Tag: Sauli Niinistö
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Thursday's papers: Niinistö's last days, Finnish weapons sold to Russia, ban proposal in English only
President Sauli Niinistö's last week in office has been busy, as the nation prepares for a change of power when Alexander Stubb takes office on Friday.
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Niinistö discusses Ukraine in Paris; Valtonen will speak at the UN Council in Geneva
President Sauli Niinistö started his last week in office at a conference in France on Monday.
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The outgoing and incoming Finnish presidential couples meet at lunch
The President of Finland Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb arrived in Mäntyniemi on a business trip with outgoing President Sauli Niinistö and Dr. Jenni Haukio.
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President Niinistö opens the parliament for the last time
The President of the Republic, Sauli Niinistö, spoke about cooperation between the parties on Finland's defense and the country's growing public debt.
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Sauli Niinistö – the president known as the “Putin Whisperer”
Sauli Niinistö is said to be one of the few EU leaders on Russian President Vladimir Putin's phone list. Listen to Virpi Inkeri, Sweden's Radio Finland about Niinistö's well-established contact with Russia and about the difficulties of taking over from the popular president. Host: Caroline Kernen Guest: Virpi Inkeri, reporter Sweden's Radio Finland Producer: Catarina…
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Haavisto and Stubb disagree on the president's role in the labor market dispute
“I make it clear to the people that Finland is a contract society and I recommend that we also agree on this,” he said and added that the discussion about the future of the contract society is fundamentally worthwhile. Haavisto, who is officially the candidate of the appellant association despite his long-term ties to Vihreä,…
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Presidential elections and the future of Finnish-Chinese relations: Pekka Haavisto vs. Alexander Stubb
Scenario 1: Pekka Haavisto's presidency During Haavisto's presidency, Finland's attitude towards China could be characterized by careful balancing. Haavisto's comments during the campaign point to a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between Finland, the EU and China. He has emphasized the importance of the relationship between the United States and China and its effects…
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Sari Essayah reveals her vision of Finland: the president's leadership, global dynamics and national priorities
Sari Essayah had previously said that she stands out from her rivals as the conservative choice of voters. When asked about bridging the gap between different value systems in order to maintain a conservative position, Essayah emphasized the role of the president as a promoter of tolerance and understanding, stressing the importance of freedom of…
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HS: Experts expect turnout to pick up in this week's presidential election
The 2018 election was the first in history where less than 70 percent of voters exercised their right to vote. Both Borg and Johanna VuorelmaA university researcher from the University of Helsinki estimated that the drop was due to the lack of an element of surprise. As expected, President Sauli Niinistö secured his second term…
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Niinistö: Ukraine's drone attack against Russia is not a threat to Finland
The President of the Republic, Sauli Niinistö, said that Finland will hardly get involved in the suspected drone attack on the Russian natural gas terminal in the Gulf of Finland.
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President Niinistö spoke with Chinese President Xi
Video calling marks a new phase of interaction after the break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both presidents expressed their satisfaction with the resumption of bilateral dialogue and visits, which emphasized the sustainability of relations between Finland and China. The press release issued by the President's Office emphasized the constructive discussion surrounding the Balticconnector pipeline…
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Pekka Haavisto: Third time lucky?
Finland's former foreign minister finished second to Sauli Niinistö in the previous two presidential elections, but this time he hopes to do better.
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A very simple guide to Finland's 2024 presidential election
This year, Finland will elect a new president to succeed Sauli Niinistö. Here's what you need to know about the election.
