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.Stubb and Haavisto, who have both served as foreign minister, share similar visions for the country's position towards Russia, calling for additional sanctions against Moscow and support for Ukraine.
Finland Elects President in New Geopolitical Landscape bignewsnetwork.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bignewsnetwork.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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.
Former conservative prime minister Alexander Stubb took the top spot in the first round of the election on January 28 with 27.2 per cent percent of the vote and is the favourite to win the presidency.
Finland elects president in new geopolitical landscape theaustralian.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theaustralian.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.