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Stubb Leads Finland's Presidential Election with 52.7% in Early Results

Follow the early results of Finland's presidential election, as Alexander Stubb takes the lead with 52.7% support. Stay informed on the latest updates!

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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

Finland votes in run-off for new president

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

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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...

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Drone attack in southern Ukraine damages gas pipeline – as it happened

Ukrainian officials say falling debris from a downed drone and the blast wave damaged a gas pipeline and residential buildings in the river and sea port of Mykolaiv

The Guardian - AU

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

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 718

Russian drone strike in Kharkiv kills seven including children; Nato’s Stoltenberg calls for increase in arms support to Ukraine

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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

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

Finland strikes expected to bring country to standstill

Hundreds of thousands expected to strike until Friday in response to proposed changes to employees’ rights and benefits cuts

The Guardian - UK

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

Alexander Stubb leads Finland's presidential race, runoff awaited next month

Find out the latest news on Finland's presidential election, as Alexander Stubb emerges as the frontrunner in the first round, with a chance to win the run...

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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

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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times

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.

The Guardian - UK

Finland presidential frontrunner says its foreign policy is ‘existential’

Alexander Stubb says Ukraine invasion spurred his candidacy, as far-right opponent gains ground before Sunday’s vote

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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...

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‘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.

International Business Times

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

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

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 Guardian - UK

Martti Ahtisaari, ex-Finland president and Nobel peace laureate, dies aged 86

Tributes paid to former leader who oversaw his country’s vote to join EU and won Nobel peace prize in 2008

The Independent UK

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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