Haavisto is especially popular among women and young people, says the survey.
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) and Jussi Halla-ahoSeven percent of the respondents each chose the chairman of the Basic Finns, while six percent said they supported the ex-prime minister. Alexander Stubb (NCP).
Marin has announced that he will not throw his hat in the ring in the 2024 presidential election.
Taloustutkimus interviewed 1,742 people for the survey between 12 and 19. december
Respondents were also asked to choose their five favorites from a list of 38 potential candidates, but in the multiple-choice section, they got the same Haavisto, Rehn and Aaltola. However, Halla-aho was passed by Minister of Defense Stubb Antti Kaikkonen (center) and the Speaker of the Parliament Matti Vanhanen (Center).
None of the major parties have yet announced their candidate for the presidential election. However, now the Movement named its chairman, Harry Harkimoits presidential candidate last summer.
“It must be remembered that no candidate has started campaigning yet. There may well be candidates who are not politicians, but rather have the profile of an expert. There are many Finns in international roles who are possible names. Johanna Vuorelmapolitical scientist at the University of Helsinki, told YLE on Tuesday.
He also estimates that the parties are unlikely to postpone their candidacy until the last minute, as they did in the previous presidential elections.
“The situation is completely different from the previous elections. At that time, it was difficult to find candidates, because there was one big pioneer, the current president Sauli Niinistö. I would think that more people would be interested [in the race] this time,” said.
Vuorelma estimates that foreign and security policy will remain central themes in the next presidential term as well.
“When foreign and security policy issues are strongly emphasized, the role of the president is emphasized. I would say that at the moment we are looking for a character for international roles”, he analysed.
Aleksi Teivainen – HT
Source: The Nordic Page