

Finland to officially join Nato on Tuesday

Finland’s membership represents the first enlargement since North Macedonia joined the alliance in 2020

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