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Finnish presidential candidates: Harry Harkimo
Political trip: Hjallis Harkimo, who was elected as a Member of Parliament for the National Coalition Party (NCP) in 2015, started formal politics. His resignation from the NCP in 2018 marked the beginning of an independent political path, when he founded the Movement Now party to bring new perspectives to Finnish politics. In 2018, Harkimo…
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YLE: Orpo's proposal on the push procedure at the eastern border down by the experts
YLE on Tuesday reported that the legal experts have rejected the idea he raised before the holidays, the so-called on the introduction of the push-back procedure at the border. Martti KoskenniemiThe professor emeritus of international law at the University of Helsinki stated to the public broadcasting company that the procedure would be explicitly against international…
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HS: About a third of Finns are satisfied with the government, the prime minister
The public's satisfaction with the government is thus lower than its predecessor. prime minister Sanna MarinIn surveys conducted between June 2020 and December 2022, the SDP government received a positive assessment from 46–71 percent of the respondents. Supporters of the coalition estimate that the current government has performed at least moderately well with a percentage…
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“Finland is a dangerously indebted country,” states Orpo
Orpo claimed that the government has no choice but to agree on new adjustment measures in its upcoming framework session if it is to achieve its goal of reducing the debt burden by six billion euros. The longer the measures are postponed, the more dramatic they will be. Greater financial room for maneuver, the prime…
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Zelensky makes a surprise stop at the Nordic leaders' meeting in Oslo
The President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, and the President of Ukraine are also having bilateral discussions.
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Finland celebrates its 106th independence day in clear and cold weather
The President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö and his wife Jenni Haukio are hosting the Independence Day celebration for the 10th and last time.
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Uitissuomalainen: Haavisto came out on top in the presidential election with a narrowed margin to Stubb
Green MP Pekka Haavisto was a candidate for president in 2018 and 2012, losing both times to Sauli Niinistö.
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The Finnish president demands an EU-wide consensus to solve the border problems
Sauli Niinistö commented on the issue during a two-day official state visit to Poland, which has experienced challenges similar to Finland’s at the moment.
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Niinistö heads to Poland; possibly his last official visit
Last week’s trip to Germany and next week’s trip to Poland may well be the last official visits of President Sauli Niinistö’s 12-year term.
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Niinistö: Border revenue may be Russia’s answer to the defense agreement with the United States
President Sauli Niinistö says he supports the government’s preparations, which would enable additional restrictions at the border.
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Niinistö talks about the demilitarized position, the Russian consulate during a visit to Åland
President Sauli Niinistö assured the autonomous province of Finland of his unwavering support when he visited the capital Mariehamn on Friday.
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The former president of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari, passed away at the age of 86
Born on June 23, 1937 in Vyborg, Ahtisaari’s early life was affected by the turmoil of the Second World War. His career in diplomacy spanned continents and made significant impacts in areas such as Namibia, Aceh in Indonesia, Kosovo, Serbia and Iraq. As the UN Special Envoy for Kosovo, he played a key role in…
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The leaders praise Martti Ahtisaari while mourning his passing
President Sauli Niinistö suggested that Ahtisaari’s childhood experiences made him spend most of his life working for peace.
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Pipeline sabotage must be investigated quickly and openly, says an expert
Charly Salonius-PasternakThe senior researcher at the Foreign Policy Institute emphasized that it is important to publish whatever is found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. “The idea that we would do a normal criminal investigation and find out the facts during the trial would open the door to Russia and other propagandists. We can’t…
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Intentional damage to Finnish and Estonian gas lines and data cables: Authorities
President Sauli Niinistö expressed concern about the incident, stating: “Damage to underwater infrastructure has been taken seriously and its causes have been under investigation since Sunday. It is likely that the damage to both the gas pipe and the data cable is caused by external activity. . . What specifically caused the damage is not…
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Niinistö’s Russia warning, Finland’s presidential election race and the dog-paw market: Finland in the world press
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö Warning European leaders and citizens against complacency about the risks of an escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine was covered in the article New York Times September 17th. This long interview with Niinistö offers insights from the president’s point of view and the development of the situation, including the…
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In Yle’s survey, Stubb and Haavisto are at the top
According to Yle’s recent presidential election survey, the competition may become tight when voters choose Sauli Niinistö’s successor in January.
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President Sauli Niinistö represents Finland at the UN General Assembly in New York
In addition to this critical speech, the president’s agenda for the high-level week includes attending the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) summit hosted by the UN Secretary-General. António Guterres September 18, where he will undoubtedly emphasize Finland’s commitment to global sustainable development efforts. The President also participates in various bilateral meetings, the aim of which is…
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Niinistö heads to New York for his last UN speech as President of Finland
President Sauli Niinistö has spoken at the opening session of the UN every September 2012 since he took office.
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President Niinistö does not see the end of the war in Ukraine
The President of the Republic, Sauli Niinistö, said that the risk of using nuclear weapons in a conflict should be taken seriously.