Finland’s presidential race is likely to come down to a run-off between Pekka Haavisto and Alexander Stubb, suggests an opinion poll commissioned by YLE.
Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin is facing criticism following her seemingly abrupt announcement that she is leaving politics to work for a London nonprofit.
Ex-Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) on Thursday asked to be relieved of her duties in order to take up the role of strategic advisor at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a London-based political consultancy.
Ex-Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto (Greens) was regarded as a good choice for president by 43 per cent of respondents, giving him a two-percentage-point lead over ex-Prime Minister Alexander Stubb (NCP).
All of Finland’s major political parties have unveiled their candidates to succeed President Sauli Niinistö. The first round of voting in the presidential elections will be held in January 2024